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State Board approves three charter contracts, including Horizon Science Academy in Cedar Rapids
Summary
The Iowa State Board of Education approved contracts for three charter schools — Future Frontiers, Horizon Science Academy (Concept Schools), and STEM Innovation High School — after applicants described proposed waivers and enrollment plans; the board also directed staff on next steps for founding-group contracts.
The Iowa State Board of Education voted to approve three charter contracts on motions made and seconded during its regular meeting.
Board members approved a contract for Future Frontiers, a Sumner‑Fredericksburg school district‑affiliated charter planning to open with a 30‑student cohort and a tiered lottery. Ryan Cunningham, superintendent of Sumner‑Fredericksburg, described two waiver requests: limited application of the Offer and Teach requirements in year one to preserve personalization and a competency‑based hour model to support internships and flexible pacing. "The personalized structure of the charter is something we want to focus on and not get resources to something that we don't need because…
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