HEADER RECORD*******LIBRARY HEADER RECORD!!!!!!!000000000000000000000000000000 SAS SAS SASLIB 6.06 MAC1. 28APR06:09:08:1328APR06:09:08:13 HEADER RECORD*******MEMBER HEADER RECORD!!!!!!!000000000000000001600000000140 HEADER RECORD*******DSCRPTR HEADER RECORD!!!!!!!000000000000000000000000000000 SAS AUTHORIZSASDATA 6.06 28APR06:09:08:1328APR06:09:08:13 Authorizer Survey Database HEADER RECORD*******NAMESTR HEADER RECORD!!!!!!!000000016500000000000000000000 Q_11111111. What type of entity best describes yo P_22222222. To whom is your authorizing office mo Q_33333333. How many Full Time Equivalent employe _44444444a) Legal _44444404b) Fiscal oversight/audit _44444414c) Special education _44444424d) Site visits _44444434e) Bilingual issues  _44444454f) Insurance/risk management  _44444464g) No Child Left Behind  _44444474h) Accountability/testing  _44444484i) Charter application review ! _44444494j) Renewal/revocation decisions /_44444104k) Other (Please specify below.) =_44444114. If Other please specify K_44444124. Other Recode _55555555a. Does your authorizing office use pai _55555505b-a) Legal _55555515b-b) Fiscal oversight/audit  _55555525b-c) Special education _55555535b-d) Site visits (_55555545b-e) Bilingual issues 6_55555565b-f) Insurance/risk management D_55555575b-g) No Child Left Behind R_55555585b-h) Accountability/testing `_55555595b-i) Charter application review n_55555105b-j) Renewal/revocation decisions |_55555115b-k) Other (Please specify below.) _55555125. If Other please specify _55555135 other recode _66666666a. Rely on others to solicit charter sc 1 _66666606b. Advertise (web print etc) and/or a A!_66666616c. Offer informal informational meeting Q"_66666626d. Give feedback to rejected applicants a #_66666636e. Allow for conditional approval of ch q$_66666646f. Provide application information only %_66666656g. Have an application scoring rubric o &_66666676h. Allow approved applicants to take a '_66666686i. After approval make a separate deci (_66666696j. If there are any other important sta 4)_66666106 Other Recode *_77777777a) Applicant interview +_77777707b) General quality of written applicati ,_77777717c) Score from predetermined scoring rub -_77777727d) Examine the track record of proposed ._77777737e) Check references of school leadershi -/_77777747f) Applicant presentation at public hea E0_77777757g) Other (Please specify below.) ]1_77777767. If Other please specify u2_77777787. Other Recode =3_88888888a) Applicant interview \4_88888808b) General quality of written applicati t5_88888818c) Score from predetermined scoring rub 6_88888828d) Examine the track record of proposed 7_88888838e) Check references of school leadershi 8_88888848f) Applicant presentation at public hea 9_88888858g) Other (Please specify below.) :_88888868. If Other please specify ;_88888878. Other Recode <_99999999a. Does your office permit schools to r =_99999909b - Answer A >_99999919b - Answer B ?_99999929b - Answer C @_99999939b - Answer C (Other Value) A_111111010a. Do your charter contracts/accountab B_111111210b. If Yes please specify. C_111111310b. Recode D_111111411. What is the most common consequence 'E_111111511. Other recode ZF_111111612a) Reports from site visits G_111111712b) A pre-determined scoring rubric on H_111111812c) Independent (i.e. non-agency) asses I_111111912d) Community feedback such as parent c J_111112012e) Parent surveys K_111112112f) Academic performance/testing data L_111112212g) Student enrollment/retention/attrit M_111112312h) Teacher quality/retention/attrition )N_111112412i) Strength and stability of school go AO_111112512j) School s financial position YP_111112612k) Successful completion of required a qQ_111112712l) Performance compared to other schoo R_111112812m) Other (Please specify below.) S_111112912. If Other please specify T_111113012. Other recode U_111113113a. raw V_111113213b. raw cW_111113313c. raw +X_111113414a. raw Y_111113514b. raw Z_111113615a. raw [_111113715b. raw K\_111113815c. raw *]_111113913a. recode *^_111114013b. recode *__111114113c. recode S`_111114214a. recode +Aa_111114314b. recode ~1b_111114414c. recode 1c_111114515a. recode (d_111114615b. recode !(e_111114715c. recode If_111114816a. recode qg_111114916b. recode h_111115016c. recode i_111115117. In what year did your agency first aBEST   j_111115217. Year recode k_111115318a. Does your charter authorizing offic l_111115418a. If Yes please specify maximum numb m_111115518b. Does your charter authorizing offic Gn_111115618b. If Yes please specify maximum numb o_111115719a. Received since its inception? BEST  p_111115819b. Received since January 2003? BEST  q_111115919b. Rec'd before 2003 BEST  r_222222020a. Issued since its inception as an auBEST  s_222222120b. Issued since January 2003? BEST  t_222222320b. Issued before 2003 BEST  u_222222420b. Ratio of issue to received since in   v_222222520b. Ratio of issued to received since J  w_222222620b. Ratio issue to rec'd before 2003  x_222222720b. % change  "y_222222820c. Had expire or surrendered voluntariBEST  *z_222222920c. Ratio of volunatary termination to  2{_222221020d. Revoked or rescinded prior to the cBEST  :|_222221120d. Ratio of rescinded to issued  B}_222221220e. Reviewed for a renewal decision? BEST  J~_222221320e. ratio of reviewed to issued  R_222221420f. Renewed? BEST  Z_222221520f. Ratio of renewed to reviewed  b_222221620g. Declined to renew? BEST  j_222221720h. Declined to renew primarily due to BEST  r_222221820i. Revoked or rescinded prior to the cBEST  z_222221920j. Revoked or rescinded prior to the cBEST  _222223021a. Are currently operating? BEST  _222223121a. Size Category _222223221b. Are approved but not yet operatingBEST  _222223321b. Next year...  _222223421b. New Size Cats _222223521c. Are online schools? BEST  _222223621d. Are located more than 50 miles fromBEST  _222223721e. Have unionized teachers? BEST   _222223822. Does your authorizing office use a l 9_222223923. What types of data does your office 0_222224024. What types of data does your office 3q_222224125. What is the total annual budget that c_222224225. Dollar Amt BEST  _222224325. Dollar per school  _222224425. Percent Amt BEST  _222224526a. Charter school fees paid to your chBEST  _222224626b. State or congressional appropriatioBEST  _222224726c. The regular operating budget of theBEST  _222224826d. State or federal grants? Ranking BEST  _222224926e. Foundation grants? Ranking BEST   _222225026f. Other sources? Ranking BEST  v_222225126. If "Other sources " please specify. _222225227. What percent of your overall budget BEST  _222225327. Percent BEST  0_222225428. If you had more staff - Review chart _222225528 - Conduct more site visits BEST  -_222225628 - Devote more time and effort to moni `_222225728 - Devote more time and effort to moni @_222225828 - Devote more time and effort to moni g_222225928 - Devote more time and effort to moniBEST   _222226028 - Dont need more staff _222226128 - Don't know |_222226229. What is the one area in which techno  HEADER RECORD*******OBS HEADER RECORD!!!!!!!000000000000000000000000000000 County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board Dont know No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Less than 1 No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board 1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all3 - Very 1 - Moderately No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor schools performance County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency State superintendent / commissioner 1 1 - Moderately3 - 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 all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - 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 YesNo No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm revocation 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important C|2 - late 90s No No A`A A@AA@*@@.AA.0 - None 0 - None Fixed or Mixed Effects None None 30000 Du0....Bd... BdBd .1 1 A County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardchanginglaws NCLB . No No A..AAA......AAAA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed 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 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 C} 3 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.A.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAValue Added Both assessment and demographic data None .........homedistricts ABd . .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 all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important Yes No YesNo 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 informalcommunicationcreateplan revokecharter C}3 - early 00sYes 950statewide2005-06 No A A AA@.@.A 2 - Small A 2 - Small Fixed or Mixed Effects None None .5FTE(~$30000) Du0D:...Bd... 1 . 1 A 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, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo Yes No Wearenotsponsoringanynewstart-upschoolsthisyearsoquestionh.andi.arenotapplicable. 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use No YesYesTomeetschoolimprovementrequirements.Tomeethighlyqualifiedreqirements.Tomodifyindicatorsforgraduationandpromotions No hasn't happened dependsonproblem 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 useSincewehavenotgonethroughthisatthistimewearenotabletobesurethisiswhatwewouldusesothisisjusttheopinionofBuddyCoffey. Tomakesurethereisagoodmatchofthecommunityschoolsgoverningauthorityandadministrativeteamwithourteamthatwillbeworkingwiththecommunityschool. Wedonotmicromanagethecommunityschool.Onlyhelpwhenaskedorifweseeaproblem. Nosurprisestoeitherentity.Thisisavoidedbycommunicationandtrust. None Wehavenotencounteredthisproblemasyet.Butwewouldworkwiththemtotryandhelpthemcorrecttheproblemmakingsuretheyknowthereisaproblem. Offersuggestionsforsolutionstotheproblem. Offeringexpertisetocorrecttheproblem. collaboration fairtreatment communication morefunding/resources TA C}P4 - late 00s Yes Byourowndesinationwehavedecidedtoonlysponsor4communityschoolsforthe2005-2006schoolyeartomakesurethisiswhatwewanttodoandthatwearedoingagoodjob.Wealsoareonlydoing1yearcontracts.No AAA@A@@UUUUUUT@UUUUUUT..A@2 - Small A@2 - Small 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 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all3 - Very No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Weareauthorizorforonecharterschoolthathas4campuses.Wedonotenvisionaddingcharterschoolsinthefuture.Thiswasaspecialcaseinthatmydistrictwantedtohavetheservicesofaspecializedreco3 - Veryschoolandconverted 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 YesNo No Yes Requiretheschooltocontractwithmyagencyforbusinessservicesandauditing.Requireastudentcontracttomaintainsobriety. budgetinformation Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardstrongreportingpractices lackoffunding chartereducationalpolicyinexperience changinglaws followtherules improveaccountability improveaccountability monitor formalcommunicationnon-renewal C}03 - early 00sNo No ........