The council, made up of senior district leaders and charter representatives, meets regularly to discuss and develop policy recommendations that improve the way that DPS and its charter schools work together. It is the primary mechanism for collaboration between these two groups. In addition, decisions made by this body often inform positive change for the entire district. Members of the Council are guided by joint commitments to:
- The three equities of responsibility, access, and accountability;
- The value of sharing best practices and collaborating among multiple school types; and
- Sustaining charter school autonomy.
For more information, read the Collaborative Council’s original overview of its structure and responsibilities or contact Elizabeth Stamberger, Associate Director, Ecosystem and Support.
Charter Roundtable
These quarterly meetings are for all charter school leaders to meet with the Superintendent and other district leaders. These meetings often are an opportunity for the Collaborative Council (see above) to present recommendations to the broader charter community for input. It is also the opportunity for the charter community to hear directly from the Superintendent on key issues. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Stamberger.
2019-20 Meeting Dates:
- Q1: Monday, September 23
- Q2: Tuesday, December 10
- Q3: Tuesday, February 11
- Q4: Tuesday, May 5
Quarterly Charter Operations Workshop
These meetings are for charter office managers, HR Liaisons and/or operations managers to discuss important tactical and logistical supports and processes.
2019-20 Meeting Dates:
- Q1: Thursday, September 19
- Q2: Thursday, November 14
- Q3: Thursday, February 13
- Q4: Thursday, May 14
