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Board renews University Preparatory School charter despite trustee concerns about campus placement
Summary
The Board approved University Preparatory School's charter renewal and an operational MOU through June 30, 2033, with a 4-1 vote after trustees raised concerns about the charter's placement on the SLC campus and potential effects on attendance and district finances.
The Shasta Union High School District Governing Board voted 4-1 to renew University Preparatory School's charter and to approve the accompanying Operational Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding through June 30, 2033.
Associate Superintendent of Business Services David Flores reported that "the charter meets the criteria for renewal and recommends both be extended through 2033." Trustee Ron Zufall expressed opposition to UPREP's location on the SLC campus, saying he believes the arrangement negatively impacts attendance and district finances; Trustee Mike Bridges countered that families will pursue charter options regardless of location. The minutes record the charter renewal (RES.26-064) and the MOU (RES.26-065) passing 4-1.
Board members discussed that denial of a petition must be grounded in statutory reasons, and Mr. Flores advised the Board accordingly. The renewal and the MOU advance UPREP's operational relationship with the district but include dissent from at least one trustee about campus placement and financial implications.
