Accountability PresentationCommittee of the Whole

June 8, 2021

UpdatesEnrollment

Enrollment Updates

• Round 2 closed May 21, 2021 and we are on track to deliver results during the month of June.

• Families who still need a school after Round 2 will be able to participate in our summer open enrollment period which will be announced later this month.

• This year’s summer enrollment will allow us to leverage our learnings last year to provide high quality support quickly and safely.

• By leveraging our Family Resource Centers which are in phased re-opening we will be able to provide support to ensure families can register and submit documents while also ensuring we can equitably and safely serve all families in a timely manner.

UpdatesAccountability:

Notices of Noncompliance

Level 2 - Notices of NoncomplianceOrganization Subject Letter Date Deadline / StatusDryades YMCA (James M. Singleton Charter School) Background Checks 3/10/2021 Pending Resolution - OPENRooted School Distance Learning &

Carnegie Credits3/19/2021 CLOSED

School Subject Letter Date StatusWalter L. Cohen College Prep HS Child Find (elevated to ICAP) 10/31/2019 Pending LDOE ResolutionFrederick A. Douglass HS Related Services (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionNew Orleans Science and Math HS Related Services (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionEinstein Village de l'Est Enrollment (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionKIPP Central City Child Find (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionLake Forest Elementary Charter School Related Services (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionDr. King Charter School Enrollment (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionMildred Osborne Charter School Discipline (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionSuccess Prep Enrollment (CAP) 9/11/2020 Pending LDOE ResolutionNew Orleans Accelerated High School Related Services (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE Resolution by new operatorMary D. Coghill Charter School Enrollment (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE Resolution by new operatorJohn F. Kennedy High School Related Services (CAP) 3/12/2020 Pending LDOE Resolution by new operator

Level 2 – Notices of Noncompliance as a result of SPLC Monitoring

AccountabilityGeneral

Compliance Results

2020-2021 Annual Site Visits Compliance Review Data

91

99

100

100

100

99

99

94

96

96

96

96

96

96

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

School conducts background checks and fingerprint records for allemployess as outlined in R.S.17:15

Staff credentials per state law as outlined in Bulletin 746, La.R.S. 3991© (6), R.S. 17:28, and Charter Agreement && 9.2,9.3

Procedures for protecting student records per LA Acts 937, 677, and340

School displays employee rights under the Family and Medical LeaveAct (FMLA) as required by the FMLA section 109 (29 U.S.C. & 2619)

Schools posts the required workplace notice as required by the FairLabor Standards Act, 29 USC 211, 29 cfr 516.4

Home Language Survey, including language translations as required byfederal and state requirements as outlined in ESEA/ ESSA/ Title III…

Sign or notice of translation service offerings as required by OCRguidelines

General Compliance - Initial Visit

19-20 20-21

2020-2021 Annual Site Visits Compliance Review Data

96

100

100

100

100

100

100

96

96

96

96

96

96

96

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

School conducts background checks and fingerprint records for allemployess as outlined in R.S.17:15

Staff credentials per state law as outlined in Bulletin 746, La.R.S. 3991© (6), R.S. 17:28, and Charter Agreement && 9.2,9.3

Procedures for protecting student records per LA Acts 937, 677, and340

School displays employee rights under the Family and Medical LeaveAct (FMLA) as required by the FMLA section 109 (29 U.S.C. & 2619)

Schools posts the required workplace notice as required by the FairLabor Standards Act, 29 USC 211, 29 cfr 516.4

Home Language Survey, including language translations as required byfederal and state requirements as outlined in ESEA/ ESSA/ Title III…

Sign or notice of translation service offereings as required by OCRguidelines

General Compliance - Follow-Up Visits

19-20 20-21

2020-2021 School Website Compliance Data

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

99%

100%

85%

86%

88%

79%

86%

95%

82%

32%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Open Meetings Notifications

Public Custodian of Records

Notification of Homework Assistance Services

Mandated Reporting with DCFS

Guidelines and Procedures for Seclusion and Restraint

Title IX Compliance

Charter School Administration and Operations

CMO/Schools in Full Compliance

October 20 vs January 21

20-Oct 21-Jan

2020-2021 Charter Board Observation Analysis Data

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Proper Notice

Agenda is compliant

A quorum was established properly

If applicable: Agenda Modifications were proper

There was an opportunity for public comment on each voting item

Public comment rules and procedures are clear

All deliberations on agenda items happen aloud

All votes occur in open meetings

If applicable: Executive Session was compliant

Meeting minutes were recorded

Meeting minutes included attendance and actions

Approved meeting minutes are posted timely

Charter Board Observation Analysis

% of charter boards in compliance % of charter boards not in compliance

UpdatesAccountability:

High School Audit Summary Results

Spring 2021 – 9th-11th Grade Records Review Summary

• Support the timely transfer of student records (including LEAP Score Reports)

• Ensure timely submission of & comparison of transcripts to State’s Transcript System (STS)

Records

• Focus on course progression and alignment with LEAP Connect required course work

Utilizing LEAP Connect

• Assist in identifying electronic solutions• Use the IGP process to ensure consistently

progress monitor students.

