LEMON GROVE SCHOOL
DISTRICT
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PHILOSOPHY-GOALS-OBJECTIVES
AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANS |
BP 0420.4 |
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Charter
Schools |
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The
Governing Board believes that charter schools may provide an opportunity to implement
school-level reform and to support innovations that improve student
learning. These schools shall operate
under the provisions of their charters, federal laws and general oversight of
the Board.
As
needed, the Superintendent or designee may work with charter school petitioners
to establish workable plans for technical assistance or contracted services
that the district may provide to the proposed charter school.
Criteria
for Granting Charters
In
determining whether to grant or deny a charter, the Board shall carefully
review the proposed charter and any supplementary information, consider public
and staff input, and determine whether the charter petition adequately
addresses all the provisions required by law and administrative
regulations. In making such decisions,
the Board will be guided not only by the value of the charter school’s
educational mission but also by issues of student safety and legal liability. The Board shall not deny a charter school
petition unless specific written factual findings are made pursuant to law.
The
Board prefers that charter schools be operated as or by a nonprofit public
benefit corporation as specified in Education Code section 47604.
The
Board also shall assess community support for the charter school and the
ability of the school to provide opportunities not currently available at
district schools. The charter school
petitioner shall provide the Board with information about:
1. How its program
will serve low achieving and other special needs students
2. The facilities to
be used by the school
3. The financial
relationship between the charter school and the district
4. The way in which the school's administrative
services and other noninstructional services will be provided
5. Potential civil
liability effects upon the school and the district
6. Any additional information required by the
Board regarding proposed operations and potential effects that may result from
granting the charter
The
Board shall ensure that any charter granted by the Board contains adequate
processes and measures for holding the school accountable for fulfilling the
terms of its charter. These shall
include, but not be limited to, fiscal accountability systems as well as
appropriate measures for evaluating the educational program. To assist the Board in its general oversight
responsibility, charters shall provide written reports to the Board and
Superintendent related to the charter provisions. Such reports shall be provided upon request
and at least twice a year, once before January 1 and again before June 30.
LEMON GROVE SCHOOL
DISTRICT
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PHILOSOPHY-GOALS-OBJECTIVES
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BP 0420.4 |
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Charter
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In
granting charter petitions, the Board shall give preference to schools best
able to provide comprehensive learning experiences for academically
low-achieving students according to standards established by the California
Department of Education.
Charter
Renewals and Revocations
When
the term of a charter is due to expire, the Board shall evaluate the charter
school's performance and determine whether to renew the charter for an
additional term. Renewal shall be subject
to the school's ability to demonstrate reasonable progress toward the goals
specified in its charter, including but not limited to evidence of student
achievement and other student outcomes; compliance with legal requirements;
fiscal management; parent/guardian, student and staff satisfaction with the
program; and the ability of the school's governance structure to provide access
and accountability to the public. The
Board may require that the school amend its charter to address new issues
before granting renewal.
During
the term of any charter, the Board may offer assistance as warranted and/or may
revoke the charter if deemed necessary in accordance with state law and
administrative regulations.
Legal
Reference:
EDUCATION
CODE
41365
Charter school revolving loan fund
44237
Criminal record summary
44830.1
Certificated employees, conviction of a violent or serious felony
45122.1
Classified employees, conviction of a violent or serious felony
47600-47616.5
Charter Schools Act of 1992
51747.3
Apportionments for independent study
54032
Limited English or low-achieving pupils
60605
Academic content and performance standards; assessments
60640-60647
Standardized Testing and Reporting Program
GOVERNMENT
CODE
54950-54962
The Ralph M. Brown Act
PENAL
CODE
667.5
Prior prison terms, enhancement of prison terms
1192.7
Plea bargaining limitation
CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
11960
Regular average daily attendance in charter schools
78
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 253 (1995)
78
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 297 (1995)
80
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 52 (1997)
Desert
Sands Unified School District and Washington Charter School v. Public
Employment Relations Board and California School Employees Association and its
Desert Sands Chapter #106, Case No. BC126357, Superior Ct, County of Los
Angeles
Evensen
v. Vicki L. Barber et al, (1996) No. PV 94-0465, Superior Court, County of El
Dorado
Adopted: 7/13/99
Revised: 5/8/01