Orange County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
• Agency Response
Response to:
Huntington Beach City School District
Huntington Beach City School District*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Based on the information presented in the report, I assume that the Orange Lynn Bogart, Ed.D. County Grand Jury finding that Orange County charter schools meet the intent of the Assistant Superintendent Education code by providing parents and pupil's choice in educational opportunities, Educational Services emphasizing specific learning experiences is accurate. I cannot determine by the Kathy Kessler report the degree to which these charter schools are aiding at-risk or academically Assistant Superintendent low-achieving students. Human Resources Michael Curran
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The respondent agrees. I believe Orange County school districts and the Orange County superintendent of schools have and will continue to offer expanded choices for educational opportunities as required in the state Education Code by authorizing quality charter schools as an option to provide additional choices, especially for at-risk and academically low-achieving students. "We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer" Page Two
F2
Based on the information presented in the report. I assume that the Orange Assistant Superintendent County Grand Jury finding that the number of charter schools in Orange County is Administrative Services not growing commensurate with the overall growth of charter schools in California is accurate
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The respondent agrees. • The chartering authorities should follow the intent of legislation by allowing the establishment of charter schools provided that they meet state requirements.
F3
Based on the information presented in the report, I assume that the Orange County Grand Jury report that Orange County school districts' oversight costs in some districts exceed the authorized 1 percent reimbursement per this finding is accurate. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The respondent agrees. • Local school districts must provide adequate oversight of charter schools despite the fact that state law does not allow for full reimbursement of school oversight. Sincerely, Roberta DeLuca, Ed.D. Superintendent RDL:jm .
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