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Temecula Preparatory Charter holds public hearing; charter leaders and parents highlight classical curriculum and character education
Summary
The board opened and conducted a public hearing Feb. 25 on Temecula Preparatory Schoolrenewal petition. School leaders presented a short video and parents and a former student spoke in favor of the charter; the board left the matter open for its next formal vote.
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Board conducted a public hearing on Feb. 25 to receive comment on the renewal petition for Temecula Preparatory School (a TKthrough12 charter school). Julie Fuller, head of school at Temecula Preparatory, opened the presentation with a short video of students, parents and staff that emphasized the schools classical curriculum and character formation.
What charter representatives said: Fuller described Temecula Preparatory as a classical-education school prioritizing critical thinking, writing and history, in addition to performing arts and athletics. "We do not teach students what to think; we teach them how to think," Fuller said. The schools representatives said graduates succeed academically and socially and that the schools small size and teacher mentorship are core strengths.
Public comments: Several parents and a TPS board representative spoke in support of renewal. Kim Cardozo, the parent of three TPS students, praised the small-school environment and the staffs focus on virtue, wisdom and knowledge. A TPS board member, Heather Maxon, thanked the district for a renewal process and said the schools classical and character-based instruction serves a distinct family choice. Michael Agostini, a parent of an alumnus, said his sons TPS experience contributed to his success in college and praised the schools emphasis on history and character.
Board action and next steps: The board opened the hearing, received testimony and closed the hearing that night. Trustees did not take a final renewal vote that evening; Fuller and other TPS representatives said they look forward to the districts staff review and the boards decision at a later meeting.
Ending: The public hearing provided the board with testimonial evidence of parent and alumni satisfaction with TPSprogramming; the board will consider the staff report and any required findings before taking a formal vote on renewal at a future meeting.
