Renewal Report for Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School SCHOOL YEAR

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1 Renewal Report for Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School SCHOOL YEAR NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships 100 Gold Street Suite 3500 New York, NY Tel: schools.nyc.gov/charters

2 CONTENTS PART 1: SCHOOL OVERVIEW AND RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION... 2 PART 2: BACKGROUND ON THE CHARTER RENEWAL PROCESS... 6 PART 3: FINDINGS... 9 APPENDIX A : SCHOOL OVERVIEW APPENDIX B : SCHOOL VISIT APPENDIX C : ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE APPENDIX D : MOVING THE NEEDLE CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE LEVELS OVER TIME APPENDIX E : REGENTS PERFORMANCE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS, APPENDIX F : CHARTER SCHOOL GOALS APPENDIX G : RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS APPENDIX H : ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY DATA SOURCES This report contains the findings and recommendations of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) regarding the charter school s application for charter renewal. This report is based on a cumulative record of the school s progress, including but not limited to oversight visits, annual reports, and formal correspondence between the school and its authorizer, the NYC DOE Chancellor, all of which are conducted in order to evaluate and monitor the charter school s academic, fiscal, and operational performance. Additionally, the NYC DOE, on behalf of the Chancellor, incorporates into this report its findings from the renewal application process, which includes a written application, review of student achievement data, and a school visit by the Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships (OSDCP) and other staff from the NYC DOE. Upon review of all the relevant materials, a recommendation is made to the NYC DOE Chancellor. The Chancellor s determination, and the findings on which that decision is based, is then submitted to the New York State Board of Regents. For more information on how OSDCP makes renewal recommendations to the Chancellor, please see the NYC DOE OSDCP Accountability Handbook available on the NYC DOE web site at Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 1

3 PART 1: SCHOOL OVERVIEW AND RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION CURRENT SCHOOL SNAPSHOT DBN School Leader(s) Board Chair(s) Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School 84X419 Catherine Jackvony (Principal) Michael Carrion Charter Management Organization (if applicable) Other Partner(s) District(s) of Location 9 Building Code(s), Physical Address(es), ade(s) at Building, and Facility Owner(s) (XAUV) 1349 Inwood Avenue, Bronx NY, ades at Building: K-8 Facility Owner: Non-DOE Owned Enrollment i ades Served K-8 Current Authorized Enrollment 615 Current Authorized ade Span K-8 School Opened For Instruction Date of First Renewal Date of Second Renewal Date of Third Renewal Current Charter Term 5 year, Full-Term July 1, 2013 June 30, 2018 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 2

4 RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION Based on the evidence presented herein and detailed in this report, the NYC DOE recommends a full term, 5- year renewal with conditions. Proposed New Charter Term Proposed Authorized ade Span for New Charter Term Proposed Authorized Enrollment for New Charter Term Conditions on Renewal Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Full Term, 5 years July 1, 2018-June 30, 2023 K By June 30 th of each year of the next charter term, the school must demonstrate progress in meeting the host community school district enrollment rates for English Language Learners and ultimately meet the host community school district enrollment rates. 2. By June 30 th of each year of the new charter term, the school must demonstrate progress in meeting the host community school district enrollment rates for Students with Disabilities and ultimately meet the host community school district enrollment rates. 3. By June 30 th of each year of the new charter term, the Board of Trustees must hold monthly meetings totaling no fewer than 12 meetings per year. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 3

5 PLANS FOR NEXT CHARTER TERM As NYC DOE recommends a full-term renewal, the school s full application plan is included below. These plans extend through the new charter term. ade Current School Year ( ) Year 1 ( ) Year 2 ( ) Year 3 ( ) Year 4 ( ) Year 5 ( ) K TOTAL RENEWAL HISTORY, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School (BAOP) was renewed for a full five-year term in the academic year with the following conditions: Current Charter Conditions Met / Not Met Notes 1. Board of Trustees must activate its committees by January 2013 Board meeting and throughout the new charter term, demonstrate capacity through recommendations made by tis committees and actions taken by the Board, to provide strategic planning and support for sustainable school leadership. Substantially Met The board did not meet this condition within the time frame set in the condition; however, the board has developed committees during the charter term. BAOP was not placed on notice during the course of the current charter term. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 4

