DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

First ReadingAmerican Academy

Replication Application

Board of Education MeetingTuesday, May 15, 2012

Pat McGraw, Development and Innovation OfficerKindra Whitmyre, Director of Charter School Partnerships

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Process Review

• February 27- Charter School Office received replication readiness information

• March 23 – Charter School Office received replication application

• April 4 - May 8 - Staff review of the American Academy application

• May 10 - Staff Feedback , Partnership Discussion

• May 15 - First Reading to Board of Education

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Staff Review

Feedback:• Meets District/ NACSA Replication Criteria

Concerns:• Minimal budget edits (See attached document)

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Next Steps

Further explore AACS/DCSD partnership• Site options (Long Range Planning Committee)• Financing options (Cabinet)

June 5 - Second Reading

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Introduction: American Academy Team

Questions?