The ASBCS May Board Meeting was held on Monday, May 13, 2024. Thank you to all those that attended!

To see all Board actions taken at the May 2024 meeting, please view the link below.

Call for ASBCS Student Advisory Council

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking individuals to serve on our Student Advisory Council (SAC). SAC is about fostering connections with the student community to inspire unique solutions. You will be empowered to provide feedback and share innovative ideas with the ASBCS.

Please see the flyer above for more information regarding requirements for serving on the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Student Advisory Council.

Please reach out to Alyssa McDonald at alyssa.mcdonald@asbcs.az.gov or (480) 432-4104 with any questions.

Call for ASBCS Parent Advisory Council

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking individuals to serve on our Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is about fostering connections with the charter school community to inspire unique solutions. Parents will be empowered to provide feedback and share innovative ideas with the ASBCS.

Please see the flyer above for more information regarding requirements for serving on the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Parent Advisory Council.

Please reach out to Alyssa McDonald at alyssa.mcdonald@asbcs.az.gov or (480) 432-4104 with any questions.

News from the Arizona State Board for Education

April 30, 2024

Below are highlights from the State Board of Education’s April 22^nd meeting. A recording of this meeting is available on YouTube.

The Board recognized Logan Sheppard ESA student and Angela Sutton from Arizona Virtual Academy as the Arizona State Board of Education’s Students of the Month for April 2024. 

Consent Agenda Items

The Board discussed items on the consent agenda and voted to approve items on the consent agenda. 

Title I Funding Allocations

The Board received a presentation on Fiscal Year 2025 Title I Funding Allocations from the Arizona Department of Education Staff. 

Rulemaking Procedures for Seizure Management Training & Elementary and Early Childhood Certificates

The Board voted to open rulemaking procedures for A.A.C. R7-2-811, Seizure Management Training. The Board also voted to open rulemaking procedures for A.A.C. R7-2-608 and A.A.C. R7-2-609, Elementary and Early Childhood Certificates. 

State Seal of Civics Literacy

The Board received an update on rulemaking procedures for A.A.C. R7-2-320, State Seal of Civics Literacy.  

Arizona State Plan for Perkins V 2024-2027

The Board did not approve the Perkins V 2024-2027 plan as presented by the Arizona Department of Education. 

Arizona’s History and Social Science Standards

The Board received a presentation on the Standards revision process by the Board’s Executive Director. The Board also received a presentation on the currently adopted 2018 Social Studies Standards from the Arizona Department of Education staff. 

Legislative Affairs

The Board received a presentation on Legislative Affairs Updates from Board Staff. 

Certification Actions

The Board voted to take all of the following disciplinary actions on relevant educators.

• Approve the voluntary surrender of certificates
• Approve the permanent revocation of certificates pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-550(A)
• Approve the permanent revocation of the right to work in an Arizona district or charter school pursuant to A.R.S. §15-550(C).
• Approve Negotiated Settlement Agreements
• Approve the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the Professional Practices Advisory Committee
• Approve the request for a hearing
• Table the determination on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the Professional Practices Advisory Committee to a future Board Meeting where additional information can be provided 

Educator Discipline Lookup

Prior to hiring both certified and non-certified educators, schools are required to check the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) public-facing and internal systems for possible discipline or open investigations for immoral or unprofessional conduct.

To assist schools, the Board is providing a list of many of the educators who were disciplined at the most recent meeting. Please note that this information is only a snapshot of most educators who were disciplined at the most recent Board meeting and does not, in and of itself, satisfy the requirement for schools to check ADE’s systems described above prior to hiring. Because educators have the right to appeal their disciplinary action, there may be an approximately 30-day lag in reporting some disciplinary action. To view the list please use this link: https://c0abe837.caspio.com/dp/5a506000251753529c6846539a08.  

Meeting Schedule

The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for May 20^th at 9:00 am. 

MOWR Data Submissions

MOWR data submissions are due end of business day on June 1, 2024. The data portal will close June 1st, so make sure to get your data entered if you have not already done so.

For more information and guidance on curriculum, assessment, and other MOWR elements, please click here to visit the web page.

Fiscal Year 2025 Instructional Calendars and Optional 200-Day Calendars

A message from the Arizona Department of Education.

As mandated by A.R.S. § 15-1042(B), all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are required to submit data electronically to receive funding. As part of this process, LEAs must create an instructional calendar for each school site. The Superintendent or authorized representative must certify that each calendar has met the minimum instructional time requirements defined in A.R.S. § 15-901. LEAs must enter the instructional calendars in student information systems (SIS) for submission to AzEDS. AzEDS will be available for FY 2025 instructional calendars and student data transactions beginning on 6/1/2024.

If the instructional calendar deadline has not been met, the initial release of state aid will be delayed.

Click here to review the full calendar memo.

Click here to review the Calendar Integrity Reference Guide.

If additional assistance is needed, please submit a HelpDesk ticket.

Computer Science Professional Development Week

A message from the Arizona Department of Education Academic Standards:

K-12 Reunification Tabletop Exercise

A message from the Arizona Department of Education:

For questions, please contact ivonne.garber@azed.gov and melanie.durden@azed.gov

College and Career Readiness Indicator Submissions Date

A message from the Arizona Department of Education:

Hello Arizona Educators,

The start date for the College and Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) submissions will be May 1st, 2024. You can find the CCRI form on the Accountability webpage. The due date for the College and Career Readiness indicator is July 31st, 2024. "Schools that are not eligible for CCRI points must still complete the Self-Report data application and indicate that they are ineligible for points. This ensures that the Indicator is removed from the school’s final letter grade score, rather than receiving 0 points for the Indicator. Please note if your school or LEA does not serve any high school, you can disregard the above message." 

Call for Charter School Success Stories

CALLING ALL CHARTER SCHOOLS!

We want to showcase YOUR school’s success stories! Anything from school experiences to student success stores to your innovative programs, we would love to share them! 

Please email us at charterschoolboard@asbcs.az.gov with your stories, pictures, etc! Also feel free to reach out with any questions.

Paragon Science Academy Success Story

Today we would like to recognize Paragon Science Academy! 

On Saturday, April 6, the state Middle School Science Olympiad was held at ASU and, at the conclusion of the competition, the team from Paragon Science Academy were declared Arizona Middle School Science Olympiad champions. They will now represent Arizona at the National Science Olympiad, which will take place May 24-25, at Michigan State University. The team is led by middle and high school math teacher Ms. Ayse Kolo. This is the 3rd time Ms. Kolo has led a Paragon Science Academy team to a Science Olympiad state title and the 8th time in the school's history that the school has captured the Middle School (Division B) Arizona State Championship.

Science Olympiad is a National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program that allows students to apply what they know in a competitive setting. Arizona Science Olympiad offers Div A for grades 2 through 5, Div B is for middle school students, grades 6 through 9, and Div C is for high school students, grades 9 through 12. 

Mexicayotl Academy of Excellence

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) has announced that the South32 Community Fund has awarded $120,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County. Congratulations to Mexicayotl for being one of the grant recipients!

We would love to follow our charter schools on social media. If we do not follow your school, please reach out to us!

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am.