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Event
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Notes
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January 22, 2015
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SASD Board passes resolution regarding Charter School Reform
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A copy of the resolution can be found here.
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February 16, 2016
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SCSC requested to amend its charter and expand at a new location
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A copy of the SCSC resolution can be found here.
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March 29, 2016
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SCSC withdrew its amendment request
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A copy of the Superintendent’s message to staff regarding this action can be found here.
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July 28, 2016
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Meeting between SASD and SCSC officials
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The parties met to review the recent charter amendment issue and establish new lines of communication. Click here for a summary of the meeting.
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September 19, 2016
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Follow up Meeting with Charter School Administrators
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SASD Administrators met with SCSC Administrators to discuss ongoing issues and communication. Click here for a summary of the meeting.
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October 12, 2016
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SASD Administrators proposed Annual Charter School Review Process to SASD Board
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The SASD administration developed and proposed the review process to the SASD Board at an Education/Personnel Committee Meeting. A copy of the proposed process can be found here.
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October 2016
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PA House Bill 530 was considered by the legislature
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Bill authorizing changes to charter school law was considered and ultimately tabled by PA Legislature. Information about the bill that was proposed can be found here. A copy of the SASD Board President’s letter regarding the legislation can be found here.
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December 8, 2016
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SCSC sought to lease additional space in building adjacent to current facility
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Prospective owner of property adjacent to SCSC filed for Conditional Use Hearing by Souderton Borough Council. A copy of the Borough Council’s advertisement of the hearing can be found in here.
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January 5, 2017
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Souderton Borough Council held the Conditional Use Hearing
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SASD Administrators and Board members attended the hearing. Superintendent Gallagher questioned witnesses and made a closing statement regarding the impact of any potential enrollment increases at SCSC.
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February 6, 2017
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Souderton Borough Council voted on Conditional Use Application
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The Council approved the Conditional Use Application, subject to a number of conditions. A copy of the Council’s resolution can be found here.
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April 24, 2017
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SASD Administrators conducted an on-site visit at SCSC
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Members of the SCSC Board, Administration, and teaching staff conducted a tour of their facility for SASD Administrators. The SCSC representatives shared details regarding the schools' instructional programs and demographics, and provided supporting documentation to the District.
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June 13, 2017
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Exploration of joint health insurance was conducted
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SASD and SCSC Administrators investigated the plausibility of incorporating SCSC employees into the District's health insurance plans. The proposition was rejected due to financial and legal constraints.
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December 14, 2017
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SASD Administrators conducted an on-site visit at SCSC
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SCSC Administrators provided the District with information and answers to questions as part of the District’s Annual Charter School Review Process
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May 8, 2018
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Update on SASD's Budget Related to Charter Schools
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Use the following link for an update on SASD's Budget Related to Charter Schools.
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May 24, 2018
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More Updates on SASD's Budget Related to Charter Schools
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Use the following link for more updates on SASD's Budget Related to Charter Schools.
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June 12, 2018
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Budget Update Regarding Charter Schools
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Use the following link for a Budget Update Regarding Charter Schools.
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March 1, 2019
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SCSC purchased the property at 27 S. Front Street, Souderton, PA
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SCSC’s stated its intent to use the property for office and meeting space.
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June 11, 2019
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Souderton Borough Planning Commission considered SCSC’s application to utilize the building at 27 S. Front Street for office and meeting space based upon its purported status as a philanthropic organization.
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The commission approved SCSC’s application, subject to all ordinances and regulations pertaining to building renovations required for the building’s use by a public entity.
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July 25, 2019
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SCSC submitted its charter renewal application to the school district.
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The application was considered by the SASD Board at its December 2019 action meeting.
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December 19, 2019
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SASD Board of Directors approved a conditional renewal of the SCSC charter for a period of 5 years effective January 19, 2020.
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Use the following link to read the Board’s statement on the conditional charter renewal.
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January 13, 2020
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SCSC Board of Trustees passed a resolution refuting the SASD Board’s conditional charter renewal.
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Use the following link to read SASD’s update on the conditional charter renewal.
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