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Charter Schools Review Board Highlights

June 9, 2025

CSRB Basics

• CSRB meetings are streamed live every month on the DPI Youtube page.
• Meeting agendas are posted to Eboard approximately a week prior to each meeting.
• The next regularly scheduled CSRB meeting is September 8 & 9, 2025.
• CSRB member lists, previous minutes, and other information is housed on the OCS web page.

Charter Schools in Ready to Open (RTO):

Dr. Natasha Norins presented information regarding the 9 schools currently in the RTO process. This was the final presentation for CSRB consideration when voting to approve a school to open. The following schools were approved to open Fall 2025:

Honor Preparatory Academy: Charlotte

North Oak Academy: Durham

Liberty Classical Academy: Summerfield

Carolina Achieve: Mebane

Sledge Institute: Henderson

Triad International Studies Academy: High Point

Anderson Charter School: Winston-Salem

Agape Achievement Academy in Fayetteville will return during a special called CSRB virtual meeting for their final opening decision on June 24th. 

The following school was denied and will not open in Fall 2025: Nalanda Charter School 

Amendment Requests:

Arapahoe Charter School submitted a request to change their mission statement. CSRB approved this amendment request with a unanimous vote. 

Tillery Charter School asked for approval to expand their grade levels from K-7 to K-12. After a discussion, CSRB approved the request to expand to 8th grade only by a vote of 9:1.

Monroe Charter School submitted a request to expand their grade levels from K-7 to K-12. After a discussion, CSRB approved the request to expand to 8th grade only by a vote of 8:1 with one recusal. 

Anderson Academy submitted a request for an exemption to the 80 minimum ADM requirement. The amendment request was approved with a unanimous vote. 

Other Business: 

Mr. Bruce Friend, CSRB Chair, and other CSRB members recognized Dr. Barley Danielson for his service on the board as his term comes to an end. Dr. Danielson expressed his gratitude to OCS and CSRB for all he has learned as a board member. 

Ms. Madeline Hannigan, Executive Director of Great Schools North Carolina, shared information about her organization and how they support charter schools in our state. 

Ms. Ashley Baquero, OCS Executive Director, presented the Office of Charter Schools Annual Report outlining the current state of charter schools in the state of North Carolina. The report was approved unanimously by CSRB and will be submitted to the State Board of Education and General Assembly per statute. 

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