6 CHARTER SCHOOL BACKGROUND BAOP is an elementary and middle school located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of the Bronx. The school does not have a universal pre-kindergarten program. The school is located in private space in Community School District 9. The school is not co-located with any other schools or programs. 1 The school is in its second charter term. The school operates under a collective bargaining agreement with the teachers, supervisors, and paraprofessionals union. SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS 2 BAOP is a community learning environment based on the belief that we are one family and each family member is an important piece in our puzzle. It is our mission to recognize the value of each student as an integral member of our school community. Our teachers and staff are passionate about forming a strong, open partnership with our families to ensure the best possible experience for each child. There are various ways in which our school supports the belief that, they are all our children. For example, common grade level planning time is built into the daily schedule and teachers collaborate and move between classrooms to provide individualized instruction in both ELA and Math. In addition, most academic support services, such as Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and English Language Learning (ELL), are pushed into the classrooms on a regular basis. In addition, a variety of faculty-led committees meet to plan numerous events supporting the academic, emotional and social well-being of all the Bronx Academy of Promise family members. For instance, each month a different academic theme is highlighted and one classroom is responsible for providing the culminating activity for their designated grade band. Furthermore, yearly events, such as our Fall Festivals, the Sweetheart Dance and the annual Family Survey Celebration help to support the home-school connection. Teachers at BAOP have scheduled common planning time each day with members of their grade teams where they analyze student data, plan strategies and interventions to implement, and revise curriculum as needed. CURRENT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM 3 School Leader Name Position Years at School 1. Catherine Jackvony Principal Celeste Wallace Operations Manager Candace eene Business Manager Denise Schiraldi Instructional Coach Aldrina Arshravan Math Coach Glenn Corwin Special Education Coordinator According to NYC DOE Location Code Generation and Management System. 2 Section content provided by school. 3 School Leadership Team information is from July 1, 2017 through October 2, Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 5

7 PART 2: BACKGROUND ON THE CHARTER RENEWAL PROCESS RENEWAL PROCESS In the final year of its charter, a Chancellor-authorized charter school seeking renewal must demonstrate its success during its most recent charter term and establish goals and objectives for its next charter term. The renewal process offers an opportunity for the school to reflect on its experiences during its current term; to make a compelling, evidence-based case that it deserves an additional charter term; and, if renewed, to build an ambitious plan that will positively impact future students. Schools up for renewal must submit a complete renewal application no later than October 2, The NYC DOE Chancellor-Authorized Charter School Accountability Framework (framework), developed by the Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships (OSDCP), is aligned with the New York State Charter Schools Act [Ed.L. 2851(4)] and is used to evaluate a charter school s renewal application. A school must be able to demonstrate, supported by the school s renewal application and other data, that it can satisfy the three essential questions of the framework: 1. Is the school an academic success? 2. Is the school effective and well run? 3. Is the school financially viable? Schools are asked to present a compelling, evidence-based case that they have, over the course of their charter term, been academically successful, effective and well run, and financially viable. Schools are also asked to detail their plans for the proposed charter term, including ambitious and measurable objectives as well as any requested revisions to the school s original charter application, and responses to any conditions set for the school previously. The renewal application consists of the following parts: Executive Summary; Application Narrative; Required Attachments; Supporting Documents and Evidence; Revised Charter and Summary of Revisions; Required Exhibits for Revised Charter. The OSDCP Charter Authorizing Team will review and may respond to a submitted renewal application with clarifying questions and requests for additional information. Each school s Charter Authorizing Team point of contact will work with the school to establish an appropriate timeframe for complying with these requests. If the school s application is incomplete, it will be returned to the school with feedback from the team. In addition to the school s renewal application, the Charter Authorizing Team will conduct a renewal visit at the school. Based on the school s application, the renewal site visit, review of documentation submitted to the NYC DOE and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) during the school s charter term, and previous oversight reports, the Charter Authorizing Team will prepare a draft of its findings to share with the school for factual corrections, and will ultimately submit a renewal recommendation to the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. Schools are advised to carefully review the instructions and guidelines provided in this document, as well as the amended New York State Charter Schools Act, to prepare a renewal application for submission to Charter Authorizing Team. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 6

