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In October, the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation and other national charter school advocates released a report calling for the immediate identification of schools that are not meeting academic requirements. Last week, the foundation, a sponsor of charter schools in Ohio, cited three of its charter schools for neglecting to follow their education plans and not having proof of criminal background checks on all employees. The board of the schools has 10 business days to submit an action plan to solve the problems or face closure. As part of that plan, the schools must agree to allow Fordham to monitor all state testing in the spring and agree to an academic audit. Compliance issues must be addressed by December 1 and academic issues must be addressed by March 15. If the corrective action is satisfactory, Fordham can remove the schools from probationary status. Edward Burdell, president of the schools' board, said the board needs time to review Fordham's probation notice, but seemed confident the schools will attempt to stay open.
Source: The Enquirer
Date: 11/02/2006
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