Common use of Additional Requests for Information Clause in Contracts

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. Points

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix A: Academic, OrganizationalOrganization, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ FRAMEWORK The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC The PEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. Points

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix AAppendix: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. Points

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall may also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. PointsFrameworks‌

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ FRAMEWORK The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC The PEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. Points

Additional Requests for Information. At any time during the renewal process, the PEC and/or its authorized representatives may request additional information from the school in an effort to fully inform the renewal decision. Final Renewal Report Staff supporting the PEC will prepare a renewal report once all renewal review activities are completed. The report will be provided to the school at least 5 days before the matter is put to a vote by the PEC so that the school has a final opportunity to prepare and submit a response to the information in the report. PEC Renewal Vote The PEC reviews and votes on each Renewal at a properly noticed public meeting. The public may offer comments to the PEC during the public participation section of PEC meeting regarding each renewal. After each decision, the PEC issues a written notice to the school detailing the renewal decision. New Contract Negotiation When renewal is granted by the PEC, the PEC, directly or through its authorized representatives, and the school negotiate a contract for the new term. The contract negotiation will address the school mission, any material terms that limit charter activities (e.g., enrollment cap, grade levels) or material terms that establish explicit program requirements (e.g., STEAM, PBL, vocational education). The contract negotiation shall also include additional rigorous, valid and reliable mission specific indicators, which may not to be duplicative of required state assessments but must measure achievement of the school’s specific mission. Expedited Renewal Schools that have maintained a Tier 1 or 2 rating for previous four years of the charter contract and earned a “met expectations” rating on the organizational and financial frameworks for the previous four years are eligible for an expedited renewal process. The expedited process will include all of the renewal activities described above, but will include a modified renewal application and a condensed renewal site visit as appropriate. Appendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK‌ The Academic Performance Framework answers the evaluative question: Is the academic program a success? The framework includes indicators and measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and was developed pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. This section includes indicators, measures and metrics for student academic performance; student academic growth; achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups; and graduation rate and post-secondary readiness measures for high schools. (Section 22-8B-9.1.A. (1-3, 6, 7) NMSA 1978). The Academic Performance Framework includes three indicators, with several required measures, and allows for the inclusion of additional rigorous, valid and reliable indicators proposed by the school to augment external evaluations of school performance. Description of Academic Framework Indicators and Measures Indicator 1: Components from NM System of School Support and Accountability. ThePEC The PEC considers charter school performance on each of the components of the NM System of School Support and Accountability. Points