Affirmations and Assurances

As the authorized representatives of Antelope View Charter School, we, Mary Navarro and the Antelope View Charter School staff, hereby certify that the information submitted in this renewal for a charter for Antelope View Charter School to be located within the boundaries of the Center Unified School District is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if awarded a renewal, the School:

• Will meet all statewide standards and conduct the student assessments required, pursuant to Education Code Section 60605, and any other statewide standards authorized in statute, or student assessments applicable to students in non-charter public schools. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(d)(1)]
• Will be deemed the exclusive school employer of the employees of the School for purposes of the Educational Employment Relations Act. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(b) (5)(M)]
• Will be non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(e) (1)]
• Will not charge tuition. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(e) (1)]
• Will admit all students who wish to attend the School, who submit a timely application, and who agree to the learning programs provided by the school unless the School receives a greater number of applications than there are spaces for students, in which case each application will be given equal chance of admission through a random lottery process. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(e)(2)(B)]
• Will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, perceived sexual orientation, home language, or disability. [Ref. Education Code Section 47605.6(e)(1)]
• Will adhere to all provisions of federal law related to students with disabilities, including, but not limited to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
• Will meet all requirements for employment set forth in applicable provisions of law, including, but not limited to credentials, as necessary. [Ref. Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 11967.5.1(f)(5)]
• Will ensure that teachers in the School hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public/charter schools are required to hold. As allowed by statute, flexibility will be given to non-core, non-college preparatory teachers. [Ref. California Education Code Section 47605.6(l)]
• Will follow any and all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations that apply to the Charter School including but not limited to:
  • The Antelope View Charter School shall maintain accurate and current written records that document all pupil attendance and make these records available for audit and inspection.
  • The Antelope View Charter School shall on a regular basis consult with its parents and teachers regarding the Charter School's education programs.
  • The Antelope View Charter School shall comply with all laws establishing the minimum and maximum age for public school enrollment.
  • The Antelope Charter View School shall comply with all applicable portions of the No Child Left Behind Act.
  • The Antelope View Charter School shall comply with the Public Records Act.
  • The Antelope View Charter School shall comply with the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act.