§ 15.1-40-14 — Renewal application - Decision

1. The superintendent of public instruction shall create a uniform renewal application and
evaluation process.
2. The governing board shall submit a renewal application to the superintendent of public
instruction no later than the first day of instruction of a public charter school's final
authorized year of operation.
3. The renewal application must include:
a. A performance report and additional evidence in support of renewal.
b. Improvements undertaken or planned for the school.
c. Plans for the next charter term.
4. Renewal decisions must be supported by evidence of the public charter school's
performance under the performance framework in the charter performance agreement.
5. The superintendent of public instruction shall render a decision on a renewal
application no later than forty-five days after the renewal application was filed.
6. The public charter school is entitled to a public meeting with the superintendent of
public instruction regarding the renewal decision.
7. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide to the public charter school and
publish a report summarizing the basis for each decision, including supporting
evidence.