Sendero Preparatory Academy - San Antonio Preparatory Academy

575 Pages·2004·20.32 MB·English

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CoverSheet, page 1 of 2 APPlication
Date of Submission:
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"75% Rule" 5:00 P.M. Central Time
Maximum Grade Levels to be served: ___--"12:.I-h'='G"'ra,.,d,.,e=--________
Estimated 1st Year Enrollment _-,2:::5",,0~___M,ax Enrollment __.!!500~___
Name ofSponSOring Entity:
heck one: X 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization SBOE District ~,--___
__ Governmental Entity ESC: .Region_ 20-:-:=::-_
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Chairperson ofBoard of Sponsoring Entity: _--'R..,a~u.!.!I..::C~a~d~e:!.!n~a..::G~ai!!rc~la~_____
Chief Executive Officer of Sponsoring Entity.:.:_-""R"'a""u.1...C=ad""e",n"".a..G=a..,r.ci.a,,-_
chiefExecUtiveOfficerofSchoOI~:___R~O~be~rt~La~ra~______~'S'7C_i:~+:__
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Applicant Mailing Address: _>!;5ro~"0~ 8!...D~au!!;9~h""trv:u...•..::.s.a."n,-,A",n""oti~O""n""io~J-,TX~-,7~8!!!2",3~8;;.·.,•....._.. __.---'.;.'__
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Physical Address ofProposed Administrative Offices:
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Contact Phone # [phone] Fax # [phone]
Contact Email Address: _________________--'~-j'-_

List below the physical address ofthe main school campus and any proposed

satellite campus:

Main Campus Same 5308 Daughtry, San AntoniO, TX 78238-____

Satellite Campus__None --:,...--:-:~-:--;--_:_;_:'-:---------­
If necessary, attach additional satellite Information.
Will the school require aU teachers to be certified? No
Will the school require that all teachers be degreed with at least a bachelor's degree?
yes
Will the SChool allow an individual to serve as a paid employee of the school as well as
member of the governing board? _V,L:e"'s'--___
Will the school allow members of the same family to serve on the governing board?
yes .
Will the school require the business manager to be certified? _N!.!,!!o_-:-:--:­
Will the school require the accounting and/or business office personnel to be degreed
with at least a bachelor's degree? _.N!.:!o><-__
Will the school allow an individual to serve as a paid employee of the school as well as
member ofthe governing board? Yes,
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Has any member ofthe-.goveming board or any professional person to be mployed by
theschoo~
No Been convicted of I€ felony? IfYES to any ofthes three araes,
the applicant must9 e fuB
No Been convicted of a misdemeanor? disclosure and list81 instances
completelyas reqIJI in other
No Been involved in bankruptcy? portions ofthe appli on;
Stata law forbids someone convicted ofa felony or misdemeanor lny lYing moral
turpitllde from 1HH'Ylng as en officer or IMmber of the governing bo ofan open­
enrollment charter school.