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:
Preparatory Leadership Academy - Standard: Approved for 2nd Round Interview
Hawkins Charter - Standard: Approved
Lovira Academy: Standard - Denied
Charter Application Amendment Requests:
Dr. Julie Whetzel, OCS Consultant, presented executive summaries outlining pertinent information related to the following amendment requests:
Mission Statement: Central Park School for Children - Approved
Second Delay: Granite Charter Academy to open in Fall 2029 - Approved 7:2
Termination of Education Management Organization (EMO) Contract: Bonnie Cone Classical Academy & Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy - Approved
Charter School Renewal Presentations:
Ms. Jenna Cook, OCS Consultant, introduced schools from the 2027 Renewal Cohort. She shared school data, any compliance or financial concerns, and recommended renewal term based on the approved renewal guidelines. Final renewal term voting will occur in January or February 2028. The following schools presented to CSRB:
(26C) The Capitol Encore Academy
(14B) Oak Hill Charter School
(24N) Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
(34D) Carter G. Woodson School
(61M) Charlotte Lab School
(62P) Movement School Southwest
(44A) Shining Rock Classical Academy
(92M) PreEminent Charter School
(34B) Quality Education Academy
(61Y) Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
(62A) Tillery Charter Academy
Other Business:
Ms. Ashley Logue, OCS Director, continued the review of 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.
Mr. Mark Dessauer, DPI Chief Communications Officer, introduced the 10 Million Book Challenge to CSRB. This is a statewide initiative encouraging students to read for fun. The program is voluntary and charter schools are encouraged to participate and contribute to the goal of logging 10 million books read across the state of North Carolina in 2027. Please email communications@dpi.nc.gov for more information.
Mr. Dave Machado, Executive Director for the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools, shared the Coalition's annual report. The report highlighted how the coalition has made an impact on charter schools in North Carolina through its lobbying efforts and goals for the upcoming legislative session.
Dr. John Eldridge, CSRB Chair, facilitated a conversation with CSRB members to share ideas for future work sessions. CSRB members will use work sessions to develop policies and/or procedures intended to strengthen the work of the Board.
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