Archive | November, 2011

Charter statutes not updated by SB 8

FYI: The NC General Statutes, as published at www.ncleg.net, the GA website, have not been updated by the provisions of Senate Bill 8. LexisNexis provides this service, both the online downloads and hard copies, but they are getting to legislative staff only next month. Therefore, caution should be exercised by both fast track applicants and those applying in 2012 for 2013 openings and others referring [...]

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LAKE NORMAN CHARTER-MANAGING DIRECTOR

 

LAKE NORMAN CHARTER

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Lake Norman Charter, located in Huntersville, NC, is pleased to accept qualified applicants for the position of Managing Director over its Middle and High Schools.  Details of the position and application instructions can be found at www.lncharter.org.  Applications are due by COB Friday, December 9, 2011; however, applications may be accepted until the position is filled.  LNC is an AA/EEO employer.

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Proposed charter schools seek OK

By Melody Guyton Butts

DURHAM – In just a short nine months, Pamela Blizzard envisions a new place of learning nestled in the heart of Research Triangle Park – a place with a “porous wall” to encourage partnerships with surrounding companies and that packs students’ minds with more than four years of education during the four years of high school.

Blizzard’s vision, Research Triangle High School, is [...]

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Union Academy Headmaster

Headmaster

We are seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the Headmaster of Union Academy Public Charter School. This position requires a minimum of 10 years leadership experience as a High School assistant principal, High School principal, headmaster or school superintendent. The requirements include but are not limited to the day to day supervision of all functions of the three schools (i.e.; elementary, middle and high [...]

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Triad Math and Science

Alliance visits Triad Math & Science

Paul Norcross and Eddie Goodall, Alliance Chair and President, respectively, visited Triad Math & Science and Hakan Orak yesterday at the school’s new facilities in Greensboro. Read more here…

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Charter training by DPI January 6

Form below or visit the Office of Charter Schools site here.

 

2012 NC Charter Schools                                  Application Training

January 6, 2012

10:00 – 12:00

DPI, Room 224

 

RETURN COMPLETED to Pat Gillott at patricia.gillott@dpi.nc.gov

 

PLEASE PRINT NEATLY

Name:  ______________________________________­­­_____________

School/Organization:  _______________________________________

City/County of Purposed Charter: ______________________________

Phone:  ____________________                  

Email:  ___________________________________________________

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  January 4, 2012

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Fast track applications are online

The 27 “fast track” applications are here also.

Bear Grass Charter
(pdf, 1.29mb)
Leadership Learning Academy
(pdf, 1.83mb)
Southeastern Academy
(pdf, 3.92mb)

Charlotte Learning Academy
(pdf, 2.24mb)
McKinney Academy
(pdf, 1.33mb)
The Howard and Lillian Lee School
(pdf, 2.78mb)

Cornerstone Charter Academy
(pdf, 7.91mb)
Mendenhall Country Day
(pdf, 2.96mb)
The Montessori Academy
(pdf, 977kb)

Corvian Community School
(pdf, 4.52mb)
New Bern International
(pdf, 1.49mb)
Thunderbird Preparatory Academy
(pdf, 1.75mb)

D.C. Virgo Urban Prep Academy
(pdf, 7.13mb)
North East Carolina [...]

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Charter teachers professional liability insurance news…

The General Assembly allocated over $7 million to purchase Excess Professional Liability for every staff person for the next two years. All schools need to be aware of this benefit now and you may see the new coverage website here and if your agent wants to see the policy contact me please (or DPI)           Eddie Goodall 704-236-1234

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The number of “fast track” charter applications filed Nov.10 was 27!

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Charter trails…Phoenix Academy, Metrolina Scholars, Community Charter

Charter trails…Phoenix Academy, Metrolina Scholars, Community Charter

Thanks to Anissa Miller of Community Charter and Marie Peine of Metrolina Scholars for their great work in Charlotte! I enjoyed my visits Monday!   Eddie G.

Phoenix Academy and Kim and Paul Norcross recognized in High Point last Friday!

Left to Right: Maurice Green, Superintendent, Guilford County Schools; Jim Hundley, Chairman, High Point Camber; Tom Dayvault, President & CEO, High Point Chamber; [...]

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