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Charter Authorizer Functions. Kristen Miles Mike Hyder Senior Manager- Charter Schools Director of Special Programs Portland Public Schools Oregon City School District. Processes. Proposal Review Public Hearings Sponsorship Decision Annual Reports Annual Site Visits
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Charter Authorizer Functions Kristen Miles Mike Hyder Senior Manager- Charter Schools Director of Special Programs Portland Public Schools Oregon City School District
Processes • Proposal Review • Public Hearings • Sponsorship Decision • Annual Reports • Annual Site Visits • Renewal/Non-Renewal • Termination • Day-to-Day Oversight • Special Education Considerations • District Board Relations
Proposal Review • Importance of task • District processes • Who reviews? • Level of assistance • Requests for additional information
Public Hearings (initial prop) • District formats • Presentation by school • Public testimony • Board questions • Liaison role
Sponsorship Decision • Reasons to sponsor or not • Contingent clauses • Negotiation of charter agreement
Annual Reports • Template • Use of annual reports • Evolution of process and consolidation of submissions
Annual Site Visit • Formal- one per year • Inside/Outside • Write-Up • Informal drop-bys
Renewal/Non-Renewal • Setting the timeline • Renewal packet • Public Hearings • 10 day notice of intent • Board decision/triggers
Termination • Reasons • Experiences?
Day-to-Day Oversight • Started prior to submission? • Communicating pertinent district news and opportunities • E-mails/phone calls/visits • Monthly meetings
Special Ed Considerations • Areas of concern regarding charter schools and special education
District Board Relations • Presence @ Board Meetings • On-going education of Board (CSs and reasons) • Invitations to visit • Annual Board presentation