@UUUUUUT....A02 - Small AA@2 - Small Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None $30000 Du0D'......BdFeeforbusinessservices APAP A 1 A To assist with school reporting functions County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 C}03 - early 00sNo No APA0A AA@3333334@UUUUUUT..A0A0..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallANone Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data Notdevelopedinthatway ...BdGeneralFunds .. A 1 A To monitor schools performance County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely Yes 3 - Very No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo Yes Yes Yes No 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Yes No YesNo Yes SpecificrequirementsforspecialeducationcurriculumEnglishlanguagelearnersanddisputeresolution. specialpopulationaccomodationshasn't happened 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 C}03 - early 00sYes 100/yearstatewide(CA) No A`A`A@A@@@.A.A 2 - Small A A@2 - Small None Demographic data None ~$50000 DPDa.Bd .. A1 .1 For our own offices administrative functions County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistrictsTA monitor . .........A............A 2 - Small A0AP3 - Medium Dont know Assessment data Assessment data $50000 DPDa.BBP ..1 . 1 A 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 use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important Understandingofeducationstatutesandregulations lawsandregulations 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 use2-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 C|1 - early 90sNo No A0AA A A @AA@A@AAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.01 ..?(\(Bd..... . .1 Dont need improved technology County/Regional/Intermediate Education Agency Elected school board Less than 1 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - Moderately1 - 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardcommunication maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance educationalaccountability nocharterschools other fixlaw investigate formalcommunicationcreateplan C|2 - late 90s No No AAA A @*.@*A AA AA 2 - Small A 2 - Small Both assessment and demographic data None lessthan$10000 ...Bd..... BdBd . .1 To monitor compliance IndependentCharteringBoard Mayor 4 to 6 1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all FederalProgramsFoccie-representsthestateandworkswiththeBoardtofacilitate"title"programs.AlsoSEO(notSEA)whichworksonareassuchasstudentfundingformula.funding Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes Publichearingisrequiredbylaw.AninterviewispartoftheapplicationreviewprocessoftheBoard. publichearingandinterview 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Followupofstaffonanyunansweredquestions responsetorequestforinformation3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No YesYesTomakrsubstitutionswhenmoreappropriatematerialsandorassessmentsbecomeavailable. No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal . .....................B4- Large B4- Large ... ......... .. . . Dont know IndependentCharteringBoard State legislature 7 to 10 4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo Yes Yes Yes No Weprovideseveralfulldayprospectiveapplicantworkshopseachyeartohelpapplicantsunderstandtheapplicationprocess.Additionallyweprovideseveralfulldayroundtablewherewebringinexpertstomeetandassistapplicantswtechnicalassistance 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No YesNo No Withholdingfunding Havenotyetrenewedacontract. Communication.Thedevelopmentandmaintenanceofcurrentinformationonourwebsitehasenhancedourabilitytocommunicatewithourschools. Involvement.TheBoardhascreatedsub-committeesforpolicy&legislativedevelopment.IthasbeenhelpfulfortheschoolsandtheBoardtohaveinteractionandfeedbackthroughthesecommittees. TechnicalAssistance.Staffprovidetechnicalassistancetoschoolonaconstantandon-goingbasis. Theoutgrowthsofincorrectinformationbeingdisseminatedasfact.NotwithintheofficebutinreactiontoBoardactionsorpoliciesfromtheoutsie. Visittheschoolandcommunicatewiththeadministrationboardteachersstudentsparents. Collectcurrentandhistoricalinformationabouttheschool. Ifwarrantedtakedisciplinaryaction. communication directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardtraining/technicalassistance politics sitevisit investigate disciplinaryaction C|1 - early 90sNo No C`BZCCB1C@GNQӔx@` `@&@Rd?'bv'bxB:@.ZrAp?Zr.C6 - Jumbo BC5- Jumbo Ap.Longitudinal None Both assessment and demographic data 702000 EcCix..Bd.... BdBd . A Dont need improved technology IndependentCharteringBoard Non-profit governing board 2 to 3 4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 C}P4 - late 00s No No AAA A @..@.....0 - None A A 2 - Small A Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $250000 E= ..ABB#BDonationsandfundraising BdBd . 1 1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesNo Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm nonrenewalorrevocation. . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . 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 . ....................... . ...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 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - 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 all1 - 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 YesNo Dont know . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No YesNo 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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Dont know 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No Wehaveneverhadanapplication. 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Dont know No No No Dont know None 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use NA NA NA nocyberschools . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No PleaseunderstandthattheIndianapolisPublicSchoolshasNEVERreceivedafullcharterapplication.WereceivedseverallettersofintentwhenchartersfirstbeganinIndianabutneverreceivedanapplication.ApplicationshavebeeN/A Notapplicable.Pleaseseepreviouscomment. n/a No No No . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 16 to 20 3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, occasionally Dont know Yes Yes Yes WevaluetheissueoffacilitiesforCharterSchools.Noapplicationoragreementwillbefinalizeiftheapplicanthavenofacility. facilitiesmustbesecuredbeforapplicationcanbeapproved0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Budgetpresentationandfiscalviability businessplan Yes YesYesYesToconplywithnewlaws 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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . Tomonitorschoolsfinances LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 use4- 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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . 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 all0 - Not at all No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important C|2 - late 90s No No APAPAPAPA.A.A@3333334..A@... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes Yes Yes Wehaveourdifferentdepartmentsreviewthecomponentsoftheapplicationthatpertaintotheirparticularexpertise. applicationreviewbydepartments 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No nocap No n/a ....................... . ... ......... .. . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardenrollment supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulations C|2 - late 90s No No .................... . ... ......... .. . . 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 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No No No Yes 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Yes YesYesNo No None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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) B<B<AA?DDDDDDD...0 - None AA1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Assessment data Assessment data ......... .. . 1 A Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely Dont know No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyDont know No Dont know Yes Dont know 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Dont know No No No Dont know Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 - None 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 all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - 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 use2-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 - None 0 - None None Dont know Dont know 0 ........ .. . . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education More than 20 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 use2-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 AA......0 - None 0 - None None None None 0 ........ ..1 A . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 YesNo Dont know Dont know Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important . No No ................0 - None 0 - None Dont know Dont know Dont know 0 ........ .. . . 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately Yes 4 - CompletelyYear1SchoolsReview 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 YesNo 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 supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulationsnocyberschools fixlaw meetings formalcommunicationTA . No No .AP.AA@A`.