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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 5 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 6 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 7 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 8 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 9 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 10 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 11 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 12 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 13 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 14 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 15 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 16 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 17 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 18 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 19 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 20 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 21 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 22 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 23 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 24 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 25 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 26 Brookhaven Innovation 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 27 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 28 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 29 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 30 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 31 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 32 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 33 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 34 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 35 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 36 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 37 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 38 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 39 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 40 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 41 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 42 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 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 0.054 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 Page 43 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 44 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 45 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 46 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 47 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 48 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 49 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 50 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 51 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 52 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 53 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 54 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 55 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 56 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 57 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 58 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 59 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 60 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 61 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 62 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 63 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 64 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 SCSC Performance Framework Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80 Page 65 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 66 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. SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Performance Framework Page 67 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 68 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 69 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 70 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 71 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 72 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 73 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 74 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 75 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 76 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 77 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 78 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 79 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 80 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 81 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 82 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 83 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 84 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 85 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 86 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 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 -0.0236 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 Page 87 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 88 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 SCSC Monitoring Letter 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 89 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 90 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 91 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 92 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 93 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 94 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 95 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 96 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 97 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 98 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 99 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 100 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 101 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 102 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 103 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 104 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 105 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 106 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 107 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 108 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 109 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 110 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 111 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 112 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 113 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 114 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 115 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 116 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 117 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 118 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 119 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 120 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 121 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 122 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 123 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 124 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 125 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 126 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 127 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 128 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 129 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 130 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 131 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. SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Performance Framework Page 132 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 SCSC Monitoring Letter 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 SCSC Monitoring Letter 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). 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 133 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 134 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 135 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 136 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 137 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 138 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 139 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 140 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 141 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 142 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 143 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 144 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 145 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 146 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 147 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 148 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 149 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 150 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 151 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 152 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 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 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 Page 153 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 154 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 155 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 156 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 157 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 158 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 159 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 160 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 161 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 162 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 163 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 164 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 165 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 166 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 167 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 168 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 169 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 170 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 171 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 172 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 173 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 SCSC Performance Framework 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 Page 174 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 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 -0.048 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 Page 175 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 176 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 177 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 178 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 179 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 180 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 181 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 182 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 183 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 184 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 185 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 186 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 187 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 188 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 189 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 190 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 191 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 192 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 193 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 194 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 195 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 196 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 Page 197 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 SCSC Monitoring Letter applicable open governance requirements. SCSC Performance Framework Page 198 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 199 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 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 = 93 SCSC Performance Framework Page 200 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 201 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 202 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 203 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 204 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 205 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 206 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 207 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 208 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 209 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 210 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 211 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 212 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 213 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 214 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 215 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 216 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 217 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 218 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 219 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 220 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 221 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 222 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 223 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 224 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 225 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 226 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 227 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 228 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 229 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 230 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 