Section 8-505-12 - Performance report; notification of the prospect of nonrenewal(a) The commission shall prepare a charter school performance report for each charter school whose charter contract will expire the following year. The performance report shall summarize the charter school's performance record to date, shall be in writing, and shall be served upon the charter contract holder by registered or certified mail.(b) If applicable, the performance report shall notify the charter contract holder of any weaknesses, deficiencies, or concerns which may result in nonrenewal of the contract and shall include but not be limited to the following:(1) A clear and specific statement of the charter school's weaknesses or deficiencies, with references to the applicable contract terms or performance standards that have not been met; and
(2) A statement that the charter contract holder, in its response, may request a hearing conducted in accordance with section 8-505-20 and may request legal representation subject to section 28-8.3, Hawaii Revised Statutes.(c) The charter school shall have thirty days from the date of mailing of the performance report to submit a renewal application, to respond to the performance report and any identified weaknesses, deficiencies, or concerns, to submit any corrections or clarifications for the report, and to request a hearing.(d) If the charter contract holder disputes the commission's assessment or claim of weaknesses or deficiencies, the commission, after considering the charter contract holder's response, shall reaffirm, modify, or retract its earlier notification of weaknesses or deficiencies, and shall so notify the charter contract holder in writing served by registered or certified mail.[Eff NOV 30, 2014] (Auth: HRS § 302D-3.5) (Imp: HRS § 302D-18)