Alameda County Office of Education
Charter School Authorizers’ Resource Handbook Table of Contents Section One – Petition Review
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Overview/Definitions Types of Charter Schools Petition Review Timeline Petition Review Process Description of Required Elements, 4 Conditions & 3Prohibitions Required Supplemental Information Geographic Limitations Facilities
Section Two – Recommendation and Approval
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The 5 Findings Initial Governing Board Approval Memorandum of Understanding Amendments or Revisions Pre-Opening Requirements
Section Three – Oversight and Monitoring
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Authorizer’s Responsibility Charter’s Responsibility Proactive Oversight Mandated Cost Reimbursement Revocation of Charter Surrender of Charter (voluntary surrender, non-renewal, or revocation)
Section Four – Charter Renewal Overview Standards and Criteria Charter Renewal Timeline Approval/Denial of Renewal
Appendices A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K.
Active Charter Schools in Alameda County ACOE Board Policy and Regulations for Charter Schools California Education Code - Charter School Provisions Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monitoring/Reporting Activities (attachment to MOU) Monitoring and Oversight Framework Petition Application Packet Petition Review Checklist Renewal Application Packet Site Visitation Protocol Useful Charter School Websites
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