8 STATUTORY BASIS FOR RENEWAL The determination of whether to approve a renewal application rests in the sole discretion of a charter school s authorizer. The Act states the following regarding the renewal of a school s charter: 2851(4): Charters may be renewed, upon application, for a term of up to five years in accordance with the provisions of this article for the issuance of such charters pursuant to section twenty-eight hundred fifty two of this article; provided, however, that a renewal application shall include: (a) A report of the progress of the charter school in achieving the educational objectives set forth in the charter. (b) A detailed financial statement that discloses the cost of administration, instruction and other spending categories for the charter school that will allow a comparison of such costs to other schools, both public and private. Such statement shall be in a form prescribed by the board of regents. (c) Copies of each of the annual reports of the charter school required by subdivision two of section twenty-eight hundred fifty-seven of this article, including the charter school report cards and the certified financial statements. (d) Indications of parent and student satisfaction. (e) The means by which the charter school will meet or exceed enrollment and retention targets as prescribed by the board of regents or the board of trustees of the state university of New York, as applicable, of students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are eligible applicants for the free and reduced price lunch program which shall be considered by the charter entity prior to approving such charter school's application for renewal. When developing such targets, the board of regents and the board of trustees of the state university of New York shall ensure (1) that such enrollment targets are comparable to the enrollment figures of such categories of students attending the public schools within the school district, or in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the community school district, in which the charter school is located; and (2) that such retention targets are comparable to the rate of retention of such categories of students attending the public schools within the school district, or in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the community school district, in which the proposed charter school would be located. Such renewal application shall be submitted to the charter entity no later than six months prior to the expiration of the charter; provided, however, that the charter entity may waive such deadline for good cause shown. RENEWAL OUTCOMES After the NYC DOE s review of the school s renewal application, and completion of the renewal site visit, the Charter Authorizing Team will release a draft report of their findings. The report will align to the framework and may include assessment results, evidence from classroom observations, leadership interviews, NYC DOE School Survey results, public hearings and other community feedback, as well as a variety of other data. Schools will be given the opportunity to correct factual errors in the report. If the Charter Authorizing Team approves the renewal application and the Chancellor recommends renewal for the school, prior to the Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 7

9 school s charter expiration date, the Charter Authorizing Team will send the renewal report and recommendation along with the school s renewal application and other supporting evidence to the Board of Regents for its approval. If the Charter Authorizing Team determines that renewal is not warranted, the school will be informed in writing of the reasons for the non-renewal. The Charter Authorizing Team may recommend three potential outcomes for charter schools applying for renewal: full-term renewal (with or without conditions), short-term renewal (with or without conditions), or nonrenewal. More information on each type of renewal is below. FULL-TERM RENEWAL In cases where a school has clearly and consistently demonstrated high academic performance, a compliant environment that supports the health, safety, and well-being of all students, operational stability, and financial viability, a five-year renewal may be recommended (with or without conditions). SHORT TERM RENEWAL In cases where a school has demonstrated mixed academic results or uncertain organizational or financial viability, a short-term renewal may be recommended (with or without conditions). NON-RENEWAL Renewal is not automatic. In cases where a school has failed to demonstrate significant progress, has low levels of student achievement, is in severe financial distress, or is in violation of its charter, non-renewal may result. Charter schools that receive non-renewal decisions are provided with due process, including an opportunity to submit a written response and an opportunity to make an oral presentation, whereby these schools may challenge the non-renewal decision. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 8

10 PART 3: FINDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTION 1: IS THE SCHOOL AN ACADEMIC SUCCESS? 4 At the time of this school s renewal, BAOP has demonstrated academic success. For additional academic data, including grade-level proficiency on NYS assessments, please see Appendix C. For detailed information on the school s progress in meeting the academic goals outlined in its charter agreement, please see Appendix F. These goals relate to academic performance, academic growth, college and career readiness, and closing the achievement gap. Detail on OSDCP s findings for Essential Question 1 is below. Note that any data in tables or charts comes from the prior term is presented as a comparison point only and is not evaluated. PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Standards NYS ELA exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable community school district (CSD) rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable Citywide rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates 6 Charter Term Outcomes 5 Comparative Academic Performance Details : Not Met : Not Met See Figure : Not Met 4 For NYS assessments administered beginning with the school year, NYS tests were aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards. As such, proficiency rates for school years prior to are not directly comparable. 5 = met in all years; = met in no year; = met in at least one year and did not meet in at least one year 6 The NYC DOE defines comparison groups; these groups are subject to change (in previous years, these groups have been referred to as peer groups and similar schools ). Please refer to for a current definition. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 9

