Common use of Release of Funding Clause in Contracts

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Executed this day of 20 _. By _ _ _ signature Charter Representative printed name NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this day of 20 _. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Adopted May 10, 2019 18 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated School for the Arts 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 Appendix: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Framework 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal for Taos Integrated School of the Arts 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 Introduction Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework.

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Commission’s Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY Executed this day of 20 _. By _ _ _ signature Signature Charter Representative printed name Printed Name NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this day of 20 _. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Adopted May 10, 2019 18 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated School for the Arts ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Contents Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 AppendixAppendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal for Taos Integrated School of the Arts Albuquerque Bilingual Academy 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 Introduction Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework.

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED THE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Executed this day of 20 _. By _ _ _ signature Charter Representative printed name NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this day of 20 _. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Adopted May 10, 2019 18 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated School for the Arts System‌ THE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL (TMEMS) 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Contents Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 AppendixAppendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal Goal(s) for Taos Integrated The Montessori Elementary & Middle School of the Arts 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 Introduction Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework.

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 4.10. (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Commission’s Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS NAME Executed this day of 20 _. By _ _ _ signature , Charter Representative printed name for NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this day of 20 _. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Adopted May 10, 2019 18 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated School for the Arts 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 AppendixAppendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Framework Performance Frameworks 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal for Taos Integrated School of the Arts 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 32 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 Introduction 33 Introduction‌ Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives Objectives‌ PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  • Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  • Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  • Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  • Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  • Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  • Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  • Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities Activities‌ PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework. Performance Framework‌ The PEC Charter School Performance Framework sets the academic, fiscal, and organizational standards by which PEC-authorized public charter schools will be evaluated, informing the PEC and charter school about the school’s performance and sustainability. See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework. The Performance Framework consists of three separate, free standing frameworks. Performance under these three separate frameworks does not get rolled up into one overall evaluation. No one document necessarily carries more weight than any other. Academic Framework: The academic framework includes measures that allow the PEC to evaluate the school’s academic performance and assess whether the academic program is a success and whether the charter school is implementing its academic program effectively. The framework includes measures to evaluate student proficiency, student academic growth, achievement gaps in both proficiency and growth between student subgroups, and for high schools, post-secondary readiness and graduation rate. The PEC considers increases in student academic achievement for all groups of students as one of the most important factors when determining whether to renew or revoke a school’s charter. The framework also includes unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals. These goals must be approved by the PEC to insure quality and rigor of proposed indicators and that the indicators are consistent with the purposes of the Charter Schools Act. Based on performance across the academic indicators and measures, schools receive an overall academic tier rating that is used by the PEC in annual monitoring and renewal decisions. The academic framework has four rating tiers. Schools in Tier 1 are exceeding PEC performance expectations and are on par with or exceed the highest-performing schools in the state. Schools in Tier 4 are consistently failing to meet academic performance expectations.

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Executed this day of 20 _. By _ _ _ signature Charter Representative printed name NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this 12 day of June 20 20_. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Commission Adopted May 10, 2019 18 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated Tierra Encantada Charter School for the Arts 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Contents Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 AppendixAppendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal Goals for Taos Integrated School of the Arts Tierra Encantada 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 Introduction Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework.

Release of Funding. A School may not receive state equalization funding until a current NMCI determination, certificate of occupancy, and occupancy permit for educational use are provided for each site listed in Section 4.10 (and each site subsequently approved by the New Mexico Public Education Commission). A School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission at initial approval and has demonstrated readiness to operate through completion of the Implementation Year Checklist. Upon request for renewal, the School may not receive state equalization funding until the Commission has determined that the school has satisfied all conditions imposed by the Commission. TAOS INTEGRATED ALBUQUERQUE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS OF EXCELLENCE 20 _. Executed this day of 20 _. By signature _ _ _ signature Charter Representative printed name NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION Executed this day of 20 _. By Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Chair of the New Mexico Public Education Commission. Adopted May 10, 2019 18 19 Initials: New Mexico Public Education Commission Charter Performance Review and Accountability System Taos Integrated School for the Arts ALBUQUERQUE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 2020-2025 PEC Charter Performance Review and Accountability System, Approved 5.10.19 Contents Introduction 3 Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives 3 Annual Performance Review Activities 4 Performance Framework 5 Intervention Ladder 7 Charter Renewal 10 AppendixAppendix A: Academic, Organizational, and Financial Performance Framework 14 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 14 Mission Specific Goal Goal(s) for Taos Integrated Albuquerque School of the Arts Excellence 17 ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 20 21 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 29 30 Appendix B: Annual School Reporting Calendar 30 31 Appendix C: Summary of Site Visit Protocol 31 32 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms 32 33 Introduction Through charter schools, the Public Education Commission (“PEC”) as Chartering Authority seeks to provide families with effective, quality educational options. The PEC is responsible for setting and implementing chartering policies that are consistent with New Mexico charter school law, charter agreements established with schools, and nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The PEC, through its authorized representative(s), will carry out the data collection and monitoring activities described in the Performance Review and Accountability System. The New Mexico Charter Schools Act purpose: The Charter Schools Act … is enacted to enable individual schools to structure their educational curriculum to encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods that are based on reliable research and effective practices or have been replicated successfully in schools with diverse characteristics; to allow the development of different and innovative forms of measuring student learning and achievement; to address the needs of all students, including those determined to be at risk; to create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; to improve student achievement; to provide parents and students with an educational alternative to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system; to encourage parental and community involvement in the public school system; to develop and use site-based budgeting; and to hold charter schools accountable for meeting the department's educational standards and fiscal requirements. (§22-8B-3 XXXX 0000 et seq). Performance Review and Accountability System Objectives PEC seeks to establish a Performance Review and Accountability System that strikes the appropriate balance between charter school autonomy and chartering authority intervention. The Performance Review and Accountability System is an adaptive tool subject to continuous review and improvement so that the students in New Mexico public charter schools are effectively served. The PEC invites New Mexico’s charter schools to be partners in the development and continuous improvement of this Performance Review and Accountability System. The PEC is committed to providing clear expectations about charter school performance and chartering authority oversight activities. PEC objectives for charter school performance review and accountability include:  • Provide clarity about the process and timeline for collecting performance framework data  • Streamline data collection and decrease the burden on NM charter schools  • Consider overall school academic performance across a range of different indicators, including optional, unique, school-identified measures for evaluating mission-specific goals  • Ensure all data and evidence can be reliably and accurately collected and measures can be reliably and accurately evaluated  • Establish financial metrics that provide clarity about the financial health of charter schools  • Establish clear policies and procedures for how performance frameworks inform PEC actions and decisions, including a range of interventions that PEC will take in response to charter school under performance  • Provide annual performance reports that are publicly available to families and schools Annual Performance Review Activities PEC, through its authorized representative(s), evaluates schools on their ability to achieve academic goals with all students while maintaining financial and organizational health. Annual accountability activities are guided by state and federal compliance requirements as well as clear measures of academic progress that allow for a rigorous, state-aligned, fact-based evaluation of school performance. Charter School Data Submissions •Throughout the year, charter schools are required to submit academic, financial, and organizational data to PEC, various PED departments, and other govermental entities. •Submissions are required for PEC accountability oversight and for compliance with state and federal funding and reporting requirements. •See Appendix B for a schedule of reports consistently required by the PEC and PED; other reporting may be required if the school is notified by PED, PEC, or other government entities. Annual School Visits •PEC's authorized representative(s) conduct annual site visits to all schools to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and provide feedback as technical assistance. Site visits may be differentiated based on school performance, including academic, financial, and organizational performance. •New school visits are conducted within the first 40 days after new school opening to collect data for the performance framework evaluation and to provide early feedback and intervention as technical assistance, if necessary. •Renewal visits are conducted during the fall of the charter school's renewal year and provide additional insights to inform PEC charter school renewal decisions, especially for schools not meeting performance expectations. •Visits can include a combination of any of the following: file audits, classroom observations, a facility review, and staff, board, and student and family interviews. •See Appendix C for a summary of the School Visit Protocols. Annual Performance Review •PEC's authorized representative(s)evaluate all schools against the PEC Performance Framework annually, which is comprised of academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics. •PEC's authorized representative(s)share initial performance framework feedback and evaluations with charter school boards and administrative leaders for review and feedback. •PEC, through its authorized representative(s), issues any Notices of Concern or Breach related to annual performance reviews. •PEC approves and publishes Annual Performance Reports for schools. •See Appendix A for the current PEC Charter School Performance Framework.