tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post5012190580305629697..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State Charter News Breaking FastMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-73211290870464520792015-12-13T10:49:32.584-08:002015-12-13T10:49:32.584-08:00Lastly, Charlie, despite the fact that charter sch...Lastly, Charlie, despite the fact that charter schools are non-entities within Wa. State law...OSPI will provide existing charter school students with academic credit for this year. Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67365526009652627482015-12-13T10:38:51.372-08:002015-12-13T10:38:51.372-08:00"IF the charter schools are not schools anymo..."IF the charter schools are not schools anymore, then how are charter school students not in violation of truancy laws or compulsory attendance laws?"<br /><br />Charlie, OSPI is providing about 4 exceptions for existing charter schools. The exceptions revolve around student transfers, funding and enrollment numbers. It should be noted that OSPI sent their last check to charter schools in November. There are attempts to make charter schools ALE and Dorn is willing to extend the apportionment date until December 31st. If existing charter schools are not converted to ALE by December 31st...Will Dorn be willing to provide another extension for apportionment? s<br /><br />You can reference OSPI's document. Melissa placed OSPI's document on the blog....look to one of the first stories regarding OSPI bending the rules for existing charter schools.<br /><br />At this point, I don't think charter schools have oversight. The Charter Commission is disbanding, and charter schools are not under OSPI's authority. OSPI is playing fast and loose, and I believe attempts are being made to stall for upcoming legislative session.<br /><br />It would be nice if the Seattle Times and other publications had a story. Credit to the authors of this blog.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20016733364525481072015-12-13T10:19:33.880-08:002015-12-13T10:19:33.880-08:00As for First Place, they may have already converte...As for First Place, they may have already converted to being private. I'm not sure about the others. I can ask OSPI but they have been hard to reach.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10885106418165665712015-12-13T07:02:40.687-08:002015-12-13T07:02:40.687-08:00IF the charter schools are not schools anymore, th...IF the charter schools are not schools anymore, then how are charter school students not in violation of truancy laws or compulsory attendance laws?Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50973585143064877012015-12-11T18:11:50.336-08:002015-12-11T18:11:50.336-08:00
The MWSD continues to move forward and look at t...<br /><br />The MWSD continues to move forward and look at the ALE opportunities. They have no set deadline for a decision. <br /><br />Washington charter schools are non existent. Former charter schools seeking ALE status in eastern Washington are not being overseen by OSPI. Who is responsible for the students in these schools.<br />No 1240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-18533350494582196512015-12-11T18:08:57.663-08:002015-12-11T18:08:57.663-08:00OSPI sent charter schools their last check in Nove...OSPI sent charter schools their last check in November. Defunct charter schools must create inventory lists. Public assets must be returned back to the state. Public assets are defined as items purchased with at least 25% public dollars.No 1240noreply@blogger.com