11 NYS Math exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable CSD rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable Citywide rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates NYS Science exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable CSD rates NYS Science exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable Citywide rates NYS Science exam proficiency rates meet or exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates 7 NYS Comprehensive Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS English Language Arts Common Core Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates See Figure : Not Met See Figure : Not Met : Not Met See Figure : Not Met See Figure 3 7 The NYC DOE does not define comparison groups for the NYS Science exam; this standard will be marked for all Chancellor-authorized charter schools. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 10

12 Algebra I (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra II (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Global History and Geography Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates U.S. History & Government Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Living Environment Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Physics Regents exam pass rates meet or exceed Citywide rates aduation rates meet or exceed Citywide rates 8 NYS ELA exam proficiency rates increase NYS Math exam proficiency rates increase NYS Comprehensive Regents exam pass rates increase NYS English Language Arts Common Core Regents exam pass rates increase NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam pass rates increase Geometry Regents exam pass rates increase Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exam pass rates increase Algebra I (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates increase Geometry (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates increase Academic owth : Not Met See Figure 1 8 The NYC DOE considers the 4-year August graduation rate for this and all graduation standards. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 11

13 Algebra II (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates increase Global History and Geography Regents exam pass rates increase U.S. History & Government Regents exam pass rates increase Living Environment Regents exam pass rates increase Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam pass rates increase Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam pass rates increase Physical Setting/Physics Regents exam pass rates increase aduation rates increase NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for English Language Learners (ELLs) meet or exceed CSD rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates for ELLs meet or exceed CSD rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for Students with Disabilities (SWD) meet or exceed CSD rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for SWD meet or exceed Citywide rates Closing the Achievement Gap : Not Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 12

14 NYS Math exam proficiency rates for SWD meet or exceed CSD rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates for SWD meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for students eligible for free and reduced price lunch (FRPL) 9 meet or exceed CSD rates NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed CSD rates NYS Math exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Comprehensive Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS English Language Arts Common Core Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates See Figure : Not Met See Figure 7 9 The students eligible for FRPL grouping is inclusive of all students in the economically disadvantaged students grouping used by NYSED. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 13

15 Algebra I (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra II (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Global History and Geography Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates U.S. History & Government Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Living Environment Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Physics Regents exam pass rates for ELLs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Comprehensive Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS English Language Arts Common Core Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra I (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra II (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Global History and Geography Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates U.S. History & Government Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Living Environment Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Physics Regents exam pass rates for SWDs meet or exceed Citywide rates Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 14

16 NYS Comprehensive Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS English Language Arts Common Core Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates NYS Integrated Algebra Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra I (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Geometry (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Algebra II (Common Core) Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Global History and Geography Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates U.S. History & Government Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Living Environment Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates Physical Setting/Physics Regents exam pass rates for Students eligible for FRPL meet or exceed Citywide rates aduation rates for ELLs meet or exceeds Citywide rates aduation rates for SWD meet or exceeds Citywide rates aduation rates for students eligible for FRPL meet or exceeds Citywide rates The NYC DOE does not report citywide graduation rates for students eligible for FRPL; this standard will be marked for all Chancellor-authorized charter schools. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 15

17 Postsecondary enrollment rates meet or exceed Citywide rates 11 College & Career Preparatory Course Index meet or exceeds Citywide average College Readiness Index meet or exceeds Citywide average College & Career Readiness (for grades 9-12 only) 11 The NYC DOE considers the postsecondary enrollment rate at 6 months post-graduation for this standard. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 16

