New School Application for 2018-2019 Schools - Wa

NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION

For Schools Opening in the 2018-2019 School Year

Issue Date: December 6, 2016 Due Date: March 31, 2017 5:00 pm PDT Updated: December 5, 2016

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2018-2019 New Charter School Application Updated: December 5, 2016

Washington State Charter School Commission

Mailing Address P.O. Box 40996 Olympia, WA 98504-0996 Email: charterschoolinfo@k12.wa.us Visit our website at:

Physical Address 1068 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98501

? 2016 National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) and the Washington State Charter School Commission.

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The Washington State Charter School Commission (Commission) provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Executive Director: Washington State Charter School Commission Attn: Executive Director PO Box 40996, Olympia, WA 98504-0996 charterschoolinfo@k12.wa.us (360) 725-5511

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 8 INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES................................................................................................................ 17 CATEGORY 1: GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 27

Section A: School Information ................................................................................................................ 27 Section B: Primary Contact Person ......................................................................................................... 27 Section C: Enrollment Projections .......................................................................................................... 28 Section D: Current and Prospective Board Member Roster ................................................................... 28 Section E: Start-Up Team ........................................................................................................................ 28 CATEGORY 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................... 29 Section 1: Executive Summary (1500 Words) ......................................................................................... 29 CATEGORY 3: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGN AND CAPACITY .............................................................. 31 Section 2: Program Overview (1500 Words) .......................................................................................... 31 Section 3: Curriculum and Instructional Design (2700 Words)............................................................... 32 Section 4: Student Performance Standards (1300 Words) ..................................................................... 33 Section 5: High School Graduation Requirements (High Schools Only) (700 Words) ............................ 33 Section 6: School Calendar and Schedule (400 Words) .......................................................................... 34 Section 7: School Culture (2000 Words) ................................................................................................. 34 Section 8: Supplemental Programming (700 Words) ............................................................................. 35 Section 9: Special Populations and At-Risk Students (4500 Words)....................................................... 35 Section 10: Student Recruitment and Enrollment (600 Words) ............................................................. 37 Section 11: Student Discipline Policy and Plan (500 Words) .................................................................. 37 Section 12: Family and Community Involvement (1300 Words) ............................................................ 38 Section 13: Educational Program Capacity (1200 Words) ...................................................................... 38 CATEGORY 4: OPERATIONS PLAN AND CAPACITY ...................................................................................... 41 Section 14: Legal Status and Governing Documents (750 Words) ......................................................... 41 Section 15: Organization Structure and Partnerships (500 Words)........................................................ 41

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Section 16: Governing Board (2200 Words) ........................................................................................... 42 Section 17: Advisory Bodies (300 Words) ............................................................................................... 43 Section 18: Grievance/Complaint Process (750 Words) ......................................................................... 44 Section 19: District Partnerships (300 Words)........................................................................................ 44 Section 20: Education Service Providers (ESP) and Other Partnerships (300 Words) ............................ 44 Section 21: Staffing Plans, Hiring, Management, and Evaluation (2500 Words).................................... 45 Section 22: Professional Development (1200 Words) ............................................................................ 46 Section 23: Performance Framework (1000 Words) .............................................................................. 46 Section 24: Facilities (800 Words)........................................................................................................... 47 Section 25: Start-Up and Ongoing Operations (1400 Words) ................................................................ 48 Section 26: Operations Capacity (800 Words) ........................................................................................ 49 CATEGORY 5: FINANCIAL PLAN AND CAPACITY .......................................................................................... 50 Section 27: Financial Plan (2600 Words) ................................................................................................ 50 Section 28: Financial Management Capacity (500 Words) ..................................................................... 51 CATEGORY 6: EXISTING OPERATORS .......................................................................................................... 52 Section 29: Existing Operators (2700 Words) ......................................................................................... 52 CATEGORY 7: OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (CSP) PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANT.......................................................................................................................... 52 Section 30: OPTIONAL Federal Charter School Planning and Implementation Grant (1200 Words) ..... 52

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INTRODUCTION

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The Washington State Charter School Commission (Commission) was created in 2013, after the approval of Initiative 1240, and ratified when Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6194 became law in April 2016, to serve as a statewide charter school authorizer. The 11-member Commission is tasked with running a process to approve new charter schools, and effectively monitoring the schools it authorizes through ongoing oversight. Per the Charter School Act, the Commission has established its strategic vision for authorizing to guide its work:

The Washington State Charter School Commission seeks to authorize high-quality schools that will significantly improve student outcomes, particularly for at-risk students. The Commission will hold schools accountable for student learning using multiple measures of student achievement.

The Commission seeks to build a diverse portfolio of school delivery models that expands the authority of teachers and school leaders and encourages and accelerates the identification and use of best practices in teaching and learning. It also seeks to develop, test, and document innovative, new ideas that can be replicated in other Washington schools.

The Commission expects schools to have authentic and sustainable connections to the communities they serve. These connections are evidenced by strong commitments from community and business stakeholders, systems for ensuring cultural sensitivity, responsiveness to all students and their families, and effective, engaged governance boards.

The Commission is an agency that is guided by its mission, strives to achieve its vision and aspires to operate in alignment with a set of core values.

Mission To authorize high-quality charter public schools and provide effective oversight and transparent accountability to improve educational outcomes for at-risk students.

Values Student-Centered Cultural and Community Responsiveness Excellence and Continuous Learning Accountability/Responsibility Transparency Innovation

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