Austin Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools

In-District Charter Contractual Agreement

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Will begin with K-2 and 6th grade at Allan Elementary campus in 2012-13 125 students in grades K-2 225 students in grade 6

Will operate on 177 school year with longer school days and Saturday school when necessary

Program for primary students includes intensive direct instruction in core academic areas

AISD will provide school choice information to eligible students

General Program Overview

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IDEA agrees to◦ Provide educational services to eligible students

enrolled in IDEA

◦ Accept any payments from AISD under the Agreement as full payment seeking no additional tuition payments

◦ If space available, accept eligible students from AISD beyond the Eastside Memorial feeder pattern (Martin attendance area)

Enrollment

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AISD shall provide◦ Transportation and bus routes in accordance with

IDEA school operation needs

◦ Free and reduced breakfast, lunch, and snack programs in accordance with federally funded Child Nutrition Program, including personnel

◦ Allowance for IDEA to participate in grant processes

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Student Support Services

AISD agrees to◦ Create “buy back” agreement to IDEA for student support

services ie: assessment materials nursing, counseling, diagnostic special education and related services 504/dyslexia health benefits

IDEA agrees to ◦ compliance with all state and federal laws◦ respond appropriately to emergencies◦ implement health and safety procedures◦ obtain and provide to AISD all information required for free and

reduced lunch participation

Student Support Services

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Student support services IDEA agrees to identify students needing and provide services

for◦ Special education ◦ 504/Dyslexia◦ English Language Learners◦ Bilingual students

IDEA may refer students for assessments and services using normal AISD procedures, IDEA will bear the cost of these services

AISD and IDEA will work collaboratively to meet compliance with the FAPE programs and IDEA Act

IDEA agrees to provide enrichment opportunities for IDEA students including academic and special interest

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IDEA agrees to ◦ Maintain standards set by TEA including:

certification of staff enrollment and attendance curriculum incorporation of the TEKS student evaluation

◦ Maintain records relating to student records requirements in accordance with AISD and PEIMS

◦ Provide access to student, administrative, and educational records to AISD

◦ Employ an on-site PEIMS coordinator who may be trained by AISD

Standards and Records

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AISD agrees too Prepare and maintain both AISD/IDEA records for state

and federal reporting

o Monitor performance & services provided by IDEA related too High school : average daily attendance, graduation rate, drop

out rate, completion rate of core courses, and passing rate for end-of-course exams

o Elementary and Middle School: average daily attendance, passing rate on state examinations, and accountability levels

Standards and Records

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IDEA agrees to o Evaluate students based on national and state-grade

level standards

o Document grade reporting and make grade reporting available for review by AISD and TEA

o Administer state required tests on-site, send staff to required training, and utilize IDEA staff for testing

o Make grades and other informational data available to AISD in accordance with written procedures by TEA

Assessment

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IDEA shall assume responsibility for and will follow disciplinary procedures in accordance with the law and student code of conduct

IDEA shall not return a student to another AISD school as disciplinary action

IDEA shall seek approval for involuntary removal from AISD and the AISD Superintendent or designee

Disciplinary Procedures

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IDEA will guarantee current staff at Allan, Martin or Eastside Memorial that would like to work for IDEA will be guaranteed opportunity to interview with IDEA

Classified personnel at Allan, Martin and Eastside Memorial will be interviewed by IDEA including positions in office, clerical, and custodial work.

IDEA will provide information regarding employee information for AISD to provide background checks.

IDEA will remove all parties that do not meet background check standards.

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Staffing

IDEA agrees to◦ Allow AISD teachers and/or staff to participate in

IDEA professional development and trainings◦ Accommodate requested classroom visits and

observations from AISD staff

Austin ISD agrees to◦ Allow IDEA teachers and/or staff to participate in

AISD professional development and trainings◦ Accommodate requested classroom visits and

observations from IDEA

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Professional Development

IDEA agrees to ◦ Encourage parent organization involvement with

Austin ISD’s Council of PTA’s

◦ Admit siblings

◦ Hold parent/student complaint hearings

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Parent and family connections

IDEA agrees to◦ Identify an IDEA administrative representative

◦ Collaborate with AISD Office of Innovation and Development

◦ Follow AISD’s Office of Public Relations and Multicultural outreach protocols

◦ Meet with Eastside Memorial Vertical team Elementary staff

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Administration

AISD shall not occupy, or open occupation to others of designated IDEA spaces without written consent by IDEA

AISD shall be responsible for any costs associated to ADA compliance

IDEA shall inform AISD of the needs or ADA compliance as needed

School Sites

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AISD shall permit IDEA opportunities to participate in district’s bid and procurement services for supplies and upkeep

Building occupation◦ AISD shall provide to IDEA designated School Sites

located at Allan Elementary and Eastside Memorial High School equal to the quality or manner that it provided to Austin ISD students, staff, and faculty

◦ IDEA prior to occupation, shall inspect School sites and inform AISD of any repairs within 15 days

Facilities and Property

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AISD shall provide connections to all utilities and services necessary for operation

IDEA shall bear all costs for services and utilities (electricity, water, sewage, gas, local phone, cable, internet)

Utilities

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IDEA shall be responsible for routine care, cleaning, and maintenance

IDEA shall be responsible for repairs less than $5,000 per event◦ If above $5,000 IDEA will be responsible if IDEA was

involved with negligence or lack of care◦ AISD shall be responsible in all other cases and will

complete them in a timely manner

IDEA may request repairs initiated by IDEA be completed by AISD with reimbursement to AISD for cost of repairs

Maintenance

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AISD shall not occupy, or open occupation to others of designated IDEA spaces without written consent by IDEA

AISD shall be responsible for any costs associated with ADA compliance

IDEA shall inform AISD of the needs or ADA compliance as needed

Building Sites

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IDEA will be responsible for any damages to School Sites incurred by staff, parents, guests, and students

Normal wear and tear will not be included in this responsibility

Security and resource officers shall be provided by AISD

Damages and Security

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AISD shall provide furnishings for regular use (ex. chairs, desks, tables) and food service equipment as requested in the first year of each new grade level at no cost to IDEA

Computer hardware will be provided by IDEA; networking capability will be provided by Austin ISD

IDEA shall provide students with state-recommended textbooks and instructional materials

Textbooks available through AISD textbook department will be provided to IDEA at no additional cost to IDEA

Idea shall be accountable for items furnished by AISD lost or not returned (textbooks, equipment)

Equipment and Textbooks

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IDEA understands that continence is dependent upon◦ Meeting adequate yearly progress◦ Substantial improvement for enrolled student groups

including of focus

AISD reserves the right to conduct evaluations

AISD agrees to explore opportunities for IDEA growth based upon supporting evidence

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