2017-2018 Comprehensive performance framework

STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION OF GEORGIA 2017-2018 Comprehensive Performance Framework
Released: February 27, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview: Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) for State Charter School Evaluation 2 Historical Performance, CPF Standings of State Charter Schools......................................................... 4
SCHOOL LEVEL PROFILES Atlanta Heights Charter School................................................................................................................ 5
Brookhaven Innovation Academy............................................................................................................ 29 Cherokee Charter Academy...................................................................................................................... 53 Cirrus Charter School............................................................................................................................................. 77 Coastal Plains Charter High School.................................................................................................................... 101 Coweta Charter Academy......................................................................................................................... 125 Dubois Integrity Academy......................................................................................................................... 149 Foothills Education Charter High School................................................................................................. 173 Fulton Leadership Academy...................................................................................................................... 197 Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)................................................................................................. 221 Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)............................................................................................................. 245 Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys.................................................................................................... 269 Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls.................................................................................................... 293 Georgia School For Innovation and the Classics..................................................................................... 317 International Academy of Smyrna............................................................................................................ 341 International Charter School of Atlanta................................................................................................... 365 Ivy Preparatory Academy Kirkwood......................................................................................................... 389 Liberty Tech Charter School...................................................................................................................... 413 Mountain Education Charter High School................................................................................................ 437 Odyssey School........................................................................................................................................... 461 Pataula Charter Academy......................................................................................................................... 483 Resurgence Hall.......................................................................................................................................... 509 SAIL-School for Arts Infused Learning...................................................................................................... 533 Scintilla Charter Academy.......................................................................................................................... 557 Southwest Georgia STEM.......................................................................................................................... 581 Statesboro STEAM...................................................................................................................................... 605 Utopian Academy For the Arts................................................................................................................. 629

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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 Content Mastery Score) OR in terms of student growth (grade-band CCRPI Growth Scores) OR on a combination of achievement and growth (CCRPR Grade Band Score)

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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.

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STATE CHARTER SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OVER TIME, CPF STANDINGS 2018 CPF Scoring Comparison to Prior Years, All Categories, In Alphabetical Order

Met Standards

Did Not Meet Standards

ACA = ACADEMIC STANDARDS FIN = FINANCIAL STANDARDS OPS = OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

School Atlanta Heights Charter School Cherokee Charter Academy Coweta Charter Academy Fulton Leadership Charter Aca. Georgia Connections Academy Ivy Prep Academy at Kirkwood Pataula Charter Academy 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) Coastal Plains Genesis Academy for Boys Genesis Academy for Girls International Academy of Smyrna Resurgence Hall SAIL School for Arts-Infused Learning Mountain Ed. Charter HS

2013-2014

ACA FIN OPS

56

85

86

100 75

91

100 45

95

100 85

78

6

70

83

100 80

65

100 85

86

Previous Charter Term

2014-2015

ACA FIN OPS

6

55

81

61

80

81

61

50

77

62

80

86

60

50

70

56

35

66

100 80

86

1

70

74

51

65

67

81

20

68

Previous Charter Term

2015-2016

ACA FIN OPS

97

75

78

61

90

78

97

70

82

2

90

87

0

70

88

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

2016-2017

ACA FIN OPS

97

75 100

61

80

91

97

60

81

97

50

87

61

75

93

97

30

59

97

80 100

1

75 100

61

85

77

1

60

68

97

50

79

1

95

97

97

75

89

97

95

70

97

50

81

1

30

91

1

50

70

97

95

68

1

80

56

61

80 100

71

80

91

80

95

86

97 100 91

97

90

82

2017-2018

ACA FIN OPS

2

75 100

62

80

91

98

55

90

62 20 99

96

70

88

98

45

87

98

85

98

0

75 100

62

90 100

98

50

87

98

70

80

96

95

99

98

65

80

98 TBD 74

0

60 100

98

60

91

0

40

85

98

95

88

2 TBD 66

62

65

88

0

85

95

62

70

76

2

60

78

62

30

89

98

85

84

98

15

93

96

90

96

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.

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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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Approaches Standard:

The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 or higher than the

60

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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

2

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

75

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

100

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

15

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

Measure Current Ratio
1.00

1(b)

20

20

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 120.00

1(c)

10

10

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

10

2(b)

20

10

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equaled less than 2 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.009
No Aggregated Efficiency
Margin -0.0019 Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9798

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities (most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a) 3(b) 3. Governance 3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4(b) 4. Students and Employees 4(c) 4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (11.6%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related to

2

its child abuse and neglect policy and not having an adequate suicide and prevention policy. The school submitted evidence in its corrective

SCSC Monitoring Letter

action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

Units of Administration manual. Additionally, the school received a

3

finding that it was not following its own financial policies approved by SCSC Monitoring Letter

the school's governing board. The school submitted evidence in its

corrective action plan that it is now following the Local Units of

Administration Manual and 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 = 100

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 2 75
100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

56

Financial Performance

85

Operational Performance

86

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 6 6 81

2015-2016 97 75 78

2016-2017 97 75 100

2017-2018 2 75
100

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement 3. Student Progress 4. Achievement and
Progress 5. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
1. Near-Term Measures
2. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance
4. Students and Employees
5. School Environment
6. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

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

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 0
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

60

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 8
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

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o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

91

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

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Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added

0

Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 1.70

1(b)

20

0

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 14.00

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2(b)

20

15

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.164
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1013
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.6218

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure 1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS

1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and

4(b)

Employees

4(c)

4(d)
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Points Available 5
5
5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that it

0

did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal to increase the percentage of students absent 5 or fewer days per year by 2% each year over its

baseline rate.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the

F&R Meal collection by the required deadline.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).
The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (5.4%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related

2

to its child abuse and neglect policy and not providing suicide prevention training to its teachers. The school submitted evidence in

SCSC Monitoring Letter

its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

3

Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it is now following the Local Units of

Administration 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 = 91

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 60 91

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 1 30 91

2017-2018 98 60 91

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
6. State and Federal Accountability Systems
7. Student Achievement 8. Student Progress 9. Achievement and
Progress 10. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
3. Near-Term Measures
4. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
7. Educational Program Compliance
8. Financial Oversight
9. Governance
10. Students and Employees
11. School Environment
12. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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
20 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 Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 13
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

91

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

60

Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability 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 was greater than 3.0

Measure Current Ratio
4.20

1(b)

20

10

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 34.00

1(c)

10

10

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

10

2(b)

20

20

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equaled less than 2 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent
The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.016
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin -0.0291
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2344

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental FundsBalance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 80

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)

3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4. Students and Employees 4(b)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5 5
5 6 5 5
5
5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented

5

all essential or innovative features of its education and

operational program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no

5

findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter

contract relating to education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the

0

Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the CPI 2018-1 and CPI 2018-2 by the required

deadlines.

The school received all possible points because it met all

6

financial reporting and compliance timeline and form

requirements.

The school did not receive any points because the school's

0

independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal

controls.

The school received all possible points because the school is

5

complying with all applicable general governance

requirements.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because school did not comply with SCSC rule regarding easily

3

accessible information on the school's website. The school

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it

adequately remedied these findings.

The school received all possible points because all governing

5

board members completed required training through the SCSC

or approved alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(c)

4

4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

6. Additional Obligations

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (14.3%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because it was not providing legally required child abuse

2

mandatory reporting training to school volunteers. The school SCSC Monitoring Letter

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it

adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

student and employee information and data securely and

SCSC Monitoring Letter

communicated with stakeholders appropriately.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards
Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 62 80 91

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

100

Financial Performance

75

Operational Performance

91

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 61 61 81

2015-2016 61 90 78

2016-2017 61 80 91

2017-2018 62 80 91

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
11. State and Federal Accountability Systems
12. Student Achievement 13. Student Progress 14. Achievement and
Progress 15. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
5. Near-Term Measures
6. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
13. Educational Program Compliance
14. Financial Oversight
15. Governance
16. Students and Employees
17. School Environment
18. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?
SCHOOL SCORE:

2

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 0
0

Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 30

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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: 40 Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

14

Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations

A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance.

Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations?

Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

85

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

Data Source

15

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

Current Ratio 1.50

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet

Unrestricted Days School Audit Report:

10

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

Cash 19.00

Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in

Fund Balance

5

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

Enrollment Variance 0.04

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

School was in default of loan/bond covenant(s)

0

and/or was delinquent with debt service

payments

Yes

School Audit Report: Notes

10

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if

between -.01 and -10 percent

-0.012

available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

0

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.2839

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 40

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4. Students and Employees 4(b)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5 6 5 5
5
5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated

0

that it did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal of 100% of 8th grade

students completing a career portfolio.

The school received all possible points because it received no

5

findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter

contract relating to education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the

0

Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Student Class Size 2018-1, Student Class Size-2,

PreID-2, and CPI 2018-2 by the required deadlines.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because school did not comply with SCSC rule regarding easily

3

accessible information on the school's website. The school

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or

approved alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

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

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections OnTime Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(c)

4

4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

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4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (17.4%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because it did not have a suicide prevention policy and was not

2

providing suicide prevention training to its teachers. The school SCSC Monitoring Letter

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

remedied these findings.

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

0

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

GaDOE: Nutrition Program

six findings in critical areas and 3 findings in general areas.

The school received all possible points because it maintained

4

student and employee information and data securely and

SCSC Monitoring Letter

communicated with stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow

the Local Units of Administration manual. Additionally, the school

3

received a finding that it was not following its own financial policies approved by the school's governing board and its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

inventory management system was not consistent with federal

requirements. The school submitted evidence in its corrective

action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 85

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards

Points Earned 2 40 85

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 1 50 70

2017-2018 0 40 85

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
16. State and Federal Accountability Systems
17. Student Achievement 18. Student Progress 19. Achievement and
Progress 20. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
7. Near-Term Measures
8. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
19. Educational Program Compliance
20. Financial Oversight
21. Governance
22. Students and Employees
23. School Environment
24. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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Coastal Plains 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, Growth and CCRPI Grade Band Score Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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?
SCHOOLS SCORE:

0

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

85

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

14

Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations

A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance.

Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations?

Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

95

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school did not receive any points because it was

0

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

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

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

13.90

1(b)

20

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 53.00

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2(b)

20

20

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.208
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1302
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.0719

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 85

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)

3(a)

3. Governance

3(b)

3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

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Points Available 5 5 5
5 6 5
5
5 5 5 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

it did not have a formal conflict of interest policy for its governing

3

board, as required by its charter contract. The school submitted

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit
SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 90% (169.2%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

2

it was not providing legally required child abuse mandatory reporting training to school volunteers. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

3

Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it is now following the Local Units of

Administration 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 = 95

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 0 85 95

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 0 85 95

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
21. State and Federal Accountability Systems
22. Student Achievement 23. Student Progress 24. Achievement and
Progress 25. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
9. Near-Term Measures
10. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
25. Educational Program Compliance
26. Financial Oversight
27. Governance
28. Students and Employees
29. School Environment
30. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

55

55

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

0

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

90

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure 1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3 CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Available

Points Earned

Explanation

Data Source

2

0

2

2

96

60

96

60

96

60

96

96

The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of school Improvement Targets.
The school received all possible points because it was not designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or GOSA. The school received partial points because its CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all grade bands served. 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 grade bands served. The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.
The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least one comparison calculation.

GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than 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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) 1(d) 2(a)

Points Available 20
20
10 10 20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

3.20

The school received partial points because it Unrestricted Days Cash

15

had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted

cash

47.00

The school did not receive any points

Enrollment Variance

0

because it's enrollment variance was greater

than 8 percent

0.195

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with

No

debt service payments

10

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

was between -.01 and -10 percent

-0.0174

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

0

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.1153

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 55

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)

3(b) 3. Governance

3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements

6

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

0

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

5

5

5

3

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

0

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because school did not comply with SCSC rule regarding easily accessible information on the school's website. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider.
The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The Georgia Department of Education identified areas of noncompliance with IDEA as a result of a formal complaint.

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: IDEA Complaints SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (10%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

2

it was not providing legally required child abuse mandatory reporting training to school volunteers. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

the school did not have the requisite licensing exemption from the

3

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to have a before or after school program. The school submitted evidence in its corrective

SCSC Monitoring Letter

action plan that it is now has the proper licensing exemption from the

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

5

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

Other Sources

Section III, Points Possible = 100 Section III, Points Earned = 90

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 55 90

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

100

Financial Performance

45

Operational Performance

95

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 61 61 77

2015-2016 97 70 82

2016-2017 97 60 81

2017-2018 98 55 90

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
26. State and Federal Accountability Systems
27. Student Achievement 28. Student Progress 29. Achievement and
Progress 30. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
11. Near-Term Measures
12. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
31. Educational Program Compliance
32. Financial Oversight
33. Governance
34. Students and Employees
35. School Environment
36. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

70

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

0

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

0

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

80

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Grade

96

Band was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all

grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school received all possible points because its Value-

96

Added Impact Score was statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) 1(d) 2(a)

Points Available 20
20
10 10 20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 3.00

The school received partial points because it Unrestricted Days Cash

10

had between 15 and 45 days of unrestricted

cash

16.00

The school received partial points because its Enrollment Variance

5

enrollment variance was between 2 and 8

percent

0.039

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt

No

service payments

15

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

between 0 and 10 percent

0.0316

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

15

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.5368

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS
1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d) 4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 4
4
4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

0

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to Title I.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit

the F&R Meal collection by the required deadline.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

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

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to IDEA.

0

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because related to serving students with disabilities. The school submitted

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

findings from SCSC monitoring.

4

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

Data Source
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources
Annual Audit
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring
SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

0

The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program.

GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (7.9%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related

2

to its child abuse and neglect policy. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these

SCSC Monitoring Letter

findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated

SCSC Monitoring Letter

with stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

0

Units of Administration manual. Additionally, the school received a SCSC Monitoring Letter

finding that its inventory management system was not consistent

with federal regulatory requirements.

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 = 80

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 70 80

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 1 65 69

2016-2017 97 50 79

2017-2018 98 70 80

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
31. State and Federal Accountability Systems
32. Student Achievement 33. Student Progress 34. Achievement and
Progress 35. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
13. Near-Term Measures
14. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
37. Educational Program Compliance
38. Financial Oversight
39. Governance
40. Students and Employees
41. School Environment
42. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

96

Meets Academic Performance Standards

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

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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 Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

16

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

99

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school did not receive any points because it was

0

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

96

The school received all possible points because its ValueAdded Impact Score was statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 96

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

8.40

1(b)

20

20

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 211.00

1(c)

10

5

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2(b)

20

20

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance was between 2 and 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.062
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1918
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.1192

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a) 3(b) 3. Governance 3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4(b) 4. Students and Employees 4(c) 4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no

5

findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter

contract relating to education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no

5

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

relevant reporting requirements

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or

approved alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).
The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections OnTime Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 90% (149.5%).

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

4

student and employee information and data securely and

SCSC Monitoring Letter

communicated with stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow

3

the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted SCSC Monitoring Letter

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

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 = 99

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 96 95 99

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 1
100 86

2016-2017 1 95 97

2017-2018 96 95 99

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
36. State and Federal Accountability Systems
37. Student Achievement 38. Student Progress 39. Achievement and
Progress 40. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
15. Near-Term Measures
16. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
43. Educational Program Compliance
44. Financial Oversight
45. Governance
46. Students and Employees
47. School Environment
48. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 0
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 0
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 10

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

20

Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

99

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

60

Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

2(b)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

Data Source

0

The school did not receive any points because it current ratio was less than or equal to 0.9

Current Ratio 0.70

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet

0

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 13.00

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

The school did not receive any points

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection

0

because it's enrollment variance was

Form and GaDOE: Data Collections,

greater than 8 percent

0.23

Student Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with

No

School Audit Report: Notes

debt service payments

10

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if

margin was between -.01 and -10 percent

-0.0502

available), 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 1.1999

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 20

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)

3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5
5
5 5 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

3

school did not comply with SCSC rule regarding easily accessible information on the school's website. The school submitted evidence in

its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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%).

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 findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

SCSC Monitoring Letter

remedied these findings.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

3

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 99

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards

Points Earned 62 20 99

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

100

Financial Performance

85

Operational Performance

78

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 62 80 86

2015-2016 2 90 87

2016-2017 97 50 87

2017-2018 62 20 99

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
41. State and Federal Accountability Systems
42. Student Achievement 43. Student Progress 44. Achievement and
Progress 45. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
17. Near-Term Measures
18. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
49. Educational Program Compliance
50. Financial Oversight
51. Governance
52. Students and Employees
53. School Environment
54. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

96

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

70

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

14

Section III, Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations

A charter school must faithfully fulfill all its obligations and quickly remedy any instance of noncompliance.

Measure 6a, Additional Obligations Is the school complying with all other obligations?

Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

88

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school did not receive any points because it was

0

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

60

Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 96

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 1.00

20

The school received all possible points because it had greater than 75 days of

Unrestricted Days Cash

unrestricted cash

84.00

The school received partial points because its Enrollment Variance

5

enrollment variance was between 2 and 8

percent

0.029

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt

No

service payments

10

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

between -.01 and -10 percent

-0.0002

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

10

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9860

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)
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Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the FTE 2018-1, Student Class Size 2018-2, and F&R Meal collections by

the required deadlines.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

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

0

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

program.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring
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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 35% (47.1%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

2

it did not have a suicide prevention policy. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

SCSC Monitoring Letter

these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

3

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 88

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 96 70 88

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

6

Financial Performance

70

Operational Performance

83

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 60 60 70

2015-2016 0 70 88

2016-2017 61 75 93

2017-2018 96 70 88

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
46. State and Federal Accountability Systems
47. Student Achievement 48. Student Progress 49. Achievement and
Progress 50. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
19. Near-Term Measures
20. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
55. Educational Program Compliance
56. Financial Oversight
57. Governance
58. Students and Employees
59. School Environment
60. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?
SCHOOL SCORE:

0

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 18
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

100

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school did not receive any points because it was

0

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

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

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 1.00

The school received partial points because it

Unrestricted Days Cash

15

had between 45 and 75 days of unrestricted

cash

45.00

The school received all possible points

Enrollment Variance

10

because its enrollment variance equaled less

than 2 percent

0.003

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service

No

payments

15

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

between 0 and 10 percent

0.0082

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

10

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9790

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a) 3(b) 3. Governance 3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4(b) 4. Students and Employees 4(c) 4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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 35% (26.7%).

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 a finding as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

the school did not provide families an annual notice for the Pupil

2

Protection Rights Amendment (PPRA). The school submitted evidence SCSC Monitoring Letter

in its corrective action plan that it is now providing all legally required

annual notices.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial polices and procedures manual did not follow the Local

Units of Administration manual. Additionally, the school's inventory

3

management system did not meet federal inventory requirements. SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it is

now following the Local Units of Administration Manual and that it is

following federal inventory requirements.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 0 75
100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 1 1 74

2015-2016 1 75 92

2016-2017 1 75
100

2017-2018 0 75
100

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
51. State and Federal Accountability Systems
52. Student Achievement 53. Student Progress 54. Achievement and
Progress 55. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
21. Near-Term Measures
22. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
61. Educational Program Compliance
62. Financial Oversight
63. Governance
64. Students and Employees
65. School Environment
66. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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?
SCHOOLS SCORE:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

70

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 8
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

10

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

78

Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

60

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

20

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

Measure Current Ratio
3.10

1(b)

20

10

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 28.00

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

15

2(b)

20

15

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.26
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.0729
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.8790

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), NotesPension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure 1(a)

1(b) BONUS
1. Educational Program Compliance
1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5
5
5
5 6

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that it

did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal of 90% of students completing

0

an ethics project that requires them to reference literature to

create/revise a code of ethics for themselves and their class, grade, or school.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the FTE 2018-1, FTE 2018-3, CPI 2018-1, CPI 2018-2, CPI 2018-3, and SR

2018 collections by the required deadlines.

6

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

5

0

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

4

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.
The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 20% (21.2%).

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

0

were reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education's School

GaDOE: Nutrition

Nutrition Program. As a result of that review, the school received one Program

finding in a critical area.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

SCSC Monitoring Letter

remedied these findings.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

3

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 78

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards Does Not Meet Standards Does Not Meet Standards

Points Earned 62 70 78

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 62 70 76

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
56. State and Federal Accountability Systems
57. Student Achievement 58. Student Progress 59. Achievement and
Progress 60. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
23. Near-Term Measures
24. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
67. Educational Program Compliance
68. Financial Oversight
69. Governance
70. Students and Employees
71. School Environment
72. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

2

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

60

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 8
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

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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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

10

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

78

Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

Data Source

15

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

Current Ratio 1.30

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash
66.00

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

The school did not receive any points because Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection

0

it's enrollment variance was greater than 8

Form and GaDOE: Data Collections,

percent

0.442

Student Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt

No

School Audit Report: Notes

service payments

10

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if

between -.01 and -10 percent

-0.0189

available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

10

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9786

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure 1(a)

1(b) BONUS
1. Educational Program Compliance
1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5
5
5
5 6

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that

it did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal of 90% of students

0

completing an ethics project that requires them to reference

literature to create/revise a code of ethics for themselves and their class, grade, or school.

The school received all possible points because it received no

5

findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter

contract relating to education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the

0

Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the FTE 2018-3, CPI 2018-1, CPI 2018-2, CPI 2018-3, and SR

2018 collections by the required deadlines.

6

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

5

0

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

4

The school did not receive any points because the school's independent audit noted material weaknesses in internal controls.
The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections OnTime Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 20% (30.6%).

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

0

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

GaDOE: Nutrition Program

one finding in a critical area.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

2

because it was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan

SCSC Monitoring Letter

that it adequately remedied these findings.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow

3

the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted SCSC Monitoring Letter

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

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 = 78

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards Does Not Meet Standards Does Not Meet Standards

Points Earned 2 60 78

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 2 60 78

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
61. State and Federal Accountability Systems
62. Student Achievement 63. Student Progress 64. Achievement and
Progress 65. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
25. Near-Term Measures
26. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
73. Educational Program Compliance
74. Financial Oversight
75. Governance
76. Students and Employees
77. School Environment
78. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 NA
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 NA
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 NA
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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 NA
10

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

20 15
NA 10 0

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

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

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

3

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 8
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0
Points Earned
NA

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: TBD
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

0

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

74

Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

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Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added

0

Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Current Ratio NA

1(b)

20

NA

1(c)

10

5

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT
The school received partial points because its enrollment variance was between 2 and 8 percent

Unrestricted Days Cash NA
Enrollment Variance 0.032

1(d)

10

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

NA

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes

2(a)

20

NA

2.Sustainability Measures

2(b)

20

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Aggregated Efficiency Margin NA
Debt to Asset Ratio NA

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities (most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure 1(a)

1(b) BONUS
1. Educational Program Compliance
1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b) 3(a) 3(b) 3. Governance 3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4. Students and Employees 4(b)
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Points Available 5 5
5
5 6

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that it

0

did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal of 100% of K-5 students participating in a language course and 100% of teachers participating

in Socratic Method Training.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

it did not have a suicide prevention policy. The school also received an

3

additional finding because its policies and practices for implementing the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act did not ensure all

students were adequately served. The school submitted evidence in

its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the

F&R Meal collection by the required deadline.

0

The school did not receive any points because it did not submit its FY17 audit on time.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources

5

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Annual Audit

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

0

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements.
The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider.
The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to IDEA. Additionally, the school also received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related to its policies and procedures for serving students with disabilities.

SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
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4(c)

4

4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (7.4%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related

to its child abuse and neglect policy and because it was not providing

2

suicide prevention training to its teachers. The school submitted

SCSC Monitoring Letter

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

Units of Administration manual and the school was not following its

own financial policies approved by the school's governing board.

