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From | Boeckmann (DESE), Julie | Date Monday, October 2, 2017 2:28 PM

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Julie Boeckmann | Communications Technician | Communications | 573-751-3469 | dese.mo.gov

    36.84% 7
    63.16% 12
    Q1 What position do you have at your charter school? Answered: 19 Skipped: 0
    TOTAL 19
    Sponsor
    Administrator
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    36.84% 7
    63.16% 12
    Q2 Given multiple changes in state and federal compliance rules, all sessions were held in one room.  Do you prefer break-out sessions or whole group sessions? Answered: 19 Skipped: 0
    TOTAL 19
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    Q3 What concerns do you have for charter schools? Answered: 17 Skipped: 2
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 SLPS lawsuit in St. Louis. I want to know if state has a plan to make up the difference if SLPS gets what they want. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM
    2 I would like to see that public people know more about charter public schools. It is good to help public to understand public school and charter public schools are the same for many aspects. 10/2/2017 8:49 AM
    3 Keeping up with all the changes to reporting - especially with federal grants. 10/2/2017 7:05 AM 4 State funding 10/1/2017 7:08 PM
    5 School funding formula and how it impacts charter schools. Managing the work of an LEA, while often operating as a single, independent school 9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 Long term funding model 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 None 9/29/2017 9:40 PM
    8 More requirements for changes. 9/29/2017 4:12 PM
    9 Equity in funding for charter schools in Kansas City. The local tax issue will soon be a problem. Equity in buildings. It is a travesty that school buildings sold to charter schools are paid for twice by public funds. It would be mutually beneficial for charter schools and KCPS to collaborate on purchases (materials and supplies), transportation, food services, and insurance. It might be a revenue stream for KCPS if meals and buses were contracted with the charter schools. The lawsuit between SLPS and DESE. Pre-K funding in Kansas City. Funds from a proposed levy increase for Pre-K will go directly to KCPS (understandably) and will be distributed to pre-schools that KCPS approves. It's doubtful that many charter pre-schools will be selected. State Board of Education members and some DESE personnel do not understand the differences between districts and charter school LEAs. Many sponsors would be willing and able to provide an inservice to help board and staff members better understand similarities and differences between charter schools and non-charter districts. Board member training is offered, but not utilized as it should be. More monitoring is being done to inform board members how much training each member has had. It's impossible to make board members attend training unless there is remedial plan or probationary requirement. When Food Services Audits are placed on the DESE website (as required), the letter that indicates a school has corrected all findings is not added to the DESE website. It would be helpful if the letter could be placed on the website as well.
    9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    10 Facilities, equitable funding, relationships with the district. 9/29/2017 3:03 PM 11 Maintaining fair accountability in the face of uncertain evaluation factors.. 9/29/2017 2:16 PM 12 Achieving quality 9/29/2017 2:12 PM
    13 Will we be represented when we need to be. 9/29/2017 2:06 PM
    14 I am not sure that DESE employees really understand when there are different requirements for charter schools as compared to traditional public schools. When they have conferences, this is not apparent in the presentations. It is changing slowly.
    9/29/2017 1:52 PM
    15 Financial concerns because of local money that will start to decrease once the charter enrollment goes above the district's. 9/29/2017 1:42 PM
    16 The lack of resources for Title I and Title II. 9/29/2017 1:28 PM
    17 DeVos is very scary. Concerns include strengthening MCPSA and enrollment. 9/29/2017 1:27 PM
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    Q4 What did you like most about the DESE Charter Summit? Answered: 18 Skipped: 1
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 The speakers were timely, it wed very smooth. Also, appreciated for the lunch. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM 2 It is good to hear regulations and changes from DESE employees. 10/2/2017 8:49 AM 3 The update on assessment 10/2/2017 7:05 AM
    4 Timing of presentations and info presented 10/1/2017 7:08 PM
    5 Informative, efficient sessions 9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 Networking with other Charters 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 Each presentation was a good synopsis of the main points needed in for topic covered. A lot of information was covered in an efficient manner. 9/30/2017 6:00 AM
    8 The fact that Margie makes it important to show up and greet people. 9/29/2017 9:40 PM 9 The fact that were are separate but come together as a unit to learn and share items both positive and not so positive. 9/29/2017 4:12 PM
