1. What type of entity best describes your authorizing office? 2. To whom is your authorizing office most directly accountable? 3. How many Full Time Equivalent employees (FTE s) 4a) Legal 4b) Fiscal oversight/audit 4c) Special education 4d) Site visits 4e) Bilingual issues 4f) Insurance/risk management 4g) No Child Left Behind 4h) Accountability/testing 4i) Charter application review 4j) Renewal/revocation decisions 4k) Other (Please specify below.) 4. If Other please specify 4. Other Recode 5a. Does your authorizing office use paid outside consultants 5b-a) Legal 5b-b) Fiscal oversight/audit 5b-c) Special education 5b-d) Site visits 5b-e) Bilingual issues 5b-f) Insurance/risk management 5b-g) No Child Left Behind 5b-h) Accountability/testing 5b-i) Charter application review 5b-j) Renewal/revocation decisions 5b-k) Other (Please specify below.) 5. If Other please specify 5 other recode 6a. Rely on others to solicit charter school applications? 6b. Advertise (web print etc) and/or attend conferences local meetings etc. to actively solicit applications? 6c. Offer informal informational meeting(s) with individual applicants? 6d. Give feedback to rejected applicants? 6e. Allow for conditional approval of charter applications? 6f. Provide application information only if requested? 6g. Have an application scoring rubric or evaluation guide that is available to applicants? 6h. Allow approved applicants to take a planning year before opening a school? 6i. After approval make a separate decision about a school s readiness to open? 6j. If there are any other important stages or elements of your application process that you would like to mention please do so here. 6 Other Recode 7a) Applicant interview 7b) General quality of written application 7c) Score from predetermined scoring rubric 7d) Examine the track record of proposed school leadership 7e) Check references of school leadership 7f) Applicant presentation at public hearing 7g) Other (Please specify below.) 7. If Other please specify 7. Other Recode 8a) Applicant interview 8b) General quality of written application 8c) Score from predetermined scoring rubric 8d) Examine the track record of proposed school leadership 8e) Check references of school leadership 8f) Applicant presentation at public hearing 8g) Other (Please specify below.) 8. If Other please specify 8. Other Recode 9a. Does your office permit schools to refine or amend their accountability commitments or goals for student achievement after opening? 9b - Answer A 9b - Answer B 9b - Answer C 9b - Answer C (Other Value) 10a. Do your charter contracts/accountability agreements or Memoranda of Understanding 10b. If Yes please specify. 10b. Recode 11. What is the most common consequence your office imposes on schools that consistently fail to remedy problems (financial academic administrative or other) during their charter term? Please choose one. 11. Other recode 12a) Reports from site visits 12b) A pre-determined scoring rubric on each contract area 12c) Independent (i.e. non-agency) assessments or site visits 12d) Community feedback such as parent complaints or media scrutiny 12e) Parent surveys 12f) Academic performance/testing data 12g) Student enrollment/retention/attrition 12h) Teacher quality/retention/attrition 12i) Strength and stability of school governing board/leadership 12j) School s financial position 12k) Successful completion of required administrative filings 12l) Performance compared to other schools 12m) Other (Please specify below.) 12. If Other please specify 12. Other recode 13a. raw 13b. raw 13c. raw 14a. raw 14b. raw 15a. raw 15b. raw 15c. raw 13a. recode 13b. recode 13c. recode 14a. recode 14b. recode 14c. recode 15a. recode 15b. recode 15c. recode 16a. recode 16b. recode 16c. recode 17. In what year did your agency first authorize a charter school? 17. Year recode 18a. Does your charter authorizing office operate under a charter school cap? 18a. If Yes please specify maximum number of schools allowed 18b. Does your charter authorizing office operate under an enrollment limit? 18b. If Yes please specify maximum number of students allowed: 19a. Received since its inception? 19b. Received since January 2003? 19b. Rec'd before 2003 20a. Issued since its inception as an authorizer? 20b. Issued since January 2003? 20b. Issued before 2003 20b. Ratio of issue to received since inception 20b. Ratio of issued to received since Jan 2003 20b. Ratio issue to rec'd before 2003 20b. % change 20c. Had expire or surrendered voluntarily by the school? 20c. Ratio of volunatary termination to issue 20d. Revoked or rescinded prior to the contract renewal period? 20d. Ratio of rescinded to issued 20e. Reviewed for a renewal decision? 20e. ratio of reviewed to issued 20f. Renewed? 20f. Ratio of renewed to reviewed 20g. Declined to renew? 20h. Declined to renew primarily due to low student achievement? 20i. Revoked or rescinded prior to the contract renewal period primarily due to low student achievement? 20j. Revoked or rescinded prior to the contract renewal period primarily due to low student achievement since January 2003? 21a. Are currently operating? 21a. Size Category 21b. Are approved but not yet operating? 21b. Next year... 21b. New Size Cats 21c. Are online schools? 21d. Are located more than 50 miles from your office? 21e. Have unionized teachers? 22. Does your authorizing office use a longitudinal "value-added " or fixed/mixed effects model? 23. What types of data does your office collect directly from your charter schools 24. What types of data does your office have arrangements with the state 25. What is the total annual budget that your authorizing office (or "parent" agency) devotes to charter school authorizing functions? 25. Dollar Amt 25. Dollar per school 25. Percent Amt 26a. Charter school fees paid to your chartering office? Ranking 26b. State or congressional appropriation for authorizer functions 26c. The regular operating budget of the agency to which you belong? Ranking 26d. State or federal grants? Ranking 26e. Foundation grants? Ranking 26f. Other sources? Ranking 26. If "Other sources " please specify. 27. What percent of your overall budget is discretionary that is your office decides how to spend it? 27. Percent 28. If you had more staff - Review charter applications more thoroughly 28 - Conduct more site visits 28 - Devote more time and effort to monitoring compliance 28 - Devote more time and effort to monitoring / assisting with school reporting functions 28 - Devote more time and effort to monitoring schools finances 28 - Devote more time and effort to monitoring academic performance 28 - Dont need more staff 28 - Don't know 29. What is the one area in which technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board Dont know No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Less than 1 No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - Moderately No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency State superintendent / commissioner 1 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately Yes 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm revocation 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1999 2 - late 90s No No 6 2 4 1 0 1 0.17 0.00 0.25 . 0 0.00 1 1.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None None 30000 30000 . . . . 100 . . . 100 100 . 1 1 1 County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No No Yes 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Sitevisits Interviews Attendingboardmeetings Stayingcurrentwithlawchanges NCLBimplicationsforalternativeschools sitevisits communication directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard changinglaws NCLB . No No 1 . . 1 1 0 1.00 . . 0.00 . . . . 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None None Minimal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Other (Please specify.) intermediate unit superintendents 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Dont know No Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter nonrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2002 3 - early 00s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None . . . . . . . . . homedistricts 1 100 . . 1 Dont need improved technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes -Additionalfinancialreports-SpecialeducationfundingandservicesfomSpecialEducationLocalPlanAreas(SELPAs)-Riskmanagement/insurances budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 1-Not too Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Communication:routinecontactwithcharterschooldirectors;representationoncharterschoolboardofdirectors Services:menuoffinancialservicesavailablebycontractwithcountyoffice Informationalbulletinsemailsworkshopsonnewlawsprocedures Legaltimelineforapprocallimitsreviewandrefinementofcharterdocument. Nofundingforresponsibilitiesmandatedbystateexceptfor1%oversightfee Discussiontoconfrontandidentifyproblems(COErepsandcharterreps) Negotiatedagreementtosolveornoticetocurepreparedinconsultationwithlegalcounsel. Monitoringofprogresstosolveproblemsrevocationislastoption. communication fiscalmanagementbydistrict communication poorstatepolicyenvironment lackoffunding lackofsupportforcharters morefunding/resources disseminationofbestpractices disseminationofbestpractices informalcommunication createplan revokecharter 2001 3 - early 00s Yes 950statewide2005-06 No 2 0 2 1 0 1 0.50 . 0.50 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None None .5FTE(~$30000) 30000 15000.00 . . . 100 . . . 0 0 1 . 1 1 Dont need improved technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes No Wearenotsponsoringanynewstart-upschoolsthisyearsoquestionh.andi.arenotapplicable. 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use No Yes Yes Tomeetschoolimprovementrequirements.Tomeethighlyqualifiedreqirements.Tomodifyindicatorsforgraduationandpromotions No hasn't happened dependsonproblem 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use SincewehavenotgonethroughthisatthistimewearenotabletobesurethisiswhatwewouldusesothisisjusttheopinionofBuddyCoffey. Tomakesurethereisagoodmatchofthecommunityschoolsgoverningauthorityandadministrativeteamwithourteamthatwillbeworkingwiththecommunityschool. Wedonotmicromanagethecommunityschool.Onlyhelpwhenaskedorifweseeaproblem. Nosurprisestoeitherentity.Thisisavoidedbycommunicationandtrust. None Wehavenotencounteredthisproblemasyet.Butwewouldworkwiththemtotryandhelpthemcorrecttheproblemmakingsuretheyknowthereisaproblem. Offersuggestionsforsolutionstotheproblem. Offeringexpertisetocorrecttheproblem. collaboration fairtreatment communication morefunding/resources TA 2005 4 - late 00s Yes Byourowndesinationwehavedecidedtoonlysponsor4communityschoolsforthe2005-2006schoolyeartomakesurethisiswhatwewanttodoandthatwearedoingagoodjob.Wealsoareonlydoing1yearcontracts. No 12 12 0 4 4 0 0.33 0.33 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 0 0 0 None Dont know Dont know . . . . . . . . . Wearenotsureatthistime! . . . . Dont need improved technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Appointed school board 11 to 15 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Weareauthorizorforonecharterschoolthathas4campuses.Wedonotenvisionaddingcharterschoolsinthefuture.Thiswasaspecialcaseinthatmydistrictwantedtohavetheservicesofaspecializedreco3 - Veryschoolandconvertedanexistingcon 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes Yes No No Yes Requiretheschooltocontractwithmyagencyforbusinessservicesandauditing.Requireastudentcontracttomaintainsobriety. budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Sitevisits ParticipationinCharterSchoolboardmeetings AnnualreportingandBoardpresentation Cashflowandmonthlycashposition Financialcontrolandaccountability Closersupervision Schoolboardwarning threatofnon-renewalofcontract sitevisits directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard strongreportingpractices lackoffunding chartereducationalpolicyinexperience changinglaws followtherules improveaccountability improveaccountability monitor formalcommunication non-renewal 2003 3 - early 00s No No . . . . 0 . . . . 0.33 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 1 4 2 - Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None $30000 30000 10000.00 . . . . . . 100 Feeforbusinessservices 5 5 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important No No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important communication clearevaluationrubric/matrix timetoevaluatecharterproposals lackofknowledgeonthepartoftheapplicants suggestthattheapplicantpullthecharterandre-dothesectionsthatareinneedofcorrection Offerapre-readsothattheyapplicantsknowwheretheproblemareasareaheadofthesubmissiontime denythecharter communication clearexpectations creategoodapplicationprocess creategoodapplicationprocess morefunding/resources prevent revokecharter 2003 3 - early 00s No No 5 3 2 1 1 0 0.20 0.33 0.00 0.00 . . 3 3.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 . 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 None Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data Notdevelopedinthatway . . . 0 0 0 0 0 100 GeneralFunds . . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Yes 3 - Very No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes No 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Yes SpecificrequirementsforspecialeducationcurriculumEnglishlanguagelearnersanddisputeresolution. specialpopulationaccomodations hasn't happened 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important communicateemailvisits Dont know hasntoccurred communication none 2003 3 - early 00s Yes 100/yearstatewide(CA) No 6 6 0 4 4 0 0.67 0.67 . 1.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 2 4 2 - Small 0 0 0 None Demographic data None ~$50000 50000 25000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . 1 1 . 1 For our own offices administrative functions County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Frequentcontactinpersonorelectronicformwithsponsoredschools. Responsivenessandagilityindealingswithschools. Clearexpectationsabouttheschoolsexpectedperformanceandprofessionalism. Unevenqualityandpreparationofteachersandadministrators. Volumeofcontactwithpotentialdevelopersmanyofwhomareill-equippedtoserveinthatrole. Provideadditionaltechnicalassistance. Clearexpectationsregardingacontinuedrelationshipwiththeschoolabsentsystemicperformanceimprovement. Duediligenceinmonitoringfunctiontoensurethatpublicfundsareappliedforthebenefitofthestudentratherthanentrepreneurs. communication flexibility clearexpectations chartereducationalinexperience creategoodapplicationprocess lackoftime other betterdecisionsfromlegislatures lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts TA monitor . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 - Small 3 5 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Dont know Assessment data Assessment data $50000 50000 25000.00 . 20 0 80 0 0 0 . . 1 . 1 1 To monitor compliance County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know No 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important Understandingofeducationstatutesandregulations lawsandregulations 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Dont know No No No Yes Onlywhenstatelaw/regulationpermits.Clarificationofstatelaw/regulationmaybeviewedasexceedinglaw/regulation. hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Clarityintheapprovedpetitioncriticalasfoundationtoagoodworkingrelationship. Understandingwhattherole"is"and"isnot"foranoversightagency. Performingthatrolewithcommitmentandfairness. Absenceofclarityinstatestatuteandregulation. Failurestomakesurecontentsofcharterpetitionareclearandcomplete. Identifyproblems. Identifyalignmentbetweenproblemsandrequirements(statuteregulationorcontentofpetition) Communicatenecessarycorrectiveaction. transparencyinoriginalagreement clearexpectations fairtreatment poorstatepolicyenvironment creategoodapplicationprocess politics fixlaw improveaccountability improveaccountability investigate createplan formalcommunication 1994 1 - early 90s No No 3 1 2 2 0 2 0.67 0.00 1.00 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 1 0.50 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.01 . . 0.01 100 . . . . . 0 0 . . 1 Dont need improved technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board Less than 1 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very Schoolperformancereview reviews No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes Wewillonlyconsiderapplicantsthatbringadditionalhighqualityoptionsintothepublicschools.Applicantsmustbeconnectedwiththepublicschoolsystemandaddvaluableneweducationalapproachestothesystem. Schooldesign 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important No No No No Yes -criminalhistorycheckforboardofdirectors-comprehensive3rdpartyreviewpaidforbythecharterschooltoassessquality-respresentativeenrollmentrequirements-enrollmentprocessrequirements enrollment Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Directinvolvementoftheauthorizerinplanningandprofessionaldevelopment Boardsupportandtrainingprovidedbytheauthorizer Selectionofboardmembersbytheauthorizer Communications Balanceinrole Assessproblem Communicateoptions Jointlydevelopplanforaccountability/improvement collaboration training/technicalassistance directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard communication maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance educationalaccountability nocharterschools other fixlaw investigate formalcommunication createplan 1995 2 - late 90s No No 12 0 12 2 0 2 0.17 . 0.17 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 1.00 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Both assessment and demographic data None lessthan$10000 . . . 100 . . . . . 100 100 . . 1 To monitor compliance IndependentCharteringBoard Mayor 4 to 6 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all FederalProgramsFoccie-representsthestateandworkswiththeBoardtofacilitate"title"programs.AlsoSEO(notSEA)whichworksonareassuchasstudentfundingformula. funding Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes Publichearingisrequiredbylaw.AninterviewispartoftheapplicationreviewprocessoftheBoard. publichearingandinterview 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Followupofstaffonanyunansweredquestions responsetorequestforinformation 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes Yes Tomakrsubstitutionswhenmoreappropriatematerialsandorassessmentsbecomeavailable. No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4- Large 0 26 4- Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont know IndependentCharteringBoard State legislature 7 to 10 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes No Weprovideseveralfulldayprospectiveapplicantworkshopseachyeartohelpapplicantsunderstandtheapplicationprocess.Additionallyweprovideseveralfulldayroundtablewherewebringinexpertstomeetandassistapplicantswithspecificques technicalassistance 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No No Withholdingfunding Havenotyetrenewedacontract. Communication.Thedevelopmentandmaintenanceofcurrentinformationonourwebsitehasenhancedourabilitytocommunicatewithourschools. Involvement.TheBoardhascreatedsub-committeesforpolicy&legislativedevelopment.IthasbeenhelpfulfortheschoolsandtheBoardtohaveinteractionandfeedbackthroughthesecommittees. TechnicalAssistance.Staffprovidetechnicalassistancetoschoolonaconstantandon-goingbasis. Theoutgrowthsofincorrectinformationbeingdisseminatedasfact.NotwithintheofficebutinreactiontoBoardactionsorpoliciesfromtheoutsie. Visittheschoolandcommunicatewiththeadministrationboardteachersstudentsparents. Collectcurrentandhistoricalinformationabouttheschool. Ifwarrantedtakedisciplinaryaction. communication directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard training/technicalassistance politics sitevisit investigate disciplinaryaction 1994 1 - early 90s No No 438 90 348 317 49 268 0.72 0.54 0.77 0.06 58 0.18 7 0.02 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 416 6 - Jumbo 25 441 5- Jumbo 7 . 0 Longitudinal None Both assessment and demographic data 702000 702000 1687.50 . . 100 . . . . 100 100 . 1 Dont need improved technology IndependentCharteringBoard Non-profit governing board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Applicantsunderstandingofwhytheychosetheproposedacademicprogramorcurriculum strategicplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Dont know 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Regularcommunicationwithschoolleadership-phoneconferencessitevisitsetc. Directaccesstostudentperformancedataandschoolfinancialdata. Wearestilltoonewtohaveotherstrategies-OurfirsttwoschoolswillopeninAugust. Understandingandcomplyingwithfederalregulationsandrequirements(NCLBTitleISpecialEdELLetc.)sincewearetheLEA. Ensuringsufficientfundingduringstartupyearstooperatesuccessfully-wearerelyingongrantsanddonationsuntilourper-pupilrevenueissufficienttooperateon(threetofiveyearsrealistically). Toonewtohaveexperiencedthisyet. communication strongreportingpractices NCLB lackoffunding poorstatepolicyenvironment fixlaw other fixlaw 2005 4 - late 00s No No 11 11 0 2 2 0 0.18 0.18 . . 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 2 2 2 - Small 0 2 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $250000 250000 . . 15 0 0 25 35 25 Donationsandfundraising 100 100 . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm nonrenewalorrevocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes No Dont know No 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Dont know No No No Yes Refusaltorenewcharter nonrenewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know No No No Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . Dont know Dont know Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little No No Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Yes Yes Yes Dont know 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Dont know No Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Dont know 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No Wehaveneverhadanapplication. 