SPCSA Organizational Performance Framework
This content provides insights into the SPCSA Organizational Performance Framework, outlining its objectives, principles, and development process. It explains the importance of a Performance Framework in setting expectations for performance and compliance in educational organizations, emphasizing accountability and autonomy. The content covers key aspects such as academic success, financial viability, and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, it discusses the development and implementation of the OPF, along with its principles focusing on organizational benchmarks, school equality, and public interest protection, balancing autonomy and accountability for authorizers and schools.
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SPCSA Organizational Performance Framework October 2, 2020
Objectives of SPCSA OPF Objectives of SPCSA OPF 1 Enable SPCSA to fulfill its mission as authorizer and regulator 2Fulfill NRS 388A.273 requirements forperformance indicators, measures and metrics for the organization category 3 Fulfill public school obligations, provide transparent reporting 4 Convey SPCSA expectations of charter schools 5 Streamline work for staff and schools 2
What is a Performance Framework? What is a Performance Framework? - Document that sets forth agreed upon expectations of performance and compliance Accountability - Established in the charter agreement - Basis for school evaluations, monitoring, and intervention that informs high-stakes decisions by an authorizer Autonomy 3
What is a Performance Framework? What is a Performance Framework? Academic Is the educational program a success? Financial Is the school financially viable? Organizational Is the organization effective and well run? Source: NACSA Core Performance Framework and Guidance 4
OPF Development Implementation OPF Development Implementation Session Type Date Held Listening Sessions, Working Group meetings; Calls with auditors, public safety, school leaders November 2018 May 2019 1 Board Meeting update May 31, 2019 2 Board Meeting approving the Framework June 28, 2019 3 5
OPF OPF Principles Principles 1 Define organizational benchmarks 2 Treat schools the same 3 Enable school flexibility and autonomy 4 Protect public interest 5 Ensure schools respect rights of students, staff, families, and public 6
Balancing Balancing Autonomy and Accountability Autonomy and Accountability 1 Authorizers generally focus on ends,schools choose means 2 OPF focuses on race route vs finish line 3 OPF abuts school autonomy because it focuses on operations 4 OPF limited to processes mandated by law, rules, regulations, contract 7
Organizational Framework: Organizational Framework: Areas of Focus Areas of Focus Category/Indicator How is this evaluated by the Authorizer? Points Adherence to the material terms of its program and the responsibility to serve all students 1 Education Program 20 2 Financial Management and Oversight Audit completion, results and audit findings 20 3 Governance and Reporting Board compliance with governance-related laws 20 4 Students and Employees Adherence to state and federal laws and regulations 20 Compliance with facility, transportation, food and health service requirements 5 School Environment 20 8
Ratings Ratings Meets Standard Rating Schools earning this rating are performing well and are generally compliant The targets for this rating category set the minimum expectations for charter school performance Does Not Meet Standards Schools in this rating category failed to meet minimum expectations At a minimum, they should be subject to closer monitoring, and their status for renewal is in question 9
Scoring: How Points are Awarded (Example) Scoring: How Points are Awarded (Example) 10
Scoring: How Points are Awarded (Excerpt) Scoring: How Points are Awarded (Excerpt) (MS = Meets Standards ; DNMS = Does Not Meet Standards) 11
Indicator 2 Financial Management and Oversight Indicator 2 Financial Management and Oversight Measure 2a (6.7 pts) Is the school meeting financial reporting and compliance requirements? 1. The charter school complies with generally accepted standards of fiscal management (NRS 388A.330). 2. The governing body received the final version of the prior year audit not less than four months of the close of the fiscal year (NAC 387.775). 12
Interventions Interventions Evidence of weak organizational performance Repeated or material failures Occasionally, the routine Performance Framework process will result in adverse findings. Charter schools may fall out of compliance on important legal or contractual requirements. Academic standardsmay not be met. Financial sustainability may become an issue. When these situations occur, the Authority may respond in a number of ways. Pg 5 Charter School Performance Framework Notice of Concern Continued evidence of weak organizational performance Failure to make progress to remedy failures or concerns Notice of Breach Serious violations of law, regulation or the charter Patterns of failure to comply Notice of Intent to Revoke 13
As of October 2 As of October 2 Key Milestones Authorizing staff have compiled all relevant data for 19-20 school year Preliminary reports provided to school leaders and board chairs Questions or concerns will be addressed through October 16, 2020 Final data to be presented to the Authority on November 6, 2020 14
Objectives of SPCSA OPF Objectives of SPCSA OPF 1 Enable SPCSA to fulfill its mission as authorizer and regulator 2Fulfill NRS 388A.273 requirements forperformance indicators, measures and metrics for the organization category 3 Fulfill public school obligations, provide transparent reporting 4 Convey SPCSA expectations of charter schools 5 Streamline work for staff and schools 15
