Part I: Framework Redesign • Develop comprehensive frameworks to assess the performance of authorized charter schools across academic, financial, and operational domains. o Financial: Evaluate the financial health of charter schools on an annual basis, with ongoing monitoring to ensure viability and prompt intervention if financial weaknesses emerge. o Academic: Create tailored frameworks for different grade levels and specialized education settings, focusing on meaningful performance indicators aligned with each school's unique mission and priorities. These measures will supplement state accountability standards, capturing aspects often overlooked by traditional metrics. o Operational: Assess schools' compliance with regulations, governance effectiveness, and student health and safety standards. • Design frameworks to facilitate continuous improvement of State Charter School Board (SCSB)-chartered schools and empower families with accurate information for making informed educational choices. • Streamline SCSB oversight processes by establishing clear expectations and protocols adaptable to changes in board composition and staff turnover. • Ensure that each framework upholds SCSB values, adheres to legal mandates, and reflects the distinctive characteristics of Utah's charter school landscape. Part II: Values-Driven Authorizing • Provide professional development to enhance leadership capacity in navigating the charter school life cycle, with a focus on implementing the newly developed frameworks and strategic priorities. • Collaborate with SCSB staff to evaluate current practices against organizational values and best practices, ensuring alignment throughout the charter school authorization process.
