Charter School Application School Year 2007-2008
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C.S. Lewis Academy Formerly Payson Preparatory Academy Charter School Application School Year 2007-2008 Applicant Name: Reba & Daniel Vest, Jeff & Marquita Earl, Diana & Chris Erb, Lauren & Dave Ploeger, Marilyn & Matt Roberts, Noele & Doug Corrigan, Gwen & Mitch Heath I certify all information contained in this application is complete and accurate, realizing that any misrepresentation could result in disqualification from the charter application process or revocation after award. I understand that incomplete applications will not be considered. The charter school applicant acknowledges that it has read all Utah statutes regarding charter schools and that, if approved, it is subject to and will ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local laws and requirements. The charter school applicant acknowledges that, if approved to operate a charter school, it must execute a charter contract with the Utah State Charter School Board within twelve months of the date of approval of the charter by the Utah State Charter School Board and must begin providing educational services within the timeframe outlined in the charter. Failure to do so may result in revocation of the charter approval and, if applicable, tennination of the contract and revocation of the charter. Reba Vest Authorized Agent Signature of Authorized Agent Date All information presented in this application becomes part of the charter contract and may be used for accountabili ur oses throuohout the term of the charter contract Table·of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2 Utah Charter School Application ..................................................................................... 4 Title Page .................................................................................................................... 4 Target Population ........................................................................................................ 5 Site/Location Description ......................................................................................... 6 School Purpose ........................................................................................................ 7 Comprehensive Program of Instruction ..................................................................... 11 Curricular Emphasis ............................................................................................... 11 Educational Philosophy .......................................................................................... 11 Effectiveness Goals ............................................................................ : .................. 13 Unit lesson Plan/Summative Assessment .............................................................. 17 Setting for Teaching Concept. ................................................................................ 17 Instructional Procedures ........................................................................................ 18 Assessment Plan ................................................................................................... 19 Monitoring Program of Instruction .......................................................................... 20 School Calendar ..................................................................................................... 21 Special Education ............. ·..................................................................................... 21 Business Plan ............................................................................................................ 23 Start-up Plan .......................................................................................................... 23 1 - 3 Year Operational Budget. .............................................................................. 23 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................ 24 Governing Body ..................................................................................................... 24 Board Member Elections ........................................................................................ 26 Governing Body Powers and Responsibilities ........................................................ 27 Day-to-Day Operational Responsibilities ................................................................ 30 Organizational Flow Chart ............................... ; ...................................................... 33 Background Information ............................................................................................. 34 Articles of Incorporation ............................................................................................. 35 Bylaws ....................................................................................................................... 40 Admission & Dismissal .............................................................................................. 52 Admission Procedures ........................................................................................... 52 Dismissal Procedures ............................................................................................ 52 Complaints ................................................................................................................. 53 Parental Involvement ................................................................................................. 54 Insurance ................................................................................................................... 56 Extracurricular Activities ............................................................................................ 57 Teacher Qualifications ............................................................................................... 58 Educational Qualifications ...................................................................................... 58 Instructional Skills .................................................................................................. 58 C.S. Lewis Academy 2 Management/Leadership Skills .............................................................................. 59 Personal Skills ........................................................................................................ 59 Library ........................................................................................................................ 60 Administrative & Supervisory Services ...................................................................... 61 Fiscal Procedures ...................................................................................................... 64 Employee Termination ............................................................................................... 67 Employee Evaluation ................................................................................................. 68 Conversion Charter Schools ...................................................................................... 70 Assurances ................................................................................................................ 71 Waivers ...................................................................................................................... 72 Letters of Support ...................................................................................................... 73 Participation in Utah State Retirement System .......................................................... 7 4 Student Dress Code .................................................................................................. 75 Appendix A- Instructional Program .......................................................................... 77 Appendix B - Charter Application Budget.. ................................................................ 80 Appendix C- Detailed 1st Year Operational Budget ................................................. 82 Operating Budget Assumptions .............................................................................. 84 Appendix D -1 to 3 Year Operational Budget.. ......................................................... 87 Appendix E - Suspension & Expulsion Policy ........................................................... 89 Appendix F- Complaint Policy ............................................. ~ .................................... 92 Appendix G - Letters of Support ............................................................................... 94 Appendix H -Assurances ......................................................................................... 99 Appendix I - Background Consent & Information .................................................... 103 C.S. Lewis Academy 3 Utah Charter School Application Title Page Instructions: Enter the name of the applicant and the name and mailing address of the individual who will serve as the authorized agent on behalf of the entity/individual seeking the charter. Name of Proposed Charter School'--....:C=·=S.:..... ==L""ew..:..:..::is"""'A=-=::c=ad=e=m=y..z..._ ___________ [x] New School []Converted School Name of Applicant Applying for the Charter__ ____,R""e""b'""'a'-V_,_e"""s'"""t ____________ (This may be a public body, private person, or private organization.) Authorized Agent for Applicant.__ R~eb!::.!a=-V~e~st=------------------ (This may be the individual applicant or an authorized member of the corporate