by Baker Mitchell
on December 1, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
A national provider is planning to apply for the state’s first virtual charter in April of 2012. We are looking for a business sector representative who can augment our existing board of six members.
Expertise in financial management, leadership, and marketing is preferred as is C level or higher experience.
Contact: Bryan Setser bryan.setser@gmail.com
by Baker Mitchell
on December 1, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators
ASHEVILLE — It’s difficult to imagine teachers and their spouses mortgaging their homes and using their savings to fund a school facility, but it happened in the 1990s during the first wave of public charter schools to open in the state.
Although the General Assembly passed a law allowing the innovative and creative public schools to exist, legislators refused to provide a penny in funding to [...]
by Baker Mitchell
on November 27, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
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 [...]
by Baker Mitchell
on November 23, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators
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.
by Baker Mitchell
on November 21, 2011
in Administrators, Educators, Parents
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 [...]
by Baker Mitchell
on November 19, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
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 [...]
by Baker Mitchell
on November 17, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
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 [...]
by Baker Mitchell
on November 12, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
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
by Baker Mitchell
on November 9, 2011
in Administrators, Blogs, Educators, Parents
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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