Volume 4, Number 8, February 23, 2001
A Publication of the Resource Center for Charter Schools
Phone 210-348-7890 Fax 210-348-7899
© Resource Center for Charter Schools All Rights Reserved

Patsy O'Neill, Executive Director; Jimmie Driver, Assistant Director;
Sally Friedli, Office Manager; and Sara Murphy, Administrative Assistant

                      
TEA UPDATES
  • Clarification: On February 5, 2001, TEA sent out a letter confirming schools' registration in the Alternative Education Accountability Rating system for 2000-2001. This letter, which was sent to both school districts and charter schools, mentioned the requirement in the Texas Education Code section 25.082 of a seven-hour school day. At present, section 25.082 does not apply to charter schools. Whether participating in the standard or alternative education accountability system, charter schools can continue to use hours of operation as stated in their charters and can continue to receive funding as described in the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook.

  • Division of Special Education The following charter schools have outstanding final expenditure reports for the 1999-2000 fund year. Please contact Debora Wright at 512-463-9362 for technical assistance with completing this requirement.
    Charter SchoolRegionOutstanding Final Expenditure Fund Source
    Coastal Bend Youth City02IDEA B Formula
    Raul Yzaguirre04IDEA B Formula &
    IDEA B Capacity Building
    Life Charter School Oak Cliff10IDEA B Formula
    NOVA10IDEA B Formula &
    IDEA B Capacity Building
  • CHARTERS AT THE CAPITOL The Fourth Annual Texas Charter School Conference will be April 9 - 10, 2001 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin. We expect approximately 700 attendees, so please call 512-343-2626 to make your hotel room reservations as soon as possible. To receive the $109 room rate, let them know you are with the Charter School Conference. Please fill out the attached registration form and mail it to the Resource Center with your payment.


    Resource Center for Charter Schools
    and the
    Texas Education Agency

    present

    The Fourth Annual
    TEXAS
    CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE



    CHARTERS AT THE CAPITOL
    Brightening the Future of the Lone Star State


    April 9 - 10, 2001
    Austin, Texas

    Registration Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2001
    Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2001


    For conference information contact
    Resource Center for Charter Schools
    Phone: 210-348-7890 • Fax: 210-348-7899
    E-mail: oneillp@texas.netwww.charterstexas.org

    For hotel room reservations contact
    Renaissance Austin Hotel
    9721 Arboretum Boulevard
    Austin, Texas
    Phone: 512-343-2626 • Fax: 512-346-7945



    Fourth Annual
    TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE
    One registration form per person - duplicate as necessary
    Registration deadline is Friday, March 16, 2001.

    First Name_____________________________Last Name_________________________________

    Title____________________School/Organization_____________________________________

    Address__________________________________________________________________________

    City___________________________________State_________________Zip_________________

    Phone____________________Fax__________________E-mail_____________________________

    Conference expenses exceed $200 per person. The Resource Center has secured contributions to reduce your conference fees as listed below.
    Registration fees will increase by $100 in each category if received after March 16.

    Fees: [Registration fee includes five meals: breakfast and lunch on both days, and evening gala dinner on Monday, April 9th.]

    _____ $100 Texas Charter School Leaders, Teachers, & Board Members
    _____ $150 All other attendees
    _____ $300 Vendors [Fee includes one registration, including the five meals, and one vendor table for your group.
    Fee for additional vendors at your table will be $150 per person.]


    I have enclosed a check for $___________________ payable to the:
    Resource Center for Charter Schools.

    Registrations are non-refundable.


    Mail registration form with check to:
    Resource Center for Charter Schools
    40 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 408
    San Antonio, Texas 78216
    Phone: 210-348-7890 • Fax: 210-348-7899
    (Please do not send this registration form or conference payment to the Renaissance.)