231 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 232 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 233 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 234 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 235 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 236 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 237 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 238 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 239 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 240 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 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 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 Page 241 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 242 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 243 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 244 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 245 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 246 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 247 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 248 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 249 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 250 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 251 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 252 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 253 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 254 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 255 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 256 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 257 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 258 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 259 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 260 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 261 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 262 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 Page 263 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 264 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 265 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 266 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 267 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 268 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 269 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 270 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 271 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 272 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 273 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 274 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 275 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 276 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 277 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 278 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 279 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 280 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 281 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 282 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 283 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 284 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 285 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 SCSC Performance Framework Annual Report Page 286 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%) SCSC Performance Framework Page 287 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 288 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 289 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 290 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 291 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 292 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 293 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 294 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 295 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 296 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 297 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 298 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 299 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 300 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 301 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 302 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 303 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 304 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 305 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 306 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 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 -.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 Page 307 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 308 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 309 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 SCSC Performance Framework 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 Page 310 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 311 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 312 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 313 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 314 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 315 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 316 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 317 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 318 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 319 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 320 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 321 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 322 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 323 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 324 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 325 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 326 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 327 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 328 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 329 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 330 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. SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Performance Framework Page 331 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 332 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 333 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 334 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 335 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 336 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 337 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 338 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 339 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 340 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 341 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 342 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 343 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 344 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 345 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 346 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 347 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 348 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 349 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 350 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 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 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 Page 351 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 352 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 353 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 354 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 355 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 356 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 357 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 358 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 359 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 360 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 361 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 362 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 363 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 364 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 365 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 15 SCSC Performance Framework Page 366 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 367 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 368 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 369 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 370 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 371 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 372 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 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 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 Page 373 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 374 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 375 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 376 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 377 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 378 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 379 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 380 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 381 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 382 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 383 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 384 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 385 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 386 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 387 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 388 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 389 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 390 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 391 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 392 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 393 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 394 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 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 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 Page 395 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 396 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 397 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 398 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 399 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 400 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 401 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 402 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 403 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 404 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 405 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 406 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 407 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 408 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 409 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 410 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 411 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 412 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 413 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 414 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 415 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 416 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 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 0.0646 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 Page 417 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 418 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 419 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 420 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 421 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 422 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 423 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 424 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 96 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 96 SCSC Performance Framework Page 425 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 426 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 427 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 428 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 429 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 430 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 431 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 432 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 433 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 434 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 435 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 436 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 437 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 438 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 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 -0.0687 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 Page 439 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 440 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 441 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 442 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 443 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 444 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 445 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 446 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 447 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 448 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 449 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 450 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 451 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 452 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 0 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6 SCSC Performance Framework Page 453 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 454 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 455 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 456 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 457 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 