May 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair, Assistant Director, Division of Career and Technical Education
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II. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair, Assistant Director, Division of Career and Technical Education
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II.1. Minutes of the April 17 Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting
Presenter:
Dustin Wood, J. D., State Director of School Choice
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II.2. Voluntary Recission of Charter for Adventure Online Academy by Waldron School District
Presenter:
Dustin Wood, J. D., State Director of School Choice
Description:
The Waldren School District has asked to rescind its charter and all waivers associated with the Adventure Online Academy at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.
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II.3. Voluntary Recission of Charter for Centerpoint School District
Presenter:
Dustin Wood, J. D., State Director of School Choice
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III. Action Agenda
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III.1. Charter Amendment Request from IOTA Charter Schools
Presenter:
Dustin Wood, J.D., State Director of School Choice
Description:
IOTA Charter Schools were awarded two charters for a K-5 and a 6-8 school set to open in in the 2025-26 academic year. IOTA is asking for the opening to be delayed until 2026-27 due to difficulties in finding a suitable location.
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III.2. Charter Amendment Request from Arkansas Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed.D, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
ARVA is requesting an enrollment cap increase from 5,500 to 7,000 due to an increase in enrollment.
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IV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair, Assistant Director, Division of Career and Technical Education
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