2.9 Charter Schools

With respect to charter schools the Superintendent shall not cause or allow either the District or a charter school to avoid its responsibilities under applicable Board policies and relevant agreements.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Superintendent shall not fail to:

1. Establish written interpretations of all Board policies through either Superintendent policies or specific contractual provisions, and (b) timely submit to the board an appropriate written decision assurance for the waiver of any Board policies the Superintendent deems irrelevant to a specific charter school.

2. Establish and execute an annual or more frequent performance monitoring schedule and monitoring procedure for each charter school with respect to contractual provisions and Board policies not expressly waived by the Board. such monitoring should incorporate research-based authorizer practices and should address, at minimum, district-authorized charter schools’ performance to include:

a. Academic growth and achievement

b. Financial accountability and transparency

c. Organizational performance, including effective governance practices and opportunities for meaningful parent involvement

d. Safe and positive school climate and culture for both students and staff

e. Equal access and educational opportunities for all students, including those with special learning needs.

3. Allow any charter school board, after the Superintendent’s internal hearing procedures have been exhausted, to appeal to the Board any Superintendent’s interpretation or decision that the charter school board deems unreasonable.