18 Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students COMPARATIVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC GROWTH GRADE 3-8 MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE ii ELA Proficiency Math Proficiency 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 19% 26% 26% 41% 42% CSD 11% 12% 13% 20% 22% NYC 27% 28% 30% 38% 41% Similar Students 19% 18% 28% 40% 45% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 25% 35% 38% 40% 44% CSD 14% 16% 17% 18% 19% NYC 32% 36% 35% 36% 38% Similar Students 24% 23% 38% 43% 45% Figure 1 Figure 2 Science Proficiency 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 84% 94% 97% 85% 69% CSD 73% 71% 68% 57% 56% NYC 87% 83% 83% 72% 71% Figure 3 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 17

19 Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP For information on how the school is closing the achievement gap on Regents examinations, please see Appendix E. GRADE 3-8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS iii ELA Proficiency - Students with Disabilities ELA Proficiency - English Language Learners 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 5% 6% 10% 21% 18% CSD 3% 2% 2% 5% 6% NYC 6% 7% 7% 9% 11% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 8% 8% 5% 8% 11% CSD 2% 2% 2% 3% 4% NYC 4% 4% 4% 4% 6% Figure 4 Figure 5 ELA Proficiency - Students Eligible for FRPL 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 20% 27% 24% 37% 45% CSD 11% 12% 13% 20% 22% NYC 22% 23% 24% 31% 34% Figure 6 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 18

20 Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students GRADE 3-8 MATH iv Math Proficiency - Students with Disabilities Math Proficiency - English Language Learners 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 11% 6% 17% 21% 19% CSD 4% 6% 5% 5% 6% NYC 10% 12% 11% 11% 12% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 8% 19% 16% 27% 23% CSD 5% 6% 5% 5% 6% NYC 13% 15% 15% 13% 15% Figure 7 Figure 8 Math Proficiency - Students Eligible for FRPL 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 25% 37% 34% 39% 42% CSD 13% 16% 16% 18% 19% NYC 27% 31% 29% 30% 31% Figure 9 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 19

21 ESSENTIAL QUESTION 2: IS THE SCHOOL EFFECTIVE AND WELL RUN? At the time of this school s renewal, BAOP has demonstrated its effectiveness, including a supportive environment, operational stability, and substantial compliance with applicable laws and regulations consistent with Section 2852(2) (a) of the Education Law. For detailed information on the school s progress in meeting the operational goals outlined in its charter agreement, please see Appendix F. These goals relate to school environment, leadership, governance, and compliance. For detailed information on the efforts the school is taking to enroll and retain students with disabilities (SWDs), English Language Learners (ELLs), and students who are eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL), as per the New York Charter Schools Act, please see Appendix G. Detail on OSDCP s findings for Essential Question 2 is below. Additional notes on the school visit can be found in Appendix B. CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 12 Board Member Name Position Committee(s) Years on Board 1. Rev. Michael Carrion Board Chair Executive Ruben Austria 13 Secretary Finance, Executive Agatha Akyere Vice Board Chair Executive, Academic Milca Meyer Secretary Executive, Financial Kevin Kearns Treasurer Executive, Finance, Academic Dennis Sze Trustee Executive, Finance, Academic Carlibi Rojas Parent-At-Large Academic 5.0 STAFFING, GOVERNANCE, AND THE PUBLIC HEARING STAFFING In the school year, 1 or 50% of the leadership staff left the school; 5 or 10.4% of the instructional staff left the school. In the school year, 0 or 0% of the leadership staff left the school; 8 or 16% of the instructional staff left the school. In the school year, 0 or 0% of the leadership staff left the school; 16 or 23.9% of the instructional staff left the school. 12 Board of Trustees information is as of October 2, Ruben Austria resigned from the board effective September 1, Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 20