8 SCSC Performance Framework Page 458 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 459 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 460 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 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 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 Page 461 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 462 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 463 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 464 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 465 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 466 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 467 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 468 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 60 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60 SCSC Performance Framework Page 469 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 470 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 471 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 472 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 473 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 474 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 6 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11 SCSC Performance Framework Page 475 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 476 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 4 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 477 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24 SCSC Performance Framework Page 478 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 479 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 480 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 481 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 482 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 SCSC Performance Framework Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80 Page 483 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. SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Performance Framework Page 484 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 485 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 486 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 487 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 488 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 489 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 490 Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "achievement" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures. Measure 1, Academic Achievement Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "achievement" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "achievement" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 OR1 (if the school did not outperform its comparison district as measured by grade-band CCRPI achievement scores) Measure 2, Growth of All Students Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating typical/high academic growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by grade-band CCRPI progress scores)? Meets Standard: The charter school earned a higher "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school) OR in all grade bands in which the school did not earn a higher CCRPI "achievement" score. Approaches Standard: The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one--but not all--of the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school earned a lower "student progress" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) included in its attendance zone earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Points Available 96 60 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0 SCSC Performance Framework Page 491 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 492 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 493 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 494 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 495 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. SCSC Performance Framework Page 496 Section III, Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Charter schools must be faithful stewards of public funding and must adhere to stringent standards in the management of its assets. Failure to do so is one of the leading causes of charter school closure. Measure 2a, Financial Reporting Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to financial reporting requirements, including, but not limited to: o Complete and on-time submission of financial reports, such as its annual budgets, revised budgets, and DE 046, in the manner prescribed by GaDOE or the SCSC; o Timely periodic financial reports as required by the SCSC, GaDOE, or other state agency; o On-time submission and completion of its annual independent audit by October 1st; o Complete and on-time submission of program budgets (Title I, IDEA, and grant budgets) Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financials reporting requirements. Measure 2b, Adherence to GAAP Standards Is the school following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit. Points Available Points Earned 6 0 0 Points Available Points Earned 5 5 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 5 SCSC Performance Framework Page 497 Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public. Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to governance by its board, including but not limited to: o Board policies; o Board bylaws; o Code of ethics; o Conflicts of interest; o Board composition and/or membership laws and rules; and o Restrictions on compensation Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board. Measure 3b, Open Governance Is the school complying with all applicable open governance requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the Georgia Open Meetings Act and open records requirements. Measure 3c, Governance Training Is the school complying with all applicable governance training requirements? Meets Standard: The school takes action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to take action to ensure that all governing board members comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the participation of its governing board in required trainings, including, but not limited to, annual attendance by the entire governing board at SCSC provided or approved training pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-2084(f). Measure 3d, Holding Management Accountable Is the school holding management and contractors accountable? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to oversight of school management and contractors, including, but not limited to: o Implementation of the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems; o Remedial action regarding employees not meeting expectations; and o Actions to enforce contractual provisions or terminate the contract of noncompliant educational service providers or other contractors. Does Not Meet Standard: The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors. Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Available 5 0 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Points Earned 5 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 20 SCSC Performance Framework Page 498 Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further the education and welfare of students. Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its policies relating to the rights of students, including but not limited to: o Policies and practices related to admissions, lottery, waiting lists, fair and open recruitment, and enrollment (including rights to enroll or maintain enrollment); o The collection and protection of student information (that could be used in discriminatory ways or otherwise contrary to law); o Due process protections, privacy, civil rights, and student liberties requirements, including First Amendment protections and the Establishment Clause restrictions prohibiting public schools from engaging in religious instruction; and o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices). Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students. Measure 4b, Rights of Students with Disabilities Is the school protecting the rights of students with disabilities? Points Available 4 0 Points Available Points Earned 0 Points Earned Meets Standard: Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract (including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability, including but not limited to: o Identification and referral of students who may have a disability; o Operational compliance regarding the academic program, assessments, and all other aspects of the school's program and responsibilities; o Discipline, including due process protections, manifestation determinations, and behavioral intervention plans; o Appropriately implementing student Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; and o Ensuring appropriate access to the school's facilities and programs to students and parents. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the treatment of students with identified disabilities and those suspected of having a disability. Measure 4c, Rights of Students who are English Learners (ELs) Is the school protecting the rights of English Learners (ELs)? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA] and U.S. Department of Education authorities) relating to EL requirements, including but not limited to: o Required policies related to the service of EL students; o Proper steps for identification of students in need of EL services; o Appropriate and equitable delivery of services to identified students; o Appropriate accommodations on assessments; o Exiting of students from EL services; and o Ongoing monitoring of exited students. 4 0 Points Available 4 4 Points Earned 4 SCSC Performance Framework Page 499 Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to EL requirements. Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract (including the federal Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional requirements within Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [ESEA]) relating to employee qualification requirements. Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to employment considerations, including those relating to the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment contracts, and employee termination. Measure 4f, Criminal Records Checks Is the school completing required criminal records checks of its employees? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, and its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, or its governing policies relating to conducting criminal records checks of its employees and all other required individuals. 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 4 Points Earned 4 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16 SCSC Performance Framework Page 500 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 501 Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) and transportation (if provided), including, but not limited to: o School Health Nurse Program; o The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or After-school Snack Program, including nutritional and reimbursement requirements thereof, if food service is provided; and o School bus specifications, bus driver training and licensing requirements, and transportation survey deadlines. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to the provision nursing program requirements, food service (if provided) or transportation (if provided). Measure 5e, Information, Data, and Communication Is the school maintaining student and employee information and data securely and communicating with stakeholders appropriately? Meets Standard: The school complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provisions of its charter contract, governing board policies, and SCSC directives relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication, including but not limited to: o Maintaining the security of and providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Transferring of student records; o Confidentiality of personnel records not subject to open records requirements; and o Communicating with parents and other stakeholders in a timely manner. Does Not Meet Standard: The school fails to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information and stakeholder communication. Points Available 4 0 Points Available 4 0 Points Earned 0 Points Earned 0 Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points Total Points Earned: 12 SCSC Performance Framework Page 502 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 503 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 504 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 505 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 506 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 507 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 SCSC Performance Framework Page 508 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). SCSC Performance Framework Page 509 Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems 2. Student Progress 3. Student Achievement 4. Second-Look Academic Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Priority, Focus, Alert, and Reward School Lists GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score, CCRPI Achievement Gap Closure Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Achievement Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score Indicator 1. Near-Term Measures 2. Sustainability Measures, Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin Financial Performance: Data Source School Audit Report: Governmental Funds-Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form GADOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level School Audit Report: Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Activities/Change in Net Position School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position Indicator 1. Educational Program Compliance 2. Financial Oversight 3. Governance 4. Students and Employees 5. School Environment 6. Additional and Continuing Obligations Operational Performance: Data Source GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report SCSC Performance Framework Page 510