Grove School Renewal Charter FINAL Version - 2019

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Element 4: Governance Structure Governing Law: The governance structure of the charter school, including, but not limited to, the process to be followed by the charter school to ensure parental involvement. Education Code Section 47605(b)(5)(D). TGS is a directly funded independent charter school and is operated by The Grove High School, a California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, pursuant to applicable California law. TGS operates autonomously from the District, with the exception of the supervisory oversight as required by statute and other contracted services as may be negotiated between the District and TGS. Pursuant to Education Code Section 47604(c), the District shall not be liable for the debts and obligations of TGS, operated by a California non-profit benefit corporation, or for claims arising from the performance of acts, errors, or omissions by TGS as long as the District has complied with all oversight responsibilities required by law. Attached, as Appendix M please find The Grove High School’s Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, and Conflict of Interest Code. Board of Directors TGS is governed by a corporate Board of Directors (“Board” or “Board of Directors”) according to its adopted corporate bylaws, which shall align with the terms of this charter. The Board of TGS is currently composed of a minimum of nine (9) and a maximum of fifteen (15) directors, including at least the following: 1. Two (2) parents/guardians of currently enrolled students. These positions shall be elected by the Parent Advisory Committee. 2. One (1) member of the post-secondary educational community. This position shall be elected by majority vote of the Board. 3. Two (2) Teachers. These positions shall be elected by the Faculty Advisory Committee. 4. One (1) Community Member. This position shall be elected by majority vote of the Board. 5. Charter School Administrator (Head of School) A minimum of one director shall hold a Montessori credential. One representative of the District may, at the District’s sole discretion, serve as a director on the Board in accordance with Education Code Section 47604(b). Each director shall hold office unless otherwise removed from office in accordance with the corporate bylaws for three (3) years and until a successor director has been appointed or elected as required by the position. Terms are renewable for an additional three (3) year term upon invitation of and approval by a majority of the Board. TGS Charter Renewal PAGE 83 of 127
The current Board includes the following members: Name Category Current Term Lisa Kensok Chairperson/Parent July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Wendy Blumel Vice-Chair/Community July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Ben Moudry President/Head of School July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2019 Doug Claflin Finance Chair/Parent July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Andy Schadwinkel Secretary/Parent Representative/Post-Secondary July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Position to be elected by Parent Advisory Committee. Parent Representative July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Don Berry Parent July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Michael Paisner Parent July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Mark Sigman Community July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 Anke Pilz High School Representative July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020 Beth Elliott-Hora Middle School Representative July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021 In the upcoming charter renewal period, the Board expects to review and revise Board composition requirements to remove employees of TGS as directors, in accordance with best practices. Board Meetings and Duties All Board meetings shall be conducted according to the terms and procedures of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), including the timely notice of all Board of Directors’ meeting agendas on TGS’s website and at the Charter School’s main office, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a). The Board of Directors is fully responsible for the operation and fiscal affairs of TGS including but not limited to the following: Hire, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and dismissal of the Head of School of TGS. Approve all contractual agreements. Approve and monitor the implementation of general policies of TGS. This includes effective human resource policies for career growth and compensation of the staff. Approve and monitor TGS’s annual budget and budget revisions. Act as a fiscal agent. This includes, but is not limited to, the receipt of funds for the operation of TGS in accordance with applicable laws and the receipt of grants and donations consistent with the mission of TGS. Contract with an external independent auditor to produce an annual financial audit according to generally accepted accounting practices. Establish operational committees as needed. Regularly measure progress of both student and staff performance. Involve parents and the community in school-related programs. TGS Charter Renewal PAGE 84 of 127
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The Charter of The Grove School A C
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Element 9: Financial Audits .......
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Charter Renewal Petition 2019: Affi
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TGS shall comply with any applicabl
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To better understand The Grove Scho
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Analysis of Comparison Schools Data
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SAT Results 2017-2018 Name Grade 12
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(a) of Section 52052.” EC §47607
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Developed rotation of courses to en
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to be active, moving, be physically
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2014-2018 TGS Student Demographics
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Attendance expectations and require
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world. TGS has therefore adopted an
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Evidence / Artifacts Students will:
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The emphasis on freedom with respon
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Dr. Maria Montessori’s Plan of St
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