2016-2017 Comprehensive performance framework

STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION OF GEORGIA 2016-2017 Comprehensive Performance Framework
Released: March 21, 2018
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 Charter School Brookhaven Innovation Academy Cherokee Charter Academy Cirrus Charter School 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) (Virtual) International Charter School of Atlanta Ivy Preparatory Academy Gwinnett Ivy Preparatory Academy Kirkwood Liberty Tech Charter School Mountain Education Charter High School Odyssey School Pataula Charter Academy Scintilla Charter Academy Southwest Georgia STEM Statesboro STEAM 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.
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.)

STATE CHARTER SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OVER TIME, CPF STANDINGS 2017 CPF Scoring Comparison to Prior Years, All Categories, In Alphabetical Order

Met Standards

Did Not Meet Standards

School

ACA = ACADEMIC STANDARDS

2013-2014

ACA

FIN

OPS

Atlanta Heights Charter School

56

85

86

Cherokee Charter Academy

100

75

91

Coweta Charter Academy

100

45

95

Fulton Leadership Charter Aca.

100

85

78

Georgia Connections Academy

6

70

83

Grad. Achiev. Charter HS

1

80

63

Ivy Prep Academy at Gwinnett

97

65

74

Ivy Prep Academy at Kirkwood

100

80

65

Pataula Charter Academy

100

85

86

Georgia Cyber Academy *
Odyssey Charter School

Utopian Academy for the Arts

...

DuBois Integrity Academy

...

Foothills Education Charter HS

...

Int'l Charter School of Atlanta

...

GA School for Innov. & the Classics

...

Scintilla Charter Academy

...

Brookhaven Innovation Academy

Cirrus Charter Academy

Liberty Tech

Southwest GA STEM

Statesboro STEAM (formerly CCAT)

Previous Charter Term

Mountain Ed. Charter HS

71

80

91

FIN = FINANCIAL STANDARDS

2014-2015

ACA

FIN

OPS

6

55

81

61

80

81

61

50

77

62

80

86

60

50

70

0

35

62

97

25

53

56

35

66

100

80

86

1

70

74

51

65

67

81

20

68

...

...

...

...

...

Previous Charter Term

80

95

86

OPS = OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

2015-2016

ACA

FIN

OPS

97

75

78

61

90

78

97

70

82

2

90

87

0

70

88

0

90

83

97

35

56

61

40

53

98

80

81

1

75

92

97

95

78

1

40

68

1

65

69

1

100

86

97

60

85

1

75

77

1

55

81

Previous Charter Term

97

100

91

2016-2017

ACA

FIN

OPS

97

75

100

61

80

91

97

60

87

97

50

87

61

75

93

0

75

69

1

75

59

97

30

59

97

80

100

1

75

100

61

85

77

1

60

68

97

50

79

1

95

92

97

75

89

97

95

70

97

50

81

1

30

91

1

50

70

97

95

68

1

80

56

61

80

100

97

90

82

Atlanta Heights Charter School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55

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

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 10
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 20

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

100

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Indicator

Measure

Points Available

Points Earned

1(a)

2

0

1. State and Federal

Accountability

Systems

1(b)

2

1

Explanation

Data Source

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

GaDOE: State Performance Targets

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and

Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Reward School Lists

1

96

2. Student Achievement and Student Growth

2

96

Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B Second Look, Part C

CCRPI

Single

96

Score

Value-

Added

96

Impact

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

Points Earned

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.016

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

116.137

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.0041

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.0015

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

10

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent.

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.976

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

The school received all possible points because the school is complying

3(a)

5

5

with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all

SCSC Monitoring Letter

applicable open governance requirements.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (12.8%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

0

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding for not following its financial policies.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 100

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 Scores
Determination Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned
97 75 100

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 97 75 100

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).

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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

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COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 15

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
0
Points Earned
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 15

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

30

Falls Far Below Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

91

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

2

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1(b)

2

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)
The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

0

The school did not receive any points because it current ratio is less than or equal to .9

Measure Current Ratio
0.651

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

1(b)

20

0

The school did not receive any points because it had less than 15 days of unrestricted cash

-2.944

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

-0.0405

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.054

Position, Notes- pension

Plan

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.204

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 30

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and

3(c)

5

0

the school's annual report indicates that not all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate

Annual Report

provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (16.7%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding for not

0

maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management for Georgia LUAs Manual, and the school was not following its own

SCSC Monitoring Letter

financial policies.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 91

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 Scores
Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned
1 30 91

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 1 30 91

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

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).

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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

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Cherokee Charter Academy

COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 35

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

80

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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
0 Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15

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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

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; 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.
Does Not Meet Standard:

4 4
0

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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.

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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

91

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

2

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1(b)

2

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

2. Student

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
4.925

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

53.212

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.155

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.0225

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.205

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the PreID-1 and CPI 2017-2 collections by the required deadlines.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

3(b)

5

0

Monitoring, the school received findings because it did not timely post

SCSC Monitoring Letter

meeting minutes on its website.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings relating to deficiencies in serving SCSC Monitoring Letter

and identifying students with disabilities.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (16.9%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 91

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 Scores
Determination Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned
61 80 91

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 61 80 91

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).

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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

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Cirrus Charter Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 10

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

50

Does not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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

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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 0

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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: 12

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

70

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

2

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1(b)

2

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
2.088

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

10

The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash

24.979

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

-0.0508

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.0236

Position, Notes-pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

1.263

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 50

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the PreID-1 collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(a)

4

0

Monitoring, the school evidenced that students were not provided constitutional due process by being afforded the right to a hearing with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

the ability for legal counsel and to call and confront witnesses.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

Monitoring, the school received findings relating to deficiencies in serving

4(b)

4

0

and identifying students with disabilities. Additionally, the Georgia

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Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a

result of a formal complaint from a student.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(c)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve English learners.

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 20% (22.3%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

0

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not following its own financial policies regarding check signing.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 70

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 Scores
Determination Falls Far Below Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned
1 50 70

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 1 50 70

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

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).

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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

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Coweta Charter Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 15

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

60

Does Not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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
0 Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15

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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 0

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was

2

96

60

the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

Score

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s).

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

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 had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Measure
Current Ratio
4.998

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

Unrestricted Days Cash
45.679

School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance -0.2638

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

percent

0.024

Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position, notes-Pension Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

1.068

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 60

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because the school received findings

1(c)

5

0

related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless SCSC Monitoring Letter

Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

3(b)

5

0

Monitoring, the school received findings because it did not timely post meeting minutes on its website.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(c)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve English learners.

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (12.5%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 81

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 60 81

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 97 60 81

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).

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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

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DuBois Integrity Academy

COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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).

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 10

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

50

Does Not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

79

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1

96

2. Student Achievement and Student Growth

2

96

Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B Second Look, Part C

CCRPI

Single

96

Score

Value-

Added

96

Impact

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

96

The school received all possible points because its Value-Added Impact Score GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. Score

96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.600

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

10

The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash

27.920

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

0.0519

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.0018

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

1.287

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 50

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the EOPA collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(a)

4

0

Monitoring, the school evidenced that students were not provided constitutional due process because the school failed to give notice to

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students about their right to legal counsel in a disciplinary hearing.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for having policies that exclude students on the basis of disability. Additionally, the school's policies for

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disciplining students with disabilities violated IDEA.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

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4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

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4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

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4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

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5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (5.5%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were

0

reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received two findings in

Nutrition Program

critical areas and five findings in general areas.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

0

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not following its own financial policies regarding check signing.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 79

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 50 79

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2015-2016 1 65 69

2016-2017 97 50 79

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).

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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

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Foothills Education Charter High School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55

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
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 40

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

95

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11

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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

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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? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

97

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
6.114

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

166.165

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

-0.034

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.1748

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.164

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 95

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all

SCSC Monitoring Letter

applicable open governance requirements.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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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 its churn rate is greater than 90% (236.9%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 97

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 1 95 97

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2015-2016 1
100 86

2016-2017 1 95 92

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).

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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

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Fulton Leadership Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 25

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
0
Points Earned
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 25

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

50

Does Not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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; 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.
Does Not Meet Standard:

4 4
0

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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.

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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

2. Student

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

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96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.181

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

1(b)

20

0

The school did not receive any points because it had less than 15 days of unrestricted cash

12.109

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.2532

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.048

Position, notes Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.747

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 50

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

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. Additionally, the school

1(c)

5

0

received findings related to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal

SCSC Monitoring Letter

controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its policies and procedures

related to coordinating services for homeless students, as part of its

Federal Program Monitoring.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

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3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities SCSC Monitoring Letter

requirements.

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (16%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental

Federal Program Monitoring

involvement requirements.

0

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not following its own financial policies regarding check signing.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 87

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 50 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 97 50 87

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).

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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

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Georgia Connections Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55

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

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 10
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 20

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

93

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.008

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

95.772

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.0033

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

SCSC Performance Framework

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.0032

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

10

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent.

0.987

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all

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applicable open governance requirements.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

Monitoring, the school evidenced that students were not provided

4(a)

4

0

constitutional due process because the school's disciplinary policies did

SCSC Monitoring Letter

not afford students an opportunity to appeal a suspension for greater than

ten days or an expulsion.

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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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 its churn rate is greater than 35% (40.7%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

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stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 93

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 61 75 93

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 61 75 93

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).

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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

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Georgia Cyber Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50

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

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 10
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 25

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

100

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.014

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

73.972

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.0051

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.0095

Position, notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

10

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent.

0.986

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all

3(b)

5

5

applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any possible points because Georgia

4(b)

4

0

Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a IDEA Complaints

result of a formal complaint from a student.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 35% (31.7%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 100

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 1 75
100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2014-2015 1 70 74

2015-2016 1 75 92

2016-2017 1 75
100

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).

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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

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Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55

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
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 40

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

95

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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
0 Points Earned
0
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 10

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

70

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
5.726

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

Unrestricted Days Cash

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

0 125.079

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

-0.0201

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.1649

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.143

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 95

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because the school received findings

1(c)

5

0

related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless SCSC Monitoring Letter

Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the EOPA collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial

Oversight

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

3(b)

5

0

Monitoring, the school received findings because it did not post a meeting SCSC Monitoring Letter

calendar for future governing board meetings, meeting agendas for future

meetings, and meeting minutes for past meetings.

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The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and

3(c)

5

0

the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate

Annual Report

provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities SCSC Monitoring Letter

requirements.

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (12.2%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school did not receive any points because the school was not using

the federal work authorization program, currently known as "E-Verify" to

ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the United States.

0

Additionally, the school received a findings for not following its own

SCSC Monitoring Letter

financial policies regarding check signing, segregation of duties, and the

receipt of cash and checks. The school's financial manual was also not

consistent with the requirements of the LUA manual.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 70

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 95 70

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2015-2016 1 75 77

2016-2017 97 95 70

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).

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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

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Graduation Achievement Charter High School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

0

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 0

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 30

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator

Measure

Points Available

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

1(a)

2

1. State and Federal

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

GaDOE: State Performance Targets

Accountability

Systems

1(b)

2

0

The school did not receive any points because it was designated as a Focus or GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and

Priority School by GaDOE.

Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 0

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
2.124

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

101.268

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.2106

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

SCSC Performance Framework

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.0154

Position, notes-pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.424

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

1(a)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not implement one or more of its essential or innovative features of its charter contract.

Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because the school received findings

1(c)

5

0

related to its oversight of federal programs and fiscal controls for federal Federal Program Monitoring

funding, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the SR 2017 collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

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3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies to identify and serve students with disabilities. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a

SCSC Monitoring Letter, IDEA Complaints

result of a formal complaint from a student.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater

5(b)

4

0

than 90% (157.2%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

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5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental

Federal Program Monitoring

involvement requirements.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 69

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 0 75 69

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 0 75 69

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).

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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

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International Charter School of Atlanta
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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: 96

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 35

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

89

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

Score

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s).

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.982

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

55.806

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.1737

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.1120

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.851

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the PreID-2 and EOPA collections by the required deadlines.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial

Oversight

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all

3(b)

5

5

applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

3(c)

5

5

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The school received all possible points because all governing board members 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 and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than GOSA: Churn Rate Report

20% (9.2%)

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5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not

0

maintaining financial policies consistent with the Financial Management SCSC Monitoring Letter

for Georgia LUAs Manual.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 89

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 75 89

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2015-2016 97 60 85

2016-2017 97 75 89

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).

