STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION OF GEORGIA 2015-2016 Comprehensive Performance Framework Updated: June 6, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview: Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) for State Charter School Evaluation Historical Performance, CPF Standings of State Charter Schools SCHOOL LEVEL PROFILES Atlanta Heights Cherokee Charter Academy Coweta Charter Academy Dubois Integrity Academy Foothills Education Charter High School Fulton Leadership Academy Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual) Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) Georgia School For Innovation and the Classics Graduation Achievement Charter High School (Formerly Provost Academy) (Virtual) International Charter School of Atlanta Ivy Preparatory Academy Gwinnett Ivy Preparatory Academy Kirkwood Mountain Education Charter High School Odyssey School Pataula Charter Academy Scintilla Charter Academy Statesboro Steam College Career Arts & Technology Academy (Formerly CCAT) Utopian Academy For the Arts OVERVIEW: Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) for State Charter School Evaluation PURPOSE Quality charter school authorizers establish standards for school performance that are clear, quantifiable, rigorous, and attainable. The SCSC Performance Framework includes academic, financial, and organizational performance measures that establish expectations, guide practice, assess progress, and inform decision making over the course of the charter term and at renewal or revocation. The three areas of performance covered by the framework--academic achievement, financial management, and organizational compliance-- correspond directly with the three components of a strong charter school application and are the three areas on which a charter school's performance should be evaluated. In each of the three areas, the framework asks a fundamental question: 1. Academic Performance: Is the educational program offering students a better educational opportunity than they would otherwise receive at a traditional public school? 2. Financial Performance: Is the school financially viable? 3. Organizational Performance: Is the organization effective, compliant, and well run? SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Fundamental Question: Is the educational program offering students a better educational opportunity than they would otherwise receive at a traditional public school? Meeting Goals: In any year of the charter term, a state charter school will satisfy annual academic accountability requirements by meeting standards outlined in indicators 1 and 2 (First Look) OR by meeting standards outlined in indicators A, B or C below (Second Look). 1. The state charter school meets federal accountability requirements. 2. The state charter school exceeds the average performance level of the district(s) within its attendance zone in terms of student achievement on state standardized assessments (grade-band CCRPI Achievement Score) OR in terms of student growth (grade-band CCRPI Growth Scores). OR A. The state charter school has a higher CCRPI single score than the average CCRPI single score of the district(s) it serves. B. The state charter school has a positive value-add impact score in relation to value-add impact score of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. C. The state charter school is designated as "Beating the Odds" by the Georgia Department of Education. SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Fundamental Question: Is the school fiscally responsible and financially viable? Meeting Goals: In any year of the charter term, a state charter school will satisfy annual financial accountability requirements by meeting the standards presented in Indicators 1-2 (near-term measures as well as sustainability measures). 1. Near Term Measures that include current ratio, unrestricted days cash, and enrollment variance. 2. Sustainability Measures that include efficiency margin and debt to asset ratio. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Fundamental Question: Is the organization effective, compliant, and well run? Meeting Goals: In any year of the charter term, a state charter school will be deemed operationally compliant if it adheres to the requirements of its charter contract as well as all applicable rules and laws as measured by indicators 1-6. 1. The school's educational program, such as adherence to its essential or innovative features and implementation of required programs; 2. Financial oversight such as adherence to GAAP standards; 3. Governance capacity and transparency 4. Protecting students and employees through the appropriate use of compensatory programs and employee qualifications 5. Maintaining a positive school environment by promoting student retention and support services 6. Any additional obligations including the timely remediation of previous noncompliance. ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED DURING RENEWAL Emergency or unforeseen circumstances impacting performance in one or more areas in a given year (such as natural disasters, dynamic external events outside the school's control, etc.) SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK (CPF): Historical Performance of State Charter Schools STATE CHARTER SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OVER TIME, CPF STANDINGS Table 1.2, 2016 CPF Scoring Comparison to Prior Years, All Categories, In Alphabetical Order Met Standards Did Not Meet Standards ACA = ACADEMIC STANDARDS FIN = FINANCIAL STANDARDS OPS = OPERATIONAL STANDARDS School Atlanta Heights Statesboro STEAM Cherokee Charter Academy Coweta Charter Academy Fulton Leadership Charter Acad. Georgia Connections Academy Ivy Prep Gwinnett Ivy Prep Kirkwood Mountain Ed. Charter HS Pataula Charter Academy Grad. Achiev. Charter HS Odyssey Charter School GA Cyber Academy (GCA) Utopian Acad. For the Arts Int'l Charter School of Atlanta GA School for Innov. & the Classics Foothills Education Charter HS Scintilla Charter Academy DuBois Integrity Academy 2013-2014 ACA FIN OPS 56 85 86 1 75 87 100 75 91 100 45 95 100 85 78 6 70 83 97 65 74 100 80 65 71 80 91 100 85 88 1 80 63 * ... ... ... ... ... ... 2014-2015 ACA FIN OPS 6 55 81 76 75 76 61 80 81 61 50 77 62 80 86 60 50 70 61 25 53 56 35 66 80 95 86 100 80 86 0 35 62 51 65 67 1 70 74 81 20 68 ... ... ... ... ... 2015-2016 ACA FIN OPS 97 75 78 61 70 92 61 90 78 97 70 82 2 90 87 0 70 88 97 56 ** 61 53 97 100 91 98 80 81 0 90 83 97 95 78 1 75 92 1 40 68 97 60 90 1 75 77 1 100 86 1 55 81 1 65 69 *Odyssey and GCA operated as a single entity prior to 2014. As a result, the current five-year charter term for both schools began in the 2014-2015 school year. **Financial determination pending receipt of audit. SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 Atlanta Heights Charter School 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 96 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:30 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 75 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: Points Available Points Earned The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; 4 o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral 4 intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? 0 Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; 4 o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; 4 o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to EL requirements. SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 78 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 60 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 96 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district in one but not all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school received all possible points because it earned a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 10 The school received partial points because it has between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash and a positive one- year trend. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The 2015-2016 enrollment projection data set prevented the SCSC from determining an accurate enrollment variance for this school. As a result, the school is being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.073 Unrestricted Days Cash 33.31 Enrollment Variance 0 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.0022 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.891 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because, as a part of its Federal Program Monitoring, it received findings for not training staff regarding assessment security, not distributing policies related to waste, fraud, and abuse to appropriate stakeholders, and for not maintaining a policy regarding fraud. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because its independent audit Independent Audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 0 The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC records and GaDOE: Charter School Annual the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members Report completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program, such as not providing procedures to annually increase the percentage of teachers receiving professional development to enable them to become highly qualified and successful classroom teachers and not training administrators appropriately. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because, as part of SCSC monitoring, SCSC Monitoring Activities the school received a finding for not conducting a school nursing program as required by law. 0 The school did not receive any points because, as part of its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, it received findings for not conducting parental Monitoring engagement and communications as required for Title programs. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 78 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 97 75 78 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 56 85 86 2014-2015 6 55 81 2015-2016 97 75 78 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Cherokee Charter Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 61 Does Not Meet Academic Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 20 Points Earned 15 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:35 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCORING CATEGORIES 90 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 5 0 Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 0 Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 78 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 60 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub- GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district(s) in at least one Sub-Score but not all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 15 The school did not receive any points because it has less than 15 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 20 The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio is less than 25 percent. Measure Current Ratio 3.876 Unrestricted Days Cash 52.574 Enrollment Variance .0893 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .03198 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2339 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its training provided to staff regarding services to homeless students, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identifed that the school did not submit the FTE 2016-1 data collection by the required deadline. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were GaDOE: Nutrition Program reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received five findings in critical areas. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Monitoring insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental involvement requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 78 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 61 90 78 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 100 75 91 2014-2015 61 80 81 2015-2016 61 90 78 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term) SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Coweta Charter Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) 96 it serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 96 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school 96 would need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 20 Points Earned 20 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 0 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:10 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 70 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; 4 4 o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 82 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 96 96 60 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 96 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school recieved all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score is higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands Sub-Score served. The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district in one but not all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score is higher than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because its it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 20 The school received all possible points because it has grater than 75 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 10 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent. 0 The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent. Measure Current Ratio 3.332 Unrestricted Days Cash 85.261 Enrollment Variance 0.1096 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin -9.843 Debt to Asset Ratio 1.0647 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 70 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not recieve any points because the school received findings related to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its training provided to staff regarding services to homeless students, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identifed that the school did not submit the FTE 2016-1 data collection by the required deadline. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it complied with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all points because all members of the school's GaDOE: Charter School Annual governing board completed all training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Monitoring insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental involvement requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 82 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 97 70 82 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 100 45 95 2014-2015 61 50 77 2015-2016 97 70 82 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Dubois Integrity Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school 96 would need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 1 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 15 Points Earned 0 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 35 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:30 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 65 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 69 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEOGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 0 The school did not receive any points because it has less than 15 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent. 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.203 Unrestricted Days Cash 6.877 Enrollment Variance 0.0752 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .0291 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.814 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 65 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school it not receive any points because, as part of SCSC Monitoring, it received a finding related to its ability to maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance for federal education programs. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identied that the school did not submit the FTE Data Survey or Student Class Size 2016-1 by the required deadlines. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding related to a policy that required students to transfer from the school without being afforded appropriate due process. Additionally, the school adopted a policy regarding student searches that was counter to the students' Constitutional rights. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received findings relating to deficiencies in serving students with disabilities, including, adopting policies in conflict with the obligation to provide a complete continuum of alternative placements, identifying and evaluating students with disabilities, 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 20%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding as a result of SCSC Monitoring Activities adopting financial policies that were not consistent with the Financial Manual for Georgia LUAs. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 69 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Does Not Meet Perfromance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 1 65 69 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2015-2016 1 65 69 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Foothills Education Charter High School 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE: 1 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:40 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 100 Exceeds Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; 4 4 o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE: 86 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 20 The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash and a positive one- year trend. 1(c) 10 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 20 The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or greater. 2(b) 20 20 The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent. Measure Current Ratio 6.873 Unrestricted Days Cash 189.560 Enrollment Variance 0.0689 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.3498 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.1455 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 100 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring, 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Student Record data collection by the required deadline. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 90%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 86 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Perfromance Standards Exceeds Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 1 100 86 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2015-2016 1 100 86 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Fulton Leadership Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 2 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 2 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and oneyear trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:35 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 90 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEOGIRES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 15 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; 6 o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; 6 o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or 5 significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; 5 o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 87 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 2 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received all possible points because it is desginated a Reward School by GaDOE. GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because it has between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash and a positive one- year trend. 1(c) 10 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 20 The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio is less than 25 percent. Measure Current Ratio 3.492 Unrestricted Days Cash 62.323 Enrollment Variance 0.1326 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .0777 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2472 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because all governing board GaDOE: Charter School Annual members completed required training through the SCSC or approved Report alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees Monitoring, the school received a finding as a result of adopting a policy to withhold student records due to nonpayment of fees in contravention of the rights afforded to state law. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to its SCSC Monitoring Activities omission of an inventory system that meets its federal grant requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 87 SCSC Performance Framework Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 2 90 87 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 100 85 78 2014-2015 62 80 86 2015-2016 2 90 87 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Georgia Connections Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 0 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 0 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:20 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 70 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 20 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? 4 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; 4 o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral 4 intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those 0 suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; 4 4 o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 88 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 0 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received no points because it is designated a Focus or Priority School by GaDOE. GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 15 The school received partial points because it has either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash or its unrestricted days cash is between 45 and 75 days with a negative one year trend. 10 The 2015-2016 enrollment projection data set prevented the SCSC from determining an accurate enrollment variance for this school. As a result, the school is being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 10 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between -.01 and -10 percent. 2(b) 20 10 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio is between 95 and 100 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.007 Unrestricted Days Cash 57.358 Enrollment Variance 0 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin -0.0126 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9818 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 70 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS Points Available 5 5 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report 1(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings SCSC Annual Enrollment indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, Projection Form and GaDOE: regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education Data Collections, Student requirements. Enrollment by Grade Level 1(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings See Appendix C: Data Sources indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, Compiled regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 2(a) 6 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial SCSC Monitoring Activities reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to ensure equal opportunity for enrollment for all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program, including questioned costs. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 35%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 0 The school did not receive any points because according to Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring, the school did not remedy noncompliance related to its Title Monitoring IIA program. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 88 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards Points Earned 0 70 88 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 6 70 83 2014-2015 60 50 70 2015-2016 0 70 88 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Georgia Cyber Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 1 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 15 Points Earned 15 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 25 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 75 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 15 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? 4 0 Points Available 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; 4 o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral 0 intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? 0 Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; 4 4 o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 92 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current (working capital) ratio is less than 3.0 but greater than 1.0. 1(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because its unrestricted days cash is less than 75 but greater than 45 days. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The 2015-2016 enrollment projection data set prevented the SCSC from determining an accurate enrollment variance for this school. As a result, the school is being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of its loan or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and -10 percent. 2(b) 20 10 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent. Measure Current Ratio Unrestricted Days Cash Enrollment Variance 0 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.0030 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9885 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 0 The school did not receive any possible points because Georgia IDEA Complaint from GaDOE Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a result of a formal complaint from a student. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 35%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 92 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 1 75 92 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2014-2015 1 70 74 2015-2016 1 75 92 2016-2017 2017-2018 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Points Available Earned 96 60 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 1 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:30 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 75 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 77 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 10 The school received partial possible points because it has between 15 and 45 days or unrestricted days cash OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative. 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.0684 Unrestricted Days Cash 21.529 Enrollment Variance .0637 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .03495 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9359 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring, 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the FTE 2016-1, Student Class Size 2016-1, CPI 2016-1, or F&R Meal data collections by the required deadlines. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 0 The school did not receive any points because at the beginning of the SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees 2015-2016 school year, GSIC utilized a parent contract that was not consistent with due process rights for students and open enrollment requirements for state charter schools. While the school ceased enforcing SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework the contract upon notification by the SCSC, the dissemination of the contract at the beginning of the year was not allowable under Georgia law. 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it cmpleted required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding as a result of SCSC Monitoring Activities adopting financial policies that were not consistent with the Financial Manual for Georgia LUAs. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 77 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 1 75 77 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2015-2016 1 75 77 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Graduation Achievement Charter High School 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 0 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 0 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:35 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 90 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 83 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 0 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received no points because it is designated a Focus or Priority School by GaDOE. GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 20 The school did not receive any points because it has less than 15 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 10 The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 20 The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or greater. 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.367 Unrestricted Days Cash 75.718 Enrollment Variance 0.2175 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1144 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.5912 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school was unable to provide documentation required to evidence a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that charges for personnel compensated with federal funding are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated as required by federal education laws, as part of SCSC Monitoring, 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to ensure equal opportunity for enrollment for all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 0 The school did not receive any possible points because Georgia IDEA Complaint from GaDOE Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a result of a formal complaint from a student. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 90%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 83 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 0 90 83 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 1 80 63 2014-2015 0 35 62 2015-2016 0 90 83 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 International Charter School of Atlanta 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Points Available Earned 96 60 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 30 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:30 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 60 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 90 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 96 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school recieved all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score is higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands Sub-Score served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 0 The school did not receive any points because it current ratio is less than or equal to .9 1(b) 20 10 The school received partial points because it had between 15 and 45 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent. 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 0.8814 Unrestricted Days Cash 22.649 Enrollment Variance 0.3118 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .0809 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.8778 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because all governing board GaDOE: Charter School Annual members completed required training through the SCSC or approved Report alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding as a result of SCSC Monitoring Activities adopting financial policies that were not consistent with the Financial Manual for Georgia LUAs. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 90 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 97 60 90 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2015-2016 97 60 90 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is 0 the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned Points Earned Points Earned Points Earned Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 0 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 56 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 96 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school recieved all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score is higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands Sub-Score served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures Measure Points Available 1(a) 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2. Sustainability 2(a) 20 Measures 2(b) 20 Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = Measure Current Ratio Unrestricted Days Cash Enrollment Variance NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin Debt to Asset Ratio Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Additionally, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to fiscal controls for federal funding, as a result of SCSC monitoring. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the CPI 2016-1 or F&R Meal data collections by the required deadlines. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its audit by the contractual deadline. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report Independent Audit 2(b) 5 0 Independent Audit 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 0 The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and GaDOE: Charter School Annual the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members Report completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 0 The school did not receive any possible points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding for not maintaining policies required by federal law for the appropriate identification of and service to students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 20%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Monitoring insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental involvement requirements. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not SCSC Monitoring Activities maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual as well as a finding for not maintaining an inventory system that is consistent with its 0 The school did not receive any points because as indicated in its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, the school did not remedy noncompliance related to Monitoring parental engagement, Title IIA, and fiscal controls for federal funding. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 56 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Performance Standards DETERMINATION PENDING RECEIPT OF AUDIT Does Not Meet Peformance Standards Points Earned 97 PENDING 56 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance 2013-2014 97 65 Operational Performance 74 2014-2015 61 25 53 2015-2016 97 Pending receipt of audit 56 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 61 Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned Points Earned Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 5 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 53 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 60 96 60 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub- GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district(s) in at least one Sub-Score but not all grade bands served. The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district in one but not all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures Measure Points Available 1(a) 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2. Sustainability 2(a) 20 Measures 2(b) 20 Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = Measure Current Ratio Unrestricted Days Cash Enrollment Variance NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin Debt to Asset Ratio Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Additionally, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to fiscal controls for federal funding, as a result of SCSC monitoring. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Student Class Size 2016-1, CPI 2016-1, or F&R Meal data collections by the required deadlines. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its audit by the contractual deadline. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report Independent Audit 2(b) 5 0 Independent Audit 3. Governance 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it complied with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable general governance requirements. 