@..A @3333334A@AP@APA0 - None 0 - None ......... .. . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Appointed school board 1 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 - None A A 2 - Small 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 all1 - Moderately4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely Yes 1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at allpayrollfoodservicetransportation operations No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 useAgainwewouldbefollowingtheguidelinesoftheStateCharterBoard. communication oversite cooperationbetweencharteranddistrictschools thishasntoccurredyetasIwoulddeemsignificant.Wheneverthereissomethingthatarisesemailsaresentphonecallsandfollow-uptowhatevermayhaveoccured. communication lackofoversight competition timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement morefunding/resources lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistrictsmoreflexibility informalcommunication C} 3 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.A.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 ....... .. A 1 A For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes, occasionally No No Yes Yes Wearea3 - Verysmallschooldistrictwhichmakestheapplicationprocesslessformal. informalapplicationprocess 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important Yes No YesNo No meet meeting 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important Constantcommunication Hiringgreatstaff Flexibility Maintaininggoodstaff Finacialsuppport Wehavenothadanymajorproblems.Areproblemsandconcernsarehandledinformally. communication goodauthorizingstaff flexibility lackofqualifiedstaff funding lackofsupportforcharters none prevent . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very Small..ALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 80000 EE.Bd BdBd . .1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately3 - Very 4 - Completely No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, occasionally Dont know No Dont know Yes 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Yes No YesNo No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s Dont know Yes 18 ...AA...AAAAAAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very Small...Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 8plusmillion FzFz....... BbBb . 1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo Yes No Dont know Yes 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important communityneedforproposedschoolproposedcurriculumproposedfinancialplan communityneed 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important proposedfinancialplanproposedadministrativestructure businessplan Yes YesYesYesTomeetrevisedstateorfederalmandates No Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 ..AA...AAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallNone Demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ......... .. A1 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No No Dont know NAisthebestresponsetothequestionsleftblank.Wehavehadnoapplicationsotherthantheoneyearsagothatthedistrictsoughtout. N/A No No No . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ......... .. . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Dont know 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensivelyNo No Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No YesNo No hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 AAA A A .A A@A.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallDont 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 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - 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 use3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No YesYesChangesinstatuteorpolicy Yes enrollmentminimumfinancialviability enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 C|`1 - early 90sNo No A0A0A A @.@A@A@AAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None zero .Bd .. A1 A 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 - Moderately1 - Moderately Yes 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No No Yes, occasionally No No No No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important No No No No Yes Additionalnormreferencedtestingrequiredtomeasureindividualstudentgrowthandtodocumentinstructionalstrategiestoaddressstudentsneeds. placementtests meet meeting 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardeducationalaccountabilityautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofoversight lackofoversight collaborationbetweenschooltypes collaborationbetweenschooltypes bettertraining informalcommunicationmeetings callattorney C|2 - late 90s No No AAA@AA0A@A.A0@A0AA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .Bd . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 1 - A little 4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important No No No No No Dont know 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use1-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 C|2 - late 90s No 300 AAA AAA .AA AA AA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Dont know $1.5million F`F`.Bd @B< . .1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - 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 use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s Yes No AAAAAA.AAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 1.3million F F .Bd 1 . 1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 C|2 - late 90s No Yes 12 AAAAA.AA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont know None Assessment data nospecificbudget ...Bd BdBd A .1 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - A little 0 - Not at all3 - Very 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, frequently Yes No Yes Yes ShareapplicationinformationwiththeDistrictAccountabilityCommittee. 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Contract other 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No No No Yes Additionalfiscalreporting-monthlyKeystocharterfacilitiesMonthlyactivityreportstotheBd.ofEd. budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardchartereducationalpolicyinexperience competition conflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharter movetooneICB fixlaw bettertraining investigate createplan monitor C}3 - early 00sNo Yes bycontract200students AAAAA.AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Assessment data Assessment data $26600.00 DgDg.Bd A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - 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 use3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No YesNo Yes Staffcredentialling. personnelissues hasn't happened 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None ? ...Bd .. . .1 Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No No No No No Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes Yes Tobeclearwehavehadtwocharterapplicationsandbothwereapproved.Bothapplicationsresultedinthedevelopmentof2newpubliccharterschools. 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Reviewstrategicplan strategicplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No YesYesManydetailscomeintofocusayearortwoaftertheschoolsopeningincludingtargetpopulationassessmentsentrancerequirements Yes Weaskthatthecharterschoolpersonnelattendallprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesdistrictwide.Thereareotherstoo. enrollment Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardsitevisits communication enrollment parentinvolvement fixlaw other investigate TA createplan C}3 - early 00sNo No A AAA AAAAAA@A@AA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAAValue Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $125000forouronlineschool EE.Bd ?AP A1 A 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 - Moderately3 - 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 C}3 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.A.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data totalsystem ......... AA . A For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 4 - Completely3 - 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 use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use1-Not too Important 3-Important Regularcommunication/reports Sitevisitsbystaff Clearexpectations/goals Changingstateaccountablityrequirements Smallschoolinefficiencies N/A communication sitevisits clearexpectations changinglaws problemswithoratschool lackofqualifiedstaff fixlaw C}3 - early 00sYes 2 No AAAAAA.A.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data >$1000 ...BBP .AP . .1 Other(Pleasespecify.)n/a LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardcollaboration communication timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement lackofconflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharterforchartersfinancialmanagement onlystateboardauthorizes makemorefairforregularschools makemorefairforregularschools C}3 - early 00sNo Yes 50 AAAAA.AA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 ....... .. . .1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - 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 use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont usen/a No No No No No None 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C} 3 - early 00sNo Yes 30 A AAA AAAAAA@A.AAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 180000 E+E+.BSB @zGxBS . .1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 use4- 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 C}03 - early 00sNo Yes Annualreadjustment A@A0AA A @@A@A AA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data Assessment data $50000 DPDP.Bdlocaldistrict .1 A 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesNo 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardchartereducationalinexperience lackofqualifiedstaff supportingcharterswithdifficultstudentpopulationsnone dependsonproblem C}@3 - early 00sYes 50firstyear;752ndyear;asneeded3rdandbeyond Yes 50;75asneeded AAAAAA.AAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 250000 E= E= ....... ABd . .1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - 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 C}@3 - early 00sNo No AAAAAA..