Section 17-1719-A - Contents of applicationAn application to establish a charter school shall include all of the following information:
(1) The identification of the charter applicant.(2) The name of the proposed charter school.(3) The grade or age levels served by the school.(4) The proposed governance structure of the charter school, including a description and method for the appointment or election of members of the board of trustees.(5) The mission and education goals of the charter school, the curriculum to be offered and the methods of assessing whether students are meeting educational goals.(6) The admission policy and criteria for evaluating the admission of students which shall comply with the requirements of section 1723-A. (7) Procedures which will be used regarding the suspension or expulsion of pupils. Said procedures shall comply with section 1318. (8) Information on the manner in which community groups will be involved in the charter school planning process.(9) The financial plan for the charter school and the provisions which will be made for auditing the school under section 437. (10) Procedures which shall be established to review complaints of parents regarding the operation of the charter school.(11) A description of and address of the physical facility in which the charter school will be located and the ownership thereof and any lease arrangements.(12) Information on the proposed school calendar for the charter school, including the length of the school day and school year consistent with the provisions of section 1502. (13) The proposed faculty and a professional development plan for the faculty of a charter school.(14) Whether any agreements have been entered into or plans developed with the local school district regarding participation of the charter school students in extracurricular activities within the school district. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, no school district of residence shall prohibit a student of a charter school from participating in any extracurricular activity of that school district of residence: Provided, That the student is able to fulfill all of the requirements of participation in such activity and the charter school does not provide the same extracurricular activity.(15) A report of criminal history record, pursuant to section 111, for all individuals who shall have direct contact with students.(16) An official clearance statement regarding child injury or abuse from the Department of Public Welfare as required by 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 Subch. C.2 (relating to background checks for employment in schools) for all individuals who shall have direct contact with students.(17) How the charter school will provide adequate liability and other appropriate insurance for the charter school, its employes and the board of trustees of the charter school.1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XVII-A, § 1719-A, added 1997, June 19, P.L. 225, No. 22, § 1, imd. effective.