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 0 The school did not receive any points because SCSC Records and the GaDOE: Charter School Annual school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members Report completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 0 The school did not receive any possible points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding for not maintaining policies required by federal law for the appropriate identification of and service to students with disabilities. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a result of a formal complaint from a student. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 20%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal GaDOE: Federal Program Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Monitoring insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental involvement requirements. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not SCSC Monitoring Activities maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual as well as a finding for not maintaining an inventory system that is consistent with its 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 53 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Does Not Meet Performance Standards DETERMINATION PENDING RECEIPT OF AUDIT Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 61 53 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance 2013-2014 100 Financial Performance 80 Operational Performance 65 2014-2015 56 35 66 2015-2016 61 Pending receipt of audit 53 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Mountain Education Charter High School 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Points Available Earned 96 60 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of 0 the district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 96 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:40 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 100 Exceeds Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 5 0 Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 5 0 Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 15 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 91 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 96 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school received all possible points because it earned a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 20 The school received all possible points because it had greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 The 2015-2016 enrollment projection data set prevented the SCSC from determining an accurate enrollment variance for this school. As a result, the school is being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 20 The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or greater. 20 The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent. Measure Current Ratio 15.0787 Unrestricted Days Cash 299.1364 Enrollment Variance 0 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.14306 Debt to Asset Ratio .06353 School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 100 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 0 The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and GaDOE: Charter School Annual the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members Report attended required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 90%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 91 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Standards Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Points Earned 97 100 91 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 71 80 91 2014-2015 80 95 86 2015-2016 97 100 91 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Odyssey School 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 97 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 20 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 20 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:35 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 95 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; 6 o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; 6 o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or 5 significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; 5 o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its 0 charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 78 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 96 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 20 The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0. 1(b) 20 20 The school did not receive any points because it had less than 15 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 The 2015-2016 enrollment projection data set prevented the SCSC from determining an accurate enrollment variance for this school. As a result, the school is being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 20 The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or greater. 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 4.9882 Unrestricted Days Cash 83.1787 Enrollment Variance 0 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.2353 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.4003 School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 95 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring and Federal Monitoring. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 0 The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and GaDOE: Charter School Annual the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members Report completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding as a result of adopting a policy to SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework withhold student records due to nonpayment of fees in contravention of the rights afforded to state law. 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Federal Program Monitoring Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission Monitoring and SCSC to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. Monitoring Activities 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 78 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 97 95 78 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2014-2015 51 65 67 2015-2016 97 95 78 2016-2017 2017-2018 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Pataula Charter Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 2 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 96 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 96 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 98 Meets Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 15 Points Earned 15 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:30 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 80 Meets Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 81 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 2 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 60 96 60 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 96 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 96 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received all possible points because it is desginated a Reward School by GaDOE. GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub- GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district(s) in at least one Sub-Score but not all grade bands served. The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district in one but not all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school recived all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score is higher than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school received all possible points because it earned a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because it has between 45 and 75 days cash and the one-year trend is positive. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.4587 Unrestricted Days Cash 57.3604 Enrollment Variance .06329 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .06723 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.39464 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to its services for homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 0 The school did not receive any points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls. 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission Monitoring and SCSC to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. Monitoring Activities 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not SCSC Monitoring Activities maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 81 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards Determination Points Earned 98 80 81 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2013-2014 100 85 88 2014-2015 80 95 86 2015-2016 98 80 81 2016-2017 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term) SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Academic Performance: Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 1. Student Progress 2. Student Achievement 3. Second-Look Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Financial Performance: Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 1. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Operational Performance: Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 1. Financial Oversight 2. Governance 3. Students and Employees 4. School Environment 5. Additional and Continuing Obligations Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Scintilla Charter Academy 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 1 Falls Far Below Academic Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments 10 5 10 0 Points Available Points Earned 10 10 0 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 0 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:10 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 55 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 5 0 Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 5 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 81 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 10 The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash or its unrestricted days cash is between 45 and 75 days with a negative one year trend. 10 The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 10 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent. 0 The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent. Measure Current Ratio 1.0267 Unrestricted Days Cash 25.927 Enrollment Variance .00997 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin -.0852 Debt to Asset Ratio 1.0902 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 55 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because the school received findings related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as a result of SCSC monitoring. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level See Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled SCSC Monitoring Activities 2(b) 5 0 The school did not receive any points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls. 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities the rights of all students. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission Monitoring and SCSC to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. Monitoring Activities 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not SCSC Monitoring Activities maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 81 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 1 55 81 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2015-2016 1 55 81 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Academic Performance: Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Financial Performance: Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Operational Performance: Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Statesboro STEAM (CCAT) 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 61 Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 15 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 15 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:25 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 70 Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program 5 as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: 5 The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational 0 program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. 5 5 0 Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; 5 o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and 5 o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the 0 charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys 5 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 4 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE oPERAT 92 Meets Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 60 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score is the same as or higher than its comparison district in one but not all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 15 The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive. 1(b) 20 1(c) 10 10 The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash or its unrestricted days cash is between 45 and 75 days with a negative one year trend. 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 10 The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 15 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent. 2(b) 20 15 The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent. Measure Current Ratio 2.2439 Unrestricted Days Cash 36.973 Enrollment Variance .0882 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin .00887 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2991 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 70 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS Points Available 5 5 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report 1(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings SCSC Annual Enrollment indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, Projection Form and GaDOE: regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education Data Collections, Student requirements. Enrollment by Grade Level 1(d) 5 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Data Collections On-Time Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Report EOPA data collection by the required deadline. Additionally, the school discovered as part of its investigation regar 2(a) 6 6 The school received all possible points because it met all financial SCSC Monitoring Activities reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements. 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 0 The school did not recieve any points because as part of SCSC monitoring, SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees the school received findings related to open enrollment. Specifically, school policies indicated that students could be withdrawn for parental noncompliance with a Parental Involvement Contract and refused readmittance if the student had withdrawn twice previously. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(b) 4 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 5(e) 4 6. Additional Obligations 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 SCSC Performance Framework 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. 4 The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities English Learners (ELs). 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of a governing board SCSC Monitoring Activities investigation conducted pursuant an SCSC directive, the school reported inappropriate use of school personnel to provide instruction. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained a safe and GOSA: Churn Rate Report secure school environment measured by the school's student churn rate. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, SCSC Monitoring Activities food service, and transportation requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it maintained student and SCSC Monitoring Activities employee information and data securely and communicated with stakeholders appropriately. 5 The school received all possible points because the school complied with SCSC Monitoring Activities all other obligations. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification. SCSC Monitoring Activities Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 92 Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Does Not Meet Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Points Earned 61 70 92 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2014-2015 Previous Charter Term 2015-2016 61 70 92 2016-2017 2017-2018 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Academic Performance: Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Financial Performance: Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Operational Performance: Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 Utopian Academy for the Arts 2015-2016 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK for State Charter School Evaluation Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overall Determination of Academic Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overall Determination of Financial Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Indicator 2: Financial Oversight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicator 3: Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indicator 4: Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicator 5: School Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overall Determination of Operational Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appendix B: Historical Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 1 SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress. Explanatory Notes (indicated by superscript designations) are included at the end of Section I. Section I, Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems All state charter schools must meet federal accountability standards. Specifically, state charter schools must meet state performance targets and perform above the level that would place it on the "priority" or "focus" schools list. Measure 1a, State Performance Targets (SPTs) Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: School met 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. Does Not Meet Standard: School did not meet 100 percent of the State Performance Targets (SPTs) set by the state. 