Laboratory Charter School of Communication and Languages
“Feds charge Philly charter school mogul in massive fraud.” Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), 7/24/2012
A charter school mogul was charged today in a multimillion-dollar fraud case by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Dorothy June Hairston Brown, who received accolades for students' test scores and gained
Theodore Roosevelt Public Community School
“Thousands in receipts questioned in school firing - Charter ousts its superintendent after audit finds discrepancies.” The Cincinnati Enquirer, 6/17/2012
The superintendent of two local charter schools has been fired from his $80,000-a-year job because of questionable receipts for thousands of dollars of purchases that surfaced during a routine audit.
Downtown Miami Charter School
“Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault At Charter School.” CBSMiami (FL), 7/2/2012
The Downtown Miami Charter School knew that a seven year-old student was being bullied and sexually abused by an 11 year-old student and failed to prevent it from recurring. That is the gist of a lawsuit filed Monday in Miami-Dade circuit court on behalf of “John Doe,” the alleged seven year-old victim...
According to the lawsuit the second grader was being bullied on the school bus, operated by
Idaho Virtual Academy
“Idaho for-profit online students lag in math and reading skills.” Deseret News (UT), 7/21/2012
BOISE — A new report takes aim at the nation's largest for-profit online education provider and finds students taking K12 Inc. classes in Idaho and four other states are falling more behind in
Burnham Wood Charter School District (three schools)
“Problems bring TEA monitor for Burnham Wood Charter School District.” El Paso Times (TX), 7/21/2012
The Texas Education Agency has assigned a monitor to the Burnham Wood Charter School District as a sanction for many problems the state previously found, including school leaders who misused public funds on some business deals and campuses not properly serving at-risk students.
The charter district's Superintendent Iris Burnham did not return phone calls this week, but in an email she said the district is contesting the education agency's decision to assign a monitor...
D.U.E. Season Charter School
“Former teacher files lawsuit against Camden charter school.” Courier-Post (NJ), 7/20/2012
CAMDEN — A security worker charged with assaulting a special-needs student in April has faced repeated allegations that he manhandled youngsters at D.U.E. Season Charter School, the school founded and led by his mother.
Victory Preparatory Academy
“No Fair,Teachers Tell Charter School.” Courthouse News Service, 7/18/2012
HOUSTON (CN) - A charter school fired three teachers "immediately" after they testified in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency, the teachers claim in Harris County Court.
Charles Solaris, Sedalia Pippins and Randy Nichols sued Victory Prep Charter School and its
Derrick Thomas Academy
“Will low test scores, shaky financial situation spell the end for Derrick Thomas Academy?” KHSB (MO), 7/16/2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A new Missouri law requiring more accountability from charter schools takes effect in August, but is it already too late for a school bearing the name of one of Kansas City’s
Virtual Community School of Ohio
“Reynoldsburg board places virtual school on probation.” ThisWeek Community News (OH), 7/18/2012
The Reynoldsburg Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday, July 17, to impose a probation period of one school year for the Virtual Community School of Ohio.
Board members had discussed suspending the online school, which serves 1,300 students from
ISUS Institute of Construction Technology
“$2M debt to close charter school; ISUS forced to suspend operations for a year to address its $2M debt.” Dayton Daily News (OH), 6/21/2012
DAYTON — ISUS, an award-winning charter school, will suspend its operations for the 2012-13 school year to address its business plan and a $2 million debt.
“We need to develop a new economic model that will provide a more predictable cash flow,” said
Gulen charter schools in South Carolina
STATE | # ACTIVE | # PENDING | # INACTIVE* | TOTAL ATTEMPTS |
SC | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
* Denied, withdrawn, closed, or unknown status
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SCHOOLS
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GREENVILLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL (originally called GREENVILLE PALMETTO SCIENCE ACADEMY) | |
Status | DENIED: continuous attempt from 2006 to 2009 |
Charter Holder | Greenville Science (originally Palmetto Education Corporation) |
Authorizer | Greenville County Schools, following initial review by the State Charter School Advisory Committee |
Location/District | Greenville area; originally to open fall 2007 |
Enrollment | For grades 6-12, 480 students |
Individuals involved | Names appearing on 2006 application: Ali Ozer (lead), Guven Yucesan, Mevlut Tascan, Ethan E. Ballard, Ruth Augustin. In 2008 and 2009 documents Augustin has been replaced by Joan Breitenbruck. |
Notes | SC charter school law required applicants to first submit their charters to the State Charter School Advisory Committee (SCSAC) for review and recommendation, after which the local school board made the final decision. The school’s 5/2006 application was approved by SCSAC, but rejected in 11/2006 by the Greenville County school board (unsound financial plan and inadequate evidence for community support). That decision was overturned at the state level because of procedural issues and was remanded for a rehearing. The rehearing took place in 4/2009 and the board rejected the school once again. A PowerPoint presentation by the school held up Fulton Science Academy, TEACH (now FSA High School) in GA, plus River City Science Academy and Sweetwater Branch Academy in FL as models. All four are Gulen charter schools associated w/ Grace Institute (see below). http://www.boarddocs.com/sc/greenville/Board.nsf/Public (>Meetings>2009>April 17, 2009 special meeting) |