February 2015 Committee on School Initiatives Item 5

Charter School Updates

February 12, 2015

COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL INITIATIVES: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY:  The director of the Charter School Administration Division will update the committee on matters relating to charter schools. The update will include information on the current status of the Texas charter portfolio activity since November and TEA charter school Summer Summit 2015.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:  Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102 and §12.101.

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: This is a recurring update from the director of the Charter School Administration Division at every committee meeting.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:  As one of the primary education policy making bodies in the state, the State Board of Education works to stay abreast of evolving education issues so that it can address those areas that are within its jurisdiction.

FISCAL IMPACT:  Not applicable.

PUBLIC AND STUDENT BENEFIT:  Open-enrollment charter schools provide avenues for local restructuring, flexibility, innovation, and choice for parents and students. Charter school growth should deliver on quality choices for parents and students.

PROCEDURAL AND REPORTING IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES:  Not applicable.

Staff Members Responsible:
Sally Partridge, Associate Commissioner
Accreditation and School Improvement

Heather Mauzé, Director
Charter School Administration