2018 Charter Renewal Update Presented by: APS Office of Autonomous - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
2018 Charter Renewal Update Presented by: APS Office of Autonomous Schools Dr. Lamont Browne, Executive Director Mackenzie Stauffer, Charter School Coordinator Every Student Shapes a Successful Future 1 Presentation Purpose Why is this
Presented by: APS Office of Autonomous Schools
Mackenzie Stauffer, Charter School Coordinator
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application: Vanguard Classical School – East & West (Renewal)
make a decision during the February 20 Board Meeting
beliefs?
that quality school options remain open in our community
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Date Activity August 1 Deadline to declare intent to apply for renewal October 7 Renewal Application deadline October Renewal application and school’s Annual Performance Report is reviewed by district staff, IART, DAAC, and CSAC committees* November OAS compiles and reviews feedback from review committees and conducts formal applicant interview December OAS provides applicant with initial report and asks for additional information, if necessary, to finish the review January** Superintendent Recommendation is presented to the APS Board of Education for decision
*IART – Internal Application Review Team; DAAC – District Accountability Advisory Committee; CSAC – Charter School Advisory Committee **Extended to February due to unique circumstances regarding Vanguard application
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Vanguard Classical School
Board of Directors
(add photo?)
communities.
character.
Grant in the amount of $690,000
through comprehensive service agreement including Finance, HR, Risk Mgmt, Facilities Mgmt, Nutrition Services, Health Services ,IT, Grant Writing, Evaluation and Research and Marketing
Virtues, PBiS and the HAWK Expectations
and across grade levels
for all students
support for student achievement
teacher leadership
gifted students
Language Learners
practice strategies for inclusion
improve school-wide communication
provided at Vanguard
Champion strategies as well as Classical Education approach
Concurrent enrollment, ASCENT, and internship opportunities for secondary students
expanding options in upper school schedule
trained teachers
students at 2nd & 7th grade, in alignment with APS
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SPF Ratings Vanguard West Vanguard East
2012-13 Performance 2013-14 Performance 2014-15 Performance 2015-16 Improvement 2016-17 Performance 2012-13 N/A 2013-14 N/A 2014-15 N/A 2015-16 Performance 2016-17 Performance
ABOUT
East Campus: K-12, opened 2014
Management, Nutrition Services, and Health Services
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Every year, Aurora Public Schools produces an Annual Performance Review for each charter school it oversees, for use by the school and other stakeholders. The report summarizes the school’s academic performance, organizational performance (including legal compliance), and financial health and sustainability, according to the most recent data available for the year in review. The Annual Performance Review also provides an overview of the charter school’s enrollment demographics for the year reviewed. This Annual Performance Review is produced in order to: Provide timely information to the charter school on its performance relative to the standards and expectations established by applicable federal and state law and the charter contract. Identify the school’s strengths and any areas needing improvement. Provide information that enables the community and the public to understand the school’s performance, including its fulfillment of public obligations.
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Each charter school in APS is evaluated annually and undergoes either a STANDARD or INTENSIVE Annual Performance Review. INTENSIVE reviews are performed for charter schools in Y1, renewal year, or if the District has reasonable concern to conduct a more thorough review of the school. Under an INTENSIVE review, the following may occur:
Vanguard Classical School was evaluated under an INTENSIVE Annual Performance Review in 2017 due to the expiration of its current charter.
Released: October 6, 2017 by Aurora Public Schools
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Based on self-analysis of the academic progress of VCS students on CMAS PARCC, NWEA MAP, and STAR assessments, the school has established new academic goals in our Strategic Plan which was approved by the Board of Directors on 10/26/17. The school is committed to achieving these goals:
Annual Performance Framework in the area of Educational Program.
score on SAT tests each year.
growth goals in Math and Reading, measured from Fall to Spring each year.
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Every Student Shapes a Successful Future Vanguard will:
ratios.
students and staff. Based on recommendations in the Annual Performance Review, the school is establishing a Finance Committee. The committee will meet monthly prior to the board meeting to review the budget, monthly expenses, and financial policy and procedures. All recommendations arising from the review will be implemented.
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Every Student Shapes a Successful Future Vanguard Classical School will provide the district with reasonable and timely projections for enrollment to meet the goal of 95% enrollment (projections to October 1 count).
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October 7: Renewal Application Submitted to APS October-November: Application reviewed by DAAC, CSAC, and IART committees, feedback compiled November 27: Applicant Presentation & Formal Interview December 1: Release of Initial Report December 7: Additional information requested (see next slide)
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Office of Autonomous Schools (OAS)
review for application completeness and is responsible for compiling final reviews
interviews and presentations District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
members
review required by law
community members and elected volunteers from inside and outside APS who provide valuable insight into all areas of the application Internal Application Review Team (IART)
members
APS District content
members provide in- depth reviews within their areas of specialty. Charter School Advisory Committee (CSAC)
members
way to incorporate current APS charter and traditional school leaders in the review process as well as
subject area experts.
