16 ncac 06g .0514         Fast Track Replication of High Quality Charter Schools – General Requirements

(a)  In addition to the specific requirements set forth in Rules .0512 and .0513 of this Section, the State Board of Education ("SBE") may impose additional requirements in the review, application, and approval process as allowed by G.S. 115C-218(c) to assure that a "fast-tracked" charter school has at least the same probability of success as a charter that completes the planning process in Rule .0509 of this Section.

(b)  In addition to considering evidence of student growth, proficiency, and financial audits in the applicant's other schools, the SBE may consider any other relevant factors in determining whether to grant a fast-track replication request, including the following:

(1)           the needs of the particular geographical area proposed to be served by the replicated model;

(2)           the ability of the non-profit corporation board to manage additional schools;

(3)           the abilities and strengths of the non-profit corporation board that seeks to employ the EMO or CMO; and

(4)           the community support for the replicated model.

(c)  In determining the needs of the particular geographical area, the SBE shall consider whether there are similar charter school options in the geographical area and capacity data for the county's public schools. In determining the community support of the replicated model, the SBE shall consider community survey data, community letters of support, and any other evidence the applicant chooses to present.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-218.3;

Emergency Adoption Eff. August 20, 2019;

Eff. March 17, 2021.