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Home About the IPCSC Close Commissioners & Staff Commissioners Staff Members – Contact Us Authorizer FAQ Close Public Meetings Close Commission Meetings – Meeting Materials and Information Committee Meetings – Meeting Materials and Information Past Commission Meetings – Meeting Materials and Information Past Committee Meetings – Meeting Materials and Information Public Participation Close IPCSC Policies Close Section I – IPCSC Meeting Protocol Section II – New Charter School Petitions Section III – Petition for Transfer of Authorization Section IV – Charter and Performance Certificate Amendments Section V – Replication Section VI – Reporting Section VII – Public Charter School Oversight Section VIII – Renewal, Non-Renewal, and Revocation Close IPCSC Schools Close IPCSC 2022 Annual Report Schools By Region Region 1 – Northwest Region 2 – Northeast Region 3 – Southwest Region 4 – Central Region 5 – Southeast Region 6 – East Virtual Schools Close Standards & Outcomes Close Performance Framework Guidance Academic Outcomes Operational Outcomes Financial Outcomes Close IPCSC Procedures Close New and Transfer Petitions Reports and Timelines Renewal Process Amendments Close Support Materials Close Board Governance Resources Pre-Operational Resources Research and Organizations Operating Schools Close News & Events Charter Schools: A tailored, quality, K-12 education choice. Public Meetings IPCSC meetings are open to the public and multiple opportunities are available for public participation. Learn More IPCSC Policy The policies and procedures of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission provide detail about navigating various processes. Learn More IPCSC Schools The IPCSC is the largest charter granting authority in Idaho. Currently, the IPCSC authorizes over 40 charter schools, 3/4 of all Idaho charter schools. Learn More Public Charter School Commission Autonomy, Accountability, Access. The IPCSC’s mission is to cultivate exemplary public charter schools. Learn more. New and Transfer Petitions Idaho statute describes the process through which the IPCSC may consider new charter petitions. Administrative rule and IPCSC policy provide additional structure. Reports and Timelines IPCSC portfolio schools submit three reports directly to the authorizer and pay an authorizer fee annually. All public schools, including public charter schools, submit additional reports to the SDE and the SBE. Renewal Process Idaho statute requires that all public charter schools in the state be periodically reviewed by their authorizer for the purpose of determining whether or not the charter school should continue operations. Public charter schools are considered for renewal every five years. Amendments As a public charter school gains experience and develops its student body over time, its board may choose to apply to the authorizer for an expansion or other changes to the school model. Upcoming Jun 27 Charter Commission Meeting, Boise June 27 @ 9:00 am Aug 15 Charter Commission Meeting, Boise August 15 @ 9:00 am Oct 10 Charter Commission Meeting, Boise October 10 @ 9:00 am Contact Us Idaho Public Charter School Commission Director Jacob Smith 208-332-1561 Academic Program Manager Jen Coffey (208) 332-1583 Portfolio Program Manager Jared Dawson 208-332-1585 Finance Manager Jean Nichols (208) 332-1594 Technical Records Specialist Naysa Shepherd (208) 332-1561 Idaho Public Charter School Commission New address as of 6/3/22 514 W. Jefferson, Suite 303 Boise , ID 83702 P: 208-332-1561 pcsc@osbe.idaho.gov About the IPCSC The IPCSC’s mission is to cultivate exemplary public charter schools. Learn more. Staff – Contact Us Privacy & Security Cybersecurity Accessibility...