MAYACAMAS
COUNTYWIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AFFIRMATIONS and DECLARATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COUNTYWIDE JUSTIFICATION
ELEMENT I. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
General Information
Community Need for Proposed Mayacamas Countywide Middle Schoo
Student Population To Be Served
Mayacamas Will Meet the Intent of the California Charter Schools Act of 1992
Mayacamas Will Meet NCOE Priorities
Mayacamas Will Meet the Specific Education Interests, Backgrounds, and Challenges of Students in NapaCounty
Outreach and Input from Parents/Guardians and Community Members
Mayacamas Meets the Requirements of the Charter Schools Act, this Charter Should be Approved
Enrollment Plan
How Learning Best Occurs
What it Means to be an Educated Person in the 21st Century
Goals For Enabling Pupils To Become And Remain Self-Motivated, Competent, Lifelong Learners
The Requirements Of California Education Code § 47605.6(b)(5)(A)(ii)
Instructional Design
Curriculum by Subject
Comprehensive Course List
Summary Chart of Planned Curriculum
Professional Developmen
Supporting Students With Special Needs
Plan for English Learners
Serving Students with Disabilities
Plan for Students Who Are Academically High-Achieving
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged/Low Income Student
Students in Other Subgroups - Foster and Homeless Youth
Calendar and Attendance
Bell Schedule and Instructional Minutes
ELEMENT II. MEASURABLE STUDENT OUTCOMES
Measurable Pupil Outcomes: State Priorities Under LCFF
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Student Academic Achievement
How Students Will Meet Common Core State Standards
ELEMENT III. METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
Methods for Evaluating the Mayacamas Overall Educational Program
Measuring Pupil Progress Toward CCSS Using State-Required Assessments Other Assessment Tools
Data Analysis And Reporting
Mayacamas Will Share Assessment Results With the Community
Grading, Progress Reporting, And Promotion/Retention
ELEMENT IV. FACILITY LOCATIONS
ELEMENT V. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
Liability for Debts and Obligations
Mayacamas Will Be Its Own Local Education Agency (LEA) For Special Education Purposes
Selection of Board of Directors
Role of Stakeholders in the Governance Structure of the Schoo
Method for Conducting Board Meetings
Method for Resolving Conflicts of Interest for the Board
ELEMENT VI. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
Equal Employment Opportunity
ESEA/ESSA and Credentialing Requirements
Qualifications of School Employees
Staff Evaluation
Professional Development
ELEMENT VII. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
Procedures for Background Checks
Facilities Compliance with Federal Requirements, Including the Americans with Disabilities Act
Safety and Disaster Plans
ELEMENT VIII. STUDENT POPULATION BALANCE
How the School Leaders Ensure Enrollment Reflects Napa County/Target Community
ELEMENT IX. INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT
Annual Audit Procedures
Resolving Audit Exceptions and Deficiencies
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ELEMENT X. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Maintaining Attendance and Discipline Records
School Discipline Policy
Suspension and Expulsion
Suspension Procedures
Expulsion Procedures
ELEMENT XI. RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
ELEMENT XII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Disputes Between MCMS and NCOE
Internal Disputes
ELEMENT XIII. ADMISSIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Non-Discrimination
Admission Requirements
Lottery Preferences and Procedures
Admission Preferences
Enrollment Process
ELEMENT XIV. PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ALTERNATIVES
ELEMENT XV. EMPLOYEE RETURN RIGHTS
ELEMENT XVI. CLOSURE PROCEDURES
MISCELLANEOUS CHARTER PROVISIONS
Facilities
Administrative Services
Civil Liability Impac
Financial Planning, Reporting And Accountability
Insurance
Transportation