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Dont know No No No Dont know None 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use NA NA NA nocyberschools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No PleaseunderstandthattheIndianapolisPublicSchoolshasNEVERreceivedafullcharterapplication.WereceivedseverallettersofintentwhenchartersfirstbeganinIndianabutneverreceivedanapplication.Applicationshavebeenmadeavailableeac N/A Notapplicable.Pleaseseepreviouscomment. n/a No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 16 to 20 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Yes Yes Yes n/a N/A 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Dont know Yes Yes Yes WevaluetheissueoffacilitiesforCharterSchools.Noapplicationoragreementwillbefinalizeiftheapplicanthavenofacility. facilitiesmustbesecuredbeforapplicationcanbeapproved 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Budgetpresentationandfiscalviability businessplan Yes Yes Yes Yes Toconplywithnewlaws Yes Facilityandpaymentprocess facilities Withholdingfunding withholdingfunding 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomonitorschoolsfinances LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes Yes Toenablelschoolstocreatemorerealisticexpectationsbasedonbaselinedataofnewstudents No Withholdingfunding 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important meetings recognition training/technicalassistance monitoring EMOs governance enrollment financialaccountability applicationprocess meetings sitevisit audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use No No No No Yes Studentadmissionsandcriteria enrollment 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1995 2 - late 90s No No 5 0 5 5 0 5 1.00 . 1.00 . 1 0.20 0 0.00 . . 4 . . 0 0 0 . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes Wehaveourdifferentdepartmentsreviewthecomponentsoftheapplicationthatpertaintotheirparticularexpertise. applicationreviewbydepartments 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important No No No No Yes MusthaveafacilitybeforegoingforBoardApprovalofContractInstructionalLeadermusthaveappropriatecredentialsand/orworkingtowardsobtainingthosecredentials personnelissues Withholdingfunding 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Offeringtechnicalassistancetoandoftenattheschool IncludingCharterSchoolStaffinDistrictTraining PrincipalsMeetingsonceamonth Competentinstructionalleader Competentfinancialmanagement CorrectiveActionPlans TechnicalAssistance MeetingwiththeGoverningBoard training/technicalassistance meetings lackofqualifiedstaff financialmanagement timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement fixlaw moreflexibility improveschoolleadership createplan TA meetings 1997 2 - late 90s No nocap No n/a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little Yes, extensively No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important No No No No Yes BudgetreservesandstabilityoffinancesissuesareaddressedintheMOUwiththecharterschool. budgetinformation Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Goodcommunicationavenueswithcharterschooladministrationstaffandboard. Complyingwithbudgetarygoalsandprocedures. WheatlandUnionHighSchooldistrictboardmemberliaisonwiththecharterschoolboardandstaff. Thecharterschoolmeetingtheirattendanceandbudgetarygoals. Testscoreimprovementwitha3 - Verytransientstudentpopulation. communication financialreports directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard enrollment supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations 1999 2 - late 90s No No 0 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No No No Yes 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes Yes Yes No No None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Communicationdialog Sharedresources Teacherparentinvolvementwithdecision-making Parentinvolvement Languagebarriersforadministration;largepopulationofspanishspeakingfamilies communication funding communitysupport parentinvolvement supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations . No Yes 36(04-05);57(05-06) 60 0 60 1 1 0 0.02 . 0.00 . 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 1 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Dont know No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Dont know No Dont know Yes Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Dont know No No No Dont know Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Collaboration Accountability Support Accountability FiscalResponsiblity Wehavenothadanyoneapplytostartacharterschoolinthiscounty collaboration academicperformancereviews communitysupport educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance chartereducationalpolicyinexperience compliance allowmoreschools/apps . Dont know Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None . . . Dont know Dont know Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No Yes No Dont know Dont know Noapplicationshaveeverbeenmade.Nonearesolicited.Noinquirieshaveeverbeenmade. N/A 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Dont know No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter nonrenewal 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important . No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 None Dont know Dont know 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Dont know No No No Dont know Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Establishgoodlinesofcommunicationwithapplicants. Communicateexpectationsandapplicationrequirementsupfront. Provideassistanceinapplicationdevelopment. Thetimerequirementforestablishingpoliciesandproceduresandworkingwithapplicants. Interpretingstatecharterlaw. Wecurrentlyhavenocharterschoolsoperatinginourdistrict. communication clearexpectations training/technicalassistance authorizerinexperience poorstatepolicyenvironment lackoffunding nocharterschools fixfundingstructures morefunding/resources . No No 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 . . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 None None None 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Dont know Yes Yes Yes Dont know 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important . No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 Dont know Dont know Dont know 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 4 - Completely Year1SchoolsReview reviews No No Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Withholdingfunding 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Quarterlymeetings Inclusionwithdistricttrainings Opendoorpolicywithcharterschooladministrators NCLBregulatorymonitoring Facilityrequirementsfornondistrictapprovedcharters Meetwithschooltodiscuss Followupwithwrittenrequestsanddatesforfinalizing Seekassistanceforcharterormakerecommendationsforassistance meetings training/technicalassistance communication NCLB facilities supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations nocyberschools fixlaw meetings formalcommunication TA . No No . 5 . 10 4 6 . 0.80 . . 2 0.20 1 0.10 5 0.50 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Appointed school board 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important No No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Weareintheprocessofopeningtwocharterschoolsforthefirsttime Establishingacooperative/collaborativeworkingrelationshipwithapplicants Thecompletionoftheapplicationandtheapplicantsunderstandingofwhatisinvolvedwithoperatingapublicschool Needanotheryeartoprovidethatinformation communication creategoodapplicationprocess lowqualityapplicants none . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 - None 2 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data stillundetermined . . . . . . . . . undeterminedatthistime . . 1 . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely Yes 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all payrollfoodservicetransportation operations No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes ASacorporateboardwerelyheavilyontheStateCharterBoardApplicationprocessandgothroughthemtocharteraschool.Beforesubmittinganapplicationtothemweensurethattheirprocesshasbeenfollowed. technicalassistance 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No Other(Pleasespecify.)Wedonotwithholdfundbutitwouldhappenatthestatelevelifaschoolwashavingproblems.AgaintheStateCharterBoardwouldbetheonestowithholdfundingetc. 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use AgainwewouldbefollowingtheguidelinesoftheStateCharterBoard. communication oversite cooperationbetweencharteranddistrictschools thishasntoccurredyetasIwoulddeemsignificant.Wheneverthereissomethingthatarisesemailsaresentphonecallsandfollow-uptowhatevermayhaveoccured. communication lackofoversight competition timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement morefunding/resources lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts moreflexibility informalcommunication 2002 3 - early 00s No No 1 1 0 1 0 1 1.00 0.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes, occasionally No No Yes Yes Wearea3 - Verysmallschooldistrictwhichmakestheapplicationprocesslessformal. informalapplicationprocess 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No Yes No No meet meeting 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important Constantcommunication Hiringgreatstaff Flexibility Maintaininggoodstaff Finacialsuppport Wehavenothadanymajorproblems.Areproblemsandconcernsarehandledinformally. communication goodauthorizingstaff flexibility lackofqualifiedstaff funding lackofsupportforcharters none prevent . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . 1 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 80000 80000 80000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 . . 1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Dont know No Dont know Yes 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important Funding academic meetwiththedirector seeksolution followthrough lackoffunding maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofqualifiedstaff facilities meetings fixproblems monitor 1998 2 - late 90s Dont know Yes 18 . . . 1 1 0 . . . 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 1 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . . Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 8plusmillion 8000000 8000000.00 . . . . . . . 98 98 . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes No Dont know Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important communityneedforproposedschoolproposedcurriculumproposedfinancialplan communityneed 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important proposedfinancialplanproposedadministrativestructure businessplan Yes Yes Yes Yes Tomeetrevisedstateorfederalmandates No Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Regularcommunication Clearexpectations Willingnesstoworktogethertosolveproblemsthatarise Lackofday-to-dayoversight Notenoughcommunication Wehavemetwiththechartertotrytoresolveproblems.Thatseemstohavebeenfairlyeffective.Weonlyhaveonecharteranditisstillineffect. communication clearexpectations collaboration lackofoversight communication conflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharter moreresponsibilityatcharterlevel meetings . No No . 0 . 1 0 1 . . . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 None Demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No Dont know NAisthebestresponsetothequestionsleftblank.Wehavehadnoapplicationsotherthantheoneyearsagothatthedistrictsoughtout. N/A No No No . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively No No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Assignoneadministratortobetheauthorizerand/orliaisonbetweenthecharterschoolandparentagency Liaisonattendsallcharterschoolboardmeetings Asthenewliaisonithasbeendifficulttolearnandstayontopofallthecharterschoolinformation Ireceivesomanyemailsonalltheyoverloadmy[emailsoftware]. Weonlycharteroneschoolandithasnotexperiencedanysignificantproblems. communication visibilityofauthorizer changinglaws lackoftime . No No 1 0 1 2 0 2 2.00 . 2.00 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Dont know Assessment data Assessment data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No Yes, minimally No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes Coloradostatuteisquiteclearaboutthecomponentsofanapplicationandtheapplicationprocessmakingitunnecessarytohavealocalrubric. supportivepolitics 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes Yes Changesinstatuteorpolicy Yes enrollmentminimumfinancialviability enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Supportingthecharterconcept Activeassistance Involvementofcharterschoolinalldistrictfunctions Charterschoolsnotachievingacademicgoals Lackofstabilitydirectiononcharterschoolboard Offtertohelpviaexpertguidance Reviewandpossiblerevisionofchartercontract Ifnecessaryactiontorequirechangeordissolvecharter charterconceptsupport collaboration visibilityofauthorizer chartersnotmeetinggoals lackofqualifiedstaff lackofauthorizerresources fixlaw morefunding/resources other TA prevent revokecharter 1990 1 - early 90s No No 3 0 3 2 0 2 0.67 . 0.67 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 1 0.50 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None zero 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No Yes, occasionally No No No No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important No No No No Yes Additionalnormreferencedtestingrequiredtomeasureindividualstudentgrowthandtodocumentinstructionalstrategiestoaddressstudentsneeds. placementtests meet meeting 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Quarterlylunchmeetingswithgoverningbodiesofthedistrictandthecharterschool. Ongoingandfrequentcommunication/meetingsbetweendistrictsuperintendentandcharterschooldirector Regularattendanceofcharterdirectoratdistrictboardmeetingsandface-to-faceaswellaswrittenreportstotheschoolboard;boardmemberattendanceatcharterschoolgovernancemeetings. Ensuringthatcharterschoolprovidesqualityeducationresultinginstudentgrowthandachievement. Ensuringcharterschoolgovernanceiswell-informedandconsistentintermsofmembershipandattendanceatmeetings. Communicationwithadministrationandgoverningcouncil. Problemsolvingsessions. Discussionwithattorney. communication visibilityofauthorizer directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofoversight lackofoversight collaborationbetweenschooltypes collaborationbetweenschooltypes bettertraining informalcommunication meetings callattorney 1995 2 - late 90s No No 1 1 0 4 1 3 4.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 0.75 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 1 - A little 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important No No No No No Dont know 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Visitation Parentoutreach Hiregoodstaff Mantainingenrollment Meetingstaterequirements N/A sitevisits communitysupport goodauthorizingstaff chartersnotmeetinggoals compliance lackoffunding 1995 2 - late 90s No 300 1 0 1 2 1 1 2.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 1.00 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Dont know $1.5million 1500000 1500000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0.6 60 . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately Yes 3 - Very No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important frequentcommunication frequentcommunication frequentcommunication nclb callorgoovertospeaktosomeonedirectly communication communication communication NCLB none informalcommunication 1996 2 - late 90s Yes No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 1 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 1.3million 1300000 1300000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 1 . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No Dont know No Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know No Dont know Dont know 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No No No Dont know 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Openlineofcommunication. Monthlymeetingwithstaff. ? Finances. Publicimage. Havenothadsignificantproblems. communication meetings lackoffunding lackofsupportforcharters lackofqualifiedstaff none 1999 2 - late 90s No Yes 12 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 0 Dont know None Assessment data nospecificbudget . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 1 . 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No No Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes No Yes Yes ShareapplicationinformationwiththeDistrictAccountabilityCommittee. 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Contract other 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No No No Yes Additionalfiscalreporting-monthlyKeystocharterfacilitiesMonthlyactivityreportstotheBd.ofEd. budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Monthlyfinancialreports. Monthlyupdateson"whatsnewatyourschool." Adistrictrepresentativeatallcharterschoolboardmeetings. Unexperiencedpeopleplacedinchargeof$100000+budgetwithnoknowledgeforschoolbudgeting. Thenaturalcompetitionbetweenestablishedschoolsandcharterschoolsforstudentsandthefundingthatcomeswithenrollment. Clarifywhatthesignificantproblemsarebybothcharterschoolandauthorizingagency. Developaconnectionplanwithtimelineresponsibilitiesandcosts.Theplanwouldbewrittenbythecharterschoolwithassistancefromtheauthorizingagency. Ratetheeffectivenessoftheplaninresolvingtheproblems. financialreports communication directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard chartereducationalpolicyinexperience competition conflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharter movetooneICB fixlaw bettertraining investigate createplan monitor 2000 3 - early 00s No Yes bycontract200students 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data $26600.00 26600 26600.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes Staffcredentialling. personnelissues hasn't happened 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Connectiontoleadership Regularannualreportstoboard Collaborativerelationshipbuilding Oversightofspecialed Oversightoflegalissues N/A visibilityofauthorizer strongreportingpractices collaboration lackofoversight lackofoversight lackofoversight morefunding/resources 2000 3 - early 00s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None ? . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . . . 1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No No No Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes Tobeclearwehavehadtwocharterapplicationsandbothwereapproved.Bothapplicationsresultedinthedevelopmentof2newpubliccharterschools. 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Reviewstrategicplan strategicplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes Yes Manydetailscomeintofocusayearortwoaftertheschoolsopeningincludingtargetpopulationassessmentsentrancerequirements Yes Weaskthatthecharterschoolpersonnelattendallprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesdistrictwide.Thereareotherstoo. enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Whethertheystayontrackwiththegoalsandmissionofthecharterschoolcharter. chartersgoalsandmission Constantandopencommunication Aschoolboardmemberisalsoamemberofthecharterschoolgovernanceboard Manysitevisits Communicatingpositivepublicrelationships Attendanceandassessmentscores(botharelowerthanstateandfederalstandards) Doathoroughanalysisofeducationalstrategiesandpracticestodetermineproblems InvolveoutsideconsultationandreviewbyOregonDept.ofEd.experts Developcomprehensiveschoolreformstrategies-applyforCSRgrantstomodifyinstructionalpractices communication directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard sitevisits communication enrollment parentinvolvement fixlaw other investigate TA createplan 2000 3 - early 00s No No 2 1 1 2 1 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 1 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 1 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $125000forouronlineschool 125000 125000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0.05 5 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No No No No No No Yes No Wehave1smallk-12schoolinthesystem;thelocalboarddecidedtobecomeacharterandthesuperintendentsubmittedapplicationtothestate.Mostoftheaboveandfollowingdoesnotrelatetous. N/A No No No 2000 3 - early 00s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data totalsystem . . . . . . . . . 10 10 . 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes No No No 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No Yes Career/technicalinstructionalaspectsareanaddition. training N/A 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 3-Important Regularcommunication/reports Sitevisitsbystaff Clearexpectations/goals Changingstateaccountablityrequirements Smallschoolinefficiencies N/A communication sitevisits clearexpectations changinglaws problemswithoratschool lackofqualifiedstaff fixlaw 2001 3 - early 00s Yes 2 No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data >$1000 . . . 0 20 80 0 0 0 . 5 . . 1 Other(Pleasespecify.)n/a LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Weveonlyhadoneapplication.Itwastiedtothecommunitycollegeanditpassed. 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important No No No No Yes Agreedcaponnumberofstudents(50). enrollment N/A 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Representedongoverningboard. Collaborationonotherprojects Communication Chartermustfollowourtimelinesforsubmittingbudgetapproval Ourstatedepartmentinterferes/dictateswithnoaccountability N/A directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard collaboration communication timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement lackofconflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharterforcharters financialmanagement onlystateboardauthorizes makemorefairforregularschools makemorefairforregularschools 2001 3 - early 00s No Yes 50 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes, minimally No No Dont know No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use n/a No No No No No None 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Communicateoftenwithcharterprincipal. Communicatebetweencharterprincipalandschoolboard. Charterprincipalbuildsrelationshipswithcommunity. InKansaschartersarebasicallyrunasanyotherschoolinthedistrict. Talktocharterprincipalanddevelopaplanofaction. Shareconcernswiththeschoolboard. communication communication communitysupport none createplan 2002 3 - early 00s No Yes 30 2 1 1 2 1 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 180000 180000 180000.00 . 0 0 83 17 0 0 0.83 83 . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Dont know No Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No Yes SpecialEducationYearlyENrollmentCap enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Accessibilitydistrictstaff Monthlymeetingwithadministration Lookingatthebraoderpictureofhowthesuccessofthecharterschoolwillassiststudents Authorizerandenforcerarethesameentity Goodprofessionalrelationships Personalmeetingsanddialogue Personalmeetingsanddialogue Personalmeetingsanddialogue communication visibilityofauthorizer charterconceptsupport maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance communication financialmanagement meetings informalcommunication 2003 3 - early 00s No Yes Annualreadjustment 4 3 1 2 2 0 0.50 0.67 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 2 1.00 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data Assessment data $50000 50000 50000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 localdistrict . 