3

Additionally, the school did not have the requisite licensing

SCSC Monitoring Letter

exemption from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

to have a before or after school program. The school submitted

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

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 = 74

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards
TBD Does Not Meet Standards

Points Earned 98 TBD 74

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 1 75 77

2016-2017 97 95 70

2017-2018 98 TBD 74

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
66. State and Federal Accountability Systems
67. Student Achievement 68. Student Progress 69. Achievement and
Progress 70. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
27. Near-Term Measures
28. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
79. Educational Program Compliance
80. Financial Oversight
81. Governance
82. Students and Employees
83. School Environment
84. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 or higher than the

60

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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0
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:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

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

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 0
0

Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 30

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

30

Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

2

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 22

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

89

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

60

Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) 1(d) 2(a)

Points Available 20
20
10 10 20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

Data Source

20

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

Current Ratio 7.80

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet

Unrestricted Days School Audit Report:

The school received partial points because it

10

had between 15 and 45 days of unrestricted

Cash

Governmental Funds- Balance

Sheet/Statement of Revenues,

cash

20.00

Expenditures, and Changes in Fund

Balance

0

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

Enrollment Variance 0.177

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

School was in default of loan/bond covenant(s)

0

and/or was delinquent with debt service

Yes

School Audit Report: Notes

payments

0

The school did not receive any points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if

less than -10 percent

-0.1789

available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

0

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.1732

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure 1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)

3(a)

3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and

Employees

4(b)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available

Points Earned

5

5

5

0

5

5

5

0

6

6

5

5

5

5

Explanation
The school received all possible points because it implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in its charter contract. In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that it did not meet its Mission-Specific Goals of 100% of faculty and staff will engage in school-based training related to IB standards and practices, documented record of certified staff completing IB authorized training will reflect the following timeline: 17/18= 30%, 18/19= 60%, 19/20 = 100%, 100% of fifth grade students participating in IB Exhibition as the culminating event of the Primary Years Programme, and 100% of sixth grade students will be engaged in service learning as a first -year requirement of the Middle Years Programme. The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating the school is out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to education requirements. The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the CPI 20182 collection by the required deadline.
The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.
The school received all possible points because the school's independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.

5

5

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

5

5

The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider.

5

5

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

4

4

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

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring its policies and

4

2

procedures for serving students with disabilities was not consistent with federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it

adequately remedied these findings.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
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4(c)

4

4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (9.2%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it did not

have a suicide prevention policy and was not providing suicide prevention

2

training to its teachers. The school also received findings related to its child abuse and neglect policy and because the school was not providing child abuse

SCSC Monitoring Letter

mandatory reporting training to its school volunteers. The school submitted

evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 stakeholders SCSC Monitoring Letter

appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its

financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of

Administration manual and the school was not following its own financial

3

policies approved by the school's governing board. Additionally, the school did not have the requisite licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of

SCSC Monitoring Letter

Early Care and Learning to have a before or after school program. The school

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied

these findings.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards Falls Far Below Standards
Meets Standards

Points Earned 62 30 89

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 62 30 89

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
71. State and Federal Accountability Systems
72. Student Achievement 73. Student Progress 74. Achievement and
Progress 75. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
29. Near-Term Measures
30. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
85. Educational Program Compliance
86. Financial Oversight
87. Governance
88. Students and Employees
89. School Environment
90. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

65

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

0

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

0

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

20

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

80

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received partial points

15

because its current ratio was

between 1.0 and 3.0

Current Ratio 1.00

1(b)

20

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 51.00

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

15

2(b)

20

10

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 95 and 100 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.119
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.0201
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.9751

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 65

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

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

0

Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its implementation of Title I and education for homeless children and

youth.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Student Class Size 2018-3 and F&R Meal collections by the

required deadlines.

6

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

0

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

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

4

4

0

4

4

4

0

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider. The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to IDEA.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs). The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program.

Data Source
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report
Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (6.6%).

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated

SCSC Monitoring Letter

with stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local

Units of Administration manual. Additionally, the school received a

3

finding that it was not following its own financial policies approved SCSC Monitoring Letter

by the school's governing board. The school submitted evidence in

its corrective action plan that it is now following the Local Units of

Administration Manual and 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 = 80

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 65 80

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 97 60 85

2016-2017 97 75 89

2017-2018 98 65 80

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
76. State and Federal Accountability Systems
77. Student Achievement 78. Student Progress 79. Achievement and
Progress 80. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
31. Near-Term Measures
32. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
91. Educational Program Compliance
92. Financial Oversight
93. Governance
94. Students and Employees
95. School Environment
96. Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 0
0

Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 35

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

45

Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

87

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

7.10

1(b)

20

10

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 44.00

1(c)

10

5

1(d)

10

0

2(a)

20

10

2(b)

20

0

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance was between 2 and 8 percent
School was in default of loan/bond covenant(s) and/or was delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent
The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.024
Yes Aggregated Efficiency
Margin -0.0624 Debt to Asset Ratio 1.1284

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 45

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS
1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the

FTE 2018-1 and Student Class Size 2018-2 by the required deadlines.

6

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

0

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

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

0

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs). The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program.

Data Source
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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 GOSA: Churn Rate

20% (15.5%).

Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing legally required child abuse mandatory reporting training to school volunteers. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its

financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units

of Administration manual. Additionally, the school did not have the

requisite licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of Early

3

Care and Learning to have a before or after school program. The school SCSC Monitoring Letter

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it is now following

the Local Units of Administration Manual and that it has the proper

licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of Early Care and

Learning.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Falls Far Below Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 45 87

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

100

Financial Performance

80

Operational Performance

65

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 56 56 66

2015-2016 61 40 53

2016-2017 97 30 59

2017-2018 98 45 87

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
81. State and Federal Accountability Systems
82. Student Achievement 83. Student Progress 84. Achievement and
Progress 85. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
33. Near-Term Measures
34. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
97. Educational Program Compliance
98. Financial Oversight
99. Governance
100.Students and Employees
101.School Environment
102.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

95

Meets Financial Performance Standards

100 pts. 75-99 pts. 50-74 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Exceeds Financial Performance Standards Meets Financial Performance Standards Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to implement all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.
Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

5 5
0

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 0
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

3

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 23

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

16

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

88

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a) 1(b) 1(c) 1(d) 2(a) 2(b)

Points Available 20 20 10 10
20 20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

Data Source

20

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

Current Ratio 9.10

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash
58.00

School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance

The school received all possible points

Enrollment Variance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form

10

because its enrollment variance equaled

and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student

less than 2 percent

0.012

Enrollment by Grade Level

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with

No

School Audit Report: Notes

debt service payments

20

The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater

Aggregated Efficiency Margin
0.1355

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), 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 0.0904

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)
3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and

Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5
4
4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

In the school's Charter School Annual Report, the school stated that it

0

did not meet its Mission-Specific Goal of increasing the percentage of

students absent 5 or fewer days per year by 2% each year.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements.

6

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

0

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

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its

3

enrollment documents were not consistent with statutory open enrollment requirements and SCSC rule. The school submitted evidence

in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

4

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

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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 GOSA: Churn Rate

20% (14.3%).

Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing legally required child abuse mandatory reporting training to school volunteers. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

SCSC Monitoring Letter

remedied these findings.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

3

was not following its own financial policies approved by the school's governing board. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action

SCSC Monitoring Letter

plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 88

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 95 88

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 97 95 68

2017-2018 98 95 88

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
86. State and Federal Accountability Systems
87. Student Achievement 88. Student Progress 89. Achievement and
Progress 90. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
35. Near-Term Measures
36. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
103.Educational Program Compliance
104.Financial Oversight
105. Governance
106.Students and Employees
107.School Environment
108.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

96

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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 Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
0
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

16

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

96

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school did not receive any points because it was

0

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

96

The school received all possible points because its ValueAdded Impact Score was statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 96

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Indicator

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater

than 3.0

13.40

1(b)

20

20

1. Near Term Measures

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2.Sustainability Measures

2(b)

20

20

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 239.00

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.119
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1699
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.0616

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b)
3. Governance 3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5 5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

The school received all possible points because it met the missionspecific goals as defined in its charter contract.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school did not receive all possible points because SCSC Records

0

and the school's Charter School Annual Report indicate that not all governing board members completed required training through the

SCSC or approved alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 90% (164.6).

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

4

and 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 = 96

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 96 90 96

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

71

Financial Performance

80

Operational Performance

91

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015
80 80 86

2015-2016
97 100 91

2016-2017
97 90 82

2017-2018
96 90 96

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
91. State and Federal Accountability Systems
92. Student Achievement 93. Student Progress 94. Achievement and
Progress 95. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
37. Near-Term Measures
38. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
109.Educational Program Compliance
110.Financial Oversight
111. Governance
112.Students and Employees
113.School Environment
114.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

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

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

90

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

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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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

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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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

20

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

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o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

100

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

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Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater

than 3.0

9.60

1(b)

20

20

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 158.00

1(c)

10

5

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2(b)

20

15

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance was between 2 and 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.06
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.9931
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2691

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 90

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)
2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a) 3(b) 3. Governance 3(c)
3(d) 4(a) 4(b) 4. Students and Employees 4(c) 4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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 GOSA: Churn Rate

20% (11.7%).

