informing the kasd school board (board handout)

Kornerstone Charter SchoolExcellence in ActionEmpowering 21st Century Learners

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A Charter School Is...

An autonomous school within the school district

Independent School

Comprised of a Governance Board

The research arm of the school district

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

How it will help KASD

Create best & brightest in The Valley

Continuum of Innovation & Leadership

Prepare students for the real world

Fulfills Excellence

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Rich Outcomes

Employability

Instructional Models

Kornerstones


Student

Rich Outcomes

Employability

Instructional Models

Kornerstones


Kornerstones = Curriculum Strands / Employability

Skills / Instructional ModelsLearning

Design

Systems

CommunityTaken from Rovy

Branon:Situativity.org

Employability Skills1. Good Communication2. Collaboration3. Work Ethic4. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking5. Social Responsibility

Instructional Models:1. Project Based Learning2.Service Based Learning Fuse


http://situativity.com/

http://situativity.com/

WHAT WILL THE CHARTER PROVIDE

High School credit for 8th graders

modified/flexible schedule (compressed, classes meet on alternative days, extended school day)

Internship opportunities exceeding 18 weeks

15:1 student to staff ratio, Teacher led = no administrator

Ease of access to emerging technologies

Multiple grading scales

Year round school

Fuse Project Based Learning & Service Based Learning

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Adding it all up

In 2013 &2014 we are eligible to apply for dissemination grants totally another $300,000

0

150000

300000

450000

600000

2010 2011 2012 2013

Students Per Pupil $Year # of Students

Budget (Based on $6500 per

pupil)

2010 0 $175,000

2011 45 $175,000 + $292,500

2012 60 $175,000 + $390,000

2013 75 $487,500

2014 75 $487,500


After the $ runs out

Prof. Dev10%

Salary50%

Building/Maint.5%

Equip, Programs, curriculum, assess.25%

Fund Balance10%

Prof. DevSalaryBuilding/Maint.Equip, Programs, curriculum, assess.Fund Balance

2012-201375 Students

$6500 per pupil$487,500 Annual

Budget


What’s NextCommunity Forum & Business Forum

Establish Relationship with Charter Consultant

Scout out locations

Complete Grant/Gain Authorization

Look into forming non-profit corporation

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TIMELINE

Year 1 -July 15th 2010 - Charter approval

($175,000) PLANNING YEAR

Year 2 September 2011 - Doors open

($175,000)

Year 3 Final grant year -Full Capacity

($175,000)

Year 4 - Dissemination

Year 5 - Charter Renewal


TIMELINE❖ August 15th - Planning Team Formed




($175,000)


($175,000)





❖ Inform KASD School BoardYear 1 -July 15th 2010 - Charter approval



($175,000)


($175,000)





❖ Inform KASD School Board

❖ December 15th - Hold Community Forum and Reveal Idea




($175,000)


($175,000)







❖ October 15th to February 15th - Write Planning Grant




($175,000)


($175,000)








❖ March 1st - Establish Non-Profit Corporation to handle $$$




($175,000)


($175,000)









❖ March School Board Meeting - Authorization from BOE




($175,000)


($175,000)










❖ April 15th - Grant due to DPI




($175,000)


($175,000)











❖ July 15th - Receive approval from DPI




($175,000)


($175,000)












❖ August 1st - Form Governance Board & Find Location




($175,000)


($175,000)




TIMELINE

❖ August 15th - Planning Team Formed








❖ August 1st - Form Governance Board & Find Location




($175,000)


($175,000)




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