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PCSC Regular Meeting. Dec 10, 2020 9:00 AM MST Table of Contents I. COMMISSION WORK............................................................................................................2 A. AGENDA APPROVAL...................................................................................................2 B. MINUTES APPROVAL..................................................................................................3 C. MEETING CALENDAR FOR FY21...............................................................................6 II. PUBLIC COMMENT..............................................................................................................7 III. CONSIDERATION OF NEW CHARTER PETITION............................................................8 IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT...................................................................................................236 V. LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW.................................................................................................237 VI. DISCUSSION - ARTICLE "IDENTIFYING INDICATORS OF STRESS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS"...........................................................................................................................238 1 IDAHO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Date: Thursday, December 10th, 2020 Start Time: 9:00 A.M., MST Physical Location: 304 North 8th St., Suite 242 Boise, ID 83702, limited public seating available. The public is encouraged to participate remotely. Remote/Public Access: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83911410716 Zoom Dial In: 1-253-215-8782; ID: 839 1141 0716; Passcode: 380960 *this interactive meeting room is limited to 300 people; any overflow can view the meeting via You Tube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChV-TDWV4fvl- UoozmMeoPA I. COMMISSION WORK A. Agenda Review / Approval (Action Item) B. Minutes Review / Approval (Action Item) C. Meeting Calendar for FY21 / Approval (Action Item) II. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Individuals may offer oral testimony by attending in person at the meeting’s physical location or by attending via Zoom and clicking the “raise hand” function during the public comment section of the meeting. Written comment may be submitted to the PCSC prior to the meeting, via mail at P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho, 83720, or electronically at [email protected]. Written testimony will be read into the record. III. CONSIDERATION OF NEW CHARTER PETITION (Action Item) A. Cardinal Academy Public Charter School IV. DIRECTOR’S REPORT V. LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW VI. DISCUSSION A. Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools. Part I: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers. Idaho Public Charter School Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 304 North 8th Street, Room 242 • P.O. Box 83720 • Boise, ID 83720 208-332-1561 • [email protected] 2 DRAFT MEETING MINUTES IDAHO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION October 8, 2020 304 N 8th St, Boise, Idaho Zoom Meeting This meeting was called to order by Chairman Reed at 9:00 a.m. The following Commissioners attended remotely: Alan Reed Brian Scigliano Wanda Quinn Nils Peterson Kitty Kunz Sherrilynn Bair Julie VanOrden TAB I: COMMISSION WORK 1. Agenda Review/Approval M/S (Peterson/Scigliano) Motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Minutes Review/Approval M/S (Bair/Peterson) Motion to approve the August 13, 2020 minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. TAB II: PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was offered at this time. Written testimony was received from Len Crosby, Vice Chair with Kootenai Bridge Academy, concerning unrestricted cash on-hand. Director Thompson read the written testimony for the record. TAB III: DIRECTOR REPORT Director Thompson gave an update on enrollment projections for schools. Director Thompson mentioned the four new schools that have opened this school year. TAB IV: CONSIDERATION OF PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK REVISIONS Idaho Public Charter School Commission 10/8/20 - Draft Minutes Page 1 of 3 3 Director Thompson highlighted the proposed changes to the Performance Framework. There is an error on page 13 that will be corrected. M/S (Quinn/Peterson) A motion to approve the proposed revisions to the Performance Framework with the correction on page 13. The motion passed unanimously. TAB V: CONSIDERATION OF PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE ADOPTIONS Director Thompson reviewed the Performance Certificates for the two new schools, Alturas Preparatory Academy and Gem Prep Meridian South. An error was noted in the proposed Performance Certificate