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| |accessdate=2007-12-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> {{As of|2009|lc=on}}, it serves kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref name="PAVC" /> | |accessdate=2007-12-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> {{As of|2009|lc=on}}, it serves kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref name="PAVC" /> | ||
| ⚫ | ==Governance== | ||
| Originally chartered by Norristown School District,<ref name="review">{{cite web | |||
| |date=October 9, 2007 | |||
| |url= http://www.pde.state.pa.us/charter_schools/lib/charter_schools/PennsylvaniaVirtualCS-2007to2008-CharterAnnualReport.pdf | |||
| |format= PDF | |||
| |title= Charter Annual Review | |||
| |pages = 1–2 | |||
| |publisher= ] | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-31}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> the Pennsylvania Department of Education now serves as PAVCS' charter authorizer and monitors PAVCS' compliance with the stipulations of its charter.<ref name="PAVC" /> The school's current charter is for a period of five years from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011.<ref name="review" /> | |||
| == Funding == | == Funding == | ||
| The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is a public charter school in the state of Pennsylvania. Our School is funded by state tax dollars and governed by Pennsylvania public school, charter school, cyber charter school, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. The School’s initial charter from September 2001 to June 30, 2006 was granted by the Norristown School District. Since the renewal of the School’s charter in 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) serves as the School’s charter authorizer. As the authorizer, PDE monitors PA Virtual’s compliance with the stipulations of its charter. The School’s current charter is for a period of five years from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. The Charter Application, Charter Renewal Application, Master Agreement, and current Charter Annual Reports are available on this website in the . | |||
| The school is funded by the state. In 2007, the Pennsylvania state legislature passed a bill that caps the amount of money paid to cyber charter schools based on an average of such schools that achieved academic standards in 2006-2007.<ref name="wallace"/><ref name="vasoli">{{cite web | |||
| |date=December 11, 2007 | |||
| ⚫ | ==Governance== | ||
| |author= Vasoli, Bradley | |||
| composed of parents and community members who are passionate about providing educational options to students in Pennsylvania. The BOT provides oversight for PA Virtual and acts in trust for the tax payers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The role of the Board of Trustees is to (1) develop policies to ensure the School operates in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws; (2) set goals for and monitor student achievement; (3) provide fiduciary oversight of the School’s administration and accounting of public funds; and (4) administer and monitor all contracts. | |||
| |url= http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=19103650&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=618959&rfi=6 | |||
| |title= Legislators Seek 'Accountability' For Cyber Charters | |||
| |publisher= The Bulletin | |||
| |accessdate=2008-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |||
| |date=December 5, 2007 | |||
| |author= Smith, Craig | |||
| |url= http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_541182.html | |||
| |title= House panel weighs flat rate cyber tuition | |||
| |publisher= ] | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-31}}</ref> Both sides of the controversy have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying for or against passage.<ref name="vasoli"/> The ] (PSEA) retains about six lobbyists, each making between $90,000 and $160,000 a year, while school choice proponents have spent $250,000 lobbying against the bill.<ref name="vasoli"/> | |||
| The every other month. The BOT convenes special meetings as needed. In compliance with the Sunshine Law, Board meetings are advertised in a local newspaper, the School’s Academic Calendar, the PA Virtual website, and Blackboard. Board meetings are open to the public and members of the PA Virtual community are encouraged to attend. The minutes for Board meetings are available on this website in the or by writing the Administrative Office in King of Prussia. | |||
| A spokesman for PAVCS said, "If we're not funded properly, and you take away our teachers, we're not going to be able to operate."<ref name="wallace">{{cite web | |||
| |date=December 6, 2007 | |||
| |author= Wallace, Brian | |||
| |url= http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/213338 | |||
| |title= Bill would limit cybercharter schools | |||
| |publisher= ] | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-31}}</ref> | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Company type | Public (services available to any PA citizen) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Founded | Norristown, PA |
| Headquarters | Pennsylvania |
| Number of employees | 210 |
| Website | www.pavcs.org |
The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School (PAVCS) is a public virtual charter school. According to its website, PAVCS has roughly 4,000 enrolled students. Cyber charter schools enroll mostly homeschooled students and also children with special needs teaching them remotely via computer.
Background
PAVCS was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in 2001 and then renewed in 2005 for an additional five years. Initially serving kindergarten through 2nd grade, as of 2009, it serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
Funding
The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is a public charter school in the state of Pennsylvania. Our School is funded by state tax dollars and governed by Pennsylvania public school, charter school, cyber charter school, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. The School’s initial charter from September 2001 to June 30, 2006 was granted by the Norristown School District. Since the renewal of the School’s charter in 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) serves as the School’s charter authorizer. As the authorizer, PDE monitors PA Virtual’s compliance with the stipulations of its charter. The School’s current charter is for a period of five years from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. The Charter Application, Charter Renewal Application, Master Agreement, and current Charter Annual Reports are available on this website in the About Us: Accountability and School Charter section.
Governance
PA Virtual has a Board of Trustees (BOT) composed of parents and community members who are passionate about providing educational options to students in Pennsylvania. The BOT provides oversight for PA Virtual and acts in trust for the tax payers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The role of the Board of Trustees is to (1) develop policies to ensure the School operates in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws; (2) set goals for and monitor student achievement; (3) provide fiduciary oversight of the School’s administration and accounting of public funds; and (4) administer and monitor all contracts.
The PA Virtual Board of Trustees holds regularly scheduled virtual meetings every other month. The BOT convenes special meetings as needed. In compliance with the Sunshine Law, Board meetings are advertised in a local newspaper, the School’s Academic Calendar, the PA Virtual website, and Blackboard. Board meetings are open to the public and members of the PA Virtual community are encouraged to attend. The minutes for Board meetings are available on this website in the About Us: Accountability and School Charter section or by writing the Administrative Office in King of Prussia.
References
- ^ "Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School website". Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
- Cite error: The named reference
wallacewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School" (PDF). KPMG. October 30, 2001. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
- Cite error: The named reference
vasoliwas invoked but never defined (see the help page).