0 1 1 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important n/a 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important No Yes Yes Yes No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Goodtele/email/personalcontact Monthlymeetings-staff MonthlyPACmeetings Balancingclassroom/independentstudytime Trainingteachers Hasnthappened-but-dependsonproblem-thisistoobroad communication meetings directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard chartereducationalinexperience lackofqualifiedstaff supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations none dependsonproblem 2004 3 - early 00s Yes 50firstyear;752ndyear;asneeded3rdandbeyond Yes 50;75asneeded 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 250000 250000 250000.00 . . . . . . . 1 100 . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Oregonhasacharterlawandwecomplywiththoseregulations basedonbasedonstatelawonlyonly 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important financialviability businessplan 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important No No No No Yes recruitmentproceduresgradelevelservedlengthofcontracttimelinesandreportingprocdures documentation hasn't happened 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important regularcommunication clearonexpectations theirautonomy lackofcommunication communication clearexpectations maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance communication 2004 3 - early 00s No No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No No No No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Specialreportingtotheboard.Contractreviewe3 - Very5years. annualreport Dont know 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Timelyandhonestreportings Keepingstakeholdershappy Runningtheschoolaspromised Fulfillingallpromisestoallstakeholders Stayingontopofchangingtechnology notapplicable strongreportingpractices visibilityofauthorizer clearexpectations maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackoftime lackofqualifiedstaff fixlaw improvepublicrelations 2004 3 - early 00s No No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Value Added Assessment data Assessment data presentlyitisjustthegrantmoneywehavereceivedforthechartershcoolwhichis$200000.00thisyear . . . 0 0 0 100 0 0 100 100 . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State superintendent / commissioner 11 to 15 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally No Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important FrequentMeetings PresentationtoAuthorizingSchoolBoard CharterSchoolOperationsAgreement AccessingInformationonDay-to-DayOperations RestrictiveCharterSchoolLegislationespeciallyaroundTranspotation N/A N/A N/A meetings visibilityofauthorizer clearexpectations timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement poorstatepolicyenvironment other morefunding/resources transportation morefunding/resources 2004 3 - early 00s Dont know No 2 1 1 1 2 -1 0.50 2.00 -1.0 0.00 1 1.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . 0 0 . . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No Yes Internalworkingconditionsgovernanceemployeerepresentation. personnelissues Other(Pleasespecify.)encourageandsupporttransferingthechartertoanotheragency. encouragetransfertoanotheragency 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important InsistingthattheprimarygovernancestructureresidewithourBoardofTrustees. BoardofTrusteescontractingwithitsownreviewandrenewalevaluators. RequiringregularandconsistentreportingtotheBoardofTrustees. Preventingthechartersfrombecominginsulatedindependentprivateschools Teachermembershiponthecharterschoolgovernancecommitteecreatingconflictsofinterestandquestionsaboutallexecutivecommitteemembercapacityskillandknowledgeaboutdecisionmaking. ABoardsubcommitteeandthesuperintendentmeetwithrepresentativesofthecharterschooltodiscusstheissuesandsetexpectations. directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard outsidereviewers communication lackofconflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharterforcharters politics unions improveaccountability meetings . No Yes thereisacapof160studentsononeofourschools. 3 1 2 3 1 2 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1 0.33 0 0.00 2 0.67 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 2 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 4 - Completely Yes, extensively No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes No Yes No 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Budgetunderstanding businessplan 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes Yes Yes No No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Annualinterfaceswithauthorizingboardoftrustees Annualfiscalreview Bi-annualsitevisitations/staffmeetings Fiscaloversight Qualitystandards Directschooltostatecharterschoolcommissionforissueanalysis/disposition visibilityofauthorizer financialreports sitevisits lackofoversight charternotmeetinggoals lackofoversight movetooneICB investigate 1999 2 - late 90s Yes 1/yr. No 4 2 2 2 0 2 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 1.00 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data Workispartofoverallassignmenttocentralofficeadministrators . . . . . . . . . N/Athereisnodistrictbudgetforcharterauthorization . . 1 1 1 Both LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally No No Yes Dont know Dont know Weareintheprocessofnolongersupervisingcharterschools N/A 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Dont know Conditionalcharterrenewal conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1999 2 - late 90s Dont know No . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 0 Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes No Handwrittennotenexttoquestion6(i):"Approvalofchartercontractisseparatefromapprovalofapplication." 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Reviewbyallappropriatedepartmentsi.e.-guidancefinanceriskmanagement applicationreview 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Reviewbyallappropriatedepartments. applicationreview Yes No Yes No No Withholdingfunding 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Principalsandassistantprincipalsareinvitedto*all*meetings. Staffdevelopmentincludescharteremployeesin(spaceavailable)training. Consistentandappropriatecommunicationbetweendistrictsfinancedepartmentandschools. Understandingtheappropriatemeaningof"mentoring." Gettingcharterschoolstohavequalifiedgoverningboardmembers. Directcommunication. Clarificationofproblem-clearexpectations. communication training/technicalassistance communication maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofqualifiedstaff fixlaw fixlaw fixlaw formalcommunication investigate 2000 3 - early 00s No No . 9 . 3 0 3 . 0.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 1.00 2 0.67 1 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Dont know . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . 0 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Dont know 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes Yes Yes No Yes -Hiringofteachers-Adm.payment personnelissues hasn't happened 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Multiplevisitstoschoolbythedistrict. Continuedconversationsregardingtheschoolsacademicperformance. Feedbackfromcommunityandparents. Ensuringtheschoolsfollowthecharter. Academicperformanceoftheschools. Reviewthesituationwiththeschool. Formulateaplanofremediation. Holdtheschoolaccountabletotheremediationplan. sitevisits communication communitysupport chartersnotmeetinggoals educationalaccountability lackofsupportforcharters improvepublicrelations morefunding/resources informalcommunication createplan monitor 2001 3 - early 00s No Yes dependsonschool 3 1 2 2 1 1 0.67 1.00 0.50 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 1 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ItispartofmyfunctionasALOdirector . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1 1 1 . Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally No Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know TheLEAforSixRiversCharterHighSchoolisextremelysupportiveofourprogramandcollaborativelyplansforschoolexpansionandadditionofnewprograms.Mostoftheseissuesarenotrelevanttoourschoolorsponsoringdistrict.Thedistrictist supportivepolitics 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use alloftheseelementsaredevelopedcollaboratively. pre-applicationinteraction 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use personnelforthecharterschoolscomefromwithinthedistrictpreviouslytrainedadminstratorsareusedtoprovideleadershipanddirection.Allpersonnelpracticesusedinthedistrctareappliedtocharterprograms. collaborationtoopenschool Yes No No No Yes Accountabilityiscriticaltoasuccessfultocharterschoolprogram.Particularlyastheseschoolsbegintogrowinpopularityandstudents.Ourphilosophyistocreateassessmentandaccountabilitysystemsthatalignstudentperformancewithexpected stricteraccountability depends on problem 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Commonvisionandfreedomtomovetheschoolinthatdirection. Exemplararyleadershipandhighlyqualifiedteachingstaffwhounderstandthedynamicsandenergyittakestocreateanewschool/program. Studentinvolvementandstudentcenteredapproachtoprogramdevelopment. Beinganadvocateforchangeisalwayscompilcated. Handlingtheuncertaintiesofnewprogramdevelopment. Hasnotbeenanissue.Weworkcollaborativelythroughanongoingprocess. commonvision goodschool goodschool poorstatepolicyenvironment chartereducationalinexperience changinglaws fixlaw improveaccountability prevent 2004 3 - early 00s Dont know No 1 0 1 1 1 0 1.00 . 0.00 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ? . . . . . . . . . notsureabusinessofficequestion.Anindirectchargeof4.69%ischargedtothecharter.thiscomesoutofrevenuefromADAapprotionment. . 50 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No Yes Financiallyresponsibleforstaff.Otherschoolsonlyhavediscretionarybudgets. hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Assignedtoadistrictleveladm. Financialsupport Facilitiestechnologyinstructionalsupport Facilities-limited Abilitytomanagethebusinessofacharter Meetwithdirector(s) Actasliasontoprincipal/director Bringinadditionalsupport communication funding training/technicalassistance facilities authorizerinexperience morefunding/resources other facilities meetings TA 1997 2 - late 90s No No 4 0 4 3 0 3 0.75 . 0.75 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 1.00 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 3 Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 80%ofourperpupildistrictcost . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . . . 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes No 1-Not too Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Yes No Yes No No None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Communication moreflexibility Clearexpectations Timeforthoroughoversight Impactonstaffworkload Haventhadtodealwiththat communication flexibility clearexpectations lackofoversight lackofauthorizerresources makemorefairforregularschools morefunding/resources 1999 2 - late 90s No No 4 2 2 3 2 1 0.75 1.00 0.50 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.33 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 2 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data None . . . . . . . . . . . . . To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Conditionalcharterrenewal Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2000 3 - early 00s Dont know No . 1 . 3 0 3 . 0.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 1.00 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 3 Longitudinal None 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education Less than 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know Yes OurBoardofEducationiscurrentlynotacceptingapplications.TheBoardhasmadethedecisiontoonlycharterschoolsthatwesponsorwhichmeansweareactivelyinvolvedininiationanddevelopmentoftheapplication.OurBoardisnotsolicitingor 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important WedonothaveaformalscoringrubricbutusetheStateCharterBoardsrubricasaguide.Authorizationisbasedissueratherthanscorebased. applicationreview 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Seeabove. Yes No No Yes 9a.WehaventdonethisbutourBoarddoesconsideramendmentssoIpresumetheywouldevaluatetherequestonitsmerit. Yes Addsrenewallanguageandaddstoterminationlanguage. documentation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important TheschoolsabilitytosatisfactorilyaddressconcernsidentifiedbyStateCharterBoardpatronsanddistrictwhichareusuallycomplianceissuesbutmaybemanagementissues. contractandlegalcompliance Itiseasiertoestablishandmaintainrelationshipswithdistrictsponsoredcharterschoolswheredistrictadministrationisamemberofthecharterschoolsboardandwehavegreaterinvolvementandknowledgeofdaytodayoperations. Charterschoolsfoundersandadministratorsthatunderstandthedifferencebetweenpublicandprivateschoolsandhavepublicschooladministrativeexperienceareeasiertoworkwiththatthosethatdonot. Charterschoolfoundersandadministratorsthatarevoucheradvocateshaveprovendifficulttoworkwithbecausetheyhaveanagendathatseemstobeinconflictwiththeroleofcharterschoolsaspartofthepublicschoolsystem. CharterschoolapplicantswhosignassurancesthenchoosetoignoretheonestheydontlikewhilelobbyinglegislatorstochangethelawsocharterschoolsaregivewaiversanddonthavetocomplysoourBoardofEducationendsupwithtermsofarel Workingwithcharterschoolsthataregenerallyhostiletopublicschoolrequirementstowhichtheydontphilosophicallyagree. Contacttheschoolinwritingoutliningtheconcernandidentifyinformationand/ordocumentationneededtodetermineiftheconcernisvalid. Uponreceiptoftherequestedinformationdeterminewhetherachangeisrequiredandcommunicatethedecisionandanyadjustmentsthatneedtobemadebytheschool. Wearepreparedtoprovidetechnicalassistanceifaschoolneedshelpinmakingtheadjustments.Weretaintheoptionofterminationiftheschoolchoosesnottorespondorrefusestocomplywithstateandfederallaworthetermsofitscharter. collaboration commonvision chartersnotmeetinggoals politics fixlaw improvepublicrelations makemorefairforregularschools formalcommunication investigate TA 2003 3 - early 00s No No 4 3 1 3 2 1 0.75 0.67 1.00 0.00 1 0.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 1 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 0 Dont know None None . . . 0 0 100 0 0 . 0 0 . . 1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes No Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Yes finacialsupportinteachertraining/conferences training None 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Continuedcommunication 3 - Verysmalldistrictsponsoringa3 - Verylargecharter Lackofstaff Immediateintervention Callattorney communication authorizerinexperience lackofauthorizerresources poorstatepolicyenvironment stricterappprocess intervention callattorney 1999 2 - late 90s No No . . . 3 3 0 . . . 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.33 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 1 3 2 - Small 0 2 0 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data notdetermined . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately Yes 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Dont know No No No No hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Regularcommunicationwithstaff Assuringfinancialstability Thishasnthappenedyet. communication lackoffinances 2002 3 - early 00s No No 7 4 3 3 1 2 0.43 0.25 0.67 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 1 3 2 - Small 0 0 2 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No Yes, extensively No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Dont know Yes Yes Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes Yes Tomakepositiveenhancementtoprogram No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Communication Communication Communication Monitoringthefinancialstatusoftheschool Clearcommunicationwiththemanagementorganization Communicatewithschool/managementorganization Shareinformationwiththosewhoneedtoknowatthecentralofficelevel Communicatewithourlegaloffice communication communication lackofoversight communication mismanagementofschool improveaccountability bettertraining formalcommunication callattorney 1995 2 - late 90s No No 4 1 3 4 1 3 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 1.00 4 1.00 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.1 0.1 0.03 0.1 . . . . . . Weonlyreceived$7100.00dollarsfromthestateforCharterSchoolgrantproposals. 1 100 1 . 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally No No No Yes, occasionally Dont know No Yes Yes 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No Yes No Dont know Dont know Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 2000 3 - early 00s No No 4 2 2 4 2 2 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.25 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 0 0 4 Dont know Assessment data Assessment data . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Monitoring Operations No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes Contractdevelopmentandfinalization. technicalassistance 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Viability businessplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes Yes facilities Yes Meetorexceededucationstandards. stricteraccountability depends on problem dependsonproblem 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Buildingofstrongcommunicationlinks Partnerships Clearexpectations Facilitiesavailability Statefundinglevel Researchissue Outlineremedy WorkwithODE communication collaboration clearexpectations facilities lackoffunding timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement morefunding/resources facilities fixlaw investigate createplan . No Yes Min/maxiswithinnegotiatedcontracts 10 2 8 7 2 5 0.70 1.00 0.63 0.25 1 0.14 1 0.14 2 0.29 2 1.00 . . . . 4 2 - Small 1 5 3 - Medium 0 0 5 Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data . . . 0 0 100 0 0 . . . 1 1 1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No Yes Refinementofschoolimprovementplansaccountabilityreports Yes StudentreportingsystemsMinutesofmeetingsInservice/training datasystems Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Includecharterschoolsinnon-mandatedtrainings Informationsharing/datareporting Maintainingopencommunication Receivingtimelyresponsestorequiredreports Compliancewithstatelaw Provideassistance Provideplanforcorrection Monitor training/technicalassistance strongreportingpractices communication timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement compliance betterdecisionsfromlegislatures improveaccountability TA createplan monitor 2001 3 - early 00s Yes 2charteschoolsperever75000pupils(iflargerthan400000) No . 7 . 5 4 1 . 0.57 . 1.00 0 0.00 1 0.20 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 4 8 3 - Medium 1 1 . Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . 0 0 . 1 1 1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately transportationcurriculum&instructionfoodservicesandguidancedepartment Operations Yes 3 - Very No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes No Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes Yes Yes No Yes ParticipationinDistrictBenchmarkAssessmentprogram. datasystems letter formalnotificationofbreach 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important MonthlyPrincipalsmeetingwithalloftheCharterSchoolPrincipalsanda20-25memberteamrepresentingthedifferentdepartmentsofourschooldistrict. Attendingthecharterschoolboardmeetingstoprovideinputtotheschoolsgoverningboardandanyparentsthatmightattendwhohavequestions. IncludingcharterschoolsintheDistrictsprofessionaldevelopmentofferings. Acquiringandmaintaininghighlyqualifiededucatorsatthecharterschools. EnforcingenrollmentpracticesoftheDistrictwiththecharterschools. CommunicationwiththeSchoolsadministrationtodiscusstheproblems. Jointcommunicationwithboththeschoolsadministrationandtheschoolsgoverningboard. Proposeasolutiontotheproblemwithinputfromallthree:AuthorizerAdministrationandGoverningBoard. meetings directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard training/technicalassistance lackofqualifiedstaff enrollment timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement fixlaw stricterappprocess other informalcommunication formalcommunication createplan . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 - Medium 0 5 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Dont know Yes 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No Dont know Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important OpenCommunication Abilitytoresolveissues/problemslocally Visibility Financialaccountability/stabilityofthecharterschools CharterSchoolsadheringtodeadlines Communicatetheissue/probleminwriting Meetwiththecharterschoolpersonneltodiscusssolutions Follow-upforadherenceandcorrectionoftheissue/problem communication charterconceptsupport sitevisits lackofoversight timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement compliance improveaccountability improveaccountability other formalcommunication meetings monitor 1998 2 - late 90s Yes No 8 2 6 5 0 5 0.63 0.00 0.83 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 1.00 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 5 3 - Medium 0 5 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little No Dont know Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No No Yes 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No Yes Relatestoservicespaidforbycharterandextentof"oversight"byDistrict. budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Regularmeetings. ClearlywrittenM.O.L.L.betweenDistrictandcharters. Fundingissues. Potentialforlawsuits. Curricularchanges. Leadershipdevelopment. communication clearexpectations lackoffunding politics educationalaccountability fixlaw other changecurriculum TA 1992 1 - early 90s No No 6 0 6 6 0 6 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 . 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 0 6 3 - Medium 0 0 5 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data unknown . