BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS: [LAW]

ANNUAL REPORT OF CHARTER GOVERNANCE

1. Annual Filing

A. In General

No later than November 1 of each year, the open-enrollment charter holder shall file the following information on a charter school governance reporting form approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE):

(1) Identifying information for and compensation of each officer and member of the board of the charter holder;

(2) Identifying information for and compensation of each officer of the charter school;

(3) Identifying information for and compensation of each member of the board of the charter school, if the charter holder has established a board for the charter school.

Tex. Educ. Code § 12.119(b); 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 100.101(a).

B. Required Identifying Information

The identifying information required for an individual may include facsimile numbers and electronic mail addresses, and shall include:

(1) The title of each position held or function performed by the individual;

(2) The specific powers and duties that the board of the charter holder or charter school has delegated to the individual, as described by the powers and duties listed in the charter;

(3) The legal name of the individual;

(4) Any aliases or names formerly used by the individual, including maiden name;

(5) A mailing address for the individual, if an officer, and the street address of the individual’s primary residence, if a board member; and

(6) Telephone numbers for the individual.

Tex. Educ. Code § 12.119(b); 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 100.101(b).

C. Required Compensation Information

The compensation information required for an individual shall include all compensation, remuneration, and benefits received by the individual, in any capacity, from the charter holder or the charter school, or from any contractor or management company doing business with the charter holder or charter school. The compensation reported shall include, without limitation:

(1) All salary and bonuses;

(2) All benefits or other compensation received pursuant to an employment relationship;

(3) All compensation received for goods or services under contract, agreement, informal arrangement, or otherwise;

(4) All payment of, or reimbursement for personal expenses;

(5) All credit extended to the individual by the charter holder or charter school;

(6) The fair market value of all personal use of property paid for by the charter holder or charter school;

(7) The fair market value of all in-kind transfers of property;

(8) All compensation for goods or services provided to the charter holder through transactions unrelated to the charter school; and

(9) All other forms of compensation or remuneration received by the individual from the charter holder or charter school.

Tex. Educ. Code § 12.119(b); 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 100.101(c).

2. Disclosure

On request, the SBOE shall provide to a member of the public the information described above, and the following information regarding the governing structure of the school:

A. The officer positions designated;

B. The manner in which the officers are selected and removed from office;

C. The manner in which members of the board of the school are selected and removed from office;

D. The manner in which vacancies on that board are filled;

E. The term for which members of that board serve; and

F. Whether the terms are to be staggered.

Tex. Educ. Code §§ 12.111(8), 12.119(c).