22 In the school year, 0 or 0% of the leadership staff left the school; 15 or 24.2% of instructional staff left the school. GOVERNANCE In , the Board had 7 members; this was within the minimum to maximum range of 5 to 15 members stated in the bylaws. The calendar listed 9 meetings, and met 10 times, but this did not meet the requirement of the Charter Schools Act to meet 12 times over a calendar year. The Board posted board meeting agendas and minutes on their website. The Board met quorum 10 times out of the 10 meetings that took place in In , the Board had 6 members; this was within the minimum to maximum range of 5 to 15 members stated in the bylaws. The calendar listed 10 meetings, and met 9 times, but this did not meet the requirement of the Charter Schools Act to meet 12 times over a calendar year. The Board posted board meeting agendas and minutes on their website. The Board met quorum 10 times out of the 10 meetings that took place in In , the Board had 6 members; this is within the minimum to maximum range of 5 to 15 members stated in the bylaws. The calendar lists 10 meetings, and met 7 times, but this did not meet the requirement of the Charter Schools Act to meet 12 times over a calendar year. The Board regularly posts board meeting agendas and minutes on their website. The Board met quorum 7 times out of the 7 meetings that took place in In , the Board had 6 members; this is within the minimum to maximum range of 5 to 15 members stated in the bylaws. The calendar lists 11 meetings, and met 8 times, but this did not meet the requirement of the Charter Schools Act to meet 12 times over a calendar year. The Board regularly posts board meeting agendas and minutes on their website. The Board met quorum 8 times out of the 7 meetings that took place in PUBLIC HEARING As required by the Charter School Act, the NYC DOE held a public hearing about the proposed renewal on November 20, Seventy-six (76) individuals attended the hearing. Sixteen (16) comments were made in support and none were made in opposition to the proposed charter renewal. Comments in support focused on safety being a top priority and that teachers go above and beyond to help students who struggle. SCHOOL KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS As part of the renewal application, the school was asked to provide up to seven key design elements to provide additional context on their program. These are the key design elements they identified, in their own words. SCHOOL AS A FAMILY UNIT It is the school s vision that all members of Bronx Academy of Promise--board, staff, students, parents/guardians are members of a family built on respect and collaboration creating an educational environment that supports the "whole child." Collaboration with open communication is a crucial element in our student's academic, emotional and social success. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 21

23 IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA TEAMS All instructional staff meet on a regular basis to collaborate and examine student formative assessment data, develop short cycle Data Team assessments, monitor data, analyze strengths and obstacles and establish learning goals. This important information supports the instruction on a daily basis. DIFFERENTIATION Differentiating instruction at Bronx Academy of Promise means that we observe and understand the differences and similarities among students and use this information to plan instruction. Key principles include ongoing, formative assessments, the recognition of diverse learners, small group instruction, offering critical thinking and problem-solving activities and academic choice. CONTINUOUS COMMON CORE CURRICULUM GROWTH Bronx Academy of Promise develops and reviews content area curriculum maps to provide rigorous Common Core Instruction, highlighting inquiry-based essential questions and hands-on culminating activities. The maps are revised according to research-based information, the academic needs of our students, a critical and granular evaluation of what works and what is important, as well as important cross-curricular connections. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Teachers must continue to grow in their profession and it is our belief that it is the school's responsibility to support and facilitate that growth through various methods throughout the school year. For example, our Instructional and Math Coaches meet with grade level teams on a weekly basis to provide differentiated academic support to educators in order to promote student growth. GUIDANCE/HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS Today's children face unique and diverse challenges, both personally and developmentally, that have an impact on academic achievement. Our guidance and family programs help to address those challenges and provide intensive, growth-based support for the home-school connection. Throughout the school year, our inclusive programs provide for a school-wide guidance curriculum, academic planning, and responsive services which support the vision that "every child is known by all." GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND At Bronx Academy of Promise, doing whatever it takes is a general understanding and commitment. We have the highest possible expectations for all who walk through our door, both child and adult. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 22

24 PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving many of these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Standards Instruction of SWD, ELLs and FRPL offers defined opportunities for remediation and acceleration. School has a compliant, formal, and posted procedure for parents and staff to express concerns to school leadership, the Board, and the authorizer Parent, staff, and student responses on the NYC DOE School Survey meet or exceed Citywide averages Student attendance rate exceeds CSD average Student attendance rate exceeds Citywide average Improved student retention rate over prior year Charter Term Outcomes 14 Supportive Environment Details See Figure : Not Met The school does not have a compliant, formal procedure posted and available to families and staff : : Not Met 14 = met in all years; = met in no year; = met in at least one year and did not meet in at least one year Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 23