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallValue Added Both assessment and demographic data None 0 ....... .. . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No No No No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No YesNo Yes Specialreportingtotheboard.Contractreviewe3 - Very5years. annualreport Dont know 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Timelyandhonestreportings Keepingstakeholdershappy Runningtheschoolaspromised Fulfillingallpromisestoallstakeholders Stayingontopofchangingtechnology notapplicable strongreportingpractices visibilityofauthorizer clearexpectations maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackoftime lackofqualifiedstaff fixlaw improvepublicrelations C}@3 - early 00sNo No AAAAAA..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAValue Added Assessment data Assessment data presentlyitisjustthegrantmoneywehavereceivedforthechartershcoolwhichis$200000.00thisyear ...Bd BdBd . .1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State superintendent / commissioner 11 to 15 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - 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 YesNo 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 C}@3 - early 00sDont know No A AAAA @A AA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 ....... . . 1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately Yes 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all3 - Very 0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 YesYesNo 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. directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardoutsidereviewers communication lackofconflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharterforcharters politics unions improveaccountability meetings . No Yes thereisacapof160studentsononeofourschools. A0AA A0AA AAAA@UUUUUUTA @A AA 2 - Small A 2 - Small A 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 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 4 - Completely Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo Yes No Yes No 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Budgetunderstanding businessplan 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes YesYesNo No Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s Yes 1/yr. No A@A A A A @AA AA AA 2 - Small A 2 - Small Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data Workispartofoverallassignmenttocentralofficeadministrators .........N/Athereisnodistrictbudgetforcharterauthorization ..1 A A Both LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - 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 YesNo Dont know Conditionalcharterrenewal conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important C|2 - late 90s Dont know No .....................A 2 - Small A 2 - Small A 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 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes No Yes No Handwrittennotenexttoquestion6(i):"Approvalofchartercontractisseparatefromapprovalofapplication." 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Reviewbyallappropriatedepartmentsi.e.-guidancefinanceriskmanagement applicationreview 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Reviewbyallappropriatedepartments. applicationreview Yes No YesNo 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 C}3 - early 00sNo No .A.A0A0..A0AA @AA 2 - Small A 2 - Small A Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Dont know ...Bd . A 1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesNo 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 informalcommunicationcreateplan monitor C}3 - early 00sNo Yes dependsonschool A0AA A AA@A@A@A 2 - Small A 2 - Small ALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ItispartofmyfunctionasALOdirector ......... A1 1 . Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - 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.Thesupportivepolitics 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont usealloftheseelementsaredevelopedcollaboratively. pre-applicationinteraction 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont usepersonnelforthecharterschoolscomefromwithinthedistrictpreviouslytrainedadminstratorsareusedtoprovideleadershipanddirection.Allpersonnelpracticesusedinthedistrctareappliedtocharterprograms. collaborationtoopenschoolYes No No No Yes Accountabilityiscriticaltoasuccessfultocharterschoolprogram.Particularlyastheseschoolsbegintogrowinpopularityandstudents.Ourphilosophyistocreateassessmentandaccountabilitysystemsthatalignstudentperforstricteraccountability 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 C}@3 - early 00sDont know No AAAAA.............A 2 - Small A 2 - Small Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ? .........notsureabusinessofficequestion.Anindirectchargeof4.69%ischargedtothecharter.thiscomesoutofrevenuefromADAapprotionment..B2 A 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No Yes Financiallyresponsibleforstaff.Otherschoolsonlyhavediscretionarybudgets. hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 C|2 - late 90s No No A@A@A0A0@.@A0AA0AA02 - Small A02 - Small A0 Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 80%ofourperpupildistrictcost ...Bd .. . .1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Yes No YesNo No None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No A@A A A0A A@A@A@UUUUUUTAAA02 - Small A02 - Small A 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 all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - 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 YesNo 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 C}3 - early 00sDont know No .A.A0A0..A0AA0AA02 - Small A02 - Small A0Longitudinal None 0 ....... ..1 A A Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education Less than 1 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No No Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know Yes OurBoardofEducationiscurrentlynotacceptingapplications.TheBoardhasmadethedecisiontoonlycharterschoolsthatwesponsorwhichmeansweareactivelyinvolvedininiationanddevelopmentoftheapplication.OurBoardisnots 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 Yes9a.WehaventdonethisbutourBoarddoesconsideramendmentssoIpresumetheywouldevaluatetherequestonitsmerit. Yes Addsrenewallanguageandaddstoterminationlanguage. documentation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important TheschoolsabilitytosatisfactorilyaddressconcernsidentifiedbyStateCharterBoardpatronsanddistrictwhichareusuallycomplianceissuesbutmaybemanagementissues. contractandlegalcomplianceItiseasiertoestablishandmaintainrelationshipswithdistrictsponsoredcharterschoolswheredistrictadministrationisamemberofthecharterschoolsboardandwehavegreaterinvolvementandknowledgeofdaytodayoperations.Charterschoolsfoundersandadministratorsthatunderstandthedifferencebetweenpublicandprivateschoolsandhavepublicschooladministrativeexperienceareeasiertoworkwiththatthosethatdonot. Charterschoolfoundersandadministratorsthatarevoucheradvocateshaveprovendifficulttoworkwithbecausetheyhaveanagendathatseemstobeinconflictwiththeroleofcharterschoolsaspartofthepublicschoolsystem. CharterschoolapplicantswhosignassurancesthenchoosetoignoretheonestheydontlikewhilelobbyinglegislatorstochangethelawsocharterschoolsaregivewaiversanddonthavetocomplysoourBoardofEducationendsupwithtermsWorkingwithcharterschoolsthataregenerallyhostiletopublicschoolrequirementstowhichtheydontphilosophicallyagree. Contacttheschoolinwritingoutliningtheconcernandidentifyinformationand/ordocumentationneededtodetermineiftheconcernisvalid. Uponreceiptoftherequestedinformationdeterminewhetherachangeisrequiredandcommunicatethedecisionandanyadjustmentsthatneedtobemadebytheschool. Wearepreparedtoprovidetechnicalassistanceifaschoolneedshelpinmakingtheadjustments.Weretaintheoptionofterminationiftheschoolchoosesnottorespondorrefusestocomplywithstateandfederallaworthetermsofitscharcollaboration commonvision chartersnotmeetinggoals politics fixlaw improvepublicrelations makemorefairforregularschools formalcommunication investigate TA C}03 - early 00sNo No A@A0AA0A A@@AA@UUUUUUT.AA02 - Small A02 - Small Dont know None None ...Bd. . .1 To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 C|2 - late 90s No No ...A0A0...@A@UUUUUUTAAA 2 - Small AA02 - Small A Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data notdetermined ......... .. .1 1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately Yes 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - 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 use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 1-Not too Important Dont know No No No No hasn't happened 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 C} 3 - early 00sNo No ApA@A0A0AA @mml@@@@.A 2 - Small AA02 - Small A Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Dont know ......... .. A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely No Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyDont 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 YesYesTomakepositiveenhancementtoprogram 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 C|2 - late 90s No No A@AA0A@AA0AAAA@AA@AA@2 - Small A@2 - Small Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.1 @?ffffffh@......Weonlyreceived$7100.00dollarsfromthestateforCharterSchoolgrantproposals. ABd1 . 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes, minimally No No No Yes, occasionally Dont know No Yes Yes 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important Yes No YesNo Dont know Dont know Dont know 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No A@A A A@A A AAAA@@AAA@2 - Small A@2 - Small A@Dont know Assessment data Assessment data ......... ..1 . 