New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 6A - EDUCATION
Chapter 31 - RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS
Subchapter 5 - CONTRACT RENEWAL AND TERMINATION
Section 6A:31-5.3 - Contract renewal

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 6A:31-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36C-10, the renaissance school project shall be authorized for 10 years from the date of opening, subject to periodic reviews by the Commissioner. The renaissance school project shall be renewed for additional five-year periods provided there is not a breach of the contract. Every 10 years, the Commissioner shall conduct a comprehensive review of the renaissance school project prior to granting renewal of contract, including, but not limited to, a review of:

1. The renewal application submitted by a renaissance school project to the Commissioner and the renaissance school district superintendent on a date prescribed by the Commissioner with no less than 30 days' notice;

2. Annual reports pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:31-5.1(b);

3. Statement of assurance from the renaissance school district that there has not been a breach of contract; and

4. Student performance on assessments, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36C-10.

(b) Renewal shall be presumed if there is not a breach of contract and the renaissance school project is outperforming the renaissance school district in English language arts, mathematics, or both.

(c) If, at any time during the contract period, the Commissioner finds the renaissance school project is not operating in compliance with its contract and/or applicable statutes or rules, the Commissioner may require the renaissance school project to submit a remedial plan to the renaissance school district and the Commissioner.

(d) The Commissioner may take action, including closure, if a renaissance school project fails to submit and implement a satisfactory remedial plan.

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