Board Policies

The role of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) is to oversee the charter schools it sponsors, which includes academic, financial and statutory compliance as well as adherence to the terms and conditions in the school’s charter contract. This is accomplished by executing its general oversight responsibilities, communicating with schools, and overseeing schools’ compliance with academic and financial obligations.

The following are the current policies adopted by the ASBCS. Please review these policies, as well as, the ASBCS Rules and State Statute for guidance.

	-Accountability
	Civil Penalties
	Failing Schools Flow Chart - AZ Learns
	Accountability Policy Matrix
	Board Notification of 6-Months Non-Compliance
	Site Visits & Reviews
	Documentation Requirements for the Collection of Estimated Student Enrollment
	New Charter School Funding Hold
	Adopted 5 & 10 Review Policies
	Audit Follow-up
	-Application
	Technical Review Panel
	Timeframes for Charter Contract Signing and/or Opening a Charter School
	Good Cause Extension of a Charter Contract
	-Operation
	Temporary Suspension of Charter School Operation