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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

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Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 30

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

75

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: 12

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

59

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1 2. Student
Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
5.698

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

66.714

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.5323

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-.0475

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.846

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 75

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

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. Additionally, the school

1(c)

5

0

received findings related to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal

Federal Program Monitoring

controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its policies and procedures

related to coordinating services for homeless students, as part of its

Federal Program Monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the SR 2017 collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its annual audit or DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school is complying

3(a)

5

5

with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

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3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of SCSC monitoring,

the school received findings related to open enrollment Specifically, the

school required students to submit information beyond basic contact

4(a)

4

0

information and any information required to administer an enrollment

SCSC Monitoring Letter

priority. Additionally, 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.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies

4(b)

4

0

to identify and serve students with disabilities. Additionally, the Georgia SCSC Monitoring Letter

Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a

result of a formal complaint from a student.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(f)

4

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

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4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (13.2%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were

0

reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received four findings in

SCSC Monitoring Letter

critical areas and four findings in general areas.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental involvement

Federal Program Monitoring

requirements.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding for not

0

following its own financial policies regarding cash management, chain of SCSC Monitoring Letter

approvals, and inventory.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 59

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 1 75 59

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2013-2014 97 65 74

2014-2015 97 25 53

2015-2016 97 35 56

2016-2017 1 75 59

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).

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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

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Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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
96

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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).

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
10
Points Earned
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

40

Falls Far Below Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: 12

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

59

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1

96

2. Student

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B Second Look, Part C

CCRPI

Single

96

Score

Value-

Added

96

Impact

Beating the Odds

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s).

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

96

The school received all possible points because its Value-Added Impact Score GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served. Score

96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
5.265

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

10

The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash

38.750

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.166

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school did not receive any points because its

Statement of

0

aggregated three-year efficiency margin was less than -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.1240

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

1.102

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 40

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

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. Additionally, the school

1(c)

5

0

received findings related to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal

SCSC Monitoring Letter

controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its policies and procedures

related to coordinating services for homeless students, as part of its

Federal Program Monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the SR 2017 collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its annual audit or DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of SCSC monitoring,

the school received findings related to open enrollment Specifically, the

school required students to submit information beyond basic contact

4(a)

4

0

information and any information required to administer an enrollment

SCSC Monitoring Letter

priority. Additionally, 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.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

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5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (17.2%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were

0

reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received five findings in

Nutrition Program

critical areas and four findings in general areas.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental

Federal Program Monitoring

involvement requirements.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not

0

following its own financial policies regarding cash management, chain of SCSC Monitoring Letter

approvals, and inventory.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 59

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 40 59

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2013-2014 100 80 65

2014-2015 56 35 66

2015-2016 61 40 53

2016-2017 97 40 59

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).

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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

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Liberty Tech Charter School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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: 96

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 55

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

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 40

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

95

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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

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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
0

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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: 12

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

Score

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s).

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
23.858

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

60.657

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.0142

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.2501

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.034

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 95

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the EOPA collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because at the beginning of the

4(a)

4

0

2016-2017 school year, Liberty Tech utilized a parent contract that was not consistent with due process rights for students and open enrollment

SCSC Monitoring Letter

requirements for state charter schools.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(c)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve English learners.

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (19.8%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not

0

following its own financial policies regarding authorized check signatories, SCSC Compliance Letters

dual signatures on checks when required, and purchase approval policies.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 68

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 95 68

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 97 95 68

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

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).

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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

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Mountain Education Charter High School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 40

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

90

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

82

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

96

The school received all possible points because it was designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
16.744

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

257.847

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.178

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.1798

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.057

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program SCSC Monitoring Letter

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as a part of its Federal

1(c)

5

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its internal

Federal Program Monitoring

controls for its oversight of IDEA.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records and

3(c)

5

0

the school's annual report indicate that not all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate

Annual Report

provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

1. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

2. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

3. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 90% (176.4%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental

Federal Program Monitoring

involvement requirements.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 82

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 90 82

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 97 90 82

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).

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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

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Odyssey School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 35

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

85

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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
0 Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was

2

96

60

the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
5.652

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

20

The school received all possible points because it has greater than 75 days of unrestricted cash

133.926

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.3413

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.5318

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.345

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 85

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2. Financial

Oversight

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

3(b)

5

0

Monitoring, the school received findings because it did not post a meeting SCSC Monitoring Letter

calendar for future governing board meetings, meeting agendas for future

meetings, and meeting minutes for past meetings.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because at the beginning of the

4(a)

4

0

2016-2017 school year, the school utilized a parent contract that was not consistent with due process rights for students and open enrollment

SCSC Monitoring Letter

requirements for state charter schools.

The school did not receive any points because the school had a policy that

4(b)

4

0

required all students to be toilet trained to enroll in the school, and thus SCSC Compliance Letters

violated IDEA.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (16.1%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings because the

0

school was following a draft financial policy that had not received

SCSC Monitoring Letter

governing board approval.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 77

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 61 85 77

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2014-2015 51 65 67

2015-2016 97 95 78

2016-2017 61 85 77

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).

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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

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Pataula Charter Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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
96

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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: 96

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 50

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

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 30

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

80

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

100

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

2. Student

1

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

Score

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district(s).

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.992

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

62.310

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equals less than 2 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.0177

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.0646

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.813

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Audit

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (10.1%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 100

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 80 100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2013-2014 100 85 86

2014-2015 100 80 86

2015-2016 98 80 81

2016-2017 97 80 100

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).

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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

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Scintilla Charter Academy
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 0
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 10

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

50

Does Not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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: 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

2

96

96

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 97

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.308

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

10

The school received partial points because it had either between 15 and 45 unrestricted days cash

35.268

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

-0.0685

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

10

three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

-0.0687

Position, Notes-Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

0

The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent.

1.126

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 50

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

5

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 collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial

Oversight

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (9.7%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were

0

reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received four findings in

Nutrition Program

critical areas and five findings in general areas.

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a finding for not

0

following its own financial policies regarding the chain of authorization,

SCSC Monitoring Letter

the timing of payments, segregation of duties, and the use of debit cards.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 81

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Meets Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 97 50 81

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2015-2016 1 55 81

2016-2017 97 50 81

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).

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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

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Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 40

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 40

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

80

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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
0 Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15

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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
0

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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: 12

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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:

56

Does Not Meet 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
1.914

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash

School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

64.192

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.3696

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

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The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received all possible points because its

Statement of

20

aggregated three-year efficiency margin is 10 percent or

Activities/Change in Net

greater

0.1593

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.057

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Audit

The school did not receive any points because the school received findings

1(c)

5

0

related to noncompliance of provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless SCSC Monitoring Letter

Assistance Act, as a result of SCSC monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the EOPA collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2. Financial Oversight

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

2(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.

Annual Audit

3. Governance

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

3(b)

5

0

Monitoring, the school received findings because it did not post a meeting calendar for future governing board meetings, meeting agendas for future

SCSC Monitoring Letter

meetings, the school's FY17 budget, and meeting minutes for past

meetings.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because at the beginning of the

2016-2017 school year, the school utilized a parent contract that was not

consistent with due process rights for students and open enrollment

4(a)

4

0

requirements for state charter schools. Additionally, the school evidenced SCSC Monitoring Letter

that students were not provided constitutional due process because the

school failed to give notice to students about their right to legal counsel

and to call and confront witnesses in a disciplinary hearing.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(b)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve students with disabilities.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(c)

4

0

Monitoring, the school received findings for not having adequate policies SCSC Monitoring Letter

to identify and serve English learners.

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 20% (29.5%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because, as part of SCSC monitoring,

0

the school received a finding for not conducting a school nursing program SCSC Monitoring Letter

as required by law.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

0

Monitoring, the school received a finding relating to the school's omission SCSC Monitoring Letter

to communicate to stakeholders required legal notices under federal law.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school did not submit a fiscal policy

manual during the pre-monitoring review process. Evidence provided by

0

SOWEGA during the on-site visit, the school received a findings for not having a financial policies consistent with the requirements of the LUA

SCSC Monitoring Letter

manual. Additionally, the school was not following its own financial

policies .

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 56

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 1 80 56

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 1 80 56

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

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).

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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

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Statesboro STEAM
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 45

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
0 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 20
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 35

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

80

Meets Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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 charter

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 10

Points Earned
5
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:

100

Meets 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

2. Student

Achievement and

Student Growth

2

96

60

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

grade bands served.

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 61

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its current ratio is greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
3.000

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

1(b)

20

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because it had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted cash

49.743

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

1(c)

10

0

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance is greater than 8 percent

Enrollment Variance -0.0864

SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because its aggregated

Statement of

15

three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

Activities/Change in Net

percent

0.0025

Position, Notes- Pension

Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

20

The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent.

0.250

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

Data Source Annual Report

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

5

5

indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

requirements.

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

1(d)

5

5

indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant

Data Collections On-Time Report

reporting requirements.

2(a)

6

6

The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and Employees

4(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(d)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (5.4%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received all possible points because it maintained student and

4

employee information and data securely and communicated with

SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

The school received all possible points because the school complied with all other obligations.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 100

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Does Not Meet Performance Standards Meets Performance Standards

Operational Performance Meets Performance Standards

Points Earned 61 80 100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

2016-2017 61 80 100

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

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).

