AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission (MCSC) has received applications from four groups interested in opening public charter schools in the fall of 2014. Those submitting applications by the Dec. 2 deadline to join Maine’s five existing public charter schools included Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School, Lewiston; Maine Connections Academy; Maine Virtual Academy; and Many … Continue reading New schools proposed to Charter Commission
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Commissioner applauds strong start of charter schools
Monitoring by the Maine Charter School Commission of the two charter schools that served students during the 2012-13 academic year show the state’s first charters are meeting their missions AUGUSTA – The State’s Acting Education Commissioner is applauding the state’s first two public charters after their inaugural monitoring reports show the central Maine schools are engaging … Continue reading Commissioner applauds strong start of charter schools
Transfer decisions refocused on student best interest
AUGUSTA – Starting today, superintendents who reject a parent’s request to send their child to school in another district will have to explain why that transfer would not be in the best interest of the student. Under Maine law, a parent who believes it is in the best interest of their child to attend school in … Continue reading Transfer decisions refocused on student best interest
Commission receives notice of 7 charter school proposals
AUGUSTA – Seven groups informed the Maine Charter School Commission (MCSC) that they plan to submit applications to open public charter schools in Maine. All of the groups hope to open a school in the fall of 2014. The deadline for delivery of the letters to the Maine Charter School Commission or having them postmarked … Continue reading Commission receives notice of 7 charter school proposals
Maine Charter School Commission seeks new member
AUGUSTA - The Maine Charter School Commission is seeking candidates interested in replacing outgoing member Dr. Richard Barnes. Barnes is not seeking reappointment to the Commission, which consists of seven members appointed by the Maine State Board of Education. The Maine State Charter School Commission mission is to provide thoughtful stewardship in authorizing and monitoring … Continue reading Maine Charter School Commission seeks new member