A total of 25 reviewers assessed various components of the renewal application
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APPLICATION SECTION INITIAL RATING INITIAL CONCERNS? (YES/NO) HAVE THE CONCERNS BEEN ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? (YES, NO, PARTIALLY) FINAL RATING Notes: Academic Goals & Objectives Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Student Engagement, School Safety & Discipline Complete YES YES Complete The school will revise its safety and security plan as needed. Administrative Leadership Does Not Meet Standard YES PARTIALLY Approaching Standard Additional strengthening in the area of governance needed. Academic Leadership Meets Standard YES YES Meets Standard The school will develop a leadership succession plan and a comprehensive PD plan. Human Resources & Hiring Policy Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Special Education Programming Approaching Standard YES PARTIALLY Approaching Standard Additional clarity is needed regarding the continuum of services being provided to students with IEPs. Financial Reporting Approaching Standard YES YES Meets Standard The school is creating a Finance Committee. Budgetary Management Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Financial Health – Monthly Reports Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Financial Health – Annual Audit Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Goals & Objectives – Current Charter Term Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Goals & Objectives – Next Charter Term Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Significant Proposed Modifications Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard Proposed Challenges Meets Standard NO N/A Meets Standard 5-Year Budget Projection Incomplete YES YES Complete A revised and adequate budget was provided.
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APS Members of the following committees: Charter School Advisory Committee (CSAC)
District Accountability & Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Office of Autonomous Schools
Schools
Representatives of Vanguard Classical School
Operations/Secondary Principal
Ability Connection Colorado
Connection Colorado
Vanguard students
Classical Education
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Every Student Shapes a Successful Future Vanguard was given 30 minutes to present to the APS Interview Panel regarding information about their schools. The presentation provided the interview panel with an overview of the school, historical data and information, and shared photos and successes of the school during its most recent charter term. Vanguard was given the interview questions prior to the interview and were also able to address some of these questions during the presentation. Following the interview an Initial Report was produced and given to the applicant
month, while a second meeting was requested with the Vanguard Board.
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Services Agreement between VCS and ACCO
was signed on behalf of Vanguard by an ACCO employee acting as a VCS Board member
VCS Board Chair/CEO of ACCO
never recused herself from any board decisions, even those decisions around the school’s agreements with ACCO, to which she serves as CEO
APS regarding Conflict of Interest (Section 10.3 - Legal Liabilities)
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After a December 7 meeting between APS and VCS, the following was requested of VCS to assist in the renewal review process:
Interest) and service agreements with an attorney to ensure that all documents are in compliance with Colorado Laws. Submit any revisions to by-laws, policies and service agreements that result from this review to the Office of Autonomous Schools (OAS).
Board in a way that mitigates potential conflicts of interest.
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1) The Vanguard Board (Board) will record all votes of substantive decisions as well as a summary of relevant discussion in their board minutes. 2) APS and the Board agree that adherence to all applicable ethics and conflict of interest laws, policies and regulations shall constitute a material component of the contract. 3) The Board will continue to abide by its newly adopted bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy. 4) The Vanguard bylaws shall include a description of the process by which school stakeholders and community members can apply to become directors and serve on committees. The Board shall communicate with parents by June 2018 the process by which they are able to join the Board and serve on committees. This shall occur annually in conjunction with the vacancy and subsequent selection process of any Board seat. 5) All Vanguard board members shall have completed governance training in each of the following ways: a) Complete all 30 modules provided by Colorado Department of Education; and b) Participate in two separate customized governance trainings that covers Best Practices in Charter School Governance and Performance Management for Charter School Boards through the Colorado League of Charter Schools (League) All CDE training modules and at least one training from the League must be completed no later than July 30, 2018. The second training from the League must be completed no later than December 31, 2018. The Board shall submit evidence of participation in and completion of both sets of Board governance trainings to the OAS by August 15, 2018 and January 15, 2019 respectively.
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6) All new members of the Board shall receive governance training through CDE within three months of joining the Board and submit evidence of completion to the OAS within 4 months of joining the Board. 7) The Board shall adopt each of the recommendations proposed by the Board in its letter to OAS dated January 11, 2018 specifically regarding the governance issues highlighted in yellow in Appendix H: “Vanguard Response” 8) The Board shall notify OAS of all amendments to current bylaws within thirty (30) days of adoption. 9) Vanguard shall earn a rating of Meets Standard on the Governance, Reporting and Staff measure of the Organizational Performance section of the Annual Performance Review (APR) for each year beginning 2018-19. 10) ACCO direct appointment to the Vanguard Board of Directors will not be a required element of the charter contract. 11) Vanguard shall provide notification of these charter renewal conditions of approval to all parents of students attending Vanguard within thirty (30) days of a finalized charter contract.
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