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Meeting Date:
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12/21/2023 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Action
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Subject:
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1. Action on a Recommendation to Approve the Renewal of the Instrumentality Charter School Contract for Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes, Inc. for Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA)
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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ALBA Application for Renewal
ALBA Performance Summary
ALBA Recommendation
ALBA Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 650 full-time equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 8. ALBA is located at 1712 S. 32nd Street. Since inception, ALBA has received a five-year contract for each renewal cycle.
ALBA’s mission is founded on the conviction that bilingual students can reach their full potential academically, in English and Spanish when challenged through a rigorous curriculum that develops critical thinking, problem solving and creativity through the integration of the fine arts. ALBA’s students will develop self-confidence and self-worth as their Hispanic cultural identity is both recognized and valued through the curriculum as they prepare to be internationally minded life-long learners. Parents are vital partners in this mission.
In June 2023, the Department of Contracted School Services initiated the Charter School Review Process. On August 22, 2023, representatives from ALBA submitted the Charter Renewal Letter of Intent and, on September 28, 2023, ALBA submitted its Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of its charter school contract.
On November 2, 2023, the Charter School Review Team (Team) conducted a full-day site visit at ALBA. The Team examined the school’s academic, financial and organizational performance and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team reviewed additional responses and information provided by the school. The Team also heard testimony of parents, students and staff, and participated in classroom observations.
Based on a thorough review of the evidence provided, the Team recommends a five-year renewal of the instrumentality charter school contract with ALBA. This recommendation is based on ALBA consistently demonstrating a sound academic, financial, and organizational performance.
The charter school renewal application, performance summary data, and Team’s recommendation are attached to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. Pending contract approval, the funds for the charter school contract will be authorized as a part of the annual budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of ALBA, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board:
1. approve the renewal of a five-year instrumentality charter school contract with Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes, Inc.; and
2. authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to enter into negotiations with representatives of Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes, Inc. for Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) and to draft a renewed instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the start of the 2024-25 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2028-29 school year.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk
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