Orange County Grand Jury • 2007-2008 • Agency Response
Response to: Are Charter Schools Getting Passing Grades? 05/28/08, 193K

Anaheim Santa Ana, Ca 92701 Dear Judge Stock: School Below is Anaheim City School District's (acsd) response to the*

Published: June 27, 2008 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

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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 BOARD OF at-risk or academically low-achieving students. EDUCATION Sandy Blumberg ACSD's Response: We are aware of the Education Code and its outlined Dr. José F. Moreno purpose of charter schools. Susan Preus Jerry Silverman
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Orange County school districts and Orange County Superintendent of Schools continue to offer expanded choices for educational opportunities, as required in the State Education Code, by utilizing 1.50 charter schools as an option to provide additional choices, especially 1001 S. East Street for at-risk and academically low-achieving students. Anaheim, CA 92805-5749 Λ. ACSD's Response: Charter schools have not been identified as a need in Phone: 714-517-7500 Anaheim City School District. Fax: 714-517-8538 \wedge www.acsd.k12.ca.us Orange County Grand Jury June 27, 2008
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The number of charter schools in Orange County is not growing James Vanderbilt commensurate with the overall growth of charter schools in California. ACSD's Response: Many Orange County schools are experiencing a decline in student enrollment, which may be impacting the growth of charter schools. Furthermore, there is great satisfaction among parents with their public schools, which could hinder the growth of charters.
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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 State requirements. ACSD's Response: No charter school petitions have been presented to the ACSD school board in the past eight years.
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Orange County school district's oversight costs, in some districts, exceed the authorized 1% reimbursement. ACSD's Response: The school district does not have any charter schools within its boundaries. RECOMMENDATIONS
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Local school districts provide adequate oversight of charter schools even though State law does not allow for full reimbursement for such oversight. ACSD's Response: There are no charter schools within ACSD's boundaries. A copy and an electronic format of these responses are being mailed separately to the Orange County Grand Jury. Sincerel more Barry Sandra Barry Superintendent SEB:taj c:\mydata\worddocs\letters\grandjuryreport-charter schls.doc

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