Individual Graduation

Plans

Focus Areas based on the ReviewHigh Schools Audited (1515 Total Records:)

Abramson Lusher

Benjamin Franklin Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Booker T. Washington McDonogh 35Edna Karr Morris Jeff *Einstein HS New Orleans AcceleratedEleanor McMain RootedFrederick A. Douglass RosenwaldG. Washington Carver Sophie B. Wright John F. Kennedy The Net-Central City L.B. Landry The Net-GentillyLiving School Walter L. Cohen Livingston Warren Easton

*11th Grade Only - 9th & 10th Grade Audit scheduled for 6/10/21

Updates: Financial

Compliance

Financial Health Expectations Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (FY21)Measure Calculation Best Practice Target

Long-Term Stability: Operators are prepared for unforeseeable events to prevent significant fiscal crisis.

The following organizations did not meet the Charter School Accountability Framework Audit (CSAF) Metric for Long-Term Stability: 1. Rooted School

Unrestricted Fund Balance ÷ Total Expenses (Using Audited Financials)

Y1: >2%Y2: >3%Y3: >4%Y4: >6%Y5: >8%Y6+: >10%+

*Fiduciary Management: Operators effectively manage fiduciary responsibilities and maintain clean audits as a result.

Unqualified annual audit with no findings deemed to be significant, material and/or internal control weaknesses.

Near-Term Fiscal Health: Operators effectively manage day-to-day expenses and debt obligations.

All Charter Management Organizations and Single-Site Schools met the Charter School Accountability Framework QFR Metric for Near-Term Fiscal Health.

Total Debt ÷ Total Assets Less than or = .90

*Due to COVID-19, the district did not give any operator a Not In Good Standing rating for not meeting this metric in Fiscal year 2020-2021 (FY21).

FY21 Q3 DataCSAF Audit Metric 1: Long-Term Stability-Will an Unexpected Event Create a Fiscal Crisis? • Warren Easton did not submit their final report

in time for inclusion in this presentation;• James M. Singleton Charter School (Singleton)

requested an extension to June 4th while a new third party completes their financials.

New schools have a benchmark < 10% that increases each year• IDEA did meet / exceed the 3% requirement• Rooted did not meet its 6% benchmark

Sophie B. WrightLusherMotonFC WilliamsLake ForestBen Franklin HS BethuneHynesAudubonElan Algiers CharterEncoreNO Sci. & MathReNewCollegiate KIPPFriends of King Success PrepNet, TheCrescent CityBen Franklin Elem.Morris JeffEinsteinFirstLineARISEInspire NOCPPlessyBricolageCANOLiving SchoolIDEARooted

Updates:

RFA ProcessThe Bridge Contract

Spring 2021 Charter Request For Applications ProcessAction TimelineLetters of Intent and Eligibility Documentation window opens January 8th

Applicant Informational Session February 4th

Letters of Intent and Eligibility Documentation Due February 12th

Full Application Due April 5th

Application Reviews: independent review, internal review, community review April - MayPublic Hearing April 20th

Capacity Interviews May 10th – 14th

Third-Party Evaluator will issue an Initial Memo to applicants, including initial findings and questions to be addressed by applicants

May 21st

Due Date for Applicants to submit their response to Initial Memo May 25th

Factual Clarification Memo from third-party evaluators sent to Applicants May 28th

Applicant Response to Factual Clarification Memo due June 1st

Final Independent Evaluation and recommendations of third-party evaluators provided to Applicants June 4th

Applicant response to Final Independent Evaluation and recommendations of third-party evaluators due June 8th

Superintendent’s recommendation to OPSB June 10th

Spring 2021 Charter RFA Cycle - Applicants

Non-Profit Organization Intended Grades Served

Type Preferred School Type Completed Application?

Algiers Charter School- ACSA-3 Pre-K – 8 Type 1 New Start YesAlgiers Charter School-ACSA-4 9-12 Type 1 New Start YesAlgiers Charter School-ACSA New Orleans-3

Pre-K – 8 Type 1 Transformation (Full Takeover) Yes

Algiers Charter School-ACSA New Orleans-4

9-12 Type 1 Transformation (Full Takeover) Yes

Seed Sowing School Pre-K – 8 Type 1 Transformation (Full Takeover) Withdrew

Applicants anticipate a school opening date no earlier than Fall 2022.

Contract Extension for Middle School Expulsion Program

• Initial OPSB Contract Approval- June 18, 2019 • Awarded to Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) for

the management of a high-quality, restorative program for at-risk Orleans Parish middle school students.

Recommendation will be presented to the Orleans Parish School Board in the Finance Committee to approve a one

year (2021-2022) contract extension to June 18, 2019 contract.