In September 2019, the Academy of Alameda Middle School (AoAMS) submitted a petition asking the District to renew its charter for five years. The charter petition review process is governed by state law, which specifies that student performance must be the most important criterion and the petitions must be approved unless the District makes specific, written findings demonstrating that the charter school has failed to meet one of the renewal standards set out in the Education Code.

As part of its renewal process, AUSD staff reviewed the petition, conducted a multi-day site visit, reviewed student performance data, analyzed the school’s budget and audit reports, and interviewed AoAMS board members, leadership, staff, parents, and students. After completing its review, staff recommends renewal.

The charter renewal petition came to the Board and the public for a public hearing on October 17th. Charter school staff had an opportunity to make their presentation on October 29th. AUSD staff presented their findings and recommendations to the Board on November 12th.

Tonight the Board will vote on Resolution No. 2019-2020.21 approving Charter renewal petition of Academy of Alameda Middle School.