February 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Charter Authorizing Panel
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair
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II. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair
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III. Action Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
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III.1. Expedited Renewals of School Charters expiring June 30, 2026
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed.D, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter School Office recommends renewal of existing charters for the following schools:
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III.1.a. Cave City High School Career and Collegiate Preparatory School
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Cave City, Sharp County, Arkansas.
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III.1.b. Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Cave City, Sharp County, Arkansas.
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III.1.c. Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas.
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III.1.d. Cross County High School--A New Tech School
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas.
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III.1.e. Fayetteville Virtual Academy--A District Conversion Charter School
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in the Fayetteville School District, Washington County, Arkansas.
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III.1.f. Mountain Home High School Career Academies
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas.
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III.1.g. Southside Charter High School
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed.D. Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Southside, Independence County, Arkansas.
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III.1.h. Southside Junior High School
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this district conversion charter school located in Southside, Independence County, Arkansas.
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III.1.i. Westwind School for the Performing Arts
Presenter:
Darrell Smith, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Description:
The Charter Authorizing Panel (CAP) considers renewal of the charter for this open enrollment charter school located in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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IV. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Education Program Coordinator
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IV.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Education Program Coordinator, ADE Charter School Office
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V. Reports
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Education Program Coordinator
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V.1. Report from KIPP Delta Public Schools
Presenter:
Freddie Scott, Office of School Choice and Parent Empowerment
Description:
KIPP Delta Public Schools is returning with an update requested by the Charter Authorizing Panel in November 2025.
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VI. Public Comments
Presenter:
Dr. Darrell Smith, Assistant Commissioner
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VII. Adjournment
Presenter:
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray, Chair
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