Letter of Intent Due by Sept 1 Schools complete this critical first step and submit notice of intent to apply for charter renewal. Schools submit letters to EpiCenter, Release of renewal Released by August 31 SPCSA releases the renewal application via Authority application and website and email to schools who are up for decision criteria renewal. Release of renewal Due by October 15 @ 5 Schools complete the formal renewal application application and p.m. process, submitting required documents and decision criteria evidence to support a renewal. Schools submit renewal applications to EpiCenter. Renewal Orientation Early/Mid- September Schools up for renewal will be invited to join an (optional) optional orientation to answer general questions, address common concerns, and learn more about the renewal process. Staff Review Mid-October through Staff reviews schools’ applications and supporting mid-November documents, which may include any previously conducted site evaluations, to provide an informed, evidence-based recommendation to SPCSA Board. Staff November – Staff submits recommendation to SPCSA Board Recommendation December, or mutually based on thorough review. agreed upon date Staff will provide a copy of the recommendation to the school, and the school will have 5 days to submit a rebuttal. Rebuttals will become part of the public record, if submitted. Board Decision November – Based on staff recommendation, the Board will December, or mutually discuss and make decision about schools’ renewals agreed upon date REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS The completed renewal application and all required documents must be submitted as a Word document and a signed PDF into the Charter Renewal Application section in Epicenter by 5 pm PT on the due date. Renewal Application Complete the provided template application for the following: Academic Performance Operational Overview Financial Performance Organizational Performance Next Charter Term OVERSIGHT Renewal decisions for schools operating under written charters are based on historic performance data as evidenced by the SPCSA Performance Framework, which serves as the Authority’s performance and programmatic audit mechanism for all schools operating under written charters. Historical anecdotes or unsolicited data, e.g. teacher turnover, leadership changes, or past programmatic adjustments, will not be considered by the Authority in making renewal decisions. The Board will not give weight to materials or testimony related to such topics during the renewal process.
Letter of Intent Due by Sept 1 Schools complete this critical first step and submit notice of intent to apply for charter renewal. Schools submit letters to EpiCenter, Release of renewal application and decision criteria Released by August 31 SPCSA releases the renewal application via Authority website and email to schools who are up for renewal. Release of renewal application and decision criteria Due by October 15 @ 5 p.m. Schools complete the formal renewal application process, submitting required documents and evidence to support a renewal. Schools submit renewal applications to EpiCenter. Renewal Orientation (optional) Early/Mid- September Schools up for renewal will be invited to join an optional orientation to answer general questions, address common concerns, and learn more about the renewal process. Staff Review Mid-October through mid-November Staff reviews schools’ applications and supporting documents, which may include any previously conducted site evaluations, to provide an informed, evidence-based recommendation to SPCSA Board. Staff Recommendation November – December, or mutually agreed upon date Staff submits recommendation to SPCSA Board based on thorough review. Staff will provide a copy of the recommendation to the school, and the school will have 5 days to submit a rebuttal. Rebuttals will become part of the public record, if submitted. Board Decision November – December, or mutually agreed upon date Based on staff recommendation, the Board will discuss and make decision about schools’ renewals REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS The completed renewal application and all required documents must be submitted as a Word document and a signed PDF into the Charter Renewal Application section in Epicenter by 5 pm PT on the due date. Renewal Application Complete the provided template application for the following: Academic Performance Operational Overview Financial Performance Organizational Performance Next Charter Term OVERSIGHT Renewal decisions for schools operating under written charters are based on historic performance data as evidenced by the SPCSA Performance Framework, which serves as the Authority’s performance and programmatic audit mechanism for all schools operating under written charters. Historical anecdotes or unsolicited data, e.g. teacher turnover, leadership changes, or past programmatic adjustments, will not be considered by the Authority in making renewal decisions. The Board will not give weight to materials or testimony related to such topics during the renewal process.
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