Charter School Applications:
Ms. Melanie Rackley, OCS Consultant, introduced the 2026 charter applicants and outlined legislation and timelines related to the application process. The applicants and their outcomes were as follows:
American Leadership Academy - Capeton: Standard - Approved
Virtual Active Learning Academy of NC - Statewide: Standard - Denied
New H.O.P.E. Technology Preparatory Academy: Standard - Denied
Charter Application Amendment Requests:
Ms. Ashley Logue presented an executive summary prepared by Ms. Julie Whetzel outlining the mission statement change request for Endeavor Charter School. The amendment request was approved.
Other Business:
Ms. Ashley Logue, OCS Director, reviewed proposed revisions to charter school rules for admissions, application, and renewals. Charter school rule revision proposals will occur in phases with final approval by the Rules Commission.
Ms. Jenna Cook, OCS Consultant, provided a preview of the 2027 Renewal Cohort. CSRB will begin hearing from renewal schools in November and December, School Business will present financial information to CSRB in January 2027, and CSRB will vote on renewal terms in February 2027.
CSRB members heard 3 presentations from outside organizations focused on relevant charter school issues. The full presentations can be found on eboard.
1. Dawn Arthur, Executive Director of RISE Charter School, shared information on the school's implementation of the Scratch Cooked Meals Program. Currently a pilot program, the school provides breakfast and lunch made from scratch daily to students.
2. Charlie Lyons and Rachel Ksenyak from MGT shared their vision for strengthening NC charter schools. They focused on alignment and support from pre-application to completion of the ready to open process.
3. Dr. Jeni Corn, Research Director in Social Sciences for the NC Collaboratory, provided an update on the NC Collaboratory's 2026 K-12 legislative studies.
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