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SETTINGthe STANDARD

ACCOUNTABILITY

To uphold the integrity of the chartering process, the Center holds its schools accountable
to the highest standards.

ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS

CMU issues charter contracts on a competitive basis, taking into consideration the student population served and the educational
goals to be achieved. Successful applicants have a promising vision, sound business plan, quality educational program and the
ability to implement.

Upon approval by the CMU Board of Trustees, the Center works with the school’s board members and project team to develop
a charter contract. This is a performance contract that includes the school’s educational goal. The charter contract is a living
document that drives the performance of the school laying out roles, responsibilities and expectations.

Performance reviews are conducted throughout the term of the charter contract to evaluate the school’s academic, fiscal
and operational results. The Center’s oversight systems are designed to directly correlate to the University Board’s chartering
policies of ensuring academic success, fiscal viability and good faith in following the terms of its charter contract and applicable
law. A school’s performance determines whether it is reauthorized or closed. If needed, the Center also has an option to
reconstitute a school. Reconstitution allows an authorizer to make the necessary changes to provide quality options for families
in a continuous educational setting.

REAUTHORIZATION CLOSURE
The term length of a reauthorized To uphold the integrity of the charter strategy,
contract is determined based on a CMU is committed to holding the schools it
holistic assessment of the school authorizes accountable; closure, a responsibility
according to the terms and conditions that is legislatively mandated, is utilized when a
of the charter contract, including a school is not fulfilling the terms and conditions
thorough review of its performance, of its charter contract and is unable to deliver a
successes and challenges. quality educational program that demonstrates
measurable progress toward the educational
goal contained in the charter contract.

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