§18-5G-10. Charter Contract Renewal; Performance Report by Authorizer and Renewal Guidance; Renewal Application; Renewal Term; Nonrenewal; Closure and Dissolution
(a) No later than June 30 of a public charter schools fourth year of operation under each five-year term of a charter contract, the authorizer shall issue a performance report on the public charter school. The performance report shall summarize the public charter schools performance record to date, based on the data collected under the […]
§18-5G-1. Legislative Purpose and Intent; Liberal Interpretation; Prohibiting Conversion of Private Schools; Prohibiting Profit or Monetary Consideration by Elected Officials; Limiting Authorization of Public Charter Schools; Legislative Auditor Report
(a) The purpose of this article is to establish a process for the creation, governance and oversight accountability of public charter schools with a renewed commitment to the mission, goals, and diversity of public education that benefits students, parents, teachers, and community members. (b) Public charter schools are intended to empower new, innovative, and more […]
§18-5G-2. Definitions
The following words used in this article and any proceedings pursuant thereto have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Applicant” means any one or more in combination of parents, community members, teachers, school administrators, or institutions of higher education in this state who are interested in organizing a public […]
§18-5G-3. Public Charter School Criteria, Governance Structure and Statutory Compliance Requirements; Applicable Federal and State Laws
(a) Public charter schools authorized pursuant to this article shall meet the following general criteria: (1) Are part of the states system of public schools and are subject to general supervision by the West Virginia Board of Education for meeting the student performance standards required of other public school students under §18-2E-5(d) and (e) of […]
§18-5G-4. West Virginia Board of Education; Powers and Duties for Implementation, General Supervision and Support of Public Charter Schools
(a) The state board shall consult with nationally recognized charter school organizations and establish and maintain a catalogue of best practices for public charter schools applicable for all applicants, authorizers, governing board members, and administrators that are consistent with this article and nationally recognized principles and professional standards for quality public charter school authorizing and […]
§18-5G-5. State Board Rule Relating to Funding for Public Charter School Enrollment and Other Necessary Provisions; Local Education Agency Status; Authorizer Oversight Fee
(a) The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to the provisions of 29A-3B-1 et seq. of this code setting forth requirements for public charter school funding. The rule shall include a requirement that 90 percent of the per pupil total basic foundation allowance follow the student to the public charter school, subject to the […]