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El Rancho Charter seeks seven‑year renewal; board to review staff findings before final vote
Summary
El Rancho Charter School asked the Orange Unified Board July 18 for a seven‑year charter renewal, citing high student performance, financial stability and strong enrollment; community testimony included both support from staff and parents and criticism from a parent seeking leadership changes. The board will receive staff recommendations and act at a future meeting.
El Rancho Charter School asked the Orange Unified School District Board of Education for a seven‑year renewal of its charter during a public hearing on July 18.
Michelle Walker, El Rancho's executive director, led the presentation, saying the school has 22 years of “academic excellence, financial stability” and an inclusive environment. Walker noted the California Department of Education had certified El Rancho as a high‑performing charter for renewal purposes and said that status makes the school eligible for a longer term. Assistant Principal Kenya Ozuna said the school's standardized test scores outperformed…
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