1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - CompletelyMonitoring Operations No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesYesfacilities Yes Meetorexceededucationstandards. stricteraccountability depends on problem dependsonproblem 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 AA AApA AP@333330A@@@A@$I$I$A@$I$I$A @I$I$HA A....A@2 - Small AAP3 - Medium AP Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data ...Bd. .. A 1 A To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, frequently No Yes Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important Yes No No YesRefinementofschoolimprovementplansaccountabilityreports Yes StudentreportingsystemsMinutesofmeetingsInservice/training datasystems Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Includecharterschoolsinnon-mandatedtrainings Informationsharing/datareporting Maintainingopencommunication Receivingtimelyresponsestorequiredreports Compliancewithstatelaw Provideassistance Provideplanforcorrection Monitor training/technicalassistance strongreportingpractices communication timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement compliance betterdecisionsfromlegislatures improveaccountability TA createplan monitor C}3 - early 00sYes 2charteschoolsperever75000pupils(iflargerthan400000) No .Ap.APA@A.@I$I$.AA@3333334A.A@2 - Small A@A3 - Medium AA.Longitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 0 ....... .1 1 A To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - Moderately4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderatelytransportationcurriculum&instructionfoodservicesandguidancedepartment Operations Yes 3 - Very No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesYesNo 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardtraining/technicalassistance lackofqualifiedstaff enrollment timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement fixlaw stricterappprocess other informalcommunicationformalcommunicationcreateplan . .....................AP3 - Medium AP3 - Medium Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ......... .. A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo 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 YesYesNo Dont know Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 C|2 - late 90s Yes No AA A`APAP@@UUUUUXAPAAPAAP3 - Medium AP3 - Medium Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data ......... ..1 .1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little No Dont know Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo 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 C|1 - early 90sNo No A`A`A`A`A.AA .A`3 - Medium A`3 - Medium APFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data unknown ......... .. A1 A To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo No No No No ApplicationapprovedinDecembeforopeningfollowingfall.Applicationreviewprocedurecarefullyandpersonallyexplainedtoapplicant(s). technicalassistance 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important ApplicationbyCOlawmustbereviewedbytheDistictAccountability&AdvisoryCommitteewithmandatedtypeofmembershipofreviewers.AlsoreviewedbyaDistrictAdministrativeTeammadeupofrepresentativesfromallAdminDivisionapplicationreview 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important Schoolleadership.Iassumemeansthepeopleorgoveningboadoftheproposedschool-theprincipalisneverknownatthetimeoftheapplication Yes YesNo YesCOrequiresanAimedSchoolImprovementPlan(afterthefirstyear)thatisbasedonstudentacademicperformanceonstateassessmentssogoalsmustchange Yes Requiredtousesameliteracyevaluationandnewstudentplacementtestsastherestofdistrictschools.Requiredtousedistrictstudentinformationmanagementsystem.Requiredminimumamountsofdifferentinsurances.Requiredtos NCLBcorrectiveactionplan. NCLBcorrectionplan 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Reviewofrenewalapplication-whichsummarizesbudgetstudentacademicperformanceresearch-baseddecisionmakingforplanstoimprovestudentacademicperformanceetc.;another:studentacademicpeformance-mustmeetNCLYB(AYreviewofrenewalapplicationmonthlymeetings Districttreatingcharterschoolsexactlythesameasdistrictnon-charterschools.I.e.districtsponsoredprofessionaldevelopmentopentocharterschools.Districtdivisionsavailableforansweringquestionsandprovidingassdistrictrespectoftheuniquenessofeachcharterschool Mostofourcharterschoolsarefilledwiththehardestkidstoeducate-lotsofELLstudentsstudentswhoareatriskoforhavedroppedoutstudentswhowerenotmakingitintheirnon-charterschooletc.Thereforethegreatestchallengeistime Try3 - Veryhardpriortothistoinsuretherearentsignificantproblems. RequireallschoolstohaveSchoolImprovementPlans-2ndyearofcontractschooldoesrequireself-study.3rdyear-lowstakessitevisit;5thyear-highstakessitevisit. OuronlysignificantproblemareschoolsnotmakingAYP-1)Offertechnicalassistance;2)year4ifnotmadeAYPthenrequiremonthlyreportingorindividualstudentachievementandrequirechangesinstrategy;3)Year5-contractcanbecommunication C|1 - early 90sNo No COAPCO`A`A A@?FyF@ffffffh>i ApAApAAp3 - Medium Ap3 - Medium None Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ...Bd ..1 . A For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesYesChangesisstateexpectations 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 lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistrictsmoreoversight TA createplan C|2 - late 90s Dont know No AA A`ApAA`@@AA@$I$I$A @I$I$HA0AAp3 - Medium Ap3 - Medium AA Dont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data Notavailable .........Dont know .. A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - CompletelyOurSEAsstaffprovideexpertconsultativesupport.Wealsocollaboratecloselywithourteachersuniononcollectivebargainingissuesrelatedtocharters. Operations No No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo Yes Yes Yes No Sitevisitsandinterviewprocesseswithapplicantsareconductedbytheapplicationreviewteam.Theapplicationreviewteamiscomprisedofcross-stakeholderexpertsonkeyacademicandfinancialareasaswellasbyexpertrepresent 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important Akeyfactoristhatthechartermustbeabletodemonstratethatitwillofferexpandedchoiceforstudentsaboveandbeyondwhatiscurrentlyavailableinthepublicschoolsystem.Otherkeyfactorsincludetheapplicantsagreementtomaicommunityneed 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important Demonstratedcompetenceincreatingcompletebudgetsthatwilladequatelysupporttheproposedstructureoftheschooliscritical.Demonstrationofarelationshiptoanauditoriscriticalalso.Theapplicantmustshowknowledgeofabusinessplan Yes No No YesEachyearontheirannualreportschartersareaskedtoidentifynotonlywhattheyhaveachievedbutalsowhattheirnewgoalsareifanyforcontinuousimprovementinanykeystrategicareathatisfeltbythemorbytheDOEtobeacriticalareNo EventhoughIanswered"no"Iwouldliketorespondheretoclarifysomething.Ourcurrentcharterswhichareforthemostparttheoriginalsetofschoolscreatedviathefirstwaveofcharterlegislationherinourstatedonotcarryaccountstricteraccountability review team continuousmonitoringtoavoidproblems 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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--issomethingwereviewasawayofunderstandingthebackboneofcommunitysupport Clarifyinghowschoolswillbereviewedandprovidingtheschoolswitharatedmatrixforeachcriteriaarea.ThismatrixisratedasN/Efornoevidenceunabletoobserve;1-fails2-meets3-exceedscriteria.EachreviewteammemberratesEnsuringthatallcomplaintsfromparentsandcommunitymembersarecycledthroughaprocesswherethecomplaintantfirstmustaddresshis/herissuedirectlywiththecharterschoolCEOandboardpresident.IftheissueisnotresolvedtInrecentyearsprovidingtrainingsonkeyshiftsinrequirementsandalsoprovidingremindersandtechnicalsupportonannualreportingrequirements.ThisgoesnotonlyforthechartersbutalsoforourownboardsawarenessasourboardThesinglegreatestchallengewehaverightnowisthatourchartersdonotfeeltheyshouldbeheldaccountableforcertaincircumstancessuchasreceivinglowperformingkidsintotheirschoolsandspecialneedsstudnetsintheirschoolAcoupleofourchartershavedevolvedintoatroublingapproachof"faculty"versus"students/parents."Asortof"westicktogetheragainstthem"issuewhichisnotastudent-centeredapproachtolearning.ThesearecharterswhichareEnsurewetrulyunderstandwhattheproblemactuallyis.DefinetheproblembasedonevidencenotconjectureandadviseourSuperintendentandBoardPresidentimmediatelyoftheissueandproposedactionplan(seenexttwosteps). Checktoseeiftheproblemcanberesolvedbyreferencingthecharterbacktolegislatedrequirementsorprocedures. Ifthereisnotaclearaffirmedsolutionthenourofficewillworkwiththechartertodevelopaplanforresolvingtheissue. investigate createplan informalcommunication C|2 - late 90s No No BA BApA AP@YA@Gqq@*A@@I$I$A@AA`3 - Medium AAp3 - Medium Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data None 0-inkindstaffsupportisgiven:1/3ofanFTEstimeisgiventowardcharteroversight;allotherreviewteammembersgivein-kindtime......... 1 A1 . To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely transportationstudentinformationnutritionfacilities Operations No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo Dont know Refusaltorenewcharter 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No B2BBAAPA@@.zG@@@"""""""@$I$I$A@qqAp3 - Medium AA3 - Medium Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .Bd BB .1 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes Yes Yes No 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 3-Important Yes No YesNo Yes MemorandaofUnderstandingthatdefinestherelationshipbetweentheschooldistrictandthecharterregardingresponsibilitiesauthorityandfiscalarrangements. budgetinformation None 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 2-Somewhat important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 . .....................A3 - Medium A3 - Medium ALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 ....... ..1 . 1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 C|2 - late 90s No No AAAAA.A@Et]FA@;;A0@;;pc..A ? /....B)4- Large AB*4 - Large B Both assessment and demographic data ......... .. . . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very Dont know No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesNo 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 contractandlegalcomplianceOpenlinesofcommunication Adherencetocharter Willingnesstosupport Approval/denialofacharterbasedsolelyonanapplication/interview Attractingchartersinareasmostinneedofviablealternativeprograms contactthegoverningboardforin-housesolutions Offersolutions Setadeadlineforresolution communication transparancyoforiginalagreement charterconceptsupport creategoodapplicationprocess enrollment financialmanagement lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts fixfundingstructures improveschoolleadership informalcommunicationTA setdeadline . .........@............B)4- Large A@B-4 - Large A0Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0.05 ..?...... ?AP A1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) C|2 - late 90s BB<BBhB*B>@ V;H@333330@zz|AGzHA@?؝ؠA ?NNPB@=؝؞B@QAAA@A0B24- Large B6Bh5- Jumbo Longitudinal None Both assessment and demographic data $1M E$DN .Bd A1 1 . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Other (Please specify.) School reform commission 2 to 3 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little Newpolicy-nationalmembershiponapplicationselectioncommittee reviews No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 communicatewithparentsC|2 - late 90s No No ...B6APB1...@/hHA?KB@qqpB@UUUUUXB64- Large B4Bj5- Jumbo A Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data ......... .. A 1 A To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important 4- Very Important MDEinput applicationreview 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallA..Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ...BKAPBlocallevy A@A@ . . 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 all0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No No 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use No No No No No None n/a 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very Small..ANone Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 50000 DPDP.Bd. BdBd . .1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - 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 YesNo 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 informalcommunicationTA . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallValue Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ...BAAPB. APAP . .1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important Yes No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use1-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 C|2 - late 90s No Yes 120 AAAAA.AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallValue Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .Bd . .1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 YesNo 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 C|2 - late 90s Yes 15originalsand15since1998...27stillinexsistancenow No ....B....A0...Ap.ApAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 50000 DPDP.Bd @333330B_1 A 1 . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No A A .....A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallANone Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .Bd .1 1 A To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo No Yes Reportenrollmentstandards enrollment Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 informalcommunicationTA createplan C}3 - early 00sNo Yes A A A A A.AA@A@AAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $2000 C}C}.Bd BdBd . .1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - Moderately3 - 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 C}3 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.AA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 0 .Bd BdBd . .1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont usethisareaisnotconsideredintheapplicationprocess Yes No YesNo 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 C} 3 - early 00sYes 2/yr No A AAAA@AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 5000 DD.Bd BdBd .1 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - 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 YesNo 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 C}@3 - early 00sNo No AAAAAA..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallDont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $5000 DD.Bd . . 1 Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - 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 YesYesNo 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 A AAAA@A.A 2 - Small A 2 - Small A A Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 300k ...Bd ABd . 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No Yes, minimally No No No No Yes No Dont know No 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important Yes No YesNo Yes Multipleareasofoperation. operations Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No A@A@A@A@A.AA@@A0@A0AA02 - Small A02 - Small Value Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .BdDistrict . . Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 0 - Not at allpolicy policy Yes 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Dont know No 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important satisfydeadlinesandmeetallrequiredcomponents applicationreview 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 3-Important Yes No YesNo Yes haveafewdistrictpolicieswhichalsoareincluded. improvement plan improvementplan 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 informalcommunicationformalcommunicationcreateplan C|1 - early 90sNo No AA A`A@A@@@A0@A0AA@2 - Small A@2 - Small AFixed or Mixed Effects None None 100000 EjDa.Bd A1 A To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo Yes Ourcontractincludesadditionalfinancialaccountabilityrequirements. budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No AAPAPAA@A`A@A333333@3333334A@A@A @3333334A AAP3 - Medium AA`3 - Medium Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 210368* E3\DY.B<B(. @A . .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 all1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - 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 YesNo No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|1 - early 90sNo No AA0AAA A`@.0@@@ A@ AAAAAA3 - Medium AA3 - Medium Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 5635.55 DC,.Bd. AA A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 1 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all Yes 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyNo Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No YesNo 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 formalcommunicationmonitor C} 3 - early 00sYes 1/3thenumberofschoolseachyearastheschoolsontheStatesHighPriorityList No B#BA@AA@I$I$H@R)JR@.A`3 - Medium A@A3 - Medium Dont know Assessment data Assessment data $100000 EjDA.Bd BdBd .1 1 1 . To monitor compliance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - ModeratelyFacilities*Ourofficeincludesanaccountantandspecialeducationadministrator Facilities Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 4- Very Important Trackrecordofschoolsthathaveimplementedthesameeducationalmodelwithasimilarpopulationofstudents.*Theschoolleadershipisusuallydeterminedafterapproval. schoolhistory 3-Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important Yes YesYesYesAdditionstoeducationalprogramandchangesingradesserved. Yes *Districtpoliciesthathavenotbeenwaived.*SpecialEducationservicesrelatedtoIEPcompliance.*RequirementstousetheDPSstudentinformationsystemthatenablestheDistricttostateandfederalreportingrequirements. specialed letter formalnotificationofbreach 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 betterlinksbetweenEMOsandtheirschoolsneighborhoodfixlaw allowconversions informalcommunicationformalcommunicationnon-renewal . No No B<AB3BAA@YA@<<<<<<<A? 0 0A.B4- Large B4 - Large Fixed or Mixed Effects Demographic data Assessment data 296000 EHDD<򆼡.BdDirectcostchargedtothecharterschoolsaspartofanegotiatedservicecostagreementauthorizedinstatelaw BdBd A1 A 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 . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont know Demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 100000. EjEj.ABc . 1 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 11 to 15 0 - Not at all3 - Very 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - 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 use4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important Yes YesNo No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No Yes A0A AA0A AAAA.A@UUUUUUTAA. . ... Assessment data $1.5million F`..APBKB. ..1 . 1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very Yes 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No No No No No No No No No 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No ......A0.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAValue Added Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 750000 EE.APAABA. BB .1 1 A 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 - Moderatelycurriculumdesign instruction Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesNo 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardlackoffunding timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement facilities morefunding/resources improvepublicrelations prevent . No Yes 400-highschool A`APAAPA@A@UUUUUX@AAPAAPAA@2 - Small A@2 - Small AA@Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 95%ofstatefundedADMR ..@333330APBZAP. APAP . 1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very Yes 3 - Very No No Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No A@A@A A @.@A@AAA 2 - Small A 2 - Small Fixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data None $2000000 FE$.AB\. .A .1 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - A little 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo Yes No Yes Yes 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important Weworkedtogethertowritetheapplication applicationreview 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important Wealsowroktogethertoopentheschool collaborationtoopenschoolYes YesYesNo Yes Thestudentdemographicsneedtoreflectthedemographicsofthetown.AllteachersmustbeNCLBhighlyqualified. enrollment Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use1-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 C}@3 - early 00sYes one Yes 60forthefirstyear AAAAAA.............A1 - Very Small A1 - Very Small...None Both assessment and demographic data Assessment data unknownyet ...ABZ. .. . 