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Meeting Date:
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2/14/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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5. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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1. Carmen Northwest Renewal Application
2. Carmen Northwest Performance Summary
3. Carmen Northwest Team Recommendation
4. Carmen Northwest Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest Campus, was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. Carmen Northwest is located at 5496 North 72nd Street. Carmen’s mission is to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners who are prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life.
The current contract serves up to a maximum of 880 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades six through twelve.
On November 1, 2016, representatives from Carmen submitted a request for an early renewal for the Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology. The request was made to align the terms of the contracts with all of Carmen Schools. Pursuant to Policy and Procedure 9.12, which dictates that the Board shall be notified of a renewal recommendation by the end of February of the last year of the contract term. Administration is requesting the Board’s authorization of early renewal of the charter school contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology.
On November 14, 2016, representatives from Carmen submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet and Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of the charter school contract.
The Charter School Contract Review Team convened for a full-day site visit on December 5, 2016, at Carmen Northwest. The Team examined the school’s performance and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team also reviewed any additional responses and information provided by the school.
Based on a thorough review of the school’s application and data, the school’s presentation, and the site visit, the Charter School Contract Review Team has recommended a five-year renewal of the non-instrumentality charter school contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology. The recommendation was based on the school’s having met the educational goals and having demonstrated successful replication of the school. The Superintendent has reviewed the performance summary and concurs with the recommendation for contract renewal.
The charter school renewal application and performance summary data and the Team’s recommendation, which have been reviewed by the Team and Superintendent, are attached to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. School allocations are approved annually by the Board of School Directors with its adoption of the Superintendent’s proposed budget. The funds for the 2017-18 charter contract will be approved with the adoption of the FY18 budget.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and school representatives, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board:
1. approve the early renewal of the charter school contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology;
2. approve the recommendation to renew a five-year non-instrumentality charter school contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology; and
3. authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney, the Office of Board Governance, and representatives from Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology to negotiate and draft a renewed charter school contract with Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology to begin with the 2017-2018 school year and to end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2022-2023 school year. All proposed contracts for MPS charter schools shall be brought to the Board for final approval and execution.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer
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Signed By:
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Thomas Back - Budget Analyst
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley - Chief
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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