I.1. Hearing of Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Application:  Paron Charter School, Paron, Arkansas

I.1.a. Paron Charter School is a proposed Open-Enrollment Public Charter School to be located within the Bryant School District.  The sponsoring entity is Paron Community Trust.  The applicant is requesting to serve students in grades K-12 with a maximum enrollment of 250, beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.  The applicant has notified affected districts of this proposed public charter school.

ADE staff reviewed the application, and concerns were shared with the applicant for response.  The application, the ADE evaluation, and the applicant's response are included for review by the Charter Authorizing Panel.

I.1.b. Supplemental Information Submitted by Applicant

I.2. Request for Open-Enrollment Charter School Amendments:  Ozark Montessori Academy

I.2.a. Ozark Montessori Academy was authorized on October 16, 2014.  The charter is approved to serve students in grades K-8 with a maximum enrollment of 280.  Representatives of the charter are appearing before the Charter Authorizing Panel to request an amendment to the current charter.