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Expansion amendments may be approved only if applicants meet all expansion criteria as indicated in
19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §100.1033.
Failure to meet the minimum eligibility requirements and/or failure to submit the requested items
results in an incomplete form
.
Corresponding
Question on
Amendment Form
Requirement Review
Section I,
Part 2, Item 1h
(
for additional campus
expansion requests
only
if
the campus will
be evaluated under
AEA
procedures)
AEA Accountability
Provide an explanation how the campus will qualify for evaluation
under AEA accountability measures.
A Meets Standard response should demonstrate that the school meets
all current criteria for AEA designation.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
N/A
Section I,
Part 2, Item 1j
(for additional
campus
requests only)
Evidence of Impact Notification
Provide evidence that the charter school has notified relevant
districts of the potential impact of the campus expansion.
[
Attachment C: Evidence of Impact Notification(s) to relevant
school district(s)]
A Meets Standard response demonstrates via certified mail
documented by return receipt, that each school district affected by
the expansion was sent a notice to the district's central office of the
proposed location and, if available, the address of any new campuses
or sites, including proposed grade levels to be served and projected
maximum enrollment. [19 TAC §100.1033(b)(10)(D)(iii)]
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
N/A
Section I,
Part 2, Item 2f
(for
grade-level
expansion requests
only)
TEKS-Aligned Scope and Sequence
Attach a TEKS-aligned scope and sequence for the corresponding
grade levels requested in reading/ELA, math, science, social studies,
fine arts, PE, technology applications, and any LOTEs as outlined in 19
TAC §74 as well as an analysis of the curricular materials that will be
used and the rationale for how those materials were selected for
each of the proposed grade levels.
[Attachment D: Scope and Sequence and accompanying
documentation]
A Meets Standard response includes:
A TEKS-aligned scope and sequence has been created for each
grade level requested in each subject area taught in those
grade levels.
An analysis of the curriculum materials to be used that should
describe the process by which the materials were selected.
Any other factors that demonstrate that the materials chosen
will provide a basis for quality TEKS-based instruction in all
subjects in the expanded grade levels.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
N/A
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Section I,
Part 2, Items 3a and b
(for
geographic
boundary
requests)
Evidence of Notification to Districts
Provide evidence of notification(s) to the ISD(s) listed in alphabetical
order in Item 3a of the geographic boundary request(s).
[Attachment E: Evidence of Notification to Districts]
A Meets Standard response provides evidence of notification,
electronic or otherwise, to the relevant district(s).
[19 TAC §100.1033(b)(10)(C)]
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
N/A
Section II,
Part 1, Item 1
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Rationale for Proposed Expansion
Describe the perceived need for the charter expansion in the
community in which the charter proposes to expand. Describe the
information which leads the charter school to believe there is a
demand or need for the proposed expansion. Include in the response
a detailed rationale for the proposed expansion.
A Meets Standard response could include the followings:
Evidence that the charter’s current percentage of students at
the “meets” or “exceeds” standard performance level is at a
rate higher than the current percentage in the proposed
expansion area;
Evidence through interest surveys and other canvassing
activities that there is demand for the academic programs
and activities provided by the charter;
Evidence that the charter has one or more measures of
teacher quality including teacher turnover rates, average
years of experience, highest degree held, average teacher
salary by years of experience that exceed those same
measures in the proposed expansion area;
Evidence-based research, by conducting an A-F rating
comparison analysis of the charter’s current performance
with schools in the proposed expansion area, that the
academic performance of the new campus will meet or
exceed the academic performance of campuses in the
proposed expansion area;
Evidence that the charter offers a program or a unique aspect
of a program that is not offered by a nearby district campus;
Evidence that the charter has conducted a waitlist analysis;
Other evidence that demonstrates demand or need for the
charter expansion.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section II,
Part 1, Item 2
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Board Resolution
[Attachment A: Board Resolution]
Provide a resolution adopted by the governing body of the charter
holder, with printed names and signatures, demonstrating that a
quorum of the members voted in favor of amending the charter in a
duly called public meeting. If board members have changed from
those submitted in the most recent Annual Governance Report,
provide a current list of names of board members.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
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A Meets Standard response should include:
A statement in the resolution indicating that that a
quorum
of
the members
voted in favor
of amending the charter in a duly
called public meeting;
A statement in the resolution that the charter holder
governing body has
considered
a
business plan
and has
determined by majority vote of the board that the growth
proposed is
prudent
.
Section II,
Part 1, Item 3
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Board Consideration
[Attachment B: Agenda and minutes]
Provide a board agenda and minutes that show all elements linked to
the proposed expansion, as included in the expansion application,
were considered by the governing board in a duly called public
meeting. Draft minutes will be acceptable in lieu of final, board-
approved minutes.
A Meets Standard response must include:
the agenda and
minutes as described in the requirement.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section II,
Part 2, Item 1
(for additional
campus
requests only)
Model
Describe the core elements of the school model and the steps taken
to ensure that the school model as outlined in the charter contract
will be faithfully replicated at the proposed campus(es).
