Locally-Approved Charter Renewal

Locally-approved charter schools with charter terms expiring on June 30, 2025, must submit a renewal application during the 2024-2025 school year.

Renewal Process & Resources

Documents and information needed to complete the renewal process for locally-approved charter schools. Use these resources to understand the requirements, deadlines, and steps for submitting your renewal petition.

2024-25 Locally-Approved Charter School Renewal Memo

This memo provides essential information for renewing a locally-approved charter contract. It outlines deadlines, submission requirements, and guidance for preparing a renewal petition. Please review the memo and ensure full compliance with all requirements.

Renewal Memo

Letter of Intent

The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the first step in the renewal process, notifying the local board(s) of education and the OCSC of your intent to renew the school’s charter contract. The LOI must follow the OCSC template and be submitted six months before the petition deadline.

Sample LOI (PDF, 88.83 KB)

2024-25 Local Renewal Petition

The renewal petition is for locally-approved charter schools seeking renewal from both the local board(s) of education and the State Board of Education. It outlines the requirements for demonstrating the school's performance and continued eligibility for charter renewal.

Local Renewal Petition (DOC, 95.8 KB)

Local Renewal Petition Resources

Additional documents and resources to support the renewal of a locally-approved charter contract.

OCSC Homepage

Office of Charter School Compliance

Steps to Renew a Locally-Approved Charter Contract

  1. Submit a Letter of Intent
  2. Submit a Charter Renewal Petition
  3. Local Authorizer Reviews Renewal Petition
  4. Local Authorizer Takes Action on Renewal Petition
  5. OCSC Reviews Renewal Petition
  6. OCSC Takes Action on Renewal Petition
  7. State Board Votes on OCSC Recommendation

  • Submit a Letter of Intent

    At least six months prior to petition deadline. 

  • Submit a Charter Renewal Petition

    To both the OCSC and your local authorizer(s).

  • Local Authorizer Reviews Renewal Petition

    The local authorizer(s) will review the renewal petition and conduct panel interviews.

  • Local Authorizer Takes Action on Renewal Petition

    The local authorizer(s) will decide on the renewal petition after you complete the renewal process. 

  • OCSC Reviews Renewal Petition

    If approved locally, submit any additional renewal petition materials to the OCSC, highlighting changes made to the petition based on local district feedback. The OCSC will conduct a review and panel interviews. 

  • OCSC Takes Action on Renewal Petition

    The OCSC will make a recommendation to the State Board of Education.

  • State Board Votes on OCSC Recommendation

    The State Board of Education will vote on the recommendation submitted by the OCSC.

Questions?

Contact

Allen Mueller

Senior Director of the Office of Charter School Compliance

[email protected]