Our Charter

General Information

District charter school name, a representative or designee of the governing body (primary contact), address, telephone number, and date district charter school plans to open.

Mission Statement

A clear statement of purpose defining primary goals and primary means for achieving those goals: The mission must be consistent with the purposes of the Colorado charter school law. Describe how the mission statement was developed.

Goals and Objectives for the School

Identify in more detail the unique goals and objectives for the school, particularly as they relate to the kind of educational program at the school. Discuss timelines and describe how progress toward the goals and objectives will be specifically monitored, measured, evaluated, and reported during the first three years of the school and thereafter.

Evidence of Support

Information that indicates an adequate number of parents, teachers, and students (any combination) support the proposed school. A list of parents and community members who support the school should be included.

Projected Enrollment

The number of students, including evidence and background information substantiating the projected enrollment for District and non-resident pupils.

Statement of Need

An explanation of how the district charter school will provide an appropriate solution to a specific need in the district within an area or within the whole district.

Time Period for Approved District Charter

The number of years (up to five years) for which the application is made and the rationale.

Achievement of State Goals

A statement of how the district charter school plans to achieve graduation rate, attendance rate, and student achievement goals provided in the district's policies and Accreditation Contract.

Educational Programs and Standards

A description of the educational program for all students, including but not limited to special education, English as a Second Language, and gifted, including pupil performance levels, the curriculum, and content standards.

Plan for Evaluating Pupil Performance

A description of how pupil achievement will be evaluated, including types of assessment to be used to measure pupil progress toward achievement of pupil performance levels, timeline, and proposed plans for using achievement information.

Accounting System

A description of the accounting system, information stating whether the district charter school will use District Accounting Services and what methods will be used for cash and interest earnings.

Proposed Budget

A budget that covers the term of the district charter, detailing all projected revenue and expenditures and a proposed cash flow schedule.

An Economically Sound Plan

Evidence that the plan is economically sound for the district charter school and the district, including a discussion of the listed criteria for economic soundness.

Initial Costs

Initial startup costs and the amount of money needed in advance with an explanation of where these funds will come from and any re-payment schedule.

Administrative Audit

A description of plans for an annual audit of the school's financial and administrative operations, an outside review of operations.

Displacement of Students and Staff

A description of the plan for relocating pupils and staff if the creation of the district charter school means pupils and staff will be displaced from their current school.

Site for the School

A description of the proposed site and how the site will be obtained and maintained.

Governance and Operation

A description of the proposed governance and operation, including the nature and extent of parent, educator, community, and student involvement.

Relationship with District

A description of the relationship between the district charter school and the district.

Employee Relationship

A description of the school's employment policies and the agreements between the district charter school and the teachers and other staff.

Liability and Insurance

Provisions for insurance coverage and any agreements limiting liability between the district charter school and the Board of Education.

Transportation Plan

A description of how students will get to school, including whether any services will be provided by a second party.

Food Service Plan

A description of the plan of how it will provide for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Admissions Process

A description of the student selection and admission process if the applications exceed enrollment capacity.

Waivers

A listing of district policies and state statutes and/or State School Board rules from which waivers are requested.

Student Discipline Procedures

Describe discipline procedures that will be implemented.

Adoption of Standard District Charter School Agreement Provisions

The district charter school applicant shall agree to be bound by the District Charter School Form Agreement, except that the application may specifically request modifications.

Waivers — District Policy

A description of the district's policies for which waivers are requested. A reason for each request should be included.

Additional Information

Any further data which may be helpful in supporting the application.