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SCCAL Board 101 March 13, 2012. Charter application was submitted to our sponsor, the South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD), on October 3, 2008. SCCAL History. Founding Board: Laura Blackmore, Susan Frew , Jean Halle, and Randy Wilgis.
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Charter application was submitted to our sponsor, the South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD), on October 3, 2008. SCCAL History Founding Board: Laura Blackmore, Susan Frew, Jean Halle, and Randy Wilgis SCPCSD approved charter application on November 13, 2008. Our SCPCSD Operating Agreement is for a term of 10 years and expires 2/4/19. Documents: Charter Application (297pp), Approval Letter, and Operating Agreement
A great history of the SCPCSD that will help you understand SCCAL’s financial history: “Cheating the Charters” by Jonathan Butcher and Joel Medley SCCAL History http://educationnext.org/cheating-the-charters/
CES Services Agreement (Charter, Appendix D plus amendment) through June 30, 2019 SCCAL Organization Our Unique Relationship with Calvert Education Services (CES) CES Partners Agreement (Charter p. 100) SC-CAL shall implement the Calvert and Verticy Curriculums as designed and consistent with the Calvert pedagogy.
SCCAL Organization School Management Partner – Calvert Education Services Charter, p.124
Rich Rasmus, CEO Gloria Julius, Chief Learning Officer Steve Brown, VP of Operations and Technology Scott Moores, Director of School Services Janice Gordon, Program Manager and SCCAL Liaison Jim Quimby, Director of Marketing John Zabetakis, Controller CES Personnel Names you may hear at board meetings
Principal – Laura Blackmore hired as Interim Administrator in late May 2011. Head Search for new Administrator/Principal is underway. Administrative Assistant – Jason Jones – hired November 2011. SCCAL Administrative Staff Who works in the SCCAL Office?
Counsel – Boykin & Davis LLC Peter Keup Financial Consultant – Kelley-Moser Bill and Tracy Moser Independent Auditor – Elliott-Davis Michelle Jones and Tim Grow Windstream – telephone services Edens-Landmark – new landlord Team Therapy – contracted occupational therapists Jacqueline Taylor– contracted speech therapist SCCAL Vendors Who are these people and what do they do for SCCAL?
The South Carolina Calvert Academy Governing Board is responsible for establishment of policies for, and oversight of, all aspects of the school’s operations including financial, academic, staff management, and legal. The Board bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the school’s proper management. The Board will direct the strategic planning of the school. The Governing Board will hire the school Principal and be responsible for the supervision, compensation, evaluation and retention or termination of the Principal. The Principal will report directly to the Governing Board. (Charter, p.114) SCCAL Board Oversight Responsibilities
Employing and contracting with employees Ensuring that teachers undergo the background checks and other investigations required for certified teachers, as provided by law, before they may teach in the charter school; Contracting for other services Developing pay scales, performance criteria, and discharging policies for its employees Deciding all other matters related to the operation of the charter school, including budgeting, curriculum and operating procedures Responsibilities Consistent with SC Law and Regulations
Ensuring that the charter school will adhere to the same health, safety, civil rights, and disability rights requirements as are applied to all public schools operating in the same school district. (Charter, p. 115) Responsibilities Consistent with SC Law and Regulations
Establishing policies and procedures to uphold national, state, and local laws; Taking on and supporting the mission and goals of South Carolina Calvert Academy; Evaluating the achievements of the school compared to the annual goals established by the Board; Reviewing financials to ensure stability and financial responsibility and proper stewardship of the South Carolina Calvert Academy; Conducting meetings in accordance with applicable federal, state and local open meeting laws; and Maintaining minutes of all Board meetings conducted. Key Responsibilities
http://southcarolinacalvertacademy.com/board-member-resources/http://southcarolinacalvertacademy.com/board-member-resources/ Key Documents What do I need to know and where do I find it?
http://southcarolinacalvertacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SC-CAL-Board-Calendar-2011-20121.pdfhttp://southcarolinacalvertacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SC-CAL-Board-Calendar-2011-20121.pdf Board Calendar What are our deadlines?
That’s It! Any Questions?