The ASBCS April 8th Board Meeting has been cancelled.

Our Next Board Meeting will take place on May 13, 2024 at 10:00am.

Call for ASBCS Student Advisory Council

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking individuals to serve on our Student Advisory Council (SAC). SAC is about fostering connections with the student community to inspire unique solutions. You will be empowered to provide feedback and share innovative ideas with the ASBCS.

Please see the flyer above for more information regarding requirements for serving on the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Student Advisory Council.

The deadline to join the Student Advisory Council is April 11, 2024.

Please reach out to Alyssa McDonald at alyssa.mcdonald@asbcs.az.gov or (480) 432-4104 with any questions.

Call for ASBCS Parent Advisory Council

The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is seeking individuals to serve on our Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is about fostering connections with the charter school community to inspire unique solutions. Parents will be empowered to provide feedback and share innovative ideas with the ASBCS.

Please see the flyer above for more information regarding requirements for serving on the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Parent Advisory Council.

The deadline to join the Parent Advisory Council is April 18, 2024.

Please reach out to Alyssa McDonald at alyssa.mcdonald@asbcs.az.gov or (480) 432-4104 with any questions.

We Are Hiring!

Project Assistant Intern

The Arizona State Board is actively seeking a Project Assistant Intern to join our dedicated and hard-working team in project management roles.

Please see the flyer above for more information on this position, and scan the QR code to apply.

News from the Arizona State Board of Education

April 1, 2024

Below are highlights from the State Board of Education’s March 25^th meeting. A recording of this meeting is available on YouTube.

The Board was excited to recognize several outstanding educators. Aga Cook from Fort Mohave Elementary School and Ashley Meyer from Horizon Honors Elementary School were presented with the prestigious Milken award. Additionally, the Board recognized the following finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching:

• Bridget Montoya from Flowing Wells High School for Secondary Math
• Kristi Peterson from Mesquite High School for Secondary Math
• Johnson Truong from Basis Phoenix for Secondary Math
• Sandra Crusa from Mica Mountain High School for Secondary Science
• Cassandra LaFaye from Marana High School for Secondary Science

The Board also recognized Charlie Kanarish from The Jones-Gordon School and Deepika Moola from Pinnacle Peak High School as the Arizona State Board of Education’s Students of the Month for March 2024.

Consent Agenda Items

The Board voted to approve items on the consent agenda.

Legislative Affairs

The Board received a presentation on Legislative Affairs Updates from Board Staff

Empowerment Scholarship Account Handbook

The Board voted to adopt the 2023-2024 ESA Parent Handbook as the 2024-2025 ESA Parent Handbook.

Certification Actions

The Board voted to take all of the following disciplinary actions on relevant educators.

• Approve the voluntary surrender of certificates
• Approve the permanent revocation of certificates pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-550
• Approve the revocation of certificates pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-534.04(C)
• Approve the non-issuance and/or revocation of certificates pursuant to A.A.C. R7-2-1307(A)
• Approve the summary suspension of certificates pursuant to A.A.C. R7-2-1309(A)
• Approve Negotiated Settlement Agreements
• Approve the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the Professional Practices Advisory Committee

Educator Discipline Lookup

Prior to hiring both certified and non-certified educators, schools are required to check the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) public-facing and internal systems for possible discipline or open investigations for immoral or unprofessional conduct.

To assist schools, the Board is providing a list of many of the educators who were disciplined at the most recent meeting. Please note that this information is only a snapshot of most educators who were disciplined at the most recent Board meeting and does not, in and of itself, satisfy the requirement for schools to check ADE’s systems described above prior to hiring. Because educators have the right to appeal their disciplinary action, there may be an approximately 30-day lag in reporting some disciplinary action. To view the list please use this link: https://c0abe837.caspio.com/dp/5a506000251753529c6846539a08

Meeting Schedule

The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for April 22^nd at 9:00 am. 

Project Balance Reserve Reporting in FY 2024 AFR and FY 2025 Budget Forms

A message from the Office of the Arizona Auditor General:

As you may know, we held virtual meetings on March 19 and 26, 2024, to discuss project balance reserve reporting in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 annual financial report (AFR) and FY 2025 budget forms. Thank you to all who were able to attend our meetings. We appreciate all the feedback and questions we received on this important topic.

We have posted frequently asked questions related to the required project balance reserve reporting, including a copy of the meeting slides, recorded presentation, and draft FY 2025 budget form project balance reserve tab. 

If you have any additional questions or feedback about the information presented or the project balance reserve tab layouts, please send it to asd@azauditor.gov. Information related to the FY 2025 budget forms must be submitted no later than Monday April 8, 2024. Information related to the FY 2024 AFR must be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Tijana Djordjic or Megan Smith within our Accountability Services Division, at asd@azauditor.gov or (602) 977-2796.

Call for Charter School Success Stories

CALLING ALL CHARTER SCHOOLS!

We want to showcase YOUR school’s success stories! Anything from school experiences to student success stores to your innovative programs, we would love to share them! 

Please email us at charterschoolboard@asbcs.az.gov with your stories, pictures, etc! Also feel free to reach out with any questions.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am.