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Baltimore City Public Schools

Charter Schools in Baltimore City: An Authorizers Perspective David Stone, Commissioner Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. September 30, 2010. Baltimore City Public Schools. Overview. Baltimore City Public Schools. 2. Baltimore City Public Schools Founded 1829

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Baltimore City Public Schools

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  1. Charter Schools in Baltimore City: An Authorizers Perspective David Stone, Commissioner Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners September 30, 2010 Baltimore City Public Schools

  2. Overview Baltimore City Public Schools 2 • Baltimore City Public Schools • Founded 1829 • 35th Largest System in U.S. (by Enrollment) • 82, 866 Students • Student Demographics • 198 Schools-including 30 Charter Schools • FY 11 Budget: $1.23 B; $10,251 per pupil spent at school level • Governance • Board of School Commissioners (9) • Jointly Appointed by Mayor and Governor: City/State Partnership since 1997 • City Schools is a separate agency-not under direct control of City Government

  3. Maryland Charter Law Baltimore City Public Schools 3 • Enacted 2003-40th State to adopt Charter Legislation • Elements of Charter Law • LBEs are the primary chartering authority • May be a newly created or a conversion school • Eligible applicants include parents, staff, nonprofits, and public institution of higher education • Charter schools must be open to all students • Charter school staff are subject to the collective bargaining agreements of the chartering district • State certification requirements apply to charter schools employees • Funding must be commensurate with funding of other system schools • Must administer all state assessments and provide special education services as appropriate

  4. History of Innovation Baltimore City Public Schools 4 • 1992: Stadium School, EAI • 1996: New Schools Initiative • 2001: Innovative High Schools • 2003: Public/Private Partnerships • 2004: Charter Schools • 2007: Transformation Schools; Fair Student Funding • 2010: Turnaround Schools; Middle School Choice

  5. Policy Issues Baltimore City Public Schools 5 • Board is currently reviewing our charter school policy? • How can we align charters with our strategies? • Need to address certain ongoing issues • Autonomy: How do we fine it? What are the parameters? • Application-Renewal-Revocation • Enrollment • Funding • Facilities • Staffing • Barriers to Choice (e.g., Transportation) • Waivers • Food Services • Role of Central Office Services

  6. Questions? Baltimore City Public Schools 6 David Stone Stoned@kennedykrieger.org Neil E. Duke, Board Chair Dr. Andrés A. Alonso, CEO

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