The general assembly hereby finds that section 2 of article IX of the state constitution requires the general assembly to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a thorough and uniform system of free public schools. The state therefore has an obligation to ensure that every student has a chance to attend a school that […]
As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires: “Applicant” means the person or group of persons submitting a proposal for an independent charter to operate an independent charter school pursuant to the provisions of this part 3. An “applicant” may include, but shall not be limited to, an individual, a group of […]
Whenever the state board determines that it is necessary to recommend conversion of a public school to an independent charter school to a local board of education pursuant to the provisions of section 22-11-210 (5), the state board shall issue a request for proposals pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and supervise the appointment […]
Whenever an independent charter school is to be organized pursuant to this part 3, on or before the date specified by rule adopted by the state board in accordance with section 22-30.5-303 (2)(b), the commissioner shall cause a review committee to be formed. The review committee shall consist of: The commissioner or a designee of […]
On or before the date specified by rule adopted by the state board in accordance with section 22-30.5-303 (2)(b), the state board shall select an applicant to recommend to the local board of education. The state board may select the applicant without regard to the provisions of the “Procurement Code”, articles 101 to 112 of […]
The response to the request for proposals forwarded by the commissioner pursuant to section 22-30.5-305 (2) shall constitute the application for a charter pursuant to section 22-30.5-106. Notwithstanding the time limit established in section 22-30.5-107 (1), the local board of education shall consider the application for the upcoming school year. With the assistance from the […]
If an independent charter school is required pursuant to section 22-11-210 to implement a turnaround plan during the third year of the school’s independent charter, the state board shall issue a new request for proposals pursuant to section 22-30.5-303 (2), and a new independent charter school application process shall commence. If an independent charter school […]
The provisions of section 22-30.5-111 shall apply to employees of an independent charter school. The provisions of section 22-30.5-112 shall govern the financing of independent charter schools. Source: L. 2000: Entire part added, p. 357, § 8, effective April 10.
