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KCSOS presents 2024–25 charter oversight findings; four charter leaders respond
Summary
Kern County charter oversight reports for 2024–25 were presented with strengths and areas needing improvement; charter leaders from Wonderful College Prep, Realms, Grow and CAP described progress, compliance work and performance measures.
Kimberly Graham summarized 2024–25 charter school oversight reviews for charters authorized by KCSOS, describing compliance focus areas including fiscal operations, educational program and assessment, facilities, governance, human resources and student services.
Nut graf: Annual oversight found both strengths and specific noncompliance items across multiple charters. KCSOS staff said reviews are intended to ensure adherence to charter terms, MOUs and applicable law and that a charter review team conducts annual visits and compiles findings for board consideration.
Highlights from presentations: Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano and Lost Hills) reported no findings and presented student outcome metrics; Jorge Aguilar said both campuses recorded a 100% graduation rate this year with 137 graduates in Delano and 34 in Lost Hills and high college admission and AA completion rates. Ridgecrest Elementary Academy (Realms) acknowledged past findings and reported progress to near‑full compliance while noting the need to strengthen a multi‑tiered system of interventions and ELD practices for a small EL cohort. Grow Public Schools highlighted instructional gains and adoption of a countywide benefit model and Grow representatives described ELA and math trend improvements tied to professional learning and materials. Central Academy of Arts & Technology (CAP) acknowledged several findings the presenter characterized as wording and handbook updates and presented substantial in‑year assessment gains (I‑Ready ELA growth cited).
KCSOS staff and charter leaders discussed required corrections such as updating discipline and discrimination policies, ensuring TB documentation and credential compliance, strengthening special education timelines and updating safety and suicide prevention plans to align with Education Code where required. Charter representatives committed to working with KCSOS staff on remediation plans and timelines.
Next steps: Each charter was offered five minutes to respond during the meeting and KCSOS staff indicated ongoing monitoring; the board did not take enforcement votes during the presentation but will receive follow‑up reports as charters address findings.
