Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of
Rule 08.02.04 - RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
Section 08.02.04.300 - CHARTER HOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Current through August 31, 2023
01. General. The charter holder of a public charter school shall be responsible for ensuring that the public charter school is adequately staffed, and that such staff provides sufficient oversight over all operational and educational activities. In addition, the charter holder shall be responsible for ensuring that the school complies with all applicable federal and state education standards, as well as all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and policies. (4-6-23)
02. Compliance with Terms of Performance Certificate. The charter holder of a public charter school shall be responsible for ensuring that the school is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the performance certificate approved executed in accordance with Section 33-5205B(1), Idaho Code. Intentional failure to operate a charter school within the terms and conditions of the executed performance certificate are grounds to initiate a review by the authorized chartering entity and may result in the addition of stipulations on the performance certificate or revocation of the charter. (4-6-23)
03. Annual Reports. An authorized chartering entity may request that a public charter school provide additional information to ensure that the public charter school is meeting the terms of its performance certificate. (4-6-23)
04. Operational Issues. The charter holder shall be responsible for promptly notifying its authorized chartering entity if it becomes aware that the school is not operating in compliance with the terms and conditions of its performance certificate. Thereafter, the charter holder shall also be responsible for advising its authorized chartering entity with follow-up information as to when, and how, such operational issues are finally resolved and corrected. (4-6-23)
05. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The charter holder shall be responsible for promptly notifying its authorized chartering entity of any revisions or amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws. (4-6-23)
06. Required Documentation. Public charter schools shall ensure that the following documentation is up to date and on file with the school's authorized chartering entity: a copy of the lease agreement for leased building(s) at which students will be taught; a copy of any notice from the school's accrediting body that the school has failed to meet or maintain full accreditation requirements; copies of any complaints filed against the school including, but not limited to, lawsuits and complaints filed with the Idaho professional standards commission relating to school employees; a current list of all school board members, including full name, address, telephone number, and resume must be on file with the authorizer within five (5) business days of any changes; and any additional proof of compliance as reasonably requested by the authorizer. (4-6-23)