A Meets Standard response:
Clearly articulates core features or elements of the school model
including but not limited to common curriculum and instruction
elements, school culture, parent engagement strategies, supports
for safe and supportive environments, and other core elements of
the charter model; and
Describes specific strategies and
activities that will be used to ensure fidelity to the school model at the
expanded campus(es) including a description of standardized
protocols that will be implemented to ensure faithful replication of the
core elements of the school model.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section II,
Part 2, Item 2a
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Talent: Capacity
Describe the projected human resource capacity (the number of
additional teachers and administrative support) required to
implement the proposed expansion. This should include a reasonable
number of administrators needed as well as teachers needed to
comply with the charters identified teacher-student ratio to
successfully implement the expansion.
A Meets Standard response should clearly outline the charter’s
approved student-teacher ratio and list:
The number of teachers required to replicate the approved ratio;
Any additional teachers needed to support students with
disabilities, English learners or students in other programs;
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
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Teachers needed for any special programs such as art, music, or
PE;
Any additional support staff needed; and
The number administrators needed to support the expansion.
Section II,
Part 2, Item 2b
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Talent: Sourcing and Training
Describe how the charter will recruit, hire, and train the teachers and
administrators needed to support the expansion. Include the timeline
for completing such activities.
A Meets Standard response will describe:
Specific strategies that will be used to source and recruit teachers,
such as job fairs, university internships, other talent partnerships,
and the methods used to post and advertise job openings;
The types of professional development activities that will be
conducted to train teachers and administrators to ensure faithful
replication of the charter model; and
A detailed timeline for the completion of these activities.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section II,
Part 2, Item 3
(for
all
expansion
requests)
C
entral Office Support
Describe how the charter has or will increase capacity at central office
to support the successful expansion of the charter school. This should
include a detailed description of central office supports implemented
to facilitate the expansion and considerations for additional
academic, financial, and operational alignment and enhancement.
A Meets Standard response could include:
A plan to hire additional staff to support expansion efforts;
A plan to reallocate and/or provide additional academic, financial,
or operational supports and resources towards expansion efforts;
A description of any additional supports to be added to ensure
cross-campus alignment and compliance with statute and rule
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section II,
Part 2, Item 4
(for
all
expansion
requests)
Community Engagement
Describe the how the charter will, post approval, engage the
community. This may include broad-based approaches such as
advertising and social media, personalized approaches including
community meetings and other forms of personal outreach, and
stakeholder support including identifying and meeting with key
community leaders.
A Meets Standard response will include:
A detailed plan that outlines marketing efforts in the community,
such as direct mail, TV, social media, or the newspaper; and
A plan that outlines personal engagement strategies that could be
used with interested stakeholders.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
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Section III,
Part 3, Item 1
(Responses are
required for all
expansion requests
from
charter schools
that received a
C, D, or
F
on their most recent
Domain III rating
)
Projected Student Population
Provide the estimated percentages of students in each of the Domain
III student groups in the proposed expansion area, compared with
student populations you are currently serving. Describe strategies and
supports that will be implemented to ensure success for all student
groups.
A Meets Standard response will include:
A description of the Domain III populations to be served;
If the population of any group is significantly different ( 5%) from
existing campuses, a description of the impact of the difference on
the services to be provided, including additional instructional
supports, staff training, supplemental personnel, and
enhancements to school culture structures and behavioral
supports.
A detailed description of instructional approaches, policies, and
plans designed to provide a continuum of supports to these
populations.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
Section III,
Part 3, Item 2
(Responses are
required for all
expansion requests
from
charter schools
that received a
C, D, or
F
on their most recent
Domain III rating
)
Supports for Students with Disabilities
Provide a summary of the charter’s efforts in meeting the needs of
students with disabilities and Section 504 students, including an
analysis of current performance, areas where growth is needed, and
the specific strategies and supports that will be implemented to
ensure success for these students.
A Meets Standard response will include:
The percentage of students with disabilities and Section 504
students who approach or meet grade level STAAR mastery;
Identified areas for improved STAAR performance;
A plan for remediating growth areas including instructional
approaches aligned to student needs as outlined in IEPs and
Section 504 plans, and targeted professional development to
ensure consistent provision of services; and
A plan to ensure that all staff are trained in providing
accommodations outlined in students’ IEP or 504 documentation.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet
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Section III,
Part 3, Item 3
(Responses are
required for all
expansion requests
from
charter schools
that received a
C, D, or
F
on their most recent
Domain III rating
)
Supports for Bilingual Students/English Learners
Provide a summary of the charter’s efforts in meeting the needs of
bilingual students and/or English learners, including an analysis of
current performance and areas where growth is needed. and the
specific strategies and supports that will be implemented to ensure
success for these students.
A Meets Standard response will include:
The percentage of bilingual students/English Learners who
approach or meet grade level STAAR mastery;
Identified areas for improved STAAR performance;
A plan for remediating growth areas including instructional
approaches aligned to the needs of bilingual student/English
learners, and targeted professional development to ensure
consistent provision of services; and
A plan to ensure that all staff are trained in implementing the
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and evidence of
implementation in lesson planning documents.
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet