Orange County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
• Agency Response
Response to:
Buena Park School District
Buena Park School District*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Orange County Charter schools meet the intent of the Education Code 47600- 47664 by providing parents and pupils a choice in educational opportunities, emphasizing specific learning experiences, and aiding at-risk or academically low-achieving students. I agree with finding F-1 in the report.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Orange County school districts and Orange County Superintendent of Schools continue to offer expanded choices of educational opportunities, as required in the State Education Code, by utilizing charter schools as an option to provide additional choices, especially for at-risk and academically low-achieving students. I agree with recommendation R-1.
F2
The number of charter schools in Grange County is not growing commensurate with the overall growth of charter schools in California. Based on the information provided in the Grand Jury Report, I agree with finding F-2.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The chartering authorities should follow the intent of the legislature by encouraging the establishment of charter schools by granting more charter school petitions provided they meet the State requirements. I agree with recommendation R-2.
F3
The Orange County school districts' oversight costs, in some districts, exceed the authorized 1% reimbursement. The Buena Park Elementary School District does not have any charter schools and does not have information regarding the oversight costs that are incurred by other districts in the county. RECOMMENDATIONS
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Local school districts provide adequate oversight of charter schools even though State law does not allow for full reimbursement for such oversight. I agree with recommendation R-3. Sincerely, Lew Becker Superintendent
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