The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Charter Schools — Report on Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (Removal of Conditions on Charters)
At its meeting in February 2013, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) voted to authorize the Commissioner to act on its behalf in "(a) granting charter renewals that do not involve probation; (b) approving charter amendments that do not involve changes in grade span, maximum enrollment, or districts served; and (c) removing or continuing conditions imposed on charters of charter schools; provided that the Commissioner shall report to the Board on all charter renewals, charter amendments, and conditions that have been so approved; and provided further, that the Commissioner shall notify the Board in advance of all such intended actions, and a Board member may request that the Commissioner place the charter matter(s) on the agenda of the Board for discussion and action."
On January 10, 2018, I notified the Board that I intended to remove conditions imposed on the charters of Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. Because no Board member requested that these matters be brought to the full Board for review, I am now notifying the Board that I have removed these conditions. I have attached my memorandum to the Board dated January 10, 2018.
This memorandum provides summary information regarding both schools. Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, like all other charter schools, shall operate in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 71, § 89; 603 CMR 1.00; and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations and such additional conditions as the Commissioner or the Board may establish, all of which shall be deemed conditions of the schools' charters.
| Type of Charter | Horace Mann | Location | Barnstable |
| Regional or Non-Regional | Non-Regional | Districts in Region | N/A |
| Year Opened | 2004 | Year(s) Renewed | 2009, 2014 |
| Maximum Enrollment | 475 | Current Enrollment | 307 |
| Grade span | K–3 | Current Grade Span | K–3 |
| Students on Waitlists | 241 | Current Age of School | 14 years |
| Mission Statement The mission of Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School is to create a nurturing and safe learning community that will engage, challenge, and educate a diverse K-3 population to achieve the highest level of academic excellence. We foster the development of respectful and responsible students who are contributing participants in their education, and in their community. We support continuous improvement in the teaching process, cultivate parent and community partnerships. | |||
| Type of Charter | Commonwealth | Location | South Hadley, MA |
| Regional or Non-Regional | Regional | Districts in Region | Agawam, Amherst-Pelham, Athol-Royalston, Belchertown, Central Berkshire, Chicopee, Easthampton, Erving, Frontier, Gateway, Gill-Montague, Granby, Greenfield, Hadley, Hampden-Wilbraham, Hampshire, Hatfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Mohawk Trail, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Pioneer Valley, Quaboag, Ralph C. Mahar, South Hadley, Southwick-Tolland, Springfield, Ware, West Springfield, Westfield |
| Year Opened | 1996 | Year(s) Renewed | 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 |
| Maximum Enrollment | 400 | Current Enrollment | 400 |
| Grade span | 7–12 | Current Grade Span | 7–12 |
| Students on Waitlists | 3082 | Current Age of School | 22 |
| Mission Statement The Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA) offers its students intensive exposure to the performing arts within the context of an excellent college preparatory curriculum. | |||
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If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Alison Bagg, Director (781-338-3218); Cliff Chuang, Senior Associate Commissioner, (781-338-3222); or me.
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1 As reported on March 15, 2017, in the Massachusetts Charter School Waitlist Initial Report for 2017-2018 (FY18).
2 As reported on March 15, 2017, in the Massachusetts Charter School Waitlist Initial Report for 2017-2018 (FY18).