for GPMS in the description of the school’s primary attendance area. The sentence was confirmed and correct in the school’s approved charter and staff recommended approving the performance certificate with that sentence corrected. M/S (Peterson/Bair) A motion to approve the Alturas Preparatory Academy Performance Certificate as presented. The motion passed unanimously. M/S (Peterson/Kunz) A motion to approve the Gem Prep Meridian South Performance Certificate with the minor changes on page 35. TAB VI: ELECTION OF OFFICERS Director Thompson explained the voting process and the two positions that are open for two year terms. Commissioner Peterson nominated Commissioner Reed to continue serving in the capacity of Chairperson for the PCSC board. The commission voted unanimously for Commissioner Reed to continue serving in the role of Chairperson. Commissioner Scigliano nominated Commissioner Bair for the position of Vice- Chairperson for the PCSC board. The commission voted unanimously for Commissioner Bair to serve in the role of Vice-Chairperson. TAB VII: CONSIDERATION OF PCSC COMMITTEES Director Thompson spoke about establishing a Finance Committee to monitor the finances and budget for the PCSC. This committee would have three members, including the Chairperson of the PCSC board. Commissioner Reed stated that he would like the Finance Committee to include Commissioner Van Orden and Commissioner Scigliano based on their expertise in finance. M/S (Peterson/Quinn) A motion to establish the Finance Committee with Commissioner Van Orden serving as the Chairperson and Commissioner Idaho Public Charter School Commission 10/8/20 - Draft Minutes Page 2 of 3 4 Scigliano and the Chairman of the PCSC serving as members. The motion passed unanimously. M/S (Peterson/Scigliano) A motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Idaho Public Charter School Commission 10/8/20 - Draft Minutes Page 3 of 3 5 COMMISSION WORK 1. AGENDA APPROVAL Does the Public Charter School Commission (PCSC) have any changes or additions to the agenda? COMMISSION ACTION A motion to approve the agenda as submitted. 2. MINUTES APPROVAL Does the PCSC have any changes or additions to the meeting minutes from October 8, 2020? COMMISSION ACTION A motion to approve the meeting minutes from October 8 as submitted. 3. COMMISSION ACTION Proposed PCSC regular meeting dates for 2021: February 11th April 8th June 10th August 19th October 14th December 9th COMMISSION ACTION A motion to approve the proposed meeting dates for 2021 as presented. 6 PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Individuals may offer oral testimony by attending in person at the meeting’s physical location or by attending via Zoom and clicking the “raise hand” function during the public comment section of the meeting. Written comment may be submitted to the PCSC prior to the meeting, via mail at P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho, 83720, or electronically at [email protected]. Written testimony will be read into the record. 7 SUBJECT Cardinal Academy Public Charter School– New Charter School Petition APPLICABLE STATUTE, RULE, OR POLICY Idaho Code § 33-5205 IDAPA 08.02.04 BACKGROUND Cardinal Academy Public Charter School is a proposed new public charter school to be located in Boise, Idaho. The school proposes to serve the unique needs of pregnant and parenting teens. The program focuses on completing a diploma, learning parenting skills, and college and career readiness. The school will lease its facility and purchase services such as transportation and food service from the Salvation Army. The school will serve students in grades 9-12, and will be inclusive of at-risk students through age 21. DISCUSSION Please see the Petition Evaluation Report for Cardinal Academy Public Charter School for details. IMPACT If the PCSC approves the petition, the PCSC will have 75 days in which to execute a performance certificate with the school’s governing board. If the PCSC denies the petition, the petitioners could appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, or they could decide to not proceed further. STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the PCSC either deny or conditionally approve the Cardinal Academy Public Charter School new charter school petition. If the PCSC chooses to conditionally approve the petition, staff further recommends proceeding with a 3-year first term of operation. The terms of the performance certificate would be presented to the PCSC for adoption in February. COMMISSION ACTION A motion to approve the Cardinal Academy Public Charter School new charter school petition as presented. 8 OR A motion to approve the Cardinal Academy Public Charter School new charter school petition with the following conditions: a. No later than May 26, 2021, the school must evidence 90% of the break-even enrollment as presented in the petition evidenced by record of accepted offers; AND