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State Board approves charter contract amendments, delays and withdrawals for several schools
Summary
The Iowa State Board of Education approved a set of charter school contract amendments and withdrawals, including a one‑year opening delay for Red Barn Schoolhouse and approvals for Civica and Opportunity Education Network changes, after presentations from school representatives and department staff.
The Iowa State Board of Education approved several charter contract amendments on motions made during its meeting, allowing some schools to delay openings, change locations or alter grade‑phase plans.
The board approved Red Barn Schoolhouse’s request for a one‑year delay in its planned August 2025 opening, moving the start date to August 2026. Sharon Omek, Red Barn’s representative on Zoom, told the board the school had not reached lease terms and needed additional time to secure a permanent site and complete curriculum development. She said the startup grant includes about $150,000 for architectural services. The board voted to approve the amendment.
The board…
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