25 Decreased student suspension rate over course of charter School meets all DOE deadlines, including annual reporting requirements School has documented teacher evaluation procedures School has documented professional development opportunities School has a formal process for evaluating progress against charter school goals Board has a formalized governance structure including lines of accountability for the board, school leadership, and all staff Operational Stability : Not Met See Figure : Not Met : Not Met See Figure : Met : Not Met The school submitted the following reporting requirements late: the lottery application, the lottery application deadline, the lottery drawing date, the ACR data collection form and the student recruitment plan : Met : Met : Met : Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 24

26 Board has developed a succession plan for board and school leadership Board has access to legal counsel Board held the required number of meetings per the charter law : Not Met The board has not submitted a succession plan to the authorizer : Not Met The board has not submitted a succession plan to the authorizer : Not Met The board has not submitted a succession plan to the authorizer : Not Met The board has not submitted a succession plan to the authorizer : Not Met The board has not submitted a succession plan to the authorizer. The board does have a succession plan in place for the school year : Not Met The board was scheduled to meet 10 months of the 12 months required by the Charter School s Act. The board did not schedule meetings for July 2013 and August Additionally, the board did not post meeting minutes for December : Not Met The board was scheduled to meet 10 months of the 12 months required by the Charter School s Act. The board did not schedule meetings for July 2014 and August Additionally, the board did not post meeting minutes for October 2014 and April : Not Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 25

27 Board meetings consistently meet quorum School s ELL enrollment meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term School s ELL retention meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term School s SWD enrollment meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term School s SWD retention meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term Compliance The board was scheduled to meet 10 months of the 12 months required by the Charter School s Act. The board did not schedule meetings for July 2015 and August Additionally, the board did not post meeting minutes for November 2015, December 2015 and February : Not Met The board was scheduled to meet 11 months of the 12 months required by the Charter School s Act. The board did not schedule a meeting for August Additionally, the board did not post meeting minutes for November 2016, January 2017 and March : Met : Not Met : Not Met : Not Met : Not Met See Figure : Not Met : Not Met : Not Met : Not Met See Figure 13 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 26

28 School s FRPL enrollment meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term School s FRPL retention meets CSD rate at the conclusion of charter term School has written rules and procedures for student discipline ( discipline policy ), which includes guidelines for suspension and expulsion. The discipline policy must be consistent with due process requirements and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including the laws and regulations governing the discipline and placement of SWDs School has followed all applicable lottery and enrollment laws and regulations : Not Met : Not Met : Not Met See Figure : Not Met The school s discipline policy does not include guidelines for suspension or expulsion. Also the discipline policy is neither consistent with due process requirements nor with the laws and regulations for students with disabilities : Not Met The school s discipline policy does not include guidelines for suspension or expulsion. Also the discipline policy is neither consistent with due process requirements nor with the laws and regulations for students with disabilities : Not Met The school s discipline policy does not include guidelines for suspension or expulsion. Also the discipline policy is neither consistent with due process requirements nor with the laws and regulations for students with disabilities : Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 27

29 School has required facility documents (lease, certificate of occupancy, fire and safety inspections), if applicable School is in compliance with teacher certification requirements proscribed in N.Y. Educ. Law 2854(3)(a-1) School is in compliance with employee fingerprinting requirements School has an appropriate safety plan School has appropriate insurance documentation : Met : Met : Not Met The school had one staff members start prior to their fingerprint clearance date : Not Met The school had seven staff members start prior to their fingerprint clearance date : Not Met The school had three staff members start prior to their fingerprint clearance date : Not Met The school had four staff members start prior to their fingerprint clearance date : Not Met The school did not submit the school safety plan : Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 28

30 School is in good standing with the Department of Health School has submitted its Annual Report to NYSED and posted it online School and board follows posting and procedural requirements of NYS Open Meetings Law and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) School is in compliance with its charter agreement School is in good standing with authorizer : Met : Met : Met : Met Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 29

31 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY 15,v Percent Satisfaction on the NYC School Survey Parent 1 Parent 2 Teacher 1 Teacher 2 97% 97% 96% 98% Teacher 3 100% Student 1 91% Parent 1 Parent 2 96% 97% Teacher 1 93% Teacher 2 Teacher 3 100% 100% Student 1 Parent 1 96% 97% Parent 2 94% Teacher 1 Teacher 2 96% 96% Teacher 3 Student 1 98% 99% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Percent of Respondents School NYC Figure The six selected survey questions are: Parent 1 How satisfied are you with the education your child has received this year? ; Parent 2 The principal promotes family and community involvement in the school. ; Teacher 1 I would recommend my school to parents seeking a place for their child. ; Teacher 2 Teachers work closely with families to meet students needs. ; Teacher 3 The professional staff believes that all students can learn, including ELL and SWD. ; Student 1 It s clear what I need to do to get a good grade. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 30

32 Percent of Students Percent of Students ATTENDANCE, ENROLLMENT 16 AND RETENTION vi Attendance Rates Retention Rates 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 92% 95% 96% 97% 96% CSD 90% 89% 90% 89% 89% NYC 92% 91% 92% 91% 91% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 89% 93% 91% 94% 93% CSD 82% 82% 83% 83% 83% NYC 85% 85% 86% 86% 87% Figure 11 Figure A student is counted towards ELL or SWD enrollment and retention figures if they were identified as a member of either of those populations in ATS on October 31 st of the given school year or on October 31 st of either of the two preceding years. For instance, a student who was identified as an ELL in ATS on October 31 st, 2014 would count toward a school s ELL enrollment and retention figures for both 2015 and 2016, even if that student is no longer classified as an ELL during those school years. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 31

33 Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students Percent of Students Enrollment Rates - Students with Disabilities Retention Rates - Students with Disabilities 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 14% 15% 17% 15% 15% CSD 19% 22% 22% 23% 24% NYC 19% 21% 22% 22% 23% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 90% 93% 83% 91% 94% CSD 82% 81% 83% 82% 83% NYC 84% 84% 85% 85% 85% Figure 13 Figure 14 Enrollment Rates - English Language Learners Retention Rates - English Language Learners 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% School 25% 28% 29% 24% 22% CSD 32% 30% 30% 29% 29% NYC 21% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 94% 97% 90% 96% 97% CSD 84% 84% 85% 85% 84% NYC 85% 85% 86% 85% 85% Figure 15 Figure 16 Enrollment Rates - Students Eligible for FRPL Retention Rates - Students Eligible for FRPL 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 92% 92% 71% 67% 67% CSD 94% 95% 93% 92% 91% NYC 71% 74% 71% 70% 69% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% School 90% 93% 91% 94% 94% CSD 82% 82% 83% 83% 83% NYC 85% 85% 85% 86% 86% Figure 17 Figure 18 Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 32

34 ESSENTIAL QUESTION 3: IS THE SCHOOL FINANCIALLY VIABLE? At the time of this school s renewal, BAOP has demonstrated financial viability. For detailed information on the school s progress in meeting the financial goals outlined in its charter agreement, please see Appendix F. These goals relate to budget, the school audit, and enrollment. Detail on OSDCP s findings for Essential Question 3 is below. SCHOOL FINANCES An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2014 (FY14) showed no material findings. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) showed no material findings. The auditor noted the following: Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School (BAOP) is required to obtain and maintain and up to date Fire Safety Inspection. BAOP did not maintain an up to date Fire Safety Inspection. [The auditors] were unable to verify a Fire Safety Inspection. The cause for this is that the school relocated to a new building and has not obtained [a] Fire Safety Inspection for the new location. [The auditor] recommends that BAOP obtain a Fire Safety Inspection for the new location as soon as possible. BAOP submitted a corrective action plan that confirmed the completion of a Fire Safety Inspection. The school passed and there are no outstanding fire safety issues present in the building. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2016 (FY16) showed no material findings. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2017 (FY17) showed no material findings. The school has $70,000 in escrow, meeting the $70,000 requirement. Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 33

35 PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Standards Cash position school has at least 60 days of cash on hand to cover operating expenses Charter Term Outcomes 17 Short-term Financial Viability Liabilities school has sufficient cash flow to cover 100% of liabilities expected over the next 12 months Projected revenues actual enrollment should be within 15% of projected (budgeted) enrollment Debt management school is meeting all current debt obligations Total margin school operated at a surplus during the previous fiscal year (more total revenues than expenses) Aggregated three-year total margin school operates at a surplus over three-year period Long-term Financial Sustainability Details : Standard not evaluated while school adds grades : : 17 = met in all years; = met in no year; = met in at least one year and did not meet in at least one year Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Renewal Report 34