1 1 . For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely3 - Very 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very Ongoingmonitoring Operations No Yes, minimally No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesYesYesToaccountforchangesinthelawthatdemandsuchrequirements. Yes Theseareintheformofcontractsforbuybackservicesandchargebacks.Whatwillbedonebywheninexchangeforwhat. budgetinformation Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|1 - early 90sYes Thisisastatecapnotdistrict. No AAApA`AAP@A@mmA@@A@AA`3 - Medium A`3 - Medium Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data JustoneofthefunctionsperformedasAssistantSuperintendent ...ABZ. ABd A1 A LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board Less than 1 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - Very No No No Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo 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 C|2 - late 90s No No A`A A@A@A@@AA@@A@@A0@A0AA02 - Small A02 - Small ALongitudinal None None 5000 DCh*.B!BC. .1 1 A Dont know LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very RegularCharterSchoolmeetingsinformationsharing communicationasNo No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use2-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.IftheproblemissignificantenoughtowarrantcharterterminationifuncorrectedorhasthepotentialtodrawmediaattentiontheSuperintententSchooEstablishatimelineforthecharterschooltorespondwithregardtowhatcorrectiveactionshavebeentakentoresolvetheproblem Iftheproblemisnotresolvedformalwrittennoticeofpossiblesanctionsincludingwithholdingofdisbursementsorrecommendationforcharterterminationwouldbeprovided. meetings communication collaboration maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance communication creategoodapplicationprocess lessanimositybetweenchartersanddistricts improveaccountability informalcommunicationcreateplan withholdfunding . .........@............A3 - Medium AA3 - Medium Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $500000 EzDP.BFBA@ BB A 1 A For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 use3-Important 3-Important 4- Very Important Yes No No No No Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No APA A0A A @ffffffh@A@A@AAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallLongitudinal Assessment data Assessment data 70000 EE.BZA. ?AP .1 1 A For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - 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 YesNo 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 - None 0 - None Dont know Dont know Dont know 0 ..Bd..... .1 1 A To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 . .....................A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallALongitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 0 .Bd BdBd . .1 1 LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all 4 - Completely3 - Very 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all3 - Very 4 - Completely1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo No No Dont know 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 C|2 - late 90s No No AAAAA.AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallFixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data None 45000 DD.Bd BdBd . .1 To monitor schools performance LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely3 - 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 YesNo 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 use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important frequentreportstotheBoardofEducation usinghiringprocessesestablishedinthedistrict includingstaffinprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities insuringthesamedemographicsastherestofthedistrict financialsupport wehavenothadthisopportunityyetbutwewouldestablishanauditteam providefrequestcommunicationtotheBoard placeinterimleadershipinthecharterifnecessaryinordertosortouttheproblems communication training/technicalassistance enrollment funding competition disseminationofbestpractices nocharterschools investigate formalcommunicationTA C|2 - late 90s No Yes BdB2B2A AA?QQ?QQ?QQA@.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont know Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 150000 E$E$.Bd..... A 1 A Dont need improved technology LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board More than 20 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - 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 YesNo 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 C} 3 - early 00sDont know Yes AAAAA.AA.A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont know Both assessment and demographic data None 0.03 ..?zGzBd..... @QPBa . .1 For our own offices administrative functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - 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 Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal4- 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 C}03 - early 00sNo No AAAAAA..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallAAFixed or Mixed Effects Assessment data Assessment data 2500000 F&%F&%.Bd . . 1 To assist with school reporting functions LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 7 to 10 1 - A little 4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 3 - Very 4 - Completely Yes 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - 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 C|2 - late 90s Yes Yes AAAAAA.AAAAAA1 - Very Small AA 2 - Small AAANone Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 10000 D'D'.Bd..... BdBd1 . . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) State education office / department of education / board of education 4 to 6 0 - Not at all1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 4 - Completely3 - 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 use3-Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes No YesNo No 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 informalcommunicationsitevisit monitor C|2 - late 90s Dont know No AA AAA AAAAA`@mml.........A`B4- Large B4 - Large BNone Assessment data Assessment data 60000 D`C;;.Bd..... BdBd . 1 . LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 4 to 6 4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all No Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, frequently No No Yes Yes ReviewteaminterviewwithapplicantQ&Asessionforteamtogiveadvice.Thenallowtimeforcorrection technicalassistance 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important Activeinvolvementinmeetingsconferencespriortosubmittingapplication. pre-applicationinteraction 3-Important 1-Not too Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No YesReviewofdisaggregateddataanddevelopmentofaschoolimprovementplan. Yes AccountabilityrequirementsforstudentperformanceProbationaryperiodfornonperformanceFTEholdback5%to10%fornon-compliance budgetinformation Revocationofcharterpriortoendofcontractterm 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-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)SupportplanforstrugglingschoolsthatincludesprofessionaldevelopmentmentorschoolsmonthlymeetingsassessmentmonitoringandclassrooCapacitytocompletethecomplextasksassociatedwithmonitoring.TheincreasingdemandsofNoChildLeftBehind. Thepoliticalsensitivityofaskingaschooldistrictsponsoringcharterschoolstooffer*publiceducation.* Notice Assistanceplanincludestrainingmentorschoolsmeetingsclassroomconsultationsimprovementplans. Termination. communication communication clearexpectations lackofoversight politics conflictinggoalsormissionsofauthorizerandcharter nolocalschoolboardauthorizers fixlaw disseminationofbestpractices formalcommunication createplan revokecharter C|2 - late 90s No No BFBB1BBA@q__@mm@CX@YA0@1cA?!B B@!B A@B4- Large ApB4 - Large Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data ...Bd..... .. A1 A Both LocalEducationAgency(i.e.localschooldistrictorlocalboardofeducation) Elected school board 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo 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 C|1 - early 90sNo No B/BBB+BB@6wlA@؝؝@A ? /B@k)B@A AB4- Large AB'4 - Large A A@Fixed or Mixed Effects Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data $496000perstatelaw EyDP.Bd..... BdBd A1 A Dont know MunicipalOffice(e.g.mayorsofficeorcitycouncil) Mayor 2 to 3 4 - Completely1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - A little 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately No Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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.Ouraccountabiinsurance C}3 - early 00sYes 5peryear(butunusedchartersfrompreviousyearsmaybeused) Yes Theschoolsdothisintheirproposal.Wehavenolimits. ...BAAp...@...A3 - Medium APA3 - Medium Value Added None None $819670 E`E.B$B@ @\(\(B$ .1 1 . MunicipalOffice(e.g.mayorsofficeorcitycouncil) Other (Please specify.) City Council Less than 1 1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely Yes 0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately4 - Completely0 - Not at all3 - Very Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 C|2 - late 90s No No A..AA A`@I$I$..