2 0 0 Measure 1b, State Designations Is school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Exceeds Standard: School was identified as a "Reward" school Points Available 2 Points Earned Meets Standard: School does not have a designation 1 1 Does Not Meet Standard: School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 2 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 3 Section I: Second Look Criteria2 In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting standards presented in Section I, Indicators 1 - 2 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria: Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score3 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by overall achievement (as measured by CCRPI Single Score)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it 96 serves. Does Not Meet Standard: 0 The charter school earns an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of the 0 district(s) it serves. Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)? Points Points Available Earned Meets Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands. (For ex: a K-12 school would 96 need to receive an impact score that is higher than the district(s) it serves in elementary grades, middle grades, and the majority of high school EOCs it administers). 0 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earns an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is the 0 same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served (elementary, middle, and or the majority of high school EOCs it administers). Second Look, Part C, Beating The Odds Determination Is the school "beating the odds" as determined by the Georgia Department of Education? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The charter school is designated as "beating the odds." 96 Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school is not designated as "beating the odds." 0 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned:0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 4 SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 1 Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards 70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards EXPLANATORY NOTES: SECTION I Section I, Indicator 2 1Points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 1 for Student Achievement may not be combined with points earned in Indicator 2, Measure 2 for Student Growth. Section I, Second Look 2Points earned in Section 1, Indicators 1-2 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 3For schools that do not serve all three grades bands, the school's CCRPI single score (as utilized in Section I, Second Look, Part A) will be compared to a recalculated district score that is weighted with only the grade bands the school serves. SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations. Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard: Current Ratio is greater than 3.0 Meets Standard: Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and the one-year trend is positive (current year ratio is higher than previous year's) Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0 OR Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0 and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Current Ratio is less than or equal to 0.9 Measure 1b, Unrestricted Days Cash: Unrestricted Cash divided by (Total Expenses/365) Does the school maintain an appropriate balance of cash on hand? Exceeds Standard: Days Cash greater than 75 days Meets Standard: Between 45 and 75 Days Cash and one-year trend is positive Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days OR Days Cash is between 45 and 75 days and one-year trend is negative Does Not Meet Standard: Less than 15 Days Cash Measure 1c, Enrollment Variance: [Actual Enrollment during the October FTE Count(fiscal year x) school enrollment projection(fiscal year X)] / school enrollment projection(fiscal year X) Is the school able to project enrollment in a way that enables them to adequately budget? Exceeds Standard: Enrollment Variance equals less than 2 percent Meets Standard: Enrollment Variance is between 2 and 8 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Enrollment Variance is greater than 8 percent Measure 1d, Default Is the school repaying debts in a timely manner? Meets Standard: School is not in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is not delinquent with debt service payments OR School does not have any outstanding debt Does Not Meet Standard: School is in default of loan covenant(s) and/or is delinquent with debt service payments Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 20 15 10 0 Points Available 10 5 0 Points Available 10 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Points Earned 10 Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 30 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost. Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: Change in Net Assets divided by Total Revenues Does the school manage costs appropriately? Exceeds Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is 10 percent or greater Meets Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between 0 and 10 percent Approaches Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is between -.01 and -10 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Aggregated Three-Year Efficiency Margin is less than -10 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 10 10 0 Measure 2b, Debt to Asset Ratio: Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets Does the school maintain an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities over time? Exceeds Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is less than 25 percent Meets Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 25 and 94.99 percent Approaches Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is between 95 and 100 percent Does Not Meet Standard: Debt to Asset Ratio is greater than 100 percent Points Points Available Earned 20 15 0 10 0 Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned:10 SECTION II: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 40 Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards 100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition. Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects. Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school meets all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract. Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements? 5 0 Points Available 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to: o Providing all federally and state mandated programs; o Adhering to graduation requirements; o Implementing state-adopted content standards; and o Administering state assessments in the manner required by law and rule. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter contract relating to education requirements. Measure 1d, Data Reporting Is the school complying with reporting requirements? 5 0 Points Available 5 Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to: o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; 5 o Personnel Reporting; o Student Record Reporting; o CCRPI Data Reporting; 0 o Special Education Data Reporting; and o Required Data Surveys Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter 0 contract relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE, and/or federal authorities. Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 1: 15 points Total Points Earned: 10 *Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 100. SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the well- being of students and employees. Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Points Available Points Earned Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities including but not limited to: o Fire inspections and related records; o Viable certificate of occupancy; o Documentation of requisite insurance coverage; o Approval from GaDOE regarding initial site selection and facility requirements; and o Subsequent approvals as necessary from GaDOE regarding facility maintenance, expansion, or other facility changes. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the school's facilities. Measure 5b, Student Retention Is the school maintaining a safe and secure school environment as measured by the school's student churn rate? Meets Standard: The school's student churn rate for the year is less than or equal to 20%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features to educate students in a completely virtual program, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 35%. If one of the school's Essential or Innovative Features is to serve students who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school, the school will meet this standard if the school's student churn rate is less than or equal to 90%. The student churn rate equals the number of student entries and exits between October and May divided by the total number of students in the school in October. Does Not Meet Standard: The school's student churn rate exceeds the acceptable threshold for the school's program. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 4 Points Earned 0 Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements? Meets Standard: The School complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health, including, but not limited to: o Annual health assessments of students; o Diabetes Medical Management Plans; o Access to auto-injectable epinephrine and automated external defibrillators as appropriate; o Scoliosis screening; and o A physically safe and secure environment. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to safety and the protection of student and employee health. Points Available Points Earned 4 4 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 8 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance. Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations? Points Available Meets Standard: The school complies with all other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements, including those contained in its charter contract, that are not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards, including but not limited to requirements from the following sources: o Revisions to state charter law; o Consent decrees; o Intervention requirements by the authorizer; and o Requirements by other entities to which the charter school is accountable (e.g., Georgia Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, Department of Labor, etc.) Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one other legal, statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement, including those contained in its charter contract that is not otherwise explicitly addressed in these Operational Performance Standards. Measure 6b, Continuing Obligations Is the school remedying noncompliance after proper notification? 5 0 Points Available Meets Standard: The school corrects noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements, or 5 SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance or the school has no matters of material noncompliance for which it received notification from the SCSC. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, 0 contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance. Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5 Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards? SCHOOL SCORE 68 Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards 80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts. SCORING CATEGORIES Meets Operational Performance Standards Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems Measure 1(a) 1(b) Points Available 2 2 Points Earned 0 1 2. Student 1 Achievement and Student Growth 2 96 0 96 0 Second Look, Part A CCRPI 96 0 Single Score Second Look, Part B Value- 96 0 Added Impact Second Look, Part C Beating 96 0 the Odds SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Explanation The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs. Data Source GaDOE: State Performance Targets The school received partial points because it is not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE. and Reward School Lists The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress SubScore is lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s). GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore The school did not receive any points because its Valued-Added Impact Score is lower than that of its comparison ditrict(s) in all grade bands served. The school did not receive any points because it did not earn a Beating the Odds designation as determined by GOSA and published by GADOE. GOSA/SCSC: Value AddedImpact Score GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 Indicator 1. Near Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures Measure 1(a) Points Available 20 SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Points Earned Explanation 0 The school did not receive any points because it current ratio is less than or equal to .9 1(b) 20 10 The school did not receive any points because it has less than 15 days of unrestricted cash. 1(c) 10 1(d) 10 2(a) 20 2(b) 20 10 Under normal circumstances, this school would not receive the maximum number of points in this category because its enrollment variance is greater than 2 percent. As a courtesy, however, all schools are being held harmless for this measure in 2015-2016 because issues in the data set prevented the SCSC from calculating enrollment variances for a small number of schools. Please note: to receive all possible points in future years, the enrollment variance must equal less than 2 percent. 10 The school received all possible points because it is not in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt service payments. 10 The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin is between -.01 and -10 percent. 0 The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio is greater than 100 percent. Measure Current Ratio 0.6484 Unrestricted Days Cash 17.2817 Enrollment Variance 0.2643 NA Aggregated Efficiency Margin -.0582 Debt to Asset Ratio 1.4877 Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 40 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE Points Earned Explanation 5 The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or inovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not report that it met all mission-specific goals in its Annual Report OR the school did not have mission-specific goals as part if its charter contract. 5 The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the F&R Meal data collection by the required deadline. 0 The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its audit by the contractual deadline. Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report GaDOE:Charter School Annual Report SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level Data Collections On-Time Report Independent Audit 2(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school's independent Independent Audit audit indicated no findings. 3(a) 5 5 The school received all possible points because the school is complying GaDOE: Charter School Annual with all applicable general governance requirements. Report 3(b) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all SCSC Monitoring Activities applicable open governance requirements. 3(c) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is complying with all GaDOE: Charter School Annual applicable governance training requirements. Report 3(d) 5 5 The school received all possible points because it is holding management SCSC Monitoring Activities and contractors accountable. 4. Students and 4(a) 4 4 The school receieved all possible points because the school is protecting SCSC Monitoring Activities Employees the rights of all students. 4(b) 4 4 The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of SCSC Monitoring Activities students with disabilities. SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 4(c) 4 4(d) 4 4(e) 4 4(f) 4 5. School 5(a) 4 Environment 5(b) 4 5(c) 4 5(d) 4 6. Additional Obligations 5(e) 4 6(a) 5 6(b) 5 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding for utilizing a Home Language Survey that was not consistent with federal requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other SCSC Monitoring Activities employee qualification requirements. 4 The school received all possible points because the school respected all SCSC Monitoring Activities employee rights. 4 The school received all possible points because it completed required SCSC Monitoring Activities criminal records checks of its employees. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities GaDOE: Charter School Annual requirements. Report and SCSC Monitoring Activities 0 The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than GOSA: Churn Rate Report 20%. 4 The school received all possible points because it complied with health SCSC Monitoring Activities and safety requirements. 0 The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were GaDOE: Nutrition Program reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received nine findings in critical areas and nine findings in genera 0 The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC SCSC Monitoring Activities Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law. 0 As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not SCSC Monitoring Activities maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual. 5 The school received all possible points because it remedied SCSC Monitoring Activities noncompliance after proper notification. Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 68 SCSC Performance Framework Page 19 Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal 2015-2016 Scores Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Points Earned 1 40 68 Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance 2014-2015 81 20 68 2015-2016 1 40 68 2016-2017 2017-2018 SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term). SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Academic Performance: Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Financial Performance: Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Operational Performance: Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 SCSC Performance Framework Page 22