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its

financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units

of Administration manual. Additionally, the school did not have the

requisite licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of Early

3

Care and Learning to have a before or after school program. The school SCSC Monitoring Letter

submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it is now following

the Local Units of Administration Manual and that it has the proper

licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of Early Care and

Learning.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards
Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 62 90 100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-2014

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015
51 51 67

2015-2016
97 95 78

2016-2017
61 85 77

2017-2018
62 90 100

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
96. State and Federal Accountability Systems
97. Student Achievement 98. Student Progress 99. Achievement and
Progress 100. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
39. Near-Term Measures
40. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
115.Educational Program Compliance
116.Financial Oversight
117. Governance
118.Students and Employees
119.School Environment
120.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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96

96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

85

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

20

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

98

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Grade

96

Band was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all

grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added

0

Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

5.40

1(b)

20

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 66.00

1(c)

10

10

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

15

2(b)

20

15

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equaled less than 2 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between 0 and 10 percent
The school received partial points because its debt to asset ratio was between 25 and 94.99 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.019
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.0385
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.8590

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 85

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS
1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b) 4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the

F&R Meal collection by the required deadline.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (11%).

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

3

its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of Administration manual. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

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 = 98

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 85 98

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance
NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2013-14 100 85 86

2014-2015 100 100 86

2015-2016 98 80 81

2016-2017 97 80 100

2017-2018 98 85 98

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
101.State and Federal Accountability Systems
102.Student Achievement 103.Student Progress 104.Achievement and
Progress 105. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
41. Near-Term Measures
42. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
121.Educational Program Compliance
122.Financial Oversight
123. Governance
124.Students and Employees
125.School Environment
126.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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Resurgence Hall 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, Growth and CCRPI Grade Band Score Second Look Criteria: CCRPI Single Score, Value-Added Impact, or Beating The Odds Overall Determination of Academic Compliance
Section II: Financial Performance Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Overall Determination of Financial Compliance
Section III: Operational Performance Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance Indicator 2: Financial Oversight Indicator 3: Governance Indicator 4: Students and Employees Indicator 5: School Environment Indicator 6: Additional and Continuing Obligations Overall Determination of Operational Compliance
Appendix A: Scoring Summaries Appendix B: Historical Scores Appendix C: Data Sources Compiled

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

85

Meets Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 3: 20 points Total Points Earned: 18

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
2
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 22

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

84

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Grade

96

Band was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all

grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added

0

Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater

than 3.0

4.10

1(b)

20

15

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 68.00

1(c)

10

0

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

20

2(b)

20

20

The school did not receive any points because it's enrollment variance was greater than 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments The school received all possible points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was 10 percent or greater
The school received all possible points because its debt to asset ratio was less than 25 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.207
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin 0.1372
Debt to Asset Ratio 0.2077

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 85

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)

3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the FTE 2018-1, Student Class Size 2018-1, CPI 2018-1, CPI 2018-2, F&R Meal,

SR 2018, and EOPA collections by the required deadlines.

6

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

0

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

5

5

5

3

5

5

5

5

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements.
The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because school did not comply with SCSC rule regarding easily accessible information on the school's website. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider.
The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

2

school's FMLA policies were not consistent with federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

SCSC Monitoring Letter

remedied these findings.

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 GOSA: Churn Rate

20% (8.7%).

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 findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because it

2

was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately

SCSC Monitoring Letter

remedied these findings.

The school did not receive any points because it failed to send a school

representative to the annual Data Collections Conference held by the

Georgia Department of Education, as required by its charter contract.

0

The school also received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units

SCSC Monitoring Letter

of Administration manual. Additionally, the school received a finding that

it was not following its own financial policies approved by the school's

governing board.

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 = 84

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Meets Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 85 84

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance
NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2013-14 NA NA NA

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 98 85 84

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
106.State and Federal Accountability Systems
107.Student Achievement 108.Student Progress 109.Achievement and
Progress 110. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
43. Near-Term Measures
44. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
127.Educational Program Compliance
128.Financial Oversight
129. Governance
130.Students and Employees
131.School Environment
132.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 0
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 0
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

15

Falls Far Below Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 6
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

20

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
3
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 8

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

93

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Grade

96

Band was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all

grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added

0

Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

0

The school did not receive any points because it current ratio was less than or equal to 0.9

Current Ratio 0.80

Unrestricted Days

0

The school did not receive any points because

Cash

it had less than 15 days of unrestricted cash

8.00

The school received partial points because its Enrollment Variance

5

enrollment variance was between 2 and 8

percent

0.044

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt

No

service payments

0

The school did not receive any points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

was less than -10 percent

-0.3007

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

0

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.2059

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 15

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS
1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and Employees

4(c)

4(d)

4(e)

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Points Available 5 5
5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the

F&R Meal collection by the required deadline.

6

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

0

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

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).
The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.

4

4

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

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources Annual Audit SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

The school received all possible points because it 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 GOSA: Churn Rate

20% (12.4%).

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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its

financial policies and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units

of Administration manual, and the school was not following its own

3

financial policies approved by the school's governing board. Additionally, the school did not have the requisite licensing exemption

SCSC Monitoring Letter

from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to have a

before or after school program. The school submitted evidence in its

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Falls Far Below Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 15 93

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance
NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2013-14 NA NA NA

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 NA NA NA

2017-2018 98 15 93

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
111.State and Federal Accountability Systems
112.Student Achievement 113.Student Progress 114.Achievement and
Progress 115. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
45. Near-Term Measures
46. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
133.Educational Program Compliance
134.Financial Oversight
135. Governance
136.Students and Employees
137.School Environment
138.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

2

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 20
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 10
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

60

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

20

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

100

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Progress Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade

0

Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in

all grade bands served

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

The school received all possible points

Current Ratio

20

because its current ratio was greater than

3.0

3.60

1(b)

20

10

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 18.00

1(c)

10

10

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

10

2(b)

20

0

The school received all possible points because its enrollment variance equaled less than 2 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent
The school did not receive any points because its debt to asset ratio was greater than 100 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.018
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin -0.0351
Debt to Asset Ratio 1.0746

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)
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Points Available 5 5
5
5
6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

reporting requirements.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

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

0

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

program.

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring
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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5. School Environment 5(c)

4

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (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

4

and employee information and data securely and communicated with SCSC Monitoring Letter

stakeholders appropriately.

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

5

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards Does Not Meet Standards
Meets Standards

Points Earned 2 60
100

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance
NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2013-14
NA NA NA

2014-2015
NA NA NA

2015-2016
1 55 81

2016-2017
97 50 81

2017-2018
2 60 100

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
116.State and Federal Accountability Systems
117.Student Achievement 118.Student Progress 119.Achievement and
Progress 120. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
47. Near-Term Measures
48. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
139.Educational Program Compliance
140.Financial Oversight
141. Governance
142.Students and Employees
143.School Environment
144.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

0

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

SECTION I: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE
As measured by the indicators and measures set forth in this section, is the school meeting academic performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

2

Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 NA
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 NA
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 NA
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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 NA
10

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

20 15
NA 10 0

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

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

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

NA

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to meet at least one mission-specific goal included in its charter contract.