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No No No No ApplicationapprovedinDecembeforopeningfollowingfall.Applicationreviewprocedurecarefullyandpersonallyexplainedtoapplicant(s). technicalassistance 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important ApplicationbyCOlawmustbereviewedbytheDistictAccountability&AdvisoryCommitteewithmandatedtypeofmembershipofreviewers.AlsoreviewedbyaDistrictAdministrativeTeammadeupofrepresentativesfromallAdminDivisions-i.e.instruction applicationreview 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Schoolleadership.Iassumemeansthepeopleorgoveningboadoftheproposedschool-theprincipalisneverknownatthetimeoftheapplication Yes Yes No Yes COrequiresanAimedSchoolImprovementPlan(afterthefirstyear)thatisbasedonstudentacademicperformanceonstateassessmentssogoalsmustchange Yes Requiredtousesameliteracyevaluationandnewstudentplacementtestsastherestofdistrictschools.Requiredtousedistrictstudentinformationmanagementsystem.Requiredminimumamountsofdifferentinsurances.Requiredtosubmitmonthlyexpen NCLBcorrectiveactionplan. NCLBcorrectionplan 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Reviewofrenewalapplication-whichsummarizesbudgetstudentacademicperformanceresearch-baseddecisionmakingforplanstoimprovestudentacademicperformanceetc.;another:studentacademicpeformance-mustmeetNCLYB(AYP)standardsfordefi reviewofrenewalapplication monthlymeetings Districttreatingcharterschoolsexactlythesameasdistrictnon-charterschools.I.e.districtsponsoredprofessionaldevelopmentopentocharterschools.Districtdivisionsavailableforansweringquestionsandprovidingassistance(Iseedeputysu districtrespectoftheuniquenessofeachcharterschool Mostofourcharterschoolsarefilledwiththehardestkidstoeducate-lotsofELLstudentsstudentswhoareatriskoforhavedroppedoutstudentswhowerenotmakingitintheirnon-charterschooletc.Thereforethegreatestchallengeishelping time Try3 - Veryhardpriortothistoinsuretherearentsignificantproblems. RequireallschoolstohaveSchoolImprovementPlans-2ndyearofcontractschooldoesrequireself-study.3rdyear-lowstakessitevisit;5thyear-highstakessitevisit. OuronlysignificantproblemareschoolsnotmakingAYP-1)Offertechnicalassistance;2)year4ifnotmadeAYPthenrequiremonthlyreportingorindividualstudentachievementandrequirechangesinstrategy;3)Year5-contractcanberevoked---west communication 1994 1 - early 90s No No 1275 5 1270 6 2 4 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 7 1.17 7 1.00 0 0 0 0 7 3 - Medium 0 7 3 - Medium 0 0 0 None Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . 1 . 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes Yes Changesisstateexpectations No Conditionalcharterrenewal conditionalcharterrenewal 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Holdinginformationalmeetingswithcharterschooladministrativestaff. Emailfaxphonecommunications. Sitevisits. Breakingdowntheideathatallcharterschoolsarebadforthedistrict. EstablishinggoodworkingrelationshipsbetweenDistrictstaffandCharterSchooladministration. Offertechnicalassistance Establishfirmdeadlinesformeetingspecificrequirementswhichmaybeinquestion. AdvisetheSuperintendentofproblemssohemayinformtheSchoolBoardmembers. meetings communication sitevisits lackofsupportforcharters communication mismanagementofschool improveaccountability lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts moreoversight TA createplan 1996 2 - late 90s Dont know No 8 2 6 7 1 6 0.88 0.50 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.14 2 0.29 3 1.50 0 0 0 0 7 3 - Medium 0 7 3 - Medium 0 1 2 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data Notavailable . . . . . . . . . Dont know . . 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely OurSEAsstaffprovideexpertconsultativesupport.Wealsocollaboratecloselywithourteachersuniononcollectivebargainingissuesrelatedtocharters. Operations No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes No Sitevisitsandinterviewprocesseswithapplicantsareconductedbytheapplicationreviewteam.Theapplicationreviewteamiscomprisedofcross-stakeholderexpertsonkeyacademicandfinancialareasaswellasbyexpertrepresentativesfromthecom 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Akeyfactoristhatthechartermustbeabletodemonstratethatitwillofferexpandedchoiceforstudentsaboveandbeyondwhatiscurrentlyavailableinthepublicschoolsystem.Otherkeyfactorsincludetheapplicantsagreementtomaintainstandar communityneed 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important Demonstratedcompetenceincreatingcompletebudgetsthatwilladequatelysupporttheproposedstructureoftheschooliscritical.Demonstrationofarelationshiptoanauditoriscriticalalso.Theapplicantmustshowknowledgeofappropriateaccounti businessplan Yes No No Yes EachyearontheirannualreportschartersareaskedtoidentifynotonlywhattheyhaveachievedbutalsowhattheirnewgoalsareifanyforcontinuousimprovementinanykeystrategicareathatisfeltbythemorbytheDOEtobeacriticalareafo No EventhoughIanswered"no"Iwouldliketorespondheretoclarifysomething.Ourcurrentcharterswhichareforthemostparttheoriginalsetofschoolscreatedviathefirstwaveofcharterlegislationherinourstatedonotcarryaccountability stricteraccountability review team continuousmonitoringtoavoidproblems 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Demonstratedcontinuedparentandpublicsupportfortheschooliskey.Alsosustainabilityofcharterstaffandboardmembers--especiallycharterparentboardmembers--issomethingwereviewasawayofunderstandingthebackboneoftheschoolsclimat communitysupport Clarifyinghowschoolswillbereviewedandprovidingtheschoolswitharatedmatrixforeachcriteriaarea.ThismatrixisratedasN/Efornoevidenceunabletoobserve;1-fails2-meets3-exceedscriteria.Eachreviewteammemberratesthesch Ensuringthatallcomplaintsfromparentsandcommunitymembersarecycledthroughaprocesswherethecomplaintantfirstmustaddresshis/herissuedirectlywiththecharterschoolCEOandboardpresident.Iftheissueisnotresolvedthecompalintant Inrecentyearsprovidingtrainingsonkeyshiftsinrequirementsandalsoprovidingremindersandtechnicalsupportonannualreportingrequirements.Thisgoesnotonlyforthechartersbutalsoforourownboardsawarenessasourboardisaccounta Thesinglegreatestchallengewehaverightnowisthatourchartersdonotfeeltheyshouldbeheldaccountableforcertaincircumstancessuchasreceivinglowperformingkidsintotheirschoolsandspecialneedsstudnetsintheirschools.Ourcharters Acoupleofourchartershavedevolvedintoatroublingapproachof"faculty"versus"students/parents."Asortof"westicktogetheragainstthem"issuewhichisnotastudent-centeredapproachtolearning.Thesearecharterswhicharenotunionizedb Ensurewetrulyunderstandwhattheproblemactuallyis.DefinetheproblembasedonevidencenotconjectureandadviseourSuperintendentandBoardPresidentimmediatelyoftheissueandproposedactionplan(seenexttwosteps). Checktoseeiftheproblemcanberesolvedbyreferencingthecharterbacktolegislatedrequirementsorprocedures. Ifthereisnotaclearaffirmedsolutionthenourofficewillworkwiththechartertodevelopaplanforresolvingtheissue. investigate createplan informalcommunication 1997 2 - late 90s No No 20 2 18 7 2 5 0.35 1.00 0.28 0.17 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 0.57 4 1.00 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 1 7 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data None 0-inkindstaffsupportisgiven:1/3ofanFTEstimeisgiventowardcharteroversight;allotherreviewteammembersgivein-kindtime . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1 1 1 . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely transportationstudentinformationnutritionfacilities Operations No No No Yes, extensively Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Dont know Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important excellentfunding frequentcommunicationandfrequentmeetings excellentsupport lackofpetitionersknowledgeonofhowtoeffectivelyrunaschool time notifyandcommunicatetheproblemtothecharteradministration assistwithresolvingifpossible notifyandcommunicatetothecharterschoolboard funding communication communitysupport chartereducationalinexperience lackoftime lackofqualifiedstaff improveaccountability improveschoolleadership fixlaw formalcommunication TA 1999 2 - late 90s No No 50 20 30 9 5 4 0.18 0.25 0.13 0.14 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.11 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 7 3 - Medium 1 8 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 20 20 . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No Yes, extensively No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes MemorandaofUnderstandingthatdefinestherelationshipbetweentheschooldistrictandthecharterregardingresponsibilitiesauthorityandfiscalarrangements. budgetinformation None 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Contactwithadministrationsitevisitsupdates Ongoinginteractionsregardingfinancialaspects Annualupdates Accountabilityfortheschools Equitabletreatmentinallschools Reevaluatethemissionandimplementation Problemsolve Perhapsuseaconsultanttoreconfigure communication financialreports strongreportingpractices educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance politics timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement makemorefairforregularschools investigate TA . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 - Medium 0 9 3 - Medium 0 0 9 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes No No Meetingbetweenreviewteamandcharterrepresentativestodiscussreviewandprovidecharterrepresentativetoprovideadditionalinformation. interviews 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Monthlycharterschoolprincipalmeetingwithguestspeakersthatincludedistrictstaff Resourcesavailable:professionaldevelopmenttechnicalassistance Fundingforcharterschools Governancetraining Offerremediationandsupport meetings training/technicalassistance lackoffunding chartereducationalpolicyinexperience morefunding/resources TA 1998 2 - late 90s No No 13 0 13 13 0 13 1.00 . 1.00 0.09 1 0.08 0 0.00 3 0.23 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 11 3 - Medium 1 12 3 - Medium . . . Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data 838426.22 838426 76220.55 . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Appointed school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes No Ourstatelawbindsustoa120dayreviewperiod.Conditionalapprovalisnotallowed.Afterthe120reviewshouldtheapplicationbeapprovedwehave30daystonegotiateacharteragreement.Theintensetimepressuredoesnotallowforauthorizerbes unsupportivepolitics 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important lettersofsupportfromcommunitypzrtnersparentsetc. communityneed 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important businessplanandresumesofkeypersonnel businessplan Dont know No No No Yes OuraccountabilityguidelinesaremorestrictthanNCLB--twoconsecutiveyearsoffailuretomakeAYPisgroundsforrevocationofthecharter. stricteraccountability Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important LOTSofcommunication--honestandopenevenwhenthenewsisntgood. Customerserviceorientedapproach:ourcustomeristheschoolnottheschoolsystem(ourchartersarenottheirownLEAstheyfallunderourcityLEA). Willingnesstobendtherules--errontheisdeofgivingtheschoolsthebenefitofthedoubt. AnLEAthatdoesnotwant/supportcharterschools.ThisLEAthatseekstocentralizealldecisionmakingandcreatecookie-cutterschools--charterschoolsaretheantithesisofthisvision. Aweakandvaguestatelaw. sitevisitandreporttoourindependentadvisoryboard officiallettertocharteroperatorwithrequestforaplantoremedythesituation reporttotheCEOofLEA communication customizedservices flexibility lackofsupportforcharters poorstatepolicyenvironment communication fixlaw lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts moreflexibility sitevisit formalcommunication 2004 3 - early 00s No No 18 18 0 12 12 0 0.67 0.67 . 0.71 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 7 3 - Medium 5 12 3 - Medium 0 0 . Dont know Both assessment and demographic data None 500000approx 500000 71428.57 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0.1 10 1 1 . Both LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No Yes, minimally No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes Weworkcollaborativelye3 - Verystepoftheway.Bythetimetheapplciationtocharterisreadytogototheboatrdwehavealltheredflagsandkinksworkedout. technicalassistance 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important applicantmustgiveinformationaboutneedforschool(willitattractstudents)andmustprovideinformationrequestedinourapplicationform. communityneed 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use charterschoolsareinstrumentalitiessomanyofthenoninstructionalareasaresuppliedbythedistrict suppliedbydistrict No No No No Dont know hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Workingcloselywiththeschooltohelpthembesuccessfulinwhattheyaretryingtoaccomplish. Includingtheschoolsaschoicesininformationwesendtoparentsandcommunitymembers. Helpingthecharterstroubleshootuntiltheygetestablished. Makingsurethatallschoolsinthedistricthaveequalresourceschartersandtraditionalschoolsalike. Makesurewedonothaveawhiteupperclassflighttocharterschools. wehavenothadacharterwithsignificantproblems. collaboration communitysupport training/technicalassistance lackoffunding enrollment none 1995 2 - late 90s No No 14 5 9 12 3 9 0.86 0.60 1.00 0.27 1 0.08 0 0.00 3 0.25 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 11 3 - Medium 3 14 3 - Medium 2 0 11 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 11 to 15 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely (1)CADept.ofEd.(2)CAAssoc.ofCharterSchools Yes 1 - A little 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes No (a)RigorousreviewofEducationlPlanMeasurablesOutcomeandAssessmentsbasedonstatealignedstandards/A-Grequirements.(b)Rigorousreviewofalloperationalcomponents.Especiallygovernanceemployeequalifications. technicalassistance 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Capacityofleadership/credentialcheck schoolleadership 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes Yes Materialrevisionoradditionalassemblybillsthatmaychangecircumstances. Yes (1)Capacityofleadership-willtheproposedcharterschoolhavesuccessinimplementingtheireducationalplan.(2)Proofoffacility:(a)certofoccupancyortemCOO;(b)COI-CertofIns.$5000000liability;(c)Proratashareifusingdistrict insurance Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important handwrittennote(andstar)nextto12(f): MONTHLYPRINCIPALS/DIRECOTRSMEETINGS:Inorderforofficetogaugefeedbackfromschoolsiteproblemsorconcerns.-Committeesareformedi.e.spec.ed/facilities COORDINATORSASSIGNEDtoschoolstoaddressschoolsindividualconcerns;oversightresponsiblitiesofassignedschooltocoordinateinregardstoAB1137-accountabilitycriteria SITEVISITATIONonaregularbasis-usinganinternalformfromthecharterofficeforpurposesofoversightresponsibilities DISTRICTBUREACRACYnotfullyunderstandingoracceptingthatcharterschoolsarepartofthedistrict. LACKOFCOMMUNICATIONbetweendistrictandcharterschoolmanagementorganization.Oftenendingupinthepoliticalarena. SHAREwithcharterschooldirector/principal/developerconcernsverballyorwrittenbasedoncharterlaw. Recurring/problematiccharterswillbe*disciplinedbylegislation*-editorialdefamingorfiscalmismanagementwillautomaticallybeaddressedbythelaw. Deny/revokepetitionafterevidentiarydocumentsobtainedshowingfiscalornotlikelytosucceed. communication communication sitevisits lackofsupportforcharters communication poorstatepolicyenvironment disseminationofbestpractices fixlaw NCLB informalcommunication other revokecharter 1993 1 - early 90s No No . 52 . 88 52 36 . 1.00 . 2.07 18 0.20 1 0.01 41 0.47 40 0.98 1 1 0 1 14 3 - Medium 29 43 4 - Large 0 0 4 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $3.2million 3200000 228571.43 . . . . . . . 0.05 5 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Appointed school board 4 to 6 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all Operationsdemographicsinstruction&schoolmanagement(elementary)andhighschoolprograms Operations Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes No No Certificationofproposalsbythestateboardofeducation externalreviewers 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important Yes Yes No No Yes -submissionofquarterlyfinancialreportsandannualboard-submissionofboardmeetingminutes budgetinformation Withholdingfunding 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Regularvisitstoschoolsduringtheschoolyearandatspecialevents(i.e.graduation) Sharingofresources/usefulinformation Congratulatingschoolsonindividualsuccesses-testscoresmediastoryetc. Rapidexpansionofthenumberofschools Facilities Discussproblemw/schoolleaderandboard Developactionplan Withholdpaymentwhencorrectiveactionnottaken sitevisits communication communitysupport lackofoversight facilities maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance morefunding/resources improvepublicrelations informalcommunication createplan withholdfunding 1997 2 - late 90s Yes 30 No . 68 . 25 0 25 . 0.00 . 0.16 2 0.08 0 0.00 14 0.56 13 0.93 1 1 1 . 19 4- Large 3 22 4 - Large 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ~$550000includingpersonnelcosts$85000nonpersonnel 550000 28947.37 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 . . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes No Acommitteeinterviewstheapplicanttodeterminethecapacityasanadministrator.Theschoolboardconductsaworksessionwhereapplicantscanexplaintheirapplicationandanswerquestions. interviews 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Dont know No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Quarterlymeetings ProvidinglistsinJuneofmonitoringcomponentsbyduedateandbysubjectarea-thensendingreminderstwoweeksinadvance Charterschoolsknowtheycannotdismissstudentstoreturntotheirhomeschoolbuttheymakethestudentsounhappythestudentchoosestoleave Threequartersofourchartersdonothaverigorintheircurriculum Haveameetingwithschooladministration/Boardmembers Visitthesitewithsupportpersonnelfromdistrict Requestmorefrequentupdatesinproblemarea meetings communication chartereducationalinexperience educationalaccountability lackofqualifiedstaff improveaccountability improveaccountability meetings sitevisit monitor 1997 2 - late 90s No No 43 18 25 12 8 4 0.28 0.44 0.16 0.05 0 0.00 2 0.17 5 0.42 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 20 4- Large 1 21 4 - Large 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None $750000 750000 37500.00 . 0 90 5 5 0 0 0.00004 0.004 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes Yes Newandrenewalcharterssubmitaccountabilityplansduringtheirfirstyearunderanewcontract.Theseareapprovedbytheschoolboardandincorporatedintothecontract. Yes IfaschoolisnotgradedundertheFloridaA+Planthentheaccountabilityplanbecomestheevaluationpieceforrenewal.Additionallytheschoolcanaddaccountabilitymeasuresitwishestobeevaluatedonatthetimeofrenewal. stricteraccountability Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Communication-Quarterlysitevisitsdirectorsmeetingsyearlycalendarofficestaffavailableforquestions Transparency-Provideevaluationinstrumentsaheadoftimesetexpectationsupfront Consistency-Providingthesamelevelofsupporttrainingandprocessesforallcharterschools Beingabletoofferthesamelevelofservicesasthenumberofcharterschoolsincreasefundingforauthorizersdecreasesandthelawaddsincreasedoversightresponsibilities Yearlylegislativechanges Writtenletterofnotificationidentifyingtheproblemaskingforaplantocurewithinacertiantimeandfollowupoftheeffectivenessoftheplan. Bringtheissuebeforetheschoolboardinanopenmeeting.Includesanoverviewofpreviousactionsrecommendationsofthesuperintendentforboardaction Convenecharterreviewcommitteewithrecommendationforprobationorclosure communication clearexpectations consistency lackoffunding changinglaws problemswithoratschool lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts allowmoreauthorizertypes fixlaw createplan meetings probation 1996 2 - late 90s No No 54 21 33 31 11 20 0.57 0.52 0.61 0.13 0 0.00 1 0.03 18 0.58 17 0.94 1 0 0 0 24 4- Large 3 27 4 - Large . 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data Thisisnotcalculatedbyourdistrict . . . . . . . . . . 30 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Referstotheapplicantpresentationtoareviewpanel CharterReviewPanel 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important RefersttotheappicantpresnetationfortheCharterpanel CharterReviewPanel Yes Toenablelschoolstocreatemorerealisticexpectationsbasedonbaselinedataofnewstudents No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 1996 2 - late 90s No Yes 8%ofMPSstudentpop . . . 43 . . . . . 0.02 . . 2 0.05 . . . . 0 0 0 0 41 4- Large 1 42 4 - Large 0 0 26 Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very Dont know No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No No Yes No 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Professionalism/Ethics contractandlegalcompliance Openlinesofcommunication Adherencetocharter Willingnesstosupport Approval/denialofacharterbasedsolelyonanapplication/interview Attractingchartersinareasmostinneedofviablealternativeprograms contactthegoverningboardforin-housesolutions Offersolutions Setadeadlineforresolution communication transparancyoforiginalagreement charterconceptsupport creategoodapplicationprocess enrollment financialmanagement lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts fixfundingstructures improveschoolleadership informalcommunication TA setdeadline . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 4- Large 4 45 4 - Large 0 3 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.05 . . 0.05 . . . . . . 0.05 5 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) 1996 2 - late 90s 190 60 130 104 42 62 0.55 0.70 0.48 1.08 4 0.04 2 0.02 25 0.24 23 0.92 1 1 4 3 50 4- Large 54 104 5- Jumbo 0 0 0 Longitudinal None Both assessment and demographic data $1M 1000000 20000.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Other (Please specify.) School reform commission 2 to 3 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little Newpolicy-nationalmembershiponapplicationselectioncommittee reviews No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal Alloftheabove 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Districtmeetingsforcharteroperators. Assistancewithcharterapplicationprocess. Communication. Trackingthefinancialactivitiesofcharterschools. Assistingparentswithproblemswhentheyhavemetresistanceattheschoolorboardoftrusteelevel. Investigation Financial-audit Referparenttoboardoftrustees communication training/technicalassistance communication lackofoversight parentinvolvement fixlaw other investigate monitor communicatewithparents 1998 2 - late 90s No No . . . 54 5 49 . . . 0.96 1 0.02 0 0.00 24 0.44 23 0.96 0 0 0 0 54 4- Large 52 106 5- Jumbo 0 0 2 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important MDEinput applicationreview 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important site-visits meetingminutes requestedmeetingswiththeleadership Theschoolgettingstudentsenrolled theirrealizationthattheymustcom;lywithlawsetc. WEwantawrittenapplicationthatisincompliancewiththelaws. WesendthemtotheMDEforreviewandadvice. sitevisits meetingminutes meetings enrollment compliance lackofqualifiedstaff followtherules makemorefairforregularschools improveschoolleadership prevent investigate . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 . . Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . 0 0 0 75 5 20 locallevy 4 4 . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No No 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use No No No No No None n/a 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . 1 None Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 50000 50000 50000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 . 100 100 . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Dont know No Yes No Yes Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes LocalsystemsuperintendentmustserveofCharterBoard. Other(Pleasespecify.)ProfessionalLearning professionallearning 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Qualityonsitevisits Fiscalguidance Technicalsupport Accountability Certification Opencommunicationwithadministration Guidanceopportunities Directives sitevisits financialreports training/technicalassistance educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofqualifiedstaff lackofsupportforcharters informalcommunication TA . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . 0 0 65 5 30 . 5 5 . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Keeplinesofcommunicationopen Trytokeeprelationshipfrombecomingadversarial Anticipateproblemsanddealwiththembeforetheygrow Limiteddirectoversightoveracademicprograms Budgetaryissuescausedbysmallsizerelativehighcostofschool Wehaveonlyonecharterschoolanditisrunning3 - Verywellsodonthavearesponsetothis. communication commonvision collaboration lackofoversight lackoffunding makemorefairforregularschools facilities 1995 2 - late 90s No Yes 120 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes No No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important onsitevisits alignmentofcurriculumwithdistrictandstatestandardsandtheteambuildingthatoccursthroughthatprocess charterschoolteachersparticipatewithregularedteachers recruitmentofstudents retentionofstudents onsitevisit asidefromvisitsfrequesntcommunicationviaemailorphonecalls professionaldevelopmentforteachers sitevisits collaboration collaboration enrollment problemswithoratschool communication morefunding/resources sitevisit monitor TA 1998 2 - late 90s Yes 15originalsand15since1998...27stillinexsistancenow No . . . . 30 . . . . 0.00 3 . . . 7 . 7 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 50000 50000 50000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0.95 95 1 1 1 . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Openlinesofcommunicationonaregularbasis. Sitelocationandvisitations. Personnelselection. Fiscalmatters. Continuedenrollment. Havenothadthisproblem. communication sitevisits goodauthorizingstaff lackoffunding enrollment lackoffunding none 1999 2 - late 90s No No 2 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 . 0.00 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 None Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 . 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No No Dont know Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes No No Yes Reportenrollmentstandards enrollment Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Communications Joint-participation Visitswithadministrators Qualifiedstaff Lossofdistrictstudentsviarecruitment Communicatewithcharteradministratorsandboardifneeded. Offeradviceinbothlegalandcivilareas. Workwithcharteradministratorstoresolvetheirproblemorconflict. communication collaboration visibilityofauthorizer lackofqualifiedstaff lackofcompetitionforcharters problemswithoratschool moreresponsibilityatcharterlevel moreresponsibilityatcharterschool informalcommunication TA createplan 2000 3 - early 00s No Yes 2 0 2 2 0 2 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 1 0.50 1 1.00 0 1 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $2000 2000 2000.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 . . 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No No No No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Dont know No No No No None n/a 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2000 3 - early 00s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 . . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes CharterSchoolsarenotgenerallysomethingwelookfor.Becauseoffundingandotherissuesweconsiderthemtogenerallybeaburdenandacompetitor. unsupportivepolitics 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Stateregulationstieourhandsinthismatter.Wehave3 - Verylittlecontroloverwhodoesordoesnotrunacharterschool.Ifsomeoneappliestheygenerallyaresponsored...ifnotbytheCharteringentitythenbythestate. 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use thisareaisnotconsideredintheapplicationprocess Yes No Yes No Yes testingandaccountabilityissues stricteraccountability Other(Pleasespecify.)Threatstodoanyandalloftheabove.Charteringistoonewtoourdistricttodoanythingmore. 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 1.Saying"no"frequentlyandloudly. 2.InistinguponrelevantdataREQUIREDBYTHEDISTRICTandnotsimplyallowingcharterschoolstoofferwhatevertheywant. 3.Makingitclearthatwearedoingthemafavorbysponsoringthemnotthereverse. Maintainingenoughstafftoconductproperoversight WadingthroughfinancialreportsandAssessment data Warn improvementplan shutdown sayingno strongreportingpractices clearexpectations lackofoversight renewaldecisions educationalaccountability makemorefairforregularschools morefunding/resources moreflexibility formalcommunication createplan revokecharter 2002 3 - early 00s Yes 2/yr No 2 1 1 1 0 1 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 5000 5000 5000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Yes Yes Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Sitevisits Inviteschoolpersonneltostaffdevelopmentactivitiesofthedistrict Communicateonaregularbasis Financialobligations Meetwiththeschooltoidentifytheproblemandstrategiestoresolvetheproblem sitevisits training/technicalassistance communication lackoffunding meetings 2004 3 - early 00s No No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $5000 5000 5000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - A little No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Dont know Dont know Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No No None 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Collaboration Communication Usingpeopledistrictresourcestoincludethemintheprocess Believingcharterscanmakeadifference Thinkingaboutchartersdifferentlythanotherschools Trytohelp Suggestresources collaboration communication communitysupport lackofconflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharterforcharters authorizerinexperience stricterappprocess TA . No Yes 55 2 1 1 1 0 1 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 300k . . . 0 0 100 0 0 0 1 100 . 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally No No No No Yes No Dont know No 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No Yes Multipleareasofoperation. operations Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Constantcommunication Caregullydraftedcharter/contract Mutuallybeneficialarrangement Attitudeofotherdistrictadministrators Lackofaccurateinformationoncostofcharters Investigate Offersupport Closeifneeded communication transparancyoforiginalagreement collaboration lackofsupportforcharters lackoffunding competition moneyfollowschild improveaccountability politics investigate TA revokecharter 1996 2 - late 90s No No 4 0 4 4 0 4 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 1 0.25 0 0.00 3 0.75 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 District 0 0 . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 0 - Not at all policy policy Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know No 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important satisfydeadlinesandmeetallrequiredcomponents applicationreview 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes haveafewdistrictpolicieswhichalsoareincluded. improvement plan improvementplan 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important havingadistrictcharterliaison clearlywordedcontracts interactionsbetweendistrict/charterleaders. "fairness"betweenchartersandtraditionalsgivenlimitedresourcesavailableforall training/understandingofthoseoneithersideoftheissues. informalcommunicationwithboard/leadersoftheschool formalcommunicationtofollow corrective/improvementplans communication clearexpectations meetings lackoffunding communication lackoffunding stricterappprocess improveschoolleadership makemorefairforregularschools informalcommunication formalcommunication createplan 1993 1 - early 90s No No 8 2 6 4 0 4 0.50 0.00 0.67 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 0.75 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 1 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None None 100000 100000 25000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Ourcontractincludesadditionalfinancialaccountabilityrequirements. budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Opencommunication Fairness AdvocacyandSupportforthecharterschools StateDept.ofEducationPoliticalIssues Theoftentimestenuousbalancebetweensupportandoversight Notificationandexplanation Assistance Timetocorrectsituation communication fairtreatment charterconceptsupport politics maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance poorstatepolicyenvironment movetooneICB nolocalschoolboardauthorizer politics formalcommunication TA fixproblem 2000 3 - early 00s No No 10 5 5 10 4 6 1.00 0.80 1.20 0.20 1 0.10 1 0.10 2 0.20 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 5 3 - Medium 1 6 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 210368* 210368 42073.60 . 0 60 40 0 0 . 0.1 10 . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Strongcommunicationlink Offeringsupportasneededorasanticipated Visibility;visitingsites Balancebetweenautonomyandincreasingaccountability Studentachievementwhenenrollmentisheavilyatriskyoungsters Sitandmeetwiththeleadershiptoclearlydefinetheproblem ConvenetheCharterReviewTeamsothatsitevisitscanbemadetovalidatetheproblems Decideonanplanofactiontoresolvetheproblem communication training/technicalassistance sitevisits maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations lackofqualifiedstaff lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts meetings sitevisit createplan 1993 1 - early 90s No No 11 3 8 8 2 6 0.73 0.67 0.75 0.13 0 0.00 1 0.13 8 1.00 8 1.00 1 0 0 0 8 3 - Medium 1 9 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 5635.55 5635 704.38 . 0 0 100 0 0 . 12 12 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Thecharteragreementsincludetheaccountabilityplannutritionservicearrangementsaswellasenrollmentandgradestructureplans. stricteraccountability Withholdingfunding 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Establishinggoodcommunicationstrategies Visitingtheschoolsforreasonsotherthanaccountability(i.e.specialevents) Generallysupportingtheschoolsandmaintaininggoodpublicrelations Accountabilityplanning FinancialOversight Sitevisits Askingforreportsinwriting Assuringtheschoolsarefollowingthelaw communication sitevisits charterconceptsupport educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofoversight renewaldecisions improveaccountability improveaccountability fixlaw sitevisit formalcommunication monitor 2002 3 - early 00s Yes 1/3thenumberofschoolseachyearastheschoolsontheStatesHighPriorityList No 35 31 4 10 10 0 0.29 0.32 0.00 0.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 4 10 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Dont know Assessment data Assessment data $100000 100000 16666.67 . 0 0 0 100 0 0 100 100 . 1 1 1 . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Facilities*Ourofficeincludesanaccountantandspecialeducationadministrator Facilities Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally No No Yes Yes TheDistrictAccountabilityCommitteereviewscharterschoolapplicationsandmakesrecommendationsforapproval/denialtotheBoardofEducation.ApplicantsmeetindividuallywiththeCommittee. interviews 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important Trackrecordofschoolsthathaveimplementedthesameeducationalmodelwithasimilarpopulationofstudents.*Theschoolleadershipisusuallydeterminedafterapproval. schoolhistory 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes Yes Yes Yes Additionstoeducationalprogramandchangesingradesserved. Yes *Districtpoliciesthathavenotbeenwaived.*SpecialEducationservicesrelatedtoIEPcompliance.*RequirementstousetheDPSstudentinformationsystemthatenablestheDistricttostateandfederalreportingrequirements. specialed letter formalnotificationofbreach 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important Assigningindividualliaisonstoeachcharterschool Groupandoneononemeetingswithchartersaswellastrainingopportunitiesforcharterschools. Sitevisitstothecharterschools. Charterschoolboardmemebersandadministratorsthatdonothavethebackgroundandknowledgeof1)stateandfederaleducationslaw2)statefinancialrequirmentsand3)specialeducationrequirements Increasingtheawarenessoftherolesandresponsibilitieseachentity(charter/non-charterschools/centraldepartments)playsinprovidingpubliceducation Informalnoticeandconversations Formalnotificationofapotentialmaterialviolationofthecharterschoolcontract Potentialnon-renewalorconditionalrenewalofthecontract communication training/technicalassistance sitevisits chartereducationalpolicyinexperience communication creategoodapplicationprocess betterlinksbetweenEMOsandtheirschoolsneighborhood fixlaw allowconversions informalcommunication formalcommunication non-renewal . No No 60 9 51 21 9 12 0.35 1.00 0.24 0.00 1 0.05 0 0.00 0 0.00 9 . 0 0 0 0 19 4- Large 0 19 4 - Large 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Demographic data Assessment data 296000 296000 15578.95 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 Directcostchargedtothecharterschoolsaspartofanegotiatedservicecostagreementauthorizedinstatelaw 100 100 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No No No Yes No No No 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important No No No No No Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important publicrapport Schoolboardunderstanding goodleadership accountability supervision communitysupport training/technicalassistance goodauthorizingstaff educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofoversight . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Dont know Demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 100000. 100000 100000.00 . 1 0 99 0 0 0 0 0 . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - A little 0 - Not at all No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Yes Yes No No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Communication Openadministrationmeetingtocharterprincipals Accountabilityreview Financialaccountability Stablestaffandleadershipatschool communication meetings academicperformancereviews lackofoversight lackofqualifiedstaff timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement 1999 2 - late 90s No Yes 3 2 1 3 2 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 . 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.33 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 . 0 . . . . Assessment data $1.5million 1500000 . . 5 0 75 20 0 . . . 1 . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No No No No No No No 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Continualdialoguebetweenschoolleadershipandgoverningboard. Entrustschoolleadershipwithbraoddecisionmakingpowers Holdschoolleadeshipaccountableforschoolperformance Findingdynamicandproductiveschoolleaders Stayingcurrentwitheverchangingstatecharterschoollawsandrules Sitereview Definetheproblem Seeekinputfrompartnerschoolsastotheirexperiencewithsimilarproblems. communication fairtreatment academicperformancereviews lackofqualifiedstaff changinglaws timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement moreflexibility moreflexibility followtherules sitevisit investigate TA 2001 3 - early 00s No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0.00 0 . 0 . 0 . 3 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 750000 750000 750000.00 . 5 0 15 15 65 . 25 25 . 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately curriculumdesign instruction Yes, extensively No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes Yes No Yes RequireNorthClackamasSchoolDistrictgraduationrequirementswhichexceedstate/federalstandards stricteraccountability Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Consistentmeetingswithcharterstafftodiscussandproblemsolvetogether. Commondata-basedgoalsfromdayonei.e.studentassessmentattendancedropoutandgraduationrates. Attendingstaffmeetingsboardmeetingsstudentpresentatinosgraduationinternshippresentations..."involvement". Financialstability.TheOregonADMRformulafocharterschoolsisnotenoughto4 - Completelyoperatetheschools.Itisnecessaryforthemtofindadditionalgrantfundingconstantly. TrackingfinancialexpendituresusingOregonscharterlawformula Wehavenothadone.HoweverIbelieveourapplication/renewalprocessisabigpartofwhyweare3 - Verycautiousgoingintoanagreement.Hencewehavehadnosignificantunresolveableproblemswithoperation. meetings clearexpectations directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard lackoffunding timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement facilities morefunding/resources improvepublicrelations prevent . No Yes 400-highschool 6 5 1 5 4 1 0.83 0.80 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 1.00 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 1 0 4 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 95%ofstatefundedADMR . . 0.95 5 0 90 5 0 . 5 5 . 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very No No Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Regularmeetings Annualreports Periodicfeedback Oversightofcybercharterschools Maintainingchecks&balances Increasedonsitevisitsifpossible Supportanddirectionasneeded Establishmentofperformanceimprovementplans meetings strongreportingpractices communication lackofoversight maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance educationalaccountability improveaccountability makemorefairforregularschools sitevisit TA createplan 2001 3 - early 00s No No 4 0 4 2 0 2 0.50 . 0.50 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 2 2 - Small 0 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data None $2000000 2000000 1000000.00 . 8 0 92 0 0 . . 1 . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Weworkedtogethertowritetheapplication applicationreview 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Wealsowroktogethertoopentheschool collaborationtoopenschool Yes Yes Yes No Yes Thestudentdemographicsneedtoreflectthedemographicsofthetown.AllteachersmustbeNCLBhighlyqualified. enrollment Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Workingcooperativelyinestablishingtheschool Maintainingconstantcommunication Providinginstrucitonalfinancialandfacilitysupport HavingthetimetoworkwiththeCharterinadditiontothenormaldistrictworkload KeepingtheschoolsitesinformedoftheestablishmentoftheCharterespeciallywithregistrationsofstudents Hasnothappened collaboration communication training/technicalassistance authorizerinexperience communication lackofqualifiedstaff makemorefairforregularschools 2004 3 - early 00s Yes one Yes 60forthefirstyear 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . . None Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data unknownyet . . . 10 0 90 0 0 . . . . 1 1 . For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very Ongoingmonitoring Operations No Yes, minimally No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes AllapplicationsarereadbyeachmemberofCabinetanddiscussedextensivelywithapplicants.WeworkcloselywithapplicantstohelpthemunderstandtherequirementsoftheStateofCalifornia. interviews 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important BusinessPlan businessplan 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important BusinessAgreement businessplan Yes Yes Yes Yes Toaccountforchangesinthelawthatdemandsuchrequirements. Yes Theseareintheformofcontractsforbuybackservicesandchargebacks.Whatwillbedonebywheninexchangeforwhat. budgetinformation Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Weexpectperformancebeyondwhatotherschoolsget! academicpreformance MonthlymeetingswithCharterprincipalsdirectorsandbusinessmanagers Twoannualwalk-throughsbyDistrictCabinetmembersasateamwithprotocols. Charterpeergroup-principals/directorsofcharterschoolsvisiteachothersschoolsusingstructuredwalk-throughstogivefeedbackandsupport. Funding-withoutaugmentationorgrowthchartersactlikedistrictswithflatordecliningenrollment.Theyhaveahardtimeremainingcompetitiveinthesalaryarena. Maintaininggreatleadersatcharters.Excellentprincipals/directorsgetrecruitedelsewhereorarepromoted. Meetwithprincipal/director Meetwithstaff. Placeschoolonprobation communication sitevisits sitevisits lackoffunding lackofqualifiedstaff maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance morefunding/resources union allowmoreauthorizertypes meetings meetings probation 1994 1 - early 90s Yes Thisisastatecapnotdistrict. No 8 1 7 6 1 5 0.75 1.00 0.71 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 4 0.67 4 1.00 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 0 6 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data JustoneofthefunctionsperformedasAssistantSuperintendent . . . 10 0 90 0 0 . 1 100 1 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No No increasedoversight increasedoversight 3-Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important lotsofopencommunication helpingcharterswiththeirindividualissues goodleadership(principals/headmasters)atthecharterschools constantlychangeslawsaroundcharterschools-thisstateslawsmakeitsoNODISTRICTwouldwantacharterschooltocomein lackoffundingforcharterfacilities attempttogivethecharterbettermanagementusuallyviaaddedboardmembersoftheirchoicewiththebackgroundneeded addedtrainingfortheprincipal/headmaster resourcesfromourdistrictsuchasusingoursystemscurriculumstaffnursingstaffandsoonalsograntsandloans communication training/technicalassistance goodschool changinglaws lackoffunding educationalaccountability facilities fixlaw improveaccountability TA increaseresources 1995 2 - late 90s No No 6 2 4 4 0 4 0.67 0.00 1.00 0.00 1 0.25 1 0.25 3 0.75 3 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 1 Longitudinal None None 5000 5000 1666.67 . 