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Open Door Charter asks county for five‑year renewal, highlights graduation gains
Summary
Open Door Charter requested a five‑year renewal from the Monterey County Board of Education, citing improved cohort graduation rates and wraparound supports for students with barriers to graduation. Staff played a student testimonial video and trustees scheduled a future decision after staff findings are published.
Open Door Charter School presented its petition for renewal and asked the county board to authorize a five‑year term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Stephanie Almsdee, senior director, summarized the school's independent study and blended learning model and the wraparound services that support students who are credit‑deficient or otherwise disengaged.
Almsdee cited measurable outcomes: "Since opening in the 2122 school year, our cohort graduation rate increased from 42.5 percent to 72 percent by the 2024 school year," and described interventions such as weekly progress monitoring and advising teachers. Staff played a short student testimonial and board members asked clarifying questions about anonymity; staff will publish a findings report at least 15 days before the next hearing and the board will consider action at the scheduled meeting.