5 NA
0

Measure 1c, Education Requirements Is the school complying with applicable education requirements?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

0

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

5

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: TBD
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied 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
NA

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: TBD
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

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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

0

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 16

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

4

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
0

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 6: 10 points Total Points Earned: 0

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

56

Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3 CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Available

Points Earned

Explanation

2

0

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

2

2

96

0

96

0

96

0

The school received all possible points because it was not designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or GOSA. The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served 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 The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI Grade Band Score was lower than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source
The school did not receive any points because it did not meet 100% of school Improvement Targets. GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress SubScore
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score

96

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

0

The school did not receive any points because its ValueAdded Impact Score was not statistically higher than 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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 2

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures

Measure 1(a)

Points Available
20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Current Ratio NA

Unrestricted Days Cash

1(b)

20

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

NA

1(c)

10

0

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

Enrollment Variance 0.526

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level

1(d)

10

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

NA

School Audit Report: Notes

2(a)

20

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

2.Sustainability

Measures

2(b)

20

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Aggregated Efficiency Margin NA
Debt to Asset Ratio NA

School Audit Report: Statement of Activities (most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator
1. Educational Program Compliance
2. Financial Oversight
3. Governance
4. Students and Employees

Measure 1(a) 1(b) BONUS
1(c)
1(d)
2(a) 2(b) 3(a) 3(b) 3(c) 3(d)
4(a)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available

Points Earned

Explanation

5

NA

WAITING ON CSD ANNUAL REPORT

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report

5

NA

WAITING ON CSD ANNUAL REPORT

GaDOE: Annual Report

5

0

5

5

6

6

The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of SCSC monitoring. The findings include the school did not provide students, parents, and families copies of the school's student code of conduct upon enrollment, and the school did not have procedures for identifying and serving students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The school received all possible points because it received no findings indicating it was out of compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract relating to relevant reporting requirements. The school received all possible points because it met all financial reporting and compliance timeline and form requirements.

SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections OnTime Report Other Sources

5

NA

WAITING ON ANNUAL AUDIT

Annual Audit

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

0

The school received all possible points because the school is complying with all applicable general governance requirements. The school received all possible points because it is complying with all applicable open governance requirements. The school received all possible points because all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or approved alternate provider.
The school received all possible points because it is holding management and contractors accountable.
The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of SCSC monitoring. The findings include the school's procedures for disciplining students do not outline constitutionally- required due process for students who are removed from school for ten days or more, and the

SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(b)

4

4

4(c)

4

0

4(d)

4

4

4(e)

4

4

4(f)

4

4

5(a)

4

4

5(b)

4

0

5(c)

4

0

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

0

5(e)

4

0

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

0

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school's "Parent Commitment" form was inconsistent with state law and due process rights afforded to students under federal law.
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of SCSC monitoring that include the school not establishing a policy, procedure, or practice for the identification of ELs.
The school received all possible points because it met teacher and other employee qualification requirements.
The school received all possible points because the school respected all employee rights.
The school received all possible points because it completed required criminal records checks of its employees.
The school received all possible points because it complied with facilities requirements.
The school did not receive any points because its churn rate is greater than 20% (23.6%).
The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of SCSC monitoring. The findings include the school not providing suicide prevention training to teachers and not providing school volunteers required child abuse mandatory reporting training. The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of SCSC monitoring for not having a school nursing policy. The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring for not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school did not receive any points because it received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring. The findings include the school's financial policies and procedures manual did not following the Local Units of Administration manual and the school not following its own financial policies approved by the school's governing board. Additionally, the school did not have the requisite licensing exemption from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to have a before or after school program. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter GOSA: Churn Rate Report SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
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6(b)

5

The school did not receive any points because it failed to

0

address numerous findings and deficiencies in its student handbook that the SCSC reported on in the school's FY17

monitoring letter.

Section III, Points Possible = 100

Section III, Points Earned =

56

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score
Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Falls Far Below Standards
TBD Does Not Meet Standards

Points Earned 2
TBD 56

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-14

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA= not available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 NA NA NA

2015-2016 NA NA NA

2016-2017 1 80 56

2017-2018 2
TBD 66

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
121.State and Federal Accountability Systems
122.Student Achievement 123.Student Progress 124.Achievement and
Progress 125. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
49. Near-Term Measures
50. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
145.Educational Program Compliance
146.Financial Oversight
147. Governance
148.Students and Employees
149.School Environment
150.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

60

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 2: 96 points Total Points Earned: 60

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

0

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

0 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 0

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:

62

Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts.
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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 5
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

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

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

65

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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: 13
*Schools will earn 5 additional bonus points for meeting mission-specific goals. Bonus points cannot be utilized to increase an overall score above 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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
0
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 24

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOLS SCORE:

88

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2
96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school did not receive any points because its CCRPI

0

Content Mastery Sub-Score was lower than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Progress

60

Sub-Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

The school received partial points because its CCRPI Grade

60

Band Score was the same as or higher than the district(s) it

serves in at least one but not all grade bands served.

96

0

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

96

0

The school did not receive any points because its Value-Added Impact Score was not statistically higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 62

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 1.90

1(b)

20

10

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

Unrestricted Days Cash 33.00

1(c)

10

5

1(d)

10

10

2(a)

20

10

The school received partial points because its enrollment variance was between 2 and 8 percent
The school received all possible points because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with debt service payments
The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin was between -.01 and -10 percent

Enrollment Variance 0.07
No
Aggregated Efficiency Margin -0.0282

2(b)

20

15

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 0.3809

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan
School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Section II, Points Possible = 100 Section II, Points Earned = 65

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1(b) BONUS

1. Educational Program

Compliance

1(c)

1(d)

2(a) 2. Financial Oversight
2(b)
3(a)
3(b)
3. Governance 3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4. Students and Employees

4(b)

4(c)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5 5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school received all possible points because it received no findings

5

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

education requirements.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit the Student Class Size 2018-1, PreID-2, and PreID-3 collections by the

required deadlines.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school did not receive any points because SCSC Records and the

0

school's Charter School Annual Report indicate that not all governing board members completed required training through the SCSC or

approved alternate provider.

5

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

4

4

4

4

4

4

The school received all possible points because the school is protecting the rights of all students
The school received all possible points because it is protecting the rights of students with disabilities.
The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).

Data Source GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Annual Report
SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter

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4(d)

4

4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (12.1%).

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 findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because

2

it was not providing all legal notices required by federal law. The school submitted evidence in its corrective action plan that it

SCSC Monitoring Letter

adequately remedied these findings.

The school did not receive any points because school received

findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring because its financial policies

and procedures manual did not follow the Local Units of

0

Administration manual. The school did not adequately remedy this finding. Additionally, the school received a finding that it was not

SCSC Monitoring Letter

following its own financial policies approved by the school's governing

board, and the school's inventory management system did not meet

federal regulatory requirements.

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 = 88

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score
Section Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Does Not Meet Standards Does Not Meet Standards
Meets Standards

Points Earned 62 65 88

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance
NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2013-14
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term

2014-2015
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term

2015-2016
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term
Previous Charter Term

2016-2017 61 80 100

2017-2018 62 65 88

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
126.State and Federal Accountability Systems
127.Student Achievement 128.Student Progress 129.Achievement and
Progress 130. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
51. Near-Term Measures
52. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
151.Educational Program Compliance
152.Financial Oversight
153. Governance
154.Students and Employees
155.School Environment
156.Additional and Continuing Obligations

Operational Performance:
Data Source
GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Financial Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring, Data Reports SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report GaDOE: Charter School Annual Report, SEA Program Monitoring SCSC: Monitoring Activities, Complaint Investigations, Training Rosters Other: Reports of Noncompliance from a State or Federal Agency, Independent Audit Report

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

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A state charter school can meet annual SCSC academic accountability standards by fulfilling state and federal accountability requirements and by outperforming the district(s) it serves in terms of overall academic achievement OR student progress or a combination of achievement and 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 improvement targets and perform above the level that would place it on the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, or Turnaround Eligible schools' lists.

Measure 1a, State Improvement Targets Is school meeting targets set forth by state and federal accountability systems?
Meets Standard:
The school met 100 percent (for all students and all subgroups) of the Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school did not meet 100 percent of the State Improvement Targets set by the state in the Closing the Gaps component of the CCRPI.
Measure 1b, State Designations Is the school meeting state designation expectations as set forth by state and federal accountability systems? Meets Standard:
The school does not have a designation
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school was identified as a "TSI," "CSI," or "Turnaround Eligible" school

Points Available
2
0
Points Available
2 0

Points Earned
0
Points Earned
2

Total Points Available--Section I, Indicator 1: 4 points Total Points Earned: 2

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Section I, Indicator 2: Student Achievement and Student Growth
All state charter schools must demonstrate their ability to positively impact students' academic proficiency while also prioritizing the academic growth of their students. Specifically, state charter schools must perform above the level of the district(s) they serve as measured by CCRPI "content mastery" scores or by CCRPI "progress" measures or by the CCRPI "overall grade band score."

Measure 1, Academic Achievement
Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves (as measured by grade-band CCRPI content mastery scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves in all grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "content mastery" score that is the same as2 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 "content mastery" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 content mastery scores)

Measure 2, Growth of All Students
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating 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) it serves 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 "content mastery" score.
Approaches Standard:
The charter school earned a CCRPI "student progress" score that is the same as2 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) it serves in all 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 content mastery or
progress scores)

Measure 3, Combined Achievement and Growth
Are students in the state charter school annually demonstrating academic achievement and growth compared to their academic peers enrolled in the traditional schools (as measured by the CCRPI overall grade band scores)?
Meets Standard:
The charter school earned a higher "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves 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 "content mastery" or "progress" score.
Approaches Standard:
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Points Points Available Earned

96

96

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The charter school earned a CCRPI "overall grade band" score that is the same as2 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 "overall grade band" score on the CCRPI than the district(s) it serves

0

earned in all the grade bands served (elementary, middle, and/or high school).

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

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Section I: Second Look Criteria3

In any year of the charter term, a state charter school may satisfy academic accountability requirements by meeting

standards presented in Section I, Measures 1 - 3 OR by meeting ANY of the following criteria:

Second Look, Part A, CCRPI Single Score4 Is the school outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by CCRPI Single Score?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is higher than that of the district(s) it

96

serves.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an overall CCRPI (single) score that is the same as or lower than that of

0

the district(s) it serves.

Second Look, Part B, Value-Added Impact Score Is the school annually outperforming the district(s) it serves as measured by value-added impact on student achievement (school level impact)?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

96

higher than that of the district(s) it serves in all relevant grade bands.

96

Does Not Meet Standard:

The charter school earned an "impact score" on the SCSC Value-Add Performance Analysis that is

0

the same as or lower than that of the district(s) it serves in at least one grade band served.

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 was designated as "beating the odds."

96

Does Not Meet Standard: The charter school was not designated as "beating the odds."

96 0

Total Points Available--Section I, Second Look: 96 points Total Points Earned: 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:

98

Meets Academic Performance Standards

70-100 pts. 50-69 pts. 0-49 pts. SCSC Performance Framework

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Academic Performance Standards Does Not Meet Academic Performance Standards Falls Far Below Academic Performance Standards

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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 or Measure 3 for CCRPI Overall Grade Band Score. Similarity, points earned on Measure 2 may not be combined with points from Measure 3. 2For the Approaches Standards category "same as" is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score.
Section I, Second Look
3Points earned in Section 1, Measures1-3 will not be combined with points earned in Section I, Second Look. 4For 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.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL CRITERIA
While state charter schools must outperform their comparison district(s) in all grade bands served to warrant a standards five-year renewal term, schools may be considered for abbreviated charter terms under the following circumstances. Tenured Schools (those concluding a second or subsequent charter term):
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years).
New Schools (those concluding the first/initial charter term): A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI academic indicators for 75% of the charter term (three of four years) OR (if the above criteria is not met)
A school may be considered for an abbreviated three-year charter renewal if it A) performed at least as well as its comparison district(s) in all grade bands served on any one or combination of the CCRPI indicators in Year 4 of the charter term or B) outperformed the district(s) on VAM or BTO in Year 4 of the charter term. *
*This option is not available to tenured schools.
Notes:
The term as well as used above is defined as a score that is not below 3 percent of the comparison district's score. Abbreviated renewal terms are intended to evaluate a school's capacity to sustain the requisite performance level. They are
NOT awarded to assess the efficacy of a school turnaround effort. Schools in need of "turnaround"--especially in academics--are not good candidates for renewal. Consecutive abbreviated terms will not be awarded.

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SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Section II, Indicator 1: Near-Term Measures Near-term financial measures are used to calculate a charter school's ability to cover its short term (less than 1 year) financial obligations.

Measure 1a, Current Ratio (Working Capital Ratio): Current assets divided by current liabilities Does the school have the ability to cover short-term financial obligations? Exceeds Standard:
Current Ratio is greater than 3.0
Meets Standard:
Current Ratio is between 1.0 and 3.0
Approaches Standard: Current Ratio is between 0.9 and 1.0 or equal to 1.0

Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 15
10

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
Approaches Standard: Days Cash is between 15 and 45 days

0 Points Available
20

Points Earned

15 10
10

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

0

Points

Points

Available Earned

10 0
5

0
Points Available

Points Earned

10 10
0

Total Points Available--Section II, Indicator 1: 60 points Total Points Earned: 35

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Section II, Indicator 2: Sustainability Measures Sustainability measures are used to determine a charter school's ability to cover long term obligations as well as their ability to effectively control cost.

Measure 2a, Efficiency Margin: (Change in Net Assets + Change in Pension Related Accts) 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-Deferred Pension Liability) 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:

50

Does Not Meet Financial Performance Standards

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

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

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SECTION III: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Section III, Indicator 1: Educational Program Compliance

A charter school's overall purpose is to provide its students a quality and innovative educational program. Schools must

adhere to the educational program identified in its charter contract that was awarded on the basis of the program outlined in

its petition.

Measure 1a, Essential or Innovative Features Is the school implementing all essential or innovative features of its program as defined in its current charter contract?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school implemented all essential or innovative features of its education and operational program

5

as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

5

Does Not Meet Standard:

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

0

program as defined in the charter contract in all material respects.

Measure 1b, Mission-Specific Goals (BONUS*) Is the school's curricular and educational program aligned with its stated mission as evidence through the attainment of mission-specific goals?

Points

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:
The school met all mission-specific goals included in its charter contract.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to education requirements, including, but not limited to:

o Provided all federally and state mandated programs;

5

o Adhered to graduation requirements;

o Implemented state-adopted content standards; and

o Administered state assessments in the manner required by law and rule.
Approaches Standard:

0

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of the charter

3

contract relating to education requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school

adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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

Points

Available Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of its charter contract

relating to relevant reporting requirements, including timelines and deadlines, to the SCSC, GaDOE,

and/or federal authorities, including but not limited to:

o QBE/FTE Data Reporting; o Personnel Reporting;

5

0

o Student Record Reporting;

o CCRPI Data Reporting;

o Special Education Data Reporting; and

o Required Data Surveys

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed 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.

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 complied 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 the deadline established by the SCSC; 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 complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit that includes: o An unqualified audit opinion; o An audit devoid of significant findings and conditions, material weaknesses, or significant internal control weaknesses; o An audit that does not include a going concern disclosure in the notes or an explanatory paragraph; o No other adverse statement indicating noncompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of the charter contract relating to financial management and oversight.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its charter contract relating to financial management and oversight expectations as evidenced by an annual independent audit.

Points Available
6
0 Points Available
5
0

Points Earned
6
Points Earned
5

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 2: 11 points Total Points Earned: 11
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Section III, Indicator 3: Governance A charter school's governing board must provide adequate oversight of school management and operations to ensure that the school is fulfilling its duties to students, employees, parents, and the general public.

Measure 3a, General Governance Is the school complying with all applicable general governance requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of the charter
contract, or its policies relating to governance by its board during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 took 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 failed 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?

Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
3
0 Points Available
5
0 Points Available

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5
Points Earned

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Meets Standard:

The school complied 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;

5

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.

Approaches Standard:

5

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

3

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors during its SCSC on-

site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, provision of its charter

0

contract, or its policies relating to oversight of school management and contractors.

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

Section III, Indicator 4: Students and Employees

Parents entrust schools with the education and welfare of their children, and the school must afford those children the

appropriate rights and care. The school must respect its employees and ensure that they are duly qualified to further

the education and welfare of students.

Measure 4a, Rights of All Students Is the school protecting the rights of all students?

Points Available

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

The school complied 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

4

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

4

o Conduct of discipline (discipline hearings and suspension and expulsion policies and practices).

Approaches Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

2

charter contract, or its policies relating to the rights of students during its SCSC on-site monitoring

visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

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

Points Earned

Meets Standard:

Consistent with the school's status and responsibilities as a Local Education Agency (LEA), the school complied 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

4

4

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;

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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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to EL requirements during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 EL requirements.
Measure 4d, Employee Qualifications Is the school meeting teacher and other employee qualification requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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.

2
0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available 4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
0

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Measure 4e, Employee Rights Is the school respecting employee rights?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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 complied 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.
Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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
2
0 Points Available
4
2
0

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 4: 24 points Total Points Earned: 20

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

Measure 5a, Facility Is the school complying with facilities requirements? Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, or provision of its
charter contract relating to the school's facilities during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 exceeded the acceptable threshold for the school's program.
Measure 5c, Health and Safety Is the school complying with health and safety requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.

Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
0 Points Available
4

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Approaches Standard:
The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 safety and the protection of student and employee health.
Measure 5d, Support Services Is the school complying with nursing, food service, and transportation requirements?
Meets Standard:
The school complied 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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) during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
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 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 complied 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 Giving appropriate notices and maintaining the security of providing access to student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable authorities; o Meeting Title I annual parent meeting requirements; 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.
Approaches Standard: The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.

2 0 Points Available
4
2 0 Points Available
4
2

Points Earned
4
Points Earned
2

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Does Not Meet Standard:

The school failed to comply with at least one applicable law, rule, regulation, provision of its

0

charter contract, governing board policy, or SCSC directive relating to the handling of information

and stakeholder communication.

Total Points Available--Section III, Indicator 5: 20 points

Total Points Earned:

16

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 complied 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 Following the school's own financial policies and procedures;

5

o Adhering to the Department of Early Care and Learning's requirements for before and

after school care (if applicable);

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.)

Approaches Standard:

The school failed 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 during its SCSC on-site monitoring visit, but the school adequately remedied its finding(s) and regained compliance.
Does Not Meet Standard:
The school failed 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?

3
0 Points Available

Meets Standard:

The school corrected 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 failed to correct at least one matter of noncompliance with legal, statutory, regulatory,

0

contractual requirements, or SCSC directives after notification from the SCSC of noncompliance.

Points Earned
5
Points Earned
5

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

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Section III: OVERALL DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE As measured by the indicators and measures, is the school meeting operational performance standards?

SCHOOL SCORE:

87

Meets Operational Performance Standards

80-100 pts. 50-79 pts. 0-49 pts.

SCORING CATEGORIES: Meets Operational Performance Standards
Does Not Meet Operational Performance Standards
Falls Far Below Operational Performance Standards

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Appendix A: Scoring Summaries

Indicator 1. State and Federal Accountability Systems
2. Student Achievement and Student Growth
Second Look, Part A Second Look, Part B

Measure
1(a)
1(b)
1
2
3
CCRPI Single Score ValueAdded Impact

Points Available 2 2 96 96 96
96
96

SECTION I: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

0

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

The school received all possible points because it was not

2

designated as TSI, CSI or Turnaround Eligible by GaDOE or

GOSA.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Content Mastery Sub-Score was higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI

96

Progress Sub-Score was higher than that of its comparison

district(s) in all grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Grade

96

Band was higher than that of its comparison district(s) in all

grade bands served.

The school received all possible points because its CCRPI Single

96

Score was higher than that of its comparison district on at least

one comparison calculation.

The school received all possible points because its Value-

96

Added Impact Score was statistically higher than that of its

comparison district(s) in all grade bands served.

Data Source GaDOE: CCRPI School Improvement Targets GaDOE: CSI and TSI Schools Lists, GOSA: Turnaround Eligible Schools List GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score
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 as Beating the Odds by GaDOE.

GOSA/GaDOE: Beating the Odds Determination

Section I, Points Possible = 100 Section I, Points Earned = 98

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Indicator
1. Near Term Measures
2.Sustainability Measures

Measure

Points Available

1(a)

20

1(b)

20

1(c)

10

1(d)

10

2(a)

20

SECTION II: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Points Earned

Explanation

Measure

15

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

Current Ratio 1.10

The school received partial points because it Unrestricted Days Cash

10

had between 15 and 45 days of unrestricted

cash

18.00

The school did not receive any points

Enrollment Variance

0

because it's enrollment variance was greater

than 8 percent

0.1

The school received all possible points

10

because it was not in default of any loan/bond covenants or delinquent with

No

debt service payments

15

The school received partial points because its aggregated three-year efficiency margin

Aggregated Efficiency Margin

was between 0 and 10 percent

0.0579

Data Source
School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet School Audit Report: Governmental Funds- Balance Sheet/Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance SCSC Annual Enrollment Projection Form and GaDOE: Data Collections, Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School Audit Report: Notes
School Audit Report: Statement of Activities(most recent 3yrs if available), Notes-Pension Plan

2(b)

20

0

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

Debt to Asset Ratio 1.1223

School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

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

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Indicator

Measure

1(a)

1. Educational Program Compliance

1(b) BONUS
1(c)

1(d)

2(a)
2. Financial Oversight 2(b)

3(a)
3(b) 3. Governance
3(c)

3(d)

4(a)

4(b)

4. Students and

Employees

4(c)

4(d)

SECTION III: OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Points Available 5 5 5
5 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4

Points Earned

Explanation

The school received all possible points because it implemented all

5

essential or innovative features of its education and operational

program as defined in its charter contract.

5

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

The school did not receive any points because the school received

0

findings related to its oversight of federal programs and fiscal

controls for federal funding.

The school did not receive any points because records of the Georgia

0

Department of Education identified that the school did not submit

the CPI 2018-1 collection by the required deadlines.

6

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

The school received all possible points because the school's

5

independent audit found that it is following Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5

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

5

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

The school received all possible points because all governing board

5

members completed required training through the SCSC or approved

alternate provider.

5

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

4

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

4

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

4

4

4

0

The school received all possible points because it protects the rights of English Learners (ELs).
The school did not receive any points because as part of its Federal Program Monitoring, the school received findings related to its Title II program.

Data Source
GaDOE: Annual Report
GaDOE: Annual Report GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring GaDOE: Data Collections On-Time Report Other Sources
SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter
SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter SCSC Monitoring Letter
GaDOE: Federal Program Monitoring

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4(e)

4

4(f)

4

5(a)

4

5(b)

4

5(c)

4

5. School Environment

5(d)

4

5(e)

4

6. Additional Obligations

6(a)

5

6(b)

5

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

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% (14.8%).

GOSA: Churn Rate Report

The school received findings as a part of its SCSC monitoring related

2

to its child abuse and neglect policy and not having an adequate suicide and prevention policy. The school submitted evidence in its

SCSC Monitoring Letter

corrective action plan that it adequately remedied these findings.

4

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

SCSC Monitoring Letter

The school received a finding as a part of its SCSC monitoring

because the school did not provide families an annual notice for the

2

Pupil Protection Rights Amendment (PPRA). The school submitted SCSC Monitoring Letter

evidence in its corrective action plan that it is now providing all

legally required annual notices.

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 = 87

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Appendix B: Historical Scores-- Progress Toward Renewal

2017-2018 Score Section
Academic Performance Financial Performance Operational Performance

Determination Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards Meets Standards

Points Earned 98 50 87

Historical Scores Progress Toward Renewal

Section

2013-14

Academic Performance

NA

Financial Performance

NA

Operational Performance

NA

NA=Not Available, the school was not in operation

2014-2015 81 81 68

2015-2016 1 40 68

2016-2017 1 60 68

2017-2018 98 50 87

SCSC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: State Charter Schools are expected to meet academic, financial, and operational standards during every year of the charter term; however, a school will be considered eligible for renewal if it meets academic, financial, and operational standards at least 75% of the time (in 3 out of the first 4 years of a 5 year charter contract term).

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Appendix: Data Sources Compiled

Indicator
131.State and Federal Accountability Systems
132.Student Achievement 133.Student Progress 134.Achievement and
Progress 135. Second-Look

Academic Performance: Data Source
GaDOE: CCRPI Improvement Targets and CSI, TSI and Turnaround Eligible School Lists
GaDOE: CCRPI Content Mastery Sub-Score GaDOE: CCRPI Progress Sub-Score Ga:DOE: CCRPI Grade Band Score
GaDOE: CCRPI Single Score SCSC: Value-Added Impact Score GaDOE: Beating the Odds designation

Indicator
53. Near-Term Measures
54. Sustainability Measures

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 and Audit Notes School Audit Report: Statement of Net Position

Indicator
157.Educational Program Compliance
158.Financial Oversight
159. Governance
160.Students and Employees
161.School Environment
162.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

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