Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/23/2023 - 5:00 PM
Category: Study/Action Items
Type: Info/Action
Subject: John Dewey Institute Charter Applications (10-Minute Presentation | 10-Minute Q&A)
End Statements:
End Statement I - Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence
Enclosure Attachment #1: Board Presentation - Staff Recommendation Charter Apps 2023
Attachment #2: 2023 JDI Charter Applications
Attachment #3: 2023 JDI Staff Recommendation
Attachment #4: JDI -- District Staff Recommended Resolution
Attachment #5: JDI -- Alternative Resolution
File Attachment:
Board Presentation - Staff Recommendation Charter Apps 2023.pdf
2023 JDI Charter Applications.pdf
2023 JDI Staff Recommendation.pdf
JDI -- District Staff Recommended Resolution.pdf
JDI -- Alternative Resolution.pdf
Summary : The John Dewey Institute (JDI) has submitted charter school applications for the formation of four schools to operate within the geographic boundaries of the Douglas County School District beginning in the 2024-25 school year which are proposed to be embedded within Alexandria School of Innovation’s proposed campuses at Sterling Ranch, Ridgegate, Crystal Valley, and Highlands Ranch. On May 9, 2023, Ms. Judy Brannberg on behalf of JDI, presented to the District’s Board on JDI’s charter applications and the Board heard public comment. The District’s Charter Application Review Team (“CART”) and District staff have reviewed JDI’s applications and recommend that the Board deny JDI’s charter applications.
Funding:
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the District Staff’s recommended Resolution Denying Charter Applications From John Dewey Institute.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Gordon Mosher - Director Choice Programming
Signed By:
Erin Kane - Superintendent
Vote Results: