1. 2013 New School Application Process Informational Session
For Prospective New School Applicants

2. AGENDA 900 Grant Rm. 108A, 4:30-5:30 Session #1 Goals:
To provide relevant information to prospective new school applicants regarding the new school application process.
To examine the similarities and differences between applying for, starting, and operating a district-run performance and charter schools.
To discuss the work involved to develop a new school application by March 22nd.
Process:
Review Agenda & Introductions
Summary Needs from the 2013 Call for New Quality Schools
Review of 2012 New School Applicant Process (District-run & Charter)
Accessing Information on the DPS Website (Call, Application Guides, Budget Templates, Workshop Agendas)
Examining the similarities and differences between district-run performance schools and charter schools
Discussion regarding the work involved to develop a new school application by March 22nd and Q&A with school leaders who have recently been approved to open new schools in DPS.

3. 2012 New School Application Process
Letters of Intent
Charter- (8)
District-run Performance- (8)
Applications
Charter- (5)
District-run Performance- (6)
Approved
Charter- (4)
District run Performance- (4)

4. 2013 Call for New Quality Schools – Summary of Needs
NNE SW NW SE
500 Student Elem. (E-5) in GVR at Dunkirk
200 Student Intensive Pathways High School location TBD
Mid-sized Elem. at Conservatory Green Facility in N. Stapleton
Student middle school location TBD
Student middle school at Smiley*
Future need ( ) for a 9-12 or 6-12 at Northfield Facility
None currently identified
None currently identified, district is evaluating capacity needs in the far-SE.

5. Tentative Schedule of Prospective New School Applicant Informational Sessions
Date & Time
Topic
Feb. 12th
4:30-5:30
900 Grant St. Rm. 108A
SCHOOL TYPE: Examining the similarities and differences between district-run performance schools and charter schools
NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT & START UP: Analyzing the scope of the work involved with planning and opening a new school (both district-run and charter).
Feb. 14th
4:00-5:00
COMMUNITY INPUT IN APPLICATION PROCESS: Ensuring that parents/guardians and community members are involved in the school development process. Aligning new school applications with regional needs identified in the Call for New Quality Schools. Connecting with families and community groups to gather letters of support and intent to enroll forms.
Feb. 21st
4:00-4:45
900 Grant St. Rm. 703
PERFORMANCE SCHOOL OVERSIGHT: Performance-School Accountability Committees (SAC), Instructional Superintendents and DPS Organizational Structure
4:45-5:30
CHARTER SCHOOL OVERSIGHT: Charter- board recruitment and development, articles of incorporation, bylaws
Feb. 28th
CHARTER SCHOOL BUDGETS: Aligning mission, program type, educational plan, staffing to the school’s budget. Charter- Per Pupil Revenue (PPR), audit, board oversight, start up grants
PERFORMANCE SCHOOL BUDGETS: Aligning mission, program type, educational plan, staffing to the school’s budget. School Based Budgeting (SBB), start-up funds
Mar. 7th
PERFORMANCE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Examine approaches to serving the school’s targeted student population in the following areas: English Language Learners, Special Education, Multicultural and culturally responsive educational program
CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Examine approaches to serving the school’s targeted student population in the following areas: English Language Learners, Special Education, Multicultural and culturally responsive educational program
Mar. 14th
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK (SPF): Developing clear expectations and goals that align with the DPS SPF. Clearly Student Academic Performance Goals
March 14th 4:45-5:30
INNOVATION STATUS & WAIVERS: Review district policies, DCTA collective bargaining agreements, and state statutes

6. Essential Items for New School Applicants http://osri. dpsk12
Call for New Quality Schools
Application Guides (district-run performance & charter)
Budget Templates (district-run performance & charter)
Timeline of the New Schools Process
Informational Sessions

7. School Types: Examining the similarities and differences between district-run performance schools and charter schools
District-run School: A district-run school has DPS employees and the Principal is hired and evaluated by the district. A district-run school may seek flexibilities around their mission, curriculum, staffing terms, school calendar, school day and other fundamental aspects of their school design. Depending on the type of flexibilities that the school requires in order to operate its model, the school may choose to seek Innovation Status after its approval as a new school by the Board of Education. Charter School: A charter school is a public school with a governance structure that is independent of the district. Charter schools are incorporated as non-profit entities in the state of Colorado and are overseen by a governing board established directly by the school. Charter schools are publicly funded and are free and open to the public without discrimination or selective criteria. Charter schools have the same responsibility to serve all students and are held accountable through the same School Performance Framework employed throughout the district.

8. Am I ready for this? Discussion regarding the work involved to develop a new school application by March 22nd and Q&A with school leaders who have recently been approved to open new schools in DPS.
Dan Lutz
School Designer DCIS
James Cryan
School Director, Rocky Mt. Prep
Katy Myers
Principal, Denver Public Montessori Jr./Sr. High
Letia Frandina
Community Outreach Coordinator, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School