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?