1. (a) The process for review of the renewal application shall be as follows:

   1. (1) The department shall conduct a school review and on-site visit; and
   2. (2) The department shall complete a review and recommendation to the state board.

2. (b) Criteria for review of application materials shall include:

   1. (1) Whether the school is making progress toward achieving its mission;
   2. (2) Whether the school is using public funds as required by the statute and the rules;
   3. (3) Whether the school is meeting goals for student attainment of expected knowledge and skills;
   4. (4) Whether the school is making an effort to disseminate best practices or in other ways coordinate with the local or other school districts; and
   5. (5) Whether the school is sustainable.
3. (c) The board shall renew a charter, if as evidenced by the responses to (a) and (b), the charter school is attaining its performance targets.

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for Ed 318) #10873, eff 7-1-15; ss by #13253, eff 8-18-2121 (formerly Ed 318.13)