Monitoring Framework

CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC maintains consistent oversight and takes timely action when performance or compliance concerns arise. Using its Accountability Framework, CCSJ evaluates academic, financial, and organizational concerns based on their severity, impact on students, duration, and the school’s ability to address them.

Depending on the circumstances, CCSJ may request additional information, establish performance expectations, require a corrective action plan, increase reporting, or conduct additional reviews. The governing board is expected to actively address concerns and demonstrate measurable improvement within established timelines.

Significant or unresolved deficiencies may result in increased oversight and affect future authorization decisions. This approach supports educational quality, responsible stewardship of public resources, and the interests of students and families.

CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC Intervention and Support Policy (PDF)

The CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC places student achievement and growth at the center of its academic oversight. Through the CCSJ Charter Authority Accountability Framework, CCSJ reviews academic performance to determine whether authorized charter schools are meeting established expectations and fulfilling the commitments outlined in their Charter Agreements.

Academic measures may include student achievement and growth, attendance, graduation rates, college and career readiness, subgroup performance, and progress toward school-specific academic goals. CCSJ may also consider curriculum implementation, instructional practices, intervention strategies, and other factors that contribute to student success.

Particular attention is given to student populations requiring additional academic support, including students with disabilities, English Learners, and students performing below expected levels.

Information gathered through data reviews, site visits, and ongoing oversight helps CCSJ recognize strong performance, identify areas requiring improvement, and establish expectations when concerns arise. Academic performance is also an important component of annual evaluations and charter renewal decisions.

CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC considers financial stability and responsible stewardship essential to the success of its authorized schools. Through its Accountability Framework, CCSJ reviews budgets, financial statements, audits, cash reserves, enrollment trends, revenues and expenditures, debt obligations, and other indicators of financial health.

CCSJ also evaluates governing board oversight, internal controls, budgeting practices, and long-term financial planning. Significant financial concerns may result in additional review or corrective action.

Financial performance is monitored over time and informs annual evaluations, ongoing oversight, and charter renewal decisions, supporting fiscal responsibility and the appropriate stewardship of public resources.

CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC evaluates organizational performance to ensure authorized schools maintain effective governance, capable leadership, sound operations, and regulatory compliance.

Through its Accountability Framework, CCSJ may review governing board practices, leadership stability, policies and procedures, staffing capacity, strategic planning, risk management, and compliance with Charter Agreement requirements. Oversight may include site visits, review of board records and required reports, and meetings with school leadership and governing board representatives.

Identified concerns may require corrective action and continued monitoring. Organizational performance informs annual evaluations, ongoing oversight, and charter renewal decisions, supporting accountability, stability, and long-term student success.

The CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC requires authorized charter schools to provide regular documentation throughout the charter term to support effective oversight and accountability. Required submissions may include academic, financial, organizational, governance, and compliance-related information.

Reporting allows CCSJ to assess progress under the CCSJ Charter Authority Accountability Framework, confirm compliance with Charter Agreement requirements, monitor performance trends, and identify areas requiring additional attention.

Authorized charter schools are responsible for providing complete and accurate information within established timelines. Consistent reporting supports transparency, informed decision-making, and CCSJ’s responsibility to provide effective oversight throughout the charter term.

Sample of required documentation (link to be added)

Each year, the CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC completes an Annual Performance Review for its authorized charter schools. The review provides a yearly record of progress and documents how well established expectations are being met across academic achievement, financial stewardship, and organizational effectiveness.

The review brings together information gathered by CCSJ during the year and measures progress against the CCSJ Charter Authority Accountability Framework and the responsibilities established in the Charter Agreement. The resulting report provides a clear picture of performance, documents concerns that may require follow-up, and establishes areas of focus for the coming year.

Annual Performance Reviews also create a performance history across the full charter term, providing the CCSJ Charter Authority, LLC with important evidence when considering continued authorization and other accountability decisions.