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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

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Utopian Academy for the Arts
COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
for State Charter School Evaluation
Section I: Academic Performance
Indicator 1: State and Federal Accountability Systems Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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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?
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.
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
Meets Standard:
School does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
School was identified as a "Focus" or "Priority" school

Points Points Available Earned
2 0
0

Points Points Available Earned

2

1

1

0

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 1

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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

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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 Available

Points 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 need to

96

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

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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 Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGOIRIES: 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.

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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
Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 30

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
0
Points Earned
5 Points Earned
10

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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
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

Points

Points

Available Earned

20

15 15
10

0

Total Points Available--Indicator 2: 40 points Total Points Earned: 30

SECTION II: DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting financial performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

60

Does Not Meet Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING ACTEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards Falls Far Below Performance Standards

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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

5

defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school fails to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

0

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

0

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

0

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;

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Section III, Indicator 5: School Environment A safe and healthy school environment is critical to creating a conducive learning environment and protecting the wellbeing of students and employees.

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? 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.

Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4
0

Points Earned
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

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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

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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.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 5

Points Earned
0
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 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

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

2

1(b)

2

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of SPTs.

1

The school received partial points because it was not designated as a Focus, Priority, or Reward School by GaDOE.

Data Source
GaDOE: State Performance Targets
GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists

1
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
2

96

0

96

0

CCRPI

Second Look, Part A

Single

96

0

Score

Value-

Second Look, Part B

Added

96

0

Impact

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Achievement SubScore was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement SubScore

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Single Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s)

GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was lower or the same as that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

GOSA/SCSC: Value Added-Impact Score

Second Look, Part C

Beating the Odds

96

0

The school did not receive any points because it was not designated a Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 1

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

1(a)

20

15

The school received partial points because its current ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
2.271

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet

Unrestricted Days Cash School Audit Report:

1(b)

20

0

The school did not receive any points because it had less than 15 days of unrestricted cash

12.574

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment

1(c)

10

5

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance is between 2 and 8 percent

0.0307

Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by

Grade Level

1(d)

10

2. Sustainability Measures

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

The school received all possible points because it was not

10

in default of any loan covenants or delinquent with debt

service payments

School Audit Report:

No

Notes

Aggregated Efficiency

Margin

School Audit Report:

15

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10

percent

0.0177

Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position, Notes-Pension Plan

Debt to Asset Ratio

15

The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent.

0.860

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 60

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Indicator 1. Educational
Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance

Measure

Points Available

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

1(a)

5

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program Annual Report

as defined in its charter contract.

1(b) BONUS

5

5

The school received all possible points because it met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.

Annual Report

The school did not receive any points because it received findings related

1(c)

5

0

to its oversight of federal programs, fiscal controls for federal funding, and deficiencies in its policies and procedures related to coordinating services

Federal Program Monitoring

for homeless students, as part of its Federal Program Monitoring.

1(d)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the EOPA collection by the required deadline.

Data Collections On-Time Report

2(a)

6

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its DE 046 on time.

Annual Audit

The school received all possible points because the school's independent

2(b)

5

5

audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Annual Audit

(GAAP).

3(a)

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

Annual Report

3(b)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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The school received all possible points because all governing board

3(c)

5

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

Annual Report

alternate provider.

3(d)

5

5

The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4. Students and

Employees

The school did not receive any points because as part of its SCSC

4(a)

4

0

Monitoring, the school evidenced that students were not provided

SCSC Monitoring Letter

constitutional due process for suspensions of ten school days or more.

4(b)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(c)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

4(d)

4

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II

Federal Program Monitoring

program.

4(e)

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4(f)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5. School

Environment

5(a)

4

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5(d)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because its churn rate is less than 20% (9%)

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

4

The school received all possible points because it complied with health and safety requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school did not receive any points. The school's meal programs were

0

reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received nine findings in

Nutrition Program

critical areas and nine findings in general areas.

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its insufficient communication to stakeholders regarding parental

Federal Program Monitoring

involvement requirements.

As part of its SCSC Monitoring, the school received a findings for not

0

following its own financial policies regarding check signing and access to SCSC Monitoring Letter

bank accounts.

5

The school received all possible points because it remedied noncompliance after proper notification.

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 68

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2016-2017 Scores

Section

Determination

Academic Performance Financial Performance

Falls Far Below Performance Standards Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Operational Performance Does Not Meet Performance Standards

Points Earned 1 60 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 1 60 68

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).

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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

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