645 Policy: Charter Schools

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidance related to the sponsorship of schools that are chartered. Sponsorship means the granting of a charter to an organization or operator that enables the operator to implement a charter school. The district may consider charter sponsorship in order to advance its mission through unique charter organizational structure or services. The district intends to be a partner in the development, implementation and oversight of chartered schools in order to assure student achievement.

Applicants for district sponsorship of charter schools will comply with all timelines, requirements, and procedures as state in M.S. 124D.10 – Charter Schools and subsequent statutory and/or regulatory revisions. All actions of the district regarding charter schools and all actions of acceptable charter school applicants will comply with M.S. 124D.10 - Charter Schools. However, the compliance of charter school applicants with M.S. 124D.10 – Charter Schools does not ensure sponsorship by the district.

Adopted/Revised
Revised: 10/21/08
Adopted: 10/16/01 (formerly Policy 540 - 12/7/99)
(formerly Policy 5125)
Adopted: 10/21/97 

Legal Reference
M.S. 124D.10 - Charter Schools