33 0 67 0 0 . 0 0 . 1 1 1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very RegularCharterSchoolmeetingsinformationsharing communicationas No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes OurdistricthasanOpeningofSchoolChecklistforcharterschools.Eachcharterschoolmeetswiththedistrictchartercontacttoreviewallnecessarydocumentationrequiredbytheschoolscharterinordertoopeneachyear. pre-openingrequirement 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Withholdingfunding 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Regularcharterprincipalsmeetingtoshareinformationandprovideupdatesonstateandlocalrequirements Clearandconsistentfeedbacktocharterschoolsregardingpositiveaccomplishmentsaswellasproblemareas Developingacultureofteamworkandmutualrespectbetweencharterschoolsandthedistrict.Eliminatingthe"usandthem"mentality Strikingabalancebetweenadequateaccountabilityandtheflexibilitydesiredbycharterschools Maintainingthecultureofteamworkandmutualrespectdescribedinitem"c"above.Itdoesnothappenbyaccidentandtakesconstantcollaborationandcommunicationtomaintain. Contactthecharterschooltodiscusstheproblemandidentitypossiblesolution.IftheproblemissignificantenoughtowarrantcharterterminationifuncorrectedorhasthepotentialtodrawmediaattentiontheSuperintententSchoolBoardMembersa Establishatimelineforthecharterschooltorespondwithregardtowhatcorrectiveactionshavebeentakentoresolvetheproblem Iftheproblemisnotresolvedformalwrittennoticeofpossiblesanctionsincludingwithholdingofdisbursementsorrecommendationforcharterterminationwouldbeprovided. meetings communication collaboration maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance communication creategoodapplicationprocess lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts improveaccountability informalcommunication createplan withholdfunding . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 - Medium 1 11 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $500000 500000 50000.00 . 70 0 26 4 0 0 30 30 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No 4 - Completely Yes, minimally No No Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important regularmeetingswithcharterleadership attendanceatcharterboardmeetings requiringreportstoBoardofsponsoringdistrictperiodically providingongoingrequestsforequipment/furniture assuringthatthecharterboardfollowsprotocol meetwithautorizingagencysBoardtoexplaintheproblem/issues meetwithcharterdirectorsanddefinetheproblem meetwithlegalcounseltodeterminenextsteps communication visibilityofauthorizer strongreportingpractices lackoffunding compliance financialmanagement meetings meetings callattorney 1999 2 - late 90s No No 5 2 3 2 0 2 0.40 0.00 0.67 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 1 0.50 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 70000 70000 70000.00 . 90 0 10 0 0 . 0.05 5 . 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, minimally No Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important FiscalREsponsibility businessplan 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Dont know Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Haventdoneanyatthistime. Haventdoneanyatthistime. Haventdoneanyatthistime. Finances Enrollment Haventhadtodothis. Haventhadtodothis. Haventhadtodothis. lackoffunding enrollment lackofqualifiedstaff other . No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 - None 0 0 0 Dont know Dont know Dont know 0 0 . . 100 . . . . . 0 0 . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No No No No Yes No No No Sincethecharterwehavedeveopledisalsoaschoolwithinthedistrictmostofthisdoesnotapply. Doesnotapply doesnotapply Yes No No No No None 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Onsitevisitationfrequently Teacher/administratormeetingsfrequently Offeringprofessionaldevelopment Isitgoodforkids. Isitgoodforkids. Hasnthappenedyet. sitevisits meetings training/technicalassistance problemswithbadschools lackofsupportforcharters educationalaccountability betterdecisionsfromlegislatures other . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 0 0.00 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 . . 1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes Yes No No No Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Constantcommunicationwithdirector Attendanceofgovernancemeetingsbysuperintendent Letthemhavecontroloftheeducationalprograms Constantstatechangesinlawregardingcharterschools Building3 - Verysolideducationalprogramsoutsidethemainstream Hasnothappened communication visibilityofauthorizer charterconceptsupport poorstatepolicyenvironment chartereducationalinexperience makemorefairforregularschools 1998 2 - late 90s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 45000 45000 45000.00 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 . . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally Dont know Dont know Yes Yes Dont know Yes Wehavenothadtorejectanycandidates. 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important frequentreportstotheBoardofEducation usinghiringprocessesestablishedinthedistrict includingstaffinprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities insuringthesamedemographicsastherestofthedistrict financialsupport wehavenothadthisopportunityyetbutwewouldestablishanauditteam providefrequestcommunicationtotheBoard placeinterimleadershipinthecharterifnecessaryinordertosortouttheproblems communication training/technicalassistance enrollment funding competition disseminationofbestpractices nocharterschools investigate formalcommunication TA 1998 2 - late 90s No Yes 100 50 50 2 1 1 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 150000 150000 150000.00 . 100 . . . . . 0 0 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes Yes No No Dont know Dont know 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Consistentandaccuratecommunication Supportforthedistrict ParentInvolvement Competitionwiththecomprehensivesites Money Sitevisits Teacherevaluations Leadershipevaluations communication communitysupport competition funding lackofqualifiedstaff unions sitevisit other TA 2002 3 - early 00s Dont know Yes 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 1 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data None 0.03 . . 0.03 100 . . . . . 0.97 97 . . 1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No Yes Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2003 3 - early 00s No No 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 0 1 Fixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data Assessment data 2500000 2500000 2500000.00 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely Yes 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No None 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Keepthebooks/accountingwithinthedistrict usingthesameaudtingfirms districtrubic none fiscalmanagementbydistrict outsidereviewers clearexpectations none 1999 2 - late 90s Yes Yes 1 1 0 1 1 0 1.00 1.00 . 1.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 1 2 2 - Small 1 1 1 None Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 10000 10000 10000.00 . 100 . . . . . 100 100 1 . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes, minimally No No No No No No No No Weasadistrictcannotopenacharteranylongerunlessitiswithinthebordersofourdistrict. 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No No 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Makingsitevisits. Havingmeetingswiththeadministations. HavingthechartersmeetwithLEAboard. ChangeinLEAadministration.MostofthestaffwillbeleavingthedistrictasofJune302005. Distancesbetweenthesitestomakesitevisitsespeciallywithcomplaints. Makeacalltotheadministrationoremailtheadministrationtoconfrontthemwiththeissues. Confirmadatetomakeasitevisitandseewhathasbeendonebythattimeinordertomakeadjustments. Makeasitevisitanddofollow-upsforthenextfewweeks. sitevisits communication meetings authorizerinexperience lackofauthorizerresources timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement other informalcommunication sitevisit monitor 1996 2 - late 90s Dont know No 14 2 12 14 2 12 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 6 0.43 . . . . . . . . . 6 26 4- Large 0 26 4 - Large 0 26 0 None Assessment data Assessment data 60000 60000 2307.69 . 100 . . . . . 100 100 . 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No No Yes Yes ReviewteaminterviewwithapplicantQ&Asessionforteamtogiveadvice.Thenallowtimeforcorrection technicalassistance 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important Activeinvolvementinmeetingsconferencespriortosubmittingapplication. pre-applicationinteraction 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No Yes Reviewofdisaggregateddataanddevelopmentofaschoolimprovementplan. Yes AccountabilityrequirementsforstudentperformanceProbationaryperiodfornonperformanceFTEholdback5%to10%fornon-compliance budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Ifretentionisaproblemthisbecomes4- Very Importantbecausenonretentionisgenerallyasymptomofotherissuessuchaspoorleadershipteacherqualitycurriculumandperformanceexpectations. studentretention Regularmeetingswithprincipalsandgov.boardchairs. IncludingC.S.in*all*communicationvenues. Establishingclearguidelinesandexpectationsthate3 - Veryonesharedinputto.(d)Supportplanforstrugglingschoolsthatincludesprofessionaldevelopmentmentorschoolsmonthlymeetingsassessmentmonitoringandclassroomconsultation. Capacitytocompletethecomplextasksassociatedwithmonitoring.TheincreasingdemandsofNoChildLeftBehind. Thepoliticalsensitivityofaskingaschooldistrictsponsoringcharterschoolstooffer*publiceducation.* Notice Assistanceplanincludestrainingmentorschoolsmeetingsclassroomconsultationsimprovementplans. Termination. communication communication clearexpectations lackofoversight politics conflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharter nolocalschoolboardauthorizers fixlaw disseminationofbestpractices formalcommunication createplan revokecharter 1997 2 - late 90s No No 70 21 49 31 18 13 0.44 0.86 0.27 0.35 3 0.10 1 0.03 16 0.52 13 0.81 0 0 0 0 20 4- Large 7 27 4 - Large 0 0 0 Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . 100 . . . . . . . 1 1 1 Both LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Regularmeetingswithcharterschoolse3 - Verymonth Sitevisits Freeflowof*honest*information Lackofresources Boardhostility Directhonestdiscussion Sitevisitprogramauditinternalauditifnecessary;creationofinterimintervetionplan Regularmonitoringandpresenceonsiteandatchartergovernancemeetings meetings sitevisits communication lackoffunding politics changinglaws improvepublicrelations morefunding/resources union meetings sitevisit monitor 1994 1 - early 90s No No 47 21 26 43 21 22 0.91 1.00 0.85 0.63 0 0.00 2 0.05 30 0.70 28 0.93 2 1 0 0 24 4- Large 15 39 4 - Large 2 0 4 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $496000perstatelaw 496000 20666.67 . 100 . . . . . 100 100 1 1 1 Dont know MunicipalOffice(e.g.mayorsofficeorcitycouncil) Mayor 2 to 3 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No No Yes Schoolsmustmeetseveralpre-openingrequirementpriortoopening.Schoolsmustobtaincertainlevelsofinsurancecoverage.Schoolsarecontractuallyboundtoprovideuswithinformationandaccesstotheirrecords.Ouraccountabilityguidebookisi insurance 2001 3 - early 00s Yes 5peryear(butunusedchartersfrompreviousyearsmaybeused) Yes Theschoolsdothisintheirproposal.Wehavenolimits. . . . 16 9 7 . . . 0.50 0 0.00 . . 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 10 3 - Medium 5 15 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Value Added None None $819670 819670 81967.00 . 0 0 36 0 64 0 0.36 36 . 1 1 . MunicipalOffice(e.g.mayorsofficeorcitycouncil) Other (Please specify.) City Council Less than 1 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely Yes 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 3 - Very Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes No No 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes LocalmeasuresofacademicaccountabilityLineofcredit budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use politicsofthecommoncouncil politics consistencyinrequirements informalandformalmeetings Tryingtomakesureschoolsareonapathtobecominghighperformingschools politicsofthecommoncouncil Investigation MeetingoftheCommitteeandthenwithSchool DecideonActionandDoit consistency communication educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance politics NCLB politics NCLB morefunding/resources investigate meetings createplan 1998 2 - late 90s No No 14 . . 8 2 6 0.57 . . 0.25 1 0.13 1 0.13 2 0.25 2 1.00 0 0 1 0 4 2 - Small 1 5 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None 0 0 0.00 . 90 0 0 10 0 . 100 100 . . 1 For our own offices administrative functions Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter nonrenewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) State superintendent / commissioner 16 to 20 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use qualificationsandexperianceofboardmembersandbackgroudchecksincludingcreditreferacens schoolleadership 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No Yes Sponsorreportse3 - Veryothermonthsitevisitssitereviewssharedmission(missionmatchwithouragency)meetreportingrequiremntsofstate(nolatereports)openfinancialbooks(opentoreviewbysponoratanytime) budgetinformation letter formalnotificationofbreach 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important missionmatch contractandlegalcompliance facetofacemeetings regularcommunicaiton clearexpectations abilitytomotivatetheboardtoimprove/stengthenincreaseskills abilitytomotivatetheboardtorequiremore/betterfinancialreportsfromschool weonlysponsoroneschoolgradesk-6wewillnotsponsoranotherschooluntilwefillthisschoolissolid--rightnowtheprimaryareaofconcernisthestrength/skillleveloftheschoolboard meetings communication clearexpectations chartereducationalinexperience timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement lackofqualifiedstaff morefunding/resources bettertraining improveschoolleadership 2001 3 - early 00s No No 6 3 3 1 0 1 0.17 0.00 0.33 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 . . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 0 Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor compliance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) Non-profit governing board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No No No None 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important Iftheirproposedplanmatcheswellwithourorganizationsmission. applicationreview 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No Yes Totakeaccountofchangesthatmorerealisticallyassessstudentachievementormoreappropriatelyaddressstatestandards. Yes Inanumberofnon-academicarease.g.useofparentsinclassroomsorstudentsbeingtakenoutsideforlearningexperiences. specialpopulationaccomodations Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Non-academicperformance non-academicperformance Regularsitevisits Relationshipbuildingwithadministratorsandfaculty Involvementwiththemtosegoalsoraccountabilitymechanisms Stayinguptodateoncurrentstandards Assuringthatstandardizedtestingisactuallytheappropriateassessmenttoolorfindingadifferentassessmenttool Dont know-fortunatelyhavenothadtogothereyet sitevisits communication collaboration changinglaws compliance lackofauthorizerresources improvepublicrelations 2002 3 - early 00s No No 2 1 1 1 0 1 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.00 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 0 None None None 6000 6000 6000.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 . 100 100 1 1 Dont need improved technology Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes Studentassessmentrequirementsinstatutehavebeenstatetestsingrades46&10andweencouragebaselineandformativetestingtodemonstrategrowthovertheschoolyear.StatetestingischangingwithNCLBandthatwillhelpwithgrades3-8bu stricteraccountability Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Assumingmid-termcharterswithoutanoverhaulofthecontract.Ourstatedepartmentisrequiredtodivestitselfofitschartersby6/30/05. Weattendboardmeetingsofandemailinformationalitemstoourschoolssothatwehaveopportunitytointeractoutsideofsitevisits. Weengageinaneedsassessmentmeetingwitheachschoolduringthesummertosetgoalsandhelpwithstrategiestowardmeetingtheschoolsgoals. Workingwiththeschoolstoimproveacademicresults. Workingwiththeschoolstoimproveacademicresults. Atimesensitivecorrectiveactionplan Taketheplantothedepartmentofeducationfortheirinputandbuyin Oncebuy-inofallinterestedpartiesifplanisnotimplementedbeginsanctions.Wehavethreelevels-probabionsuspendedoperationstermination. meetings communication collaboration communication communication educationalaccountability fixlaw fixfundingstructures politics createplan probation 2005 4 - late 00s Yes 50 No . . . 6 6 0 . . . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 . 6 3 - Medium 0 6 3 - Medium 0 2 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None None Dont knowyet . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) Non-profit governing board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely Developingthephilosophicalframeworkformodelofauthorizing Visioning No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes Therobustnessoftheschooldesignisstronglyconsideredinadditiontopastrecordofsuccessineducatingstudentsinexistingschools. Schooldesign 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important Iftheproposedschooldesignisattainablewithinthespecifiedbudgetparameters businessplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important Independentevaluationofthefinancialandgovernancedesignproposedfortheschoolbystaffandoutsideconsultants externalreviewers Yes Yes Yes Yes Changesinstatelaw;forstart-upschoolsreal-timeknowledgeofhowalignedtheschoolsdesignistostatestandards Yes (1)Useofuniqueschoolspecificperformancegoalsandthemetricsfortheirattainmentand(2)comparativeevaluationofsponsoredschoolsperformanceagainstcomparablenon-charterschoolsinthearea datasystems Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Honestandopencommunicationwhetherthenewsisgoodorbad Listeningtotheconcernsofthegoverningboardsoftheschools Clearlydelineatingwhatwecanandcantdoasanauthorizer Managingtheworkflowcreatedbytheschoolswithalimitedstaffandbudget Keepingapprisedofalllocalstateandfederalstatueapplicabletoschools Communicatetheproblemswiththeboardoftheschool Workingwiththeboardtodevelopingaplanforaddressingthechallenges Ensuringthattheparentsoftheenrolledstudentshavereceivedinformationaboutthechallengesandtheproposedremedies communication collaboration clearexpectations lackofoversight changinglaws maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance improvepublicrelations morefunding/resources collaborationbetweenschooltypes informalcommunication createplan communicatewithparents . . . . . . . . . . 0.63 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3 - Medium 5 13 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Value Added None Both assessment and demographic data $450000 450000 56250.00 . 40 0 60 0 0 0 100 100 . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Dont know Dont know Yes Yes Yes WeuseanAdvisoryPanelofoutsideprofessionalstoassistwithapplicationreview(charterschooldirectorsbizmgrsassociationsetc.) externalreviewers 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Mandatereporting:quarterlyreportssubmissionofminutesmonthlyfinancialstatementsetc. documentation Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Communicationcommunicationcommunication-expectationswhattheycanexpectfromyouhowyouwillreacttoproblems/failure Frequentsitevisitsandattendanceatboardmeetings(minimumof4timesperyear) Socializing-establishingandmaintainingpersonalrelationshipswithadminteachersboard Inadequatefunding Otherauthorizersthataredoingalousyjob-giveallabadname Writeaformallettertoboardandadministrationoutliningtheproblemandrequestanactionplan Trytogetonsiteassoonaspossibletoassesssituation requestadditionalinformation communication sitevisits visibilityofauthorizer lackoffunding politics maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance fixlaw morefunding/resources improveaccountability formalcommunication sitevisit investigate 2001 3 - early 00s No Dont know 25 18 7 13 9 4 0.52 0.50 0.57 1.17 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.15 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 7 13 3 - Medium 1 9 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None 93000 93000 15500.00 . 70 0 30 0 0 0 100 100 1 1 1 1 Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education 16 to 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes Yes Yes No Yes Ifperformancegoalshavenotbeenmetoriftherearesomeareasofconcernthesemaybeaddedtotheagreement. stricteraccountability Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Attendanceatallschoolboardmeetings On-sitepresenceatschool Collaborativeapproachtoproblem-solving Timecommitment Timecommitment Createaremediationplanwithcarefulover-sight visibilityofauthorizer sitevisits collaboration lackofoversight lackoftime lackoftime stricterappprocess createplan 1999 2 - late 90s No No 6 . . . . . . . . 0.00 0 . 0 . 0 . 1 . 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 None Both assessment and demographic data None 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0for26(a)-(f) . . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education 1 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes Yes No No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important partnershipcoordinatormaintainsnon-votingadvisoryseatonschoolboardandattendsallboardmeetings charterschooladministratorpartofuniversityexternaleducationcommittee sitevisitsandfollow-upmeetingwithadministrator continuedresponsibilityformonitoringandassuringstudentsuccessaswellasschoolsadherencetocharter limitedfinancialresourcestoadequatelymonitorcharterschool Notconfrontedtodateplanisto: meetwithcharterschooladministratoroutlineconcernsagreeuponactionplantoaddressconcern meetwithcharterschoolboardtopresentconcernsandactionplan.Usuallyplanwillhaveaconditionforrenewalclausewithinit directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard collaboration sitevisits maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofauthorizerresources lackoftime fixfundingstructures morefunding/resources meetings non-renewal 1999 2 - late 90s Yes 2 No 14 5 9 2 1 1 0.14 0.20 0.11 1.00 . . . . 1 0.50 1 1.00 . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 1 2 2 - Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None $0partofourjobresponsibility 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance Private Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents Less than 1 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes Yes Yes No No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important regularmeetingsbetweenouraccountabilityboardandscholboards technicalassistanceprovidedtotheschool activitiesofourschoolliaisonperson gettingpromptaccuratedatafromtheschools keepingpeopleonourcampusinfomredandinvolved giveanoticeofdeficiency placetheschoolonprobation withdrawsponsorship communication training/technicalassistance goodauthorizingstaff timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement communication changinglaws facilitiesownership collaborationbetweenschooltypes other formalcommunication probation revokecharter . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small . . . Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 60000 60000 20000.00 . 50 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Tomonitorschoolsfinances Private Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 1 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately oversight Operations No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes Weonly"authorize"orsponsor3schools.Thisisnotamajorpartofourmission-justonewaythatweareinvolvedwiththepublicschoolcommunity 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important No No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important compatabilityofphilosophyandpractice schooldesign Regularpresenceatandparticipationinboardmeetingsandschoolactivities. Ongoingandregularreportingrequirements Willingnesstosupportschoolswithhelp:staffdevelopmentmentoringstudenthelp Parentscontrolordesiretocontrolschools Awarenessofhowtocollectandreportdataandevidenceofprogress Meetswiththemandsetsoutstepsandcriteria. Haveimplementedmediation directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard strongreportingpractices training/technicalassistance parentinvolvement timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement stricterappprocess createplan 1999 2 - late 90s Yes 3 No 3 0 3 3 0 3 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.67 . . 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data None 1/7ofafacultysalary . . . 50 0 50 0 0 0 100 100 1 1 Dont need improved technology Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education Less than 1 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes No 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Supplysponsorwithallboardminutesandallmonthlyfinancialreports. budgetinformation None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Goodcommunities Accuratemonthlyreports Periodicsitevisits Financialoversight Appropriatestudenttestingprogram Noexperiencewithsignificantproblems communitysupport strongreportingpractices sitevisits lackofoversight timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement lackofqualifiedstaff none 2001 3 - early 00s No No . . . 1 . . . . . 0.00 . . . . 1 1.00 1 1.00 . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . . Longitudinal Demographic data Assessment data 5000 5000 5000.00 . 60 . . 40 . . 1 100 . 1 1 1 Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 4 - Completely No No Yes, extensively Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important programvisionanditsfitwithourvision applicationreview 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important No No No No Yes FitwithourConditionsofsponsorship-theroleteachersplayintheschoolis4- Very Important... personnelissues hasn't happened 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use regularvisits regularemailcontact fitwithourvisionandmission managingleadershipissuesinaschool doingtheworkontopofour"realwork" consultwithourcommittee consultwithleadersinthecharterpolicyworld talkwiththeschoolintroubletobetterunderstandtheproblem sitevisits communication commonvision chartereducationalinexperience lackofauthorizerresources authorizerinexperience morefunding/resources improvepublicrelations allowmoreauthorizertypes meetings informalcommunication 2000 3 - early 00s No No 9 3 6 6 3 3 0.67 1.00 0.50 0.20 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.33 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 5 3 - Medium 1 6 3 - Medium 0 1 0 Longitudinal None None $20000 20000 4000.00 . 80 0 20 0 0 . 100 100 . 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology Public Higher Education Institution Elected school board 1 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Reviewingtheacademicperformanceofitsstudents Providingopportunitiesforsuccessandpathwaysforbecomingamoresuccessfulcitizen BalancedBudgetandmaintainabudgetthatisfocusedonlearning challengesformaintainingahighlevelofsuccessforallconcerned. Teachersunion Reviewthefocusonlearningandbudgetareas. Maintainthesuccessoverfourtofiveyears Academicprofile academicperformancereviews financialreports educationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance politics lackoffunding unions improveaccountability improveschoolleadership investigate 2003 3 - early 00s No No 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . . Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 1 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Yes 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensively No Yes Yes Dont know Yes 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Cooperatewithouronsitemonitoringvisiits deadlines Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important appointmentofuniversityliaisontoechschool establishpersonalrelationshipwihschoollesdersandboardmembers providefinancialsupportforspecialprojects assuresatisfactorystudentachievement assureadherencetofederalandstaterequirements determinethenatureoftheproblemandwhoisresponsiblefortheit developastrategyforsolvingtheproblem developanevaluationprogramtodetermineiftheproblemhasbeensolved communication collaboration funding maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance compliance lackofqualifiedstaff other fixlaw investigate createplan monitor 1994 1 - early 90s Yes 5 No 30 0 30 6 0 6 0.20 . 0.20 0.00 1 0.17 0 0.00 5 0.83 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 5 3 - Medium 0 5 3 - Medium 0 4 0 Dont know None None 340000 340000 68000.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance Public Higher Education Institution University Administration 4 to 6 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No Yes, extensively No Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes BecauseweareauniversityauthorizerthereareseverallevelsofreviewandexpertiseprovidinginputtotheoverallapplicationprocessfromthedirectoversightofficetotheDeansofficetotheProvostsofficetotheBoardofTrusteesoftheuniv externalreviewers 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important Weuseseveralothercriteria-communityneed(Theremustbeevidencethattheschoolmeetsacommunityneednotaddressedbyotherpublicschoolsandthecommunitywantstheschool--apotentialschoolmustprovideevidencethatithasdoneitshomework communityneed 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes Yes Schoolsmaychangetheirmissionorfocustakeondifferentkiindsofprogramsetc--againthatfillvoidsinthecommunityitserves Yes Werequiredetailedmonthlyfiscalreports(Ourphilosophy/experienceindicatethatifonefollowsthemoneyonecanbetterdeterminethesuccessofaschool--schoolswherefundsaremostdirectlyfunneledtodirectstudentservicesaremorelikelytod budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important Eachcharterisuniquethereforeourmaincriteriaiswhetheraschoolmeetsitsowncharteragreement/missioncriteria contractandlegalcompliance Partnershipintheevolutionofaqualityschoolwhileholdingschoolboardsaccountableforschoolmatters/management Listeningtoschoolstaffprovidinguniversityresourcestoaddressschoolissues Flexability SchoolBoardmembersunderstanding/abilitytorunpublicschools ManagementCompaniesuserpingtherole/responsibilitiesofschoolboards Meetwithschooladministrators/schoolboardtodiscussdocumentedproblems(afterhavingnotifiedschool/boardproblemsexist) Createanimprovementplanwithmeasurablebenchmarkstoachievebyspecificdates Ifimprovementsdontoccurshuttheschooldown.Kidsaretooimprotanttohavetheirtimewhittledawayinanon-productiveenvironment collaboration training/technicalassistance flexibility chartereducationalinexperience problemswithoratschool lackofqualifiedstaff other moreflexibility moreflexibility meetings createplan revokecharter 1997 2 - late 90s Yes 8 No 150 10 140 10 2 8 0.07 0.20 0.06 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.20 8 0.80 6 0.75 1 1 1 0 8 3 - Medium 0 8 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Value Added None Both assessment and demographic data ~1000000000 1000000 125000.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 . 70 . . 1 Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 4 to 6 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No Yes tomeetnochildleftbehindrequirements No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important RequiredmonthlymeetingswithschoolleadersforwhilchwegrantUniversitycreditfreeofcharge.EmphasisisonSchoolImprovementPlanning. Curriculumdevelopmentalignmentmappingassistancewithschoolleadersandteachers.WehavedevelopedaK-12curriculumwhichisalignedtothestatecorecurriculum. Providea50%reductionintuitionforallcharterschoolteachersandadministratorsforupto6hoursofcreditperyear. Workingwithmanagementcompaniesthatwanttoimposeanonalignedcurriculum. StudentPerformance.Ifitnotthereisnoreasonfortheuniversitytobeinthecharterschoolauthorizingbusiness. Weconductacurriculum/managementauditfollowingthe(FenwickEnglish)ASCDmodel.usingcertifiedcurriculumauditors. Wesharetheauditresultswiththecharterandworkwiththeminthedevelopmentandimplementationofanimprovementplan. Weevaluateresultsoftheplanandbaseourdecisiontoeitherreauthorizeorterminatethecharteronthoseresults. meetings training/technicalassistance training/technicalassistance chartereducationalinexperience renewaldecisions lackofqualifiedstaff stricterappprocess stricterappprocess stricterappprocess investigate createplan revokecharter 1994 1 - early 90s Yes 150Michigan No . 8 . 18 1 17 . 0.13 . 0.00 1 0.06 0 0.00 18 1.00 18 1.00 0 . . . 23 4- Large 0 23 4 - Large 0 21 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $1000000+- 1000000 43478.26 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 . 50 1 . 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 16 to 20 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little Yes, extensively Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes twointerviewswiththefoundingteam.Face-to-faceinterviewsareessentialinferretingoutthosewhoareablewiththecut-and-pastefunctionbutnotatrunningaschool.Thatsaiditisnotafull-proofmethodandneedstobecombinedwitharigoro interviews 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No Yes Generallyrefinementsarelimitedtoallowingthemtoaddadditionalmeasures Yes value-addedmeasureusinganationallynormedtest;comparativemeasurescomparingschoolstodistrictschools;ahybridcomparative/value-addedmeasureinwhichschoolsarecomparedagainstsimilarschools(basedonfreeandreducedlunchpercentages)a stricteraccountability Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important firstandforemostneveraskfordocumentsorinformationthatoucannotstronglyjustifyhavingtheneedforandthatinfactyouneedanduse--needdefinedaseithermakingyourevaluationmorepreciseincreasingtheeducational/fiscaleffectiveness wherewecanbeproactive:providetechnicalassistancetakeupbattleswithotheragenciesthatareencroachingonautonomy toneandclarity.Intermsoftonerememberthatweworkfortheschoolsasmuchastheschoolsanswertous--neverassumethetoneofagovernmentalagencytoasubaltern.Intermsofclaritylettingtheschoolsknowwhatarethemustsandwhatare Howtodocompliance/regulatory/contactmonitoring.Ithastobedoneandnotdoingitspellsdisaster.Butnotlettingitoverwhelmschoolsandnottryingtosolve3 - Verydifficultcomplianceissues(SPEDforinstance)onthebacksofcharters. Makingrenewaldecisionsthatarewell-foundedandthatarebasedonastandardthatisneitherunrealisticallyhighbutthatdoesnotrewardthosewhodonthavefanaticallyhighexpectations. visitandinspect clarifyexpectationsreeitherrevocation/non-renewalclarifyexpectationsandreportbacktotheboardandparentsreexpectationsforrevocation/non-renewal referschooltoongoingtechnicalassistanceproviders strongreportingpractices training/technicalassistance clearexpectations maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance renewaldecisions lackofauthorizerresources improveschoolleadership other collaborationbetweenschooltypes sitevisit createplan TA 1999 2 - late 90s Yes 50 No . 29 . 42 0 42 . 0.00 . 0.21 1 0.02 0 0.00 17 0.40 13 0.76 4 4 0 0 34 4- Large 7 41 4 - Large 0 11 3 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 2.3million 2300000 67647.06 . 0 95 0 5 0 0 1 100 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents More than 20 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No Yes, occasionally No No Yes No Willsendprocessunderseparateemailmessage. 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Quarterlyfinancialreviews;computer-adaptivetesting;adoptionofboardpolicies budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important WillsendIndividualizedPerformanceReviewcomponentsunderseparateemail Establishingclearconciseandconsistentexpectations. Fosteringhonestcommunicationandfeedback. Individualizingoversightandsuppportservices. Political/policyenvironment Balancingregulatoryoversightroleandsupport/advocacyrole Identify/resolveissues Meetwithboardandmanagement Developplanofcorrection transparencyinoriginalagreement communication customizedservices poorstatepolicyenvironment maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance fixlaw fixlaw other fixproblems meetings createplan 1994 1 - early 90s Yes 150forpublicuniversities No . 41 . 69 3 66 . 0.07 . 0.02 0 0.00 0 0.00 89 1.29 82 0.92 7 7 7 7 57 4- Large 1 58 4 - Large 0 54 1 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $5million 5000000 87719.30 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 100%ofourbudgetcomesfromthe3%legislativeadministrativeoversightandaccountabilityfee 1 100 . 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions Public Higher Education Institution Non-profit governing board More than 20 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 3 - Very No Yes, extensively No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes No 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No Yes Academicoutcomes Academicoutcomes Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use SelectonlyschoolswithprovenleadershipontheBoard ExamineprogresstowardclosingtheperformancegapbetweenschoolandMissouriaverage Periodicvists/conversationswithBoardleadership Lawgoverningsponsorshipandcharterschooloperations Fearoflegalactionbycharterschoolifsponsorshipiswithdrawn Providewrittenstatementofconcern Placeonprobation Threatenwithdrawalofsponsorship strongselectionprocess academicperformancereviews communication poorstatepolicyenvironment politics lackoffunding onlystateboardauthorizes morefunding/resources formalcommunication probation revokecharter 2002 3 - early 00s No No 2 0 2 2 0 2 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 . . . 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 70000 70000 17500.00 . 0 0 0 0 0 100 Institutionalfunds 100 100 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology Public Higher Education Institution University Administration Less than 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Yes 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Monthlyprincipalmeetings Sitevisitsbysponsor(announced) Attendingboardmeetings Funding(lackoffundingisamajorproblem) Lackoftime(formoreonsitevisits Haveameetingwithsiteadministrationone-on-one Developaplanofactionandmonitortheplan Placeonprobationifplanisntosuccessfuland/ordevelopanewplan meetings sitevisits directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard lackoffunding lackoftime educationalaccountability fixfundingstructures onlystateboardauthorizes facilities meetings createplan probation 1999 2 - late 90s Yes seven No 28 0 28 7 0 7 0.25 . 0.25 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.29 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 7 3 - Medium 0 7 3 - Medium 0 7 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $50000 50000 7142.86 . 0 0 100 0 0 0 0.25 25 1 1 1 To assist with school reporting functions Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 4 to 6 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No Yes Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important Developacolaborativesupportiverelationshipbasedonmutualtrustandrespect. Providetoolsformakingcomplianceaprocessratherthananevent. Providesupportinassessmentwithouttellingtheschoolwhattodo.Theymusttakeownershipofacademicinprovement. Providingoversightinasupportivemannerwithoutbeingviewedasthecoporbadguy. Providingsupportiveassistancewithouttellingschoolswhattodoorhowtoruntheirporgams.Authorizersshouldnotgetcaughtinthetrapofdiscipliningaschoolandhavethemcomebackandsay-butwedide3 - Verythingyoutoldustodo. Notificationofdeficencyandstepsandtimelineforcorrection. Meetwiththegoverningboardtodiscussthedeficencywhyitexistswhatstepswillbetakentocorrecttheproblemandestablishareasonabledatewhentheproblemwillbecorreccted. Placetheschoolonprobationwithaplanofcorrection.withnoticethatiftheplanofcorrectionisnotcompletedasstatedtheschoolscharterwillmostlikelyberevoked. collaboration training/technicalassistance training/technicalassistance maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance other educationalaccountability politics moreflexibility fixlaw formalcommunication meetings probation 1998 2 - late 90s Yes 150foralluniversityauthorizersinthestate No 104 36 68 17 1 16 0.16 0.03 0.24 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.06 8 0.47 8 1.00 0 0 0 0 20 4- Large 0 20 4 - Large 0 19 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None Both assessment and demographic data j$1277000 1277000 63850.00 . 0 100 0 0 0 0 0.78 78 . . 1 Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely Servicelearning instruction No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Inputfromothercharterschoolsandstateagencies applicationreview 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Reviewoffinancialstatementsandlistofsupporters businessplan Yes No No Yes Afterininfluxofnewimmigrants No Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Bepresentatboardmeetings Visitregularly Beanactiveadvisor/consultanttotheschoolandparticularlytheboard findingthetime inadequatefunding meetwiththeboard meetwithparents seekadvicefromstateofficecharterassociationsandsponsorsnetwork visibilityofauthorizer sitevisits visibilityofauthorizer lackofoversight lackoffunding lackofauthorizerresources morefunding/resources stricterappprocess other meetings 2001 3 - early 00s No No 3 1 2 3 1 2 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.67 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 3 2 - Small 0 3 2 - Small 0 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None 10000to15000 . . . 90 0 10 0 0 . 100 100 1 1 1 Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 7 to 10 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No Yes RequiresaBusinessplanandaprojectedfinancialplan. budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Goodcommunications Clearexpectationsforcharter Quickattemptstoresolveanyconflicts goodcommunications maintainingfinancialstability Talktotheschoolleadership Contacttheschooldistrictprovidingmanagementoversiteforthecharter Takestepstocorrecttheproblem communication clearexpectations collaboration communication lackoffunding facilities nocharterschools informalcommunication formalcommunication fixproblem . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small . . . Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Dont know 0 0 0.00 . 100 . . . . . 30 30 1 1 . 1 To monitor schools performance Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents Less than 1 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No Yes Reportingrequirementsyearlytestingofallgradesandformalevaluationatthreeyearintervals stricteraccountability hasn't happened 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Regularcontactwithleadership Reviewingachievementdataandotherrequiredreportinginformation Formalobservationsofteachersandinstructionaloutcomes Failuretoadequatelyunderstandchartercontract Consistentreportingofoperationalinformation Meetwithboard Providewrittennoticeofconcerns Requestingmoreinformationalreporting communication strongreportingpractices sitevisits authorizerinexperience timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement financialmanagement stricterappprocess other improveaccountability meetings formalcommunication monitor 2002 3 - early 00s Yes One Yes 400 1 0 1 1 0 1 1.00 . 1.00 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 0 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data $50000 50000 50000.00 . 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 1 . 1 1 . To assist with school reporting functions Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely Yes Teachercertif. TeacherQualifications No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes No No Yes 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No Yes No Yes InsuranceCurriculumJobdescriptionsTesting(non-state) insurance hasn't happened 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Frequentsitevisits. Regularschoolleaderseminars Regularattendanceatschoolboardmeetings Recruitingschoolboardmembers Monitoringstaterequirements sitevisits training/technicalassistance directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboard lackofqualifiedstaff changinglaws financialmanagement . . . . . . . . . . 0.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 - Medium 0 9 3 - Medium 0 2 0 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data None $500000 500000 55555.56 . 100 . . . . . 0.75 75 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance Public Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 2 to 3 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No Yes, extensively No No Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No Yes Wisconsinstatelawprovidesalmostnoguidanceintheareaofaccontability.thusallrequirementsaresetbytheOffice. stricteraccountability Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Monthlysitevisitsthatincludediscussionswithadministratorsandboardmembersregardingtheschoolandourrequirements. Allrequirementsareclearlyspecifiedwithtransparentmeasures. Abilityforschoolstoprovideinputintotheirevaluationandtoreviewreportsbeforepublication. Havingeachschoolunderstandanduseacontinuousimprovementmodeltoincreasestudentoutcomes. Gaininguniverstiysupportforcharterschoolsandtheworkwearedoing. Documentproblems Specifyrequiredareasofimprovement Monitorschoolsefforts sitevisits clearexpectations collaboration chartereducationalinexperience lackofsupportforcharters fixlaw improveaccountability document createplan monitor 2000 3 - early 00s Yes Probably15butfinalnumberhasnotbeendetermined. No . 