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Three charter applications reviewed: East Hills, Spruce Community and Gateway for Success
Summary
Three charter-school applicants presented distinct models — classical elementary with transportation (East Hills), project-based K— start with pledged startup funds (Spruce Community), and a blended credit-recovery network (Gateway for Success) — and trustees asked for follow-up on special-education, finances and facilities.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Board of Education heard presentations from three groups seeking charter authorization in District 11: East Hills Academy, Spruce Community School and Gateway for Success. District staff and the District Advisory Committee (DAC) provided reviews of each application and trustees asked detailed questions about enrollment projections, facilities, special-education services and financial contingencies.
East Hills Academy: Dana Jing and founding board members described a classical education K'model focused on a core-knowledge curriculum, character education and a plan to provide transportation to overcome access barriers. The group said it has collected signatures of interest and is evaluating sites in the district's southern neighborhoods; scenarios included a K-only launch (88…
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