April 25th, 2007 Exploratory/Organizational Meeting

30 attendees: parents, community members, teachers

Introductions

Topics of discussion

Overview of the Charter law in CA

Funding of charter schools

Charter options and opportunities – not mutually exclusive or stand-alone
            Technology focus
            Expeditionary Learning
            Project-based :Learning
            Neighborhood Focus
            Others?

Governance options

501(c)3 incorporation option

Cooperative governance
            Example: Alameda Cooperative Learning Center
            Milwaukee public charter schools

Combination Cooperative and 501(c)3 corporation

Timeline for organization

May, 2007:  Form committees to research form of the charter

June, 2007:  Begin drafting of the charter document

July, 2007:  Review, discuss, revise with all stakeholders, discussions with district

August, 2007:  Finalize Charter draft

September, 2007: Consider readiness for submission

October, 2007:  Fine-tuning document [relief-time]

November 15, 2007: Submission of Charter Petition

January 1, 2008:  Application for Facilities

March 1, 2008:  Adoption of the charter

Workgroups needing volunteers

1. Education Program

2. School Governance

3. Finance/Facilities