13 . 9 7 2 . 0.54 . 0.29 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 0.33 3 1.00 0 0 . 0 7 3 - Medium 2 9 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Value Added Assessment data None 205000 205000 29285.71 . 100 . . . . . 100 100 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Dont know Yes Yes No 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important Yes Yes Yes No No Dont know 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a none none none . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tomonitorschoolsfinances State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Technicalassistancetopotentialoperators TechnicalAssistance Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No No Yes No No No Atthestatelevelwehavenocharteringauthority.Itsalldoneatthelocallevel 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important No No No No No hasn't happened Communication stakeholdermeetings workshops wedontauthorize communication communication training/technicalassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For our own offices administrative functions State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all Yes, extensively Yes, minimally No Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes Thereareusuallyseveraliterationsofanapplicationasitgoesthroughthereviewprocess. technicalassistance 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important compliancewithcharterprovisionsandallappicablestatutesandregulations contractandlegalcompliance On-goingTA sitevisits helpingtoruninterferencefromdistrictsmediawhenwarranted lackofadequatestaffingtodothework tryingtokeeppoliticsoutofit Sitevisitsandinterviewswithrelevantpersonnelasneeded reviewofexistingrecords involvementofotherSEDofficesaswarranted training/technicalassistance sitevisits visibilityofauthorizer lackofoversight politics lackofsupportforcharters improveaccountability other facilities sitevisit investigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . 0 . . Fixed or Mixed Effects None None . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 . State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes No No No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) Governor 1 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No No Yes Toreflectdata-basedchangesineducationprogram No Conditionalcharterrenewal conditionalcharterrenewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont need improved technology State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes No 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Dont know Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Personalvisitstotheschools. Frequentcommunicationviae-mailsnewslettersannualconferenceetc. Assigningafull-timeconsultanttoworkwiththecharterschools. Notenoughfundingforthenumberofschoolsrequestingcharters. Notalotofcreativityornewideasinthecharterschools. Personalvisitstotheschool. Meetingswiththeadministrationofthecharter. One-on-oneguidancefromourcharterschoolconsultant. sitevisits communication communication lackoffunding chartereducationalinexperience poorstatepolicyenvironment other allowmoreauthorizertypes moreflexibility sitevisit meetings TA 1991 1 - early 90s No No . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 0 0 0 . 0 . . . . Dont know . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 7 to 10 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very Paidoutsideconsultantsdonotmakerenewal/revocationdecisionsbuttheydocarryouttheinspectionsvisitsthathelpformthebasisforsuchadecision. reviews Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes No Applicantsfirstsubmitaprospectuswhichgoesthroughareviewprocess;finalistsfromtheprospectusstagearetheninvitedtosubmitafinalapplicationwhichisalsoreviewedbyapanelofinternalandexternalpeoplewithvariedexpertise.Thefina prospectus,interviews 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Thebudgetsubmittedwiththefinalapplicationis4- Very Importantalongwithnarrativematerials.Foundinggroupsdonothavetohaveschoolleadershipidentifiedduringtheapplicationprocess. businessplan Yes No No Yes TheschoolsformalAccountabilityPlanusedinallaspectsofschoolreportingandreviewduringthetermofthecharterisdueattheendofthefirstyearofoperation. Yes Thisisayesinthatschoolshavethefreedomtodevelopadditionalaccountabilitystandardsbeyondthoserequiredbystatelawi.e.performanceonexternalassessmentsotherthanthosemandatedbythestate.Thesearenotsomuchimposedaschose depends on problem dependsonproblem 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important ProgressovertimeorabsoluteperformanceagainsttheschoolsAccountabilityPlan. academicpreformance Clearandhonestcommunication. Transparentpoliciesandprocedureswithconsistentimplementation. Anattitudeofsupportaswellasaccountability. Maintainingtheautonomyofcharterschoolsinthefaceofchallenges. Continuingtorefineprotocolsandstructures. Compilationofallrelevantinformationfrommultiplesources. AmeetingwiththeBoardofTrusteesschoolleaderand/orothers. Aspecialsitevisit. communication clearexpectations charterconceptsupport maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance authorizerinexperience lackofauthorizerresources lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts fixfundingstructures allowconversions investigate meetings sitevisit 1995 2 - late 90s Yes 72Commonwealthchartersand48HoraceManncharters. Yes nomorethan4%ofthetotalnumberofstudentsattendingpublicschoolsinthestate. 295 . . 66 0 66 0.22 . . . 6 0.09 1 0.02 40 0.61 38 0.95 2 2 0 0 . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other(Pleasespecify.)toassistschools State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 11 to 15 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately No No No No Yes, minimally Yes, frequently Yes Yes Yes IdonotunderstandfsoIleftitblank. 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important Yes No Yes No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important acessibilitytoanswerquestions renewaldecisions contacttheschool sendindividualswithexpertiseintheareatovisittheschool communication renewaldecisions informalcommunication TA 1996 2 - late 90s Yes 215 No . . . 236 11 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 1 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes No Handwrittennotenexttoquestion6(a):"nosolicitation." 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No Yes No Yes SinecharterschoolsareexemptfrommostoftheIllinoisSchoolCodethechartermakesspecificreferencesto(1)conflictofinterestwithboardmembers. personnelissues Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Sitevisits. Touch-basecontacts. Proposalreview. Technicalsupport. Increasedmonitoring. sitevisits communication creategoodapplicationprocess TA monitor 1996 2 - late 90s Yes No 29 9 20 2 0 2 0.07 0.00 0.10 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50 2 1.00 1 0.50 0 0 0 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 1 - Very Small 0 1 0 Demographic data . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 1 1 . Dont know State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Yes No No 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important Ourlawstatesthatiftheapplicationiscompleteandcompliantthenitshallbeapproved.Inotherwordswemustmakeourdecisionsbasedontheapplicationalone. applicationreview 1-Not too Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No Yes Somegoalsarenegotiableandchangeableandothersarenot Yes TheCharterSchoolAgreementmayincludestipulationsthatapplyonlytoaparticularschool. hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Holdingcharterschoolstothesamestandardsthatotherpublicschoolsmustmaintain.Treatingchartersfairly. Maintainingopencommunicationwiththecharters. Providingusefultechnicalassistancetocharters. Discipliningnoncompliantschools. Workingwithschoolsthatareadministeredbyunqualifiedpersons. Determineiftheproblemsconstitutenoncompliancewithlaw/regulationoriftheyresultfrommistakesthattheschoolisfreetomake. Advisetheschooloftheproblemsiftheyarenotalreadyawareofthem. Recommendsolutionstotheschoolsproblemsifappropriate. fairtreatment communication training/technicalassistance chartersnotmeetinggoals lackofqualifiedstaff mismanagementofschool other makemorefairforregularschools investigate formalcommunication TA . Yes nomorethan23charterschoolsintendedprimarilyfornon-atriskpupils No 4 4 0 4 4 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 4 2 - Small 0 4 2 - Small 2 1 . Dont know None None . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 1 To monitor schools performance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately Yes 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No Wehavebeguntosolicitextensiveinfoonboardofnon-profitanditsmembers.Wenowrequireapplicantstoprovidecurriculumandschoolmanagementinfotoprovetheycanrunaschool. Schooldesign 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No Yes No Yes Useofcertifiedfiscalexpertinfinancialmatters. budgetinformation Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Establishlinesofreporting. Fairhearingsandtreatmentofcomplaintsagainstschools. Open-doorpolicy. Lackofinterestincharterschoolsbymosteducationstake-holders. Lackofguaranteedfundingforschoolsinitiallyandyear-to-year. Visitschoolinterviewon-sitemanagementteamandotherstakeholders. GatherdatafromschoolsiteandfromcontractedevaluatorandfromStateDeptofEducation. CallmeetingwithschoolstaffandSDEstaffandadvisorstoreviewissuesidentifyproblemsdiscussapproachesdesignplantotackleproblemsattheschool. strongreportingpractices fairtreatment communication lackofsupportforcharters lackoffunding lackofauthorizerresources morefunding/resources disseminationofbestpractices moneyfollowschild sitevisit investigate createplan . . . . . . . . . . 0.36 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 - Medium 4 15 3 - Medium 0 10 0 Longitudinal Other(Pleasespecify.)CollectedbySDEandsharedwithmyoffice. Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor schools performance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 1 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes No Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No Yes Numerous Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Frequentcommuncationsviaphonemeetingsandinwriting Toofewresourcestohandleanexpandingjob Contacttheschooltofindoutmoreabouttheproblemandthereasonsforit.Workwiththeschooltoidentifywaystocorrecttheproblem. communication lackofauthorizerresources investigate 1996 2 - late 90s No No 47 13 34 27 4 23 0.57 0.31 0.68 0.36 10 0.37 0 0.00 10 0.37 10 1.00 0 0 0 0 11 3 - Medium 4 15 3 - Medium 0 0 0 Longitudinal None Other(Pleasespecify.)WeareanSEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . To monitor compliance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 1 4 - Completely 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No Yes Compliancevisitsaredetailedinregulations deadlines Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Customizedservicetoindividualneeds Beingopenandfrankaboutpotentialproblems Celebratingsuccesses Lackofresources(personnel) Lackofresourcesforschools(fianancial) probation revocation non-renewal customizedservices communication charterconceptsupport lackofqualifiedstaff lackoffunding educationalaccountability morefunding/resources morefunding/resources allowconversions probation revokecharter non-renewal 1997 2 - late 90s No Yes 300(K-8);250forallelse . . . 25 7 18 . . . 0.29 2 0.08 1 0.04 12 0.48 11 0.92 1 1 0 0 14 3 - Medium 4 18 3 - Medium 0 . 2 Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data 22million 22000000 1571428.57 . . . . 100 . . . 5 . . Other(Pleasespecify.)begrantedaccesstodistrictauthorizedcharterreportsthataresubmittedtostateofficethroughstateofficeaccess. State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately No No Yes, extensively Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Yes No Yes No No 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important monthlymeetings servicementality havingemployeesthathaveactuallyworkedinacharterschool federalfunds(lossof) trainedcharterboardmembers schoolauditorfactfinding natureofconcernswithtimelinesforcompletion dueprocessforclosure meetings customizedservices goodauthorizingstaff lackoffunding lackofqualifiedstaff lackofqualifiedstaff collaborationbetweenschooltypes improveschoolleadership morefunding/resources investigate createplan revokecharter 1999 2 - late 90s No No . 30 . 38 14 24 . 0.47 . 0.13 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.05 22 11.00 0 0 0 0 39 4- Large 5 44 4 - Large 0 7 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.3 0.3 0.01 0.3 . 20 . 80 . . 0.05 5 1 1 1 . State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 1 - A little 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important No No No No Yes Enrollmentmax.=lottery enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Constantcommunication/understandingthatweareanofficeto"serve"theschoolsnotpolicethem. Regularsitevisits(atleast1persemester)byourconsultants.Eachconsultanthasspecificschoolstoworkwithanddevelopaworkingrelationship. Annualcharterschoolconferencedesignedforteacherstoshareideasandmethodsfortheclassroom.Separateadm.sessions. Legislativecaponnumberofschools Facilities Consultantsworkwithschooltodiagnoseproblemandrectifyasquicklyaspossible. Schoolgoesbeforethecharterschooladvisorycommittee.Thiscommitteeisappointedbythestateboardofeducationandreportsdirectlytotheboard. Schoolsareputonfinancialand/orgovernance;cautionaryprobationaryordisciplinarystatus. communication sitevisits training/technicalassistance poorstatepolicyenvironment facilities none sendmonitor TA probation 1997 2 - late 90s Yes 100(currently)legislativebilltoallowamax.of10peryearfornext3years No 345 57 288 134 10 124 0.39 0.18 0.43 0.01 23 0.17 11 0.08 89 0.66 88 0.99 1 0 0 0 99 6 - Jumbo 1 100 5- Jumbo 0 56 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects None Both assessment and demographic data . . . . . 100 . . . 100 100 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 4 to 6 1 - A little 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, occasionally No Yes Yes Yes requiredtrainingbeforeanapplicationisreviewedbythestate technicalassistance 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes Yes No No Yes annualreporttocharterschoolsoffice annualreport Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important opencommunication conferences/meetings providingtechnicalassistance personnelchangesattheschools boardchangesatthecharterschools reviewofstatedocumentssubmittedbyschool sitevisitandinterviewwithboardatthecharterschool sponsorinputandplanfortheschooltoimprove communication meetings training/technicalassistance lackofqualifiedstaff lackofqualifiedstaff communication stricterappprocess bettertraining investigate sitevisit createplan 1991 1 - early 90s No No 225 49 176 . . . . . . 0.37 1 . 0 . 0 . 10 . 0 0 0 0 104 6 - Jumbo 38 142 5- Jumbo 2 24 1 Fixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data Both assessment and demographic data unknown-notaseparatedivision-notbrokenoutseparately . . . . . 100 . . . . . 1 1 1 For our own offices administrative functions State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 11 to 15 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 4 - Completely 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No No Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Dont know Yes Yes Yes TheStateBoardofEducation(SBOE)adoptstheopen-enrollmentcharterapplication;AdoptedapplicationsarepublishedintheTexasRegisterTEAíswebsiteandotherwisedistributedtothepublic;ApplicationsaresubmittedtoTEA;TEAstaffmembersrevi technicalassistance 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important Yes Yes No No No depends on problem dependsonproblem 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Communicatingwellandoftenwithschoolstaff; Communicatingwithagencystaffwhoworkwithcharters; Anticipatingtroublespotsforchartersasmanypeoplewhostartcharterschoolshavenotoperatedapublicschoolinthepast. Developingandmaintaininganapplicationprocessthatallowsonlygoodqualityapplicantstobeawardedcharters; N/A TEAsendsinamonitor/conservator; RelevantTEAstaffvisit(s); TEAstaffworkswithoperatortocomeintocompliance. communication goodauthorizingstaff training/technicalassistance creategoodapplicationprocess sendmonitor sitevisit TA 1996 2 - late 90s Yes 215(withunlimitedcampuses)--ThereisnocaponthenumberofSubchapterEcharters No . 144 . 236 11 225 . 0.08 . 0.02 29 0.12 7 0.03 142 0.60 110 0.77 4 2 . . 196 6 - Jumbo 4 200 5- Jumbo 0 . 0 Longitudinal None None N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes 1 - Moderately 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 3 - Very 1 - Moderately Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes Yes Healthandsafetyneedtobemetpriortoschoolopening pre-openingrequirement 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes Yes Yes No No hasn't happened 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Communication DisseminationofinformationforCharterprograms ContinuededucationforadministratorsinregardstoimprovingCharterprograms. Dispersingoffundsatthedistrictlevelinonecase. HelpinigthepublictounderstandthepurposeofCharterSchoolsandthelongtermbenefits. Assistpeopleinvolvedbyopeningstrongerlinesofcommunication. Ofthe7authorizedChartersonly1hashadasignificantproblem.Theremaining6areshowinggreatsignsofsuccess. CommunicationwithAttorneyGeneralsofficeandtheNHStateCommissionerandtheBoardofEducation. communication communication training/technicalassistance lackoffunding communication changinglaws followtherules morefunding/resources morefunding/resources informalcommunication formalcommunication 2003 3 - early 00s Yes 20in10years No 20 10 10 7 0 7 0.35 0.00 0.70 0.17 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 . 0 0 0 0 6 3 - Medium 1 7 3 - Medium 0 4 0 Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 300000 300000 50000.00 . 0 0 0 100 0 0 0.08 8 . 1 . 1 Dont need improved technology State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No No Yes Yes No ApplicantsubmitsapplicationfollowedbyahearinginfrontofacommitteefromtheDepartment.Iftheapplicationislackinginanyareastheapplicanthastheopportunitytorevisethosesegmentsoftheapplicationandresubmitthecorrectionsorad technicalassistance 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Sitevisits Opentotelephonecallsemailswithquestions Miniconferencestoaddressspecificquestionsorneeds Notenoughsitevisits NeedmoretimewithBoardofTrusteememberstotalkaboutgovernance. Sitevisit Meetwithschooladministrationtodiscussproblemsandsolutions. Follow-upsitevisittodetermineprogressonrecommendations. sitevisits communication meetings lackofoversight chartereducationalpolicyinexperience lackofoversight morefunding/resources sitevisit meetings monitor 2003 3 - early 00s No No 6 6 0 6 6 0 1.00 1.00 . 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0.33 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 11 3 - Medium 0 11 3 - Medium 11 9 0 Dont know None None 0 0 0.00 . 0 0 100 0 0 . 0 0 1 1 1 . To assist with school reporting functions State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) State education office / department of education / board of education 7 to 10 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 0 - Not at all 4 - Completely 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately No 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensively No Yes No Yes Yes --Weconductatrainingsessionandtechnicalassistanceforapplicants--Wealsoconductstructuredinterviewswithapplicants technicalassistance 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use Weassessthequalityandtimelinessofrequireddocumentationsubmissionsandconductpreparednessvisitsbeforeschoolopeningtocheckonstaffinggovernancefiscalprogramfacilityetc. sitevisitspriortoopening No No No No Yes --Wehaveanumberofselecteddocumentationrequirementsanddeadlines.--Wealsoconductapost-renewalmonitoringprocess. documentation Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Weassignaprogramandafiscalliaisontoeachschooltoenhancecommunicationsfacilitateproblemidentificationandsolutionandtoprovideon-sitevisitsandsupport. Weprovideongoingtechnicalassistanceandroundtablemeetingsforcharterschoolleaders. WefacilitatepartnershipsandsupportnetworksbothwithintheNJDOEandwithagenciesexternaltotheNJDOEtoassistcharterschools. Balsncingtechnicalassistancewithregulatoryresponsibilities. Agencyresourcesandstaffsize. Wemeetwiththeschoolteamtoreviewissuesconcernsandtechnicalassistanceoptions. Weconductsitevisitsbydepartmentteamstoprovidetechnicalassistancetocharterschools. Werequirecharterschoolstoengageintargetedcorrectiveactionsbyaprescribedtimelineandasneededputcharterschoolsonprobationforaprescribedperiodoftimetoensurethatwehavetheirattention. communication training/technicalassistance training/technicalassistance maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofauthorizerresources poorstatepolicyenvironment moreflexibility allowmoreauthorizertypes morefunding/resources meetings TA probation 1997 2 - late 90s No No 237 50 187 91 3 88 0.38 0.06 0.47 0.10 15 0.16 9 0.10 49 0.54 47 0.96 2 1 0 0 49 4- Large 5 54 4 - Large 0 11 . Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Other(Pleasespecify.)N/A 20000 20000 408.16 . 0 0 95 0 3 2 30 30 . 1 1 1 To monitor schools performance State Education Agency (i.e. state department or state board of education) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately 3 - Very 1 - Moderately No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensively Yes, frequently Yes Yes Yes Yes WearestartingtorequireallnewschoolstoparticipateinaPrincipaltraininginstitute. pre-openingrequirement 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important MonthlyAdminstratorsMeetings Providingopportunitiesformedia/publicrelationscoverage Providingtrainingandsupportforneedsoftheschools ApplicationProcess Renewal Assessment CorrectiveActionPlan Probation meetings communitysupport training/technicalassistance creategoodapplicationprocess renewaldecisions revocations facilities lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts morefunding/resources investigate createplan probation . . . . . . . . . . 0.13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4- Large 3 26 4 - Large 1 0 0 Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 650000 650000 28260.87 . 45 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Dont need improved technology