    10 The whole group session. The consideration of the time limits. And, lunch. Thank you very much. There was virtually no down time. 9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    11 all in one room 9/29/2017 3:03 PM
    12 I liked that everyone was hearing the same information at once (admitting that not all info may be relevant for everyone).. And must add that lunch was great! 9/29/2017 2:16 PM
    13 The presentation on Educator Quality by Jim Masters was excellent 9/29/2017 2:12 PM 14 Very informational 9/29/2017 2:06 PM
    15 I know that it is difficult to do in one day, but I really did like everyone hearing the same information with one big meeting. 9/29/2017 1:52 PM
    16 I liked the variety of information. All departments were represented so schools could get a face and a name together. 9/29/2017 1:42 PM
    17 To meet other people and to be updated in what is new from DESE 9/29/2017 1:28 PM 18 Friendliness and welcoming attitude. Contact numbers provided for help throughout the year. Compassion for principals. 9/29/2017 1:27 PM
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    Q5 What question was not answered for you? Answered: 17 Skipped: 2
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 N/A. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM
    2 They are all answered. 10/2/2017 8:49 AM
    3 How the Algebra EOC scores will/won't affect APR and do's/don'ts of sharing that information publicly 10/2/2017 7:05 AM
    4 none 10/1/2017 7:08 PM
    5 Why the Science assessment results will not be shared, even if only internally. It seems like a waste of resources if schools are not also able to glean information from these tests. 9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 Funding for future years 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 Still have some questions regarding MSIP 6, but I am assuming there are some aspects of this being finalize. I am sure we will receive more clarity of it when the process is completed. 9/30/2017 6:00 AM
    8 None of my questions were answered. 9/29/2017 9:40 PM
    9 none 9/29/2017 4:12 PM
    10 What will be done to ensure charter schools and districts will not be harmed by the comparability issues with the 2017 Algebra I and English II EOCs? APRs affect whether or not charter schools will: be placed on probation, face possible closure in the future, trigger the implementation of a remedial plan, or fail to receive the high school readiness points (for K-8 schools). The dilemma appears to have a more negative impact on K-8 charters. No district K-8 will be placed on probation or face closure because of the quagmire.
    9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    11 it was a good conference 9/29/2017 3:03 PM
    12 There were several questions that I would have liked to delve into deeper, though felt that this program format did not allow for the discussion. 9/29/2017 2:16 PM
    13 I thought there would be some time spend on ADA for Pre-K (new 4% rule). the funding is great but there are no quality guidelines to with it. 9/29/2017 2:12 PM
    14 none 9/29/2017 2:06 PM
    15 I was fine with the presentations. 9/29/2017 1:52 PM
    16 1.What will be the result, especially for K-8 schools, whose students took the EOC. How will this be fairly resolved? What assurances can be given that this won't happen again? (I realize that the department is probably more upset with this than the schools!) 2. The change in account numbers has business managers nervous. I realize this is being worked on with the software providers, but timelines are not clear.
    9/29/2017 1:42 PM
    17 N/A 9/29/2017 1:28 PM
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    Q6 What would you like to see done differently at next year's DESE Charter Summit? Answered: 18 Skipped: 1
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 Time to meet/interact with others school leaders for areas of cooperation and partnership. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM 2 I like the pace of the sessions. It was also nice to be at the same room. It would be good if ppt are shared with the participants who put check mark on the sign in sheet under a column marked share ppt.
    10/2/2017 8:49 AM
    3 A more specific piece about teacher certification and how the federal grant regulations apply to charter schools 10/2/2017 7:05 AM
    4 Breakouts and more time to interact with other schools 10/1/2017 7:08 PM 5 Some differentiation could be valuable. For folks who are new to the summit, it was hard to keep up. However, I liked the format. 9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 More breakout sessions 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 If we had a copy of the power point or notes of the major points as we were listening to each presentation, this would be helpful to "digest" all the information given. 9/30/2017 6:00 AM
    8 Breakouts and for people speaking to understand charter schools and speak to our issues instead of delivering pro forma presentations. 9/29/2017 9:40 PM
    9 unknown 9/29/2017 4:12 PM
    10 I would like to have an opportunity to have DESE personnel listen to a panel of charter school sponsors to educate the DESE staff on the nuances that set charters apart from districts. I appreciated the information at the 2017 Summit. Most of the topics were redundant for sponsors and administrators who have worked in the charter school sector form more than 3-5 years. Topics of discussion could be requested from administrators, sponsors, and business managers (many were in attendance this year.)