@@A@ A@ A @@A AAA@2 - Small AAP3 - Medium Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None 0 .BZA. BdBd . .1 For our own offices administrative functions Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) Elected school board 4 to 6 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - A little Yes 4 - Completely4 - Completely4 - Completely1 - A little 4 - Completely1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No No No 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 . ....................... . ... ......... .. . . To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) State superintendent / commissioner 16 to 20 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - 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 contractandlegalcompliancefacetofacemeetings regularcommunicaiton clearexpectations abilitytomotivatetheboardtoimprove/stengthenincreaseskills abilitytomotivatetheboardtorequiremore/betterfinancialreportsfromschool weonlysponsoroneschoolgradesk-6wewillnotsponsoranotherschooluntilwefillthisschoolissolid--rightnowtheprimaryareaofconcernisthestrength/skillleveloftheschoolboard meetings communication clearexpectations chartereducationalinexperience timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement lackofqualifiedstaff morefunding/resources bettertraining improveschoolleadership C}3 - early 00sNo No A`A0A0AA@*@UUUUUUTAA..A1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallADont 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 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - 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 use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important Iftheirproposedplanmatcheswellwithourorganizationsmission. applicationreview 4- Very Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No No YesTotakeaccountofchangesthatmorerealisticallyassessstudentachievementormoreappropriatelyaddressstatestandards. Yes Inanumberofnon-academicarease.g.useofparentsinclassroomsorstudentsbeingtakenoutsideforlearningexperiences. specialpopulationaccomodationsDont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C} 3 - early 00sNo No A AAAA@AAAAAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallANone None None 6000 DpDp.Bd. BdBd A A 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 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately Yes 0 - Not at all3 - Very 0 - Not at all3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, 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 YesNo Yes Studentassessmentrequirementsinstatutehavebeenstatetestsingrades46&10andweencouragebaselineandformativetestingtodemonstrategrowthovertheschoolyear.StatetestingischangingwithNCLBandthatwillhelpwithgradstricteraccountability 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 C}P4 - late 00s Yes 50 No ...A`A`.....A`3 - Medium A`3 - Medium A Fixed or Mixed Effects None None Dont knowyet ......... .. . 1 A1 To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) Non-profit governing board 2 to 3 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 4 - CompletelyDevelopingthephilosophicalframeworkformodelofauthorizing 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 use4- Very Important Iftheproposedschooldesignisattainablewithinthespecifiedbudgetparameters businessplan 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 1-Not too Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important Independentevaluationofthefinancialandgovernancedesignproposedfortheschoolbystaffandoutsideconsultants externalreviewers Yes YesYesYesChangesinstatelaw;forstart-upschoolsreal-timeknowledgeofhowalignedtheschoolsdesignistostatestandards Yes (1)Useofuniqueschoolspecificperformancegoalsandthemetricsfortheirattainmentand(2)comparativeevaluationofsponsoredschoolsperformanceagainstcomparablenon-charterschoolsinthearea datasystems Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 informalcommunicationcreateplan communicatewithparents. .........@............A3 - Medium APA3 - Medium Value Added None Both assessment and demographic data $450000 EmDۺ.B(B< BdBd .1 1 A To monitor schools performance Non-profit Organization (other than higher education institutions) State superintendent / commissioner 2 to 3 0 - Not at all3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all Yes, minimally Yes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyYes, extensivelyDont 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 use0-Not Important/Dont use 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No YesNo Yes Mandatereporting:quarterlyreportssubmissionofminutesmonthlyfinancialstatementsetc. documentation Dont know 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 C}3 - early 00sNo Dont know BBApAAA@@Q @@I$I$AA @'bv'bv(A AA`3 - Medium ApA3 - Medium AAValue Added Both assessment and demographic data None 93000 ED<.BFB BdBd A1 1 A 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 all0 - Not at all1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 YesYesNo Yes Ifperformancegoalshavenotbeenmetoriftherearesomeareasofconcernthesemaybeaddedtotheagreement. stricteraccountability Conditionalcharterrenewal 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 C|2 - late 90s No No A`...........A.AAA1 - Very Small A1 - Very SmallNone Both assessment and demographic data None 0 .0for26(a)-(f) ..1 A A Dont need improved technology Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education 1 1 - A little 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - 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 use4- Very Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 4- Very Important 3-Important Yes YesNo No No Conditionalcharterrenewal 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- 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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardcollaboration sitevisits maintainingautonomy/accountabilitybalance lackofauthorizerresources lackoftime fixfundingstructures morefunding/resources meetings non-renewal C|2 - late 90s Yes 2 No AAPAA AA@$I$I$@3333334@qqA....A@AA....A1 - Very Small AA 2 - Small Value Added Both assessment and demographic data None $0partofourjobresponsibility .Bd BdBd A1 A To monitor schools performance Private Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents Less than 1 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - A little 1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately 1 - Moderately3 - Very No No No Yes, minimally Yes, minimally No Yes No Yes Yes 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes YesYesNo No Probationaryperiodpriortocharterrenewal 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 . .....................A02 - Small A02 - Small ...Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data Both assessment and demographic data 60000 D`DN .B2B2 A 1 A Tomonitorschoolsfinances Private Higher Education Institution University or college board of trustees / regents 1 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - A little 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderatelyoversight 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 use4- Very Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 3-Important 3-Important No No No No No Refusaltorenewcharter 4- Very Important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-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 directinvolvementofauthorizerinschoolboardstrongreportingpractices training/technicalassistance parentinvolvement timelyresponsetoreportingrequirement stricterappprocess createplan C|2 - late 90s Yes 3 No A0A0A0A0A.AA @..A02 - Small A02 - Small Longitudinal Both assessment and demographic data None 1/7ofafacultysalary ...B2B2 BdBd A A 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 use3-Important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 0-Not Important/Dont use2-Somewhat important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use Yes No YesNo Yes Supplysponsorwithallboardminutesandallmonthlyfinancialreports. budgetinformation None 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use0-Not Important/Dont use2-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No ...A.........AAAA....A1 - Very Small A1 - Very Small...Longitudinal Demographic data Assessment data 5000 DD.B<..B(.. ABd .1 1 A Private Higher Education Institution State education office / department of education / board of education 2 to 3 3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very 1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 3 - Very Yes 4 - Completely No No Yes, extensivelyYes, 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 use3-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 C}3 - early 00sNo No AA0A`A`A0A0@A@@3333334A @UUUUUUTA AAP3 - Medium AA`3 - Medium ALongitudinal None None $20000 DN C.BPB. BdBd .1 1 A Dont need improved technology Public Higher Education Institution Elected school board 1 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately3 - Very 1 - Moderately1 - Moderately No 0 - Not at all3 - Very 0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No No No No No No No No No 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 0-Not Important/Dont use3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 3-Important 3-Important Yes No YesNo 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 C}03 - early 00sNo No AAAAA.A............A1 - Very Small A1 - 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 all4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all4 - Completely1 - A little 0 - Not at all4 - Completely4 - Completely Yes 4 - Completely0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all3 - Very No No No Yes, extensivelyNo 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 YesNo 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 C|1 - early 90sYes 5 No BBA`A`@3333334.@3333334A@*AP@UUUUUXAPAAP3 - Medium AP3 - Medium A@Dont know None None 340000 ESE.Bd BdBd A 1 A To monitor schools performance Public Higher Education Institution University Administration 4 to 6 3 - Very 1 - A little 1 - Moderately1 - A little 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately1 - Moderately3 - Very 3 - Very 0 - Not at all Yes 0 - Not at all1 - Moderately1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all0 - Not at all1 - Moderately0 - Not at all0 - Not at all No Yes, extensivelyNo Yes, minimally Yes, occasionally Yes Yes Yes Yes BecauseweareauniversityauthorizerthereareseverallevelsofreviewandexpertiseprovidinginputtotheoverallapplicationprocessfromthedirectoversightofficetotheDeansofficetotheProvostsofficetotheBoardofTrusteeexternalreviewers 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 4- Very Important 2-Somewhat important 3-Important 4- Very Important Weuseseveralothercriteria-communityneed(Theremustbeevidencethattheschoolmeetsacommunityneednotaddressedbyotherpublicschoolsandthecommunitywantstheschool--apotentialschoolmustprovidee