Eight applicants will come before the Utah State Charter School Board tomorrow, seeking charters to open new schools in the fall of 2013. The State Charter Board will meet with the governing boards of the prospective charter schools in a six-hour work session following its regularly scheduled board meeting.
These interviews are an opportunity to address gaps in the applications and to advise applicants on necessary changes. They will last from approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The applicants include: Salt Lake Arts Academy (expansion of existing school), Leadership Learning Academy, Salt Lake Charter School, Voyage Academy, Wasatch Institute of Technology, Ensign Core Academy, Esperanza Elementary and Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts.
Enrollment figures released yesterday by the Utah State Office of Education indicate charter schools now account for 44,892 of the public school students in Utah, about 8 percent. This school year, five new charter schools opened their doors and one closed, bringing the total charter schools currently operating in Utah to 77.
The goal of charter schools is to provide additional educational options with quality outcomes for students and parents. Charter schools are public schools open to all students. They operate on public funds without tuition. They also vary widely across the United States.
The Charter School Annual Report is a resource to inform Utah’s Legislature, the Utah State Board of Education, and parents concerning individual school missions, evidence-based outcomes, along with student innovations and achievements.
The Utah Charter Schools Frequently Asked Questions describes some of the unique qualities of charter schools in Utah. For comprehensive information on charter schools nationally, including technical assistance and research, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools website is a good place to begin. Click here for a simple comparison of Public, Private and Charter Schools.
State Charter School Board Meeting & Work Session
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
December 8, 2011
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AGENDA
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Welcome
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
8:10 a.m.
Pacific Heritage Academy update
8:25 a.m.
Aristotle Academy update
8:40 a.m.
Baer Canyon High School update
8:55 a.m.
Amendment request – Legacy Preparatory Academy
Increase enrollment by 481 students beginning in 2012-2013 school year following the growth model below:
2012-2013 + 127 students
2013-2014 + 94 students
2014-2015 + 97 students
2015-2016 + 76 students
2016-2017 + 73 students
2017-2018 + 14 students
9:10 a.m.
Charter Agreement
9:25 a.m.
Charter School Revolving Account recommendations
Adjourn Meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for these meetings should call Jo Schmitt at 538-7720, giving at least three working days notice.
Work Session Agenda
The State Charter School Board will meet with applicant governing boards to interview board members, address gaps in the application, and advise applicants as to necessary changes. Applicants should plan to be there at least 30 minutes prior to the time listed on the agenda and be flexible as to the end time. You are welcome and encouraged to attend other school’s interviews and (both before and after your school’s time slot) to learn from their questions and better prepare for your experience.
10:00 a.m.
Salt Lake Arts Academy
10:30 a.m.
Leadership Learning Academy
11:30 a.m.
Salt Lake Charter School
1:00 p.m.
Voyage Academy
2:00 p.m.
Wasatch Institute of Technology
3:00 p.m.
Ensign Core Academy
4:00 p.m.
Esperanza Elementary
5:00 p.m.
Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for these meetings should call Jo Schmitt at 538-7720, giving at least three working days notice.
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