Mission
CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC provides communities with educational choices that value growth, achievement, social justice, local partnerships, and individualized support. The Charter Authority values transparent accountability and oversight to ensure all students have access to rigorous and enriching educational experiences that equip them to succeed in future endeavors.
Guiding Principles
The Charter Authority is committed to quality for itself and the schools it authorizes. The authorizing team’s work is guided by these principles:
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Students First
We always assess whether our authorizing and oversight actions will further the best interests of students.
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Effective and Efficient Organizational Structures
We authorize schools that can demonstrate effective and efficient leadership at all levels.
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Community Partners
We are particularly interested in local operators who show interest in a local authorizer that can leverage campus and community partnerships and resources to support school success.
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Autonomy and Accountability
We uphold each school’s autonomy while monitoring school performance in the domains of academic performance, organizational compliance and viability, and financial sustainability.
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Social Justice
We expect the charter schools we authorize to provide all students with access to enriching and rigorous academic experiences that equip them to succeed in future endeavors.