    9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    11 the food was horrible. 9/29/2017 3:03 PM
    12 Perfect lead-in. I would like to see a more interactive format that allows for charters to delve deeper into topics/issues specific to the sector while also allowing DESE staff to better understand the perspectives/needs of our schools. Much of the info that was presented is already available on the DESE site.
    9/29/2017 2:16 PM
    13 So much information in such a condensed period of time. rather have two days to be able to digest so much information. 9/29/2017 2:12 PM
    14 Nothing 9/29/2017 2:06 PM
    15 This year's format was fine. 9/29/2017 1:52 PM
    16 I do like the breakout sessions because people generally feel free to ask questions. 9/29/2017 1:42 PM 17 fewer breaks 9/29/2017 1:30 PM
    18 N/A 9/29/2017 1:28 PM
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    Q7 What topic would you like more information about that was not covered by presenters or at the information tables? Answered: 15 Skipped: 4
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 School safety was a topic last year but not this year. I think we always need updates and more guidance on that. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM
    2 None. 10/2/2017 8:49 AM
    3 same as #6 10/2/2017 7:05 AM
    4 none 10/1/2017 7:08 PM
    5 I'm not sure. I would have appreciated the PPTs ahead of time. Then I could have taken notes as we went. 9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 NA 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 None that I can think of at this time. 9/30/2017 6:00 AM
    8 Data. 9/29/2017 9:40 PM
    9 During closures, how can DESE help charter schools protect the school's reserves? It would be helpful to create a system - during closures only - to distribute funds only by reimbursement for expenses the school incurs. The school/sponsor transition team would have a better way of tracking expenditures during the months the school is preparing to close.
    9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    10 good job 9/29/2017 3:03 PM
    11 Most info still in question is yet under development. 9/29/2017 2:16 PM
    12 Pre-K ADA 9/29/2017 2:12 PM
    13 This year's presenters were fine. 9/29/2017 1:52 PM
    14 Already shared this above. Thanks 9/29/2017 1:42 PM
    15 Homeless Transportation. Transferred Students 9/29/2017 1:28 PM
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    Q8 What is something great going on in your charter school? Answered: 14 Skipped: 5
    # RESPONSES DATE
    1 Strengthening high school programs. 10/2/2017 11:29 AM
    2 This is college bound school and there are tons of stuff really going well in my charter schools. We also focus on STEAM and there are good number of achievements. 10/2/2017 8:49 AM
    3 Hawthorn is starting its second year implementing a mentoring program for 8th grade girls in partnership with women who work at World Wide Technology. About 25 women from WWT supported our 8th graders last year in planning and executing 8th grad capstone leadership projects. From fundraising for a new salad bar to getting 4 new trees planted on our campus, our students were able to identify problems in the local and school communities and execute plans to address the problem. We are continuing the partnership this year.
    10/2/2017 7:05 AM
    4 Moving all the students into one building at KCIA 10/1/2017 7:08 PM
    5 We have been working to develop our middle school program. Part of that design work has been an innovative, problem-based design class called Investigations. The students thrive during that class and are diving deep into content, while also having fun!
    9/30/2017 10:15 PM
    6 Expansion! 9/30/2017 9:21 AM
    7 Growth 9/29/2017 4:12 PM
    8 Schools are continuing to improve curriculum through a systematic, research-based action plan. Instruction and assessments are more tightly aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Special Education compliance issues are few. Food service audits will be monitored more closely. Reserves in all schools are well above the 3% threshhold.
    9/29/2017 3:07 PM
    9 high grad rate......winning sports teams. 9/29/2017 3:03 PM
    10 Many, many things. A great lunch program for charter successes would be to allow some of these schools the time to present their programs. i.e. what is the "secret sauce" for University Academy to be so successful?
    9/29/2017 2:16 PM
    11 Kansas City Public Schools is the sponsor and LEA for the Kansas City Neighborhood Academy Charter School. KCPS is also the recipient of Missouri Preschool Program funding. KCPS placed two MPP classrooms in the KCNA charter. Those two classrooms were among the first KCPS Pre-K classrooms to achieve state accreditation . It was a great accomplishment for the district while at the same time creating a great pipeline of ready children for KCNA.
    9/29/2017 2:12 PM
    12 We're presently supporting schools in the development of new teachers. It was an area that administrators felt they needed help with. It has been evolving by working closely with mentors and administrators.
    9/29/2017 1:42 PM
    13 We have reorganized our schools in one school. Helping us to be more organized. 9/29/2017 1:28 PM 14 Our theme of growing together. 9/29/2017 1:27 PM
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