Colorado Online Academy Application for Certification of Multi-District Online School
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Colorado Online Academy Application for Certification of Multi-District Online School Application Appendices Table of Contents Appendix A Bell Schedule Appendix B Calendar Appendix C Draft Online Services Agreement Appendix D Employee Handbook Appendix E Evidence, Plan & Timeline for Quality Standards for Online Programs Appendix F Terms of Agreement Summary Appendix G Certificate of Good Standing Appendix H Course Catalog Appendix I Family Handbook Appendix J Privacy and Protection of Confidential Student Information Appendix K Student Use of the Internet Policy Appendix L District Policies on School Board Governance and Operations Appendix M District Policies on Facilities, Safety and Security Appendix N Acceptable Use Agreement Appendix O District Policies on Recruiting and Hiring Appendix P Teacher Evaluation Process and Procedures Appendix Q Principal Evaluation Process and Procedures Appendix R Crisis Management Plan - A3 Appendix S District Policies on Grading, Assessment, and Student Achievement Appendix T District Policies on Student Records Appendix U FY 2018-2019 Preliminary Budget Basic Appendix A Bell Schedule Bell Schedule Regular Schedule Block Schedule Period 1 8:00 - 9:00 Period 1 8:00-10:00 Period 2 9:00 - 10:00 Period 2 10:00-12:00 Period 3 10:00-11:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Period 4 11:00-12:00 Period 3 1:00-3:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Period 5 1:00-2:00 Period 6 2:00-3:00 Appendix B 2018-2019 Academic Calendar DRAFT Colorado Online Acaemy | 2018-2019 Calendar DRAFT 17 First Day of School 19 Presidents’ Day AUGUST ‘17 FEBRUARY ‘18 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 9 School Days 19 School Days 4 Labor Day 26-30 Spring Break SEPTEMBER ‘17 MARCH ‘18 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 School Days 17 School Days 9 Columbus Day OCTOBER ‘17 APRIL ‘18 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 21 School Days 21 School Days 11 Veterans Day 28 Memorial Day NOVEMBER ‘17 MAY ‘18 S M T W Th F S 10 Veterans Day S M T W Th F S (Observed Holiday) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 23 Thanksgiving Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 18 School Days 2l School Days 15 Last Day of Semester 1 DECEMBER ‘17 JUNE ‘18 S M T W Th F S 25 Christmas Day S M T W Th F S 15-29 Christmas Break 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 11 School Days 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 New Year's Day JANUARY ‘18 JULY ‘18 2 First Day of Semester 2 S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 15 M.L. King Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 21 School Days Appendix C Draft Online Services Agreement Online Services Agreement This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 27th Day of March, 2017, by and between A3 Education and West End School District RE-2 (the “District”). Collectively, A3 and the District are referred to as the “Parties.” RECITALS WHEREAS, A3 and its personnel are knowledgeable and experienced in operating and promoting web-based distance learning programs; and WHEREAS, the application of the District to operate Colorado Online Academy as a multi-district program pursuant to C.R.S. § 22-30.7-106 has been approved and certified by the Colorado Department of Education Unit of Online Learning in accordance with HB-11-1277, SB 07-215, HB 07-122 and Colorado Department of Education rules 1 CCR-301-71 and 1 CCR-301-73; and WHEREAS, the District and A3 desire that A3 will create, organize, manage and operate a virtual learning option for the benefit of resident and nonresident students enrolled in the District (the “School”). Online instruction will include individual student enrollments in core subject courses, elective courses, CTE courses, concurrent enrollment courses, summer school courses, Credit Recovery courses, or Advance Placement Courses and full time enrollment in grades K through 12. A3 desires to manage all aspects of the School’s operation (subject to the terms of this Agreement”) under the oversight of the District and will accountable to the District with respect to same; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to operate the School in compliance with relevant federal and state laws. THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE I. SERVICES 1.01 Engagement and Appointment. The District hereby engages and appoints A3, and A3 accepts such engagement and appointment, to develop, supervise, direct and control the management, operation, supply, and promotion (collectively, the “Services”) of the School during the Term (as defined in Article II below) consistent with applicable law. 1.02 Authority and Duties of A3. (a)Subject to the limitations set forth herein and the ultimate oversight and full governance authority of the District described in Subsection 1.04, A3 is authorized and will have the full power and authority, consistent with applicable state laws and administrative rules, to direct, supervise, manage and control all aspects of the School and its operations. As part of its duties under this Subsection 1.03, Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the online instruction, including the provision of all online curriculum/content, online delivery software (Learning Management System), technology where needed, synchronous and asynchronous online instruction, student attendance reporting, and reporting of grades for all enrollments. (b)A3 will provide all educational services as defined by Colorado Statute and Colorado Dept. of Education policy regarding implementation of online educational programs. This will include, but not be limited to, qualified instructional personnel and support, learning management systems, technology hardware, curriculum and related content. (c)A3 shall be responsible for providing regular reports to the District administration regarding enrollment, attendance, course completion, student discipline and other reports or data as required by the District. 1.03 Authority and Duties of the District. The District will have the full power and authority to oversee the operation of the School. Without modifying the previous sentence: (a)Enrollment. A3 will be primarily responsible for admissions to the School, provided however, that the District will have the ultimate authority, consistent with the School’s admissions policy to decide whether any given student will be enrolled in the School throughout the school year and shall be responsible to reporting such enrollments to the State and collecting revenues based thereon (b)Special Education. A3 will comply with applicable law and District policies with respect to special education admissions and the provision of special education services to students enrolled in the School; (c)Curriculum, Standards, and Assessments. A3 shall implement a curriculum that meets or exceeds state educational standards and in a manner reasonably calculated to allow students to meet the graduation requirements established pursuant to Section 1.04(e). The educational program shall include K-12 math, English language arts, Science, social studies and foreign language, all as required to satisfy State of Colorado standards and alignments. A3 shall administer all assessments and standardized tests required by applicable law, including but not limited to the PARCC, CMAS, and SAT tests. (d)Federal Law. A3 will provide all testing and remediation mandates and other actions required under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (as it may be amended) and its implementing regulations and related state laws (“ESSA”) with respect to the School, including, without limitation, provision of any services necessary to fulfill obligations concerning the School pursuant to the ESSA if the School fails to meet minimum federal standards, as applicable; (e)Graduation Requirements.