| Category: | Procedure: | |
| Instructional Goals and Objectives | Public Charter Schools | |
| Descriptor Code: | Issued Date: | Revised Date: |
| AP-I-450 | October 2023 | |
When there are breaches in charter contracts or violations of State and Federal laws, Knox County Schools must ensure that schools correct deficiencies. Charters are granted autonomy for methods used to achieve the goals outlined in the Charter; however, Knox County Schools must ensure that charter schools are held to the same laws as district-run schools. The table following table summarizes charter school standing and possible actions to address the standing. Charter schools that do not correct deficiencies will not be renewed or may have their contract revoked.
| *Note: While the Charter School will be assigned a status following the annual monitoring process, Knox County Schools reserves the right to put schools at any status at any time if more immediate actions are warranted. Offenses of serious or dangerous nature could lead to immediate revocation of the Charter School. | ||
| Status* | Possible actions in response to status | Explanation of Notices and Letters |
| Good Standing: The Charter School is functioning as agreed upon in the Charter Agreement. Some minor infractions may occur, but when notified of concerns, the Charter School promptly comes into compliance. |
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A charter school may receive a Notice of Concern if KCS has been made aware of or notices any signs of weak performance identified through routine monitoring, through implementation, compliance, or performance review, or by any other means. Corrective action steps with a timeline will be requested to address each area of concern. |
| Deficient: The Charter School has functioned inadequately in an identified area(s). When notified, the Charter School creates a Performance Improvement Plan to address the area of deficiency. |
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A charter school may receive a Notice of Deficiency for failure to
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| Probation: The Charter School is demonstrating weak performance and is working with the KCS to follow a given Corrective Plan. | Notice of Probation sent to the Charter School Director, Charter School CEO, and Charter Governing Board to serve as notification of probationary status and outlining terms of probation. KCS will create a Corrective Plan of Action with the Charter School that addresses the deficits and has measurable outcomes, a timeline, and improvement expectations. |
A charter school may receive a Notice of Probation if there is
Continued failure to comply with conditions of the Original Charter. |
| Revocation Review: The Charter School is underperforming. A KCS committee will conduct a review to determine if the school should continue to serve students or if the Charter Agreement should be revoked. |
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A charter school may receive a Revocation Review Letter if there is
A copy of this letter will be sent to the KCS Board of Education, the governing body of the charter school and the parents and staff of the charter school. |
| Revocation: The Charter School has failed to meet Performance Standards and will no longer remain open. The Closure Plan will begin upon notification by KCS. |
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A Charter School will receive a Revocation Letter if
A copy of this letter will be sent to the KCS Board of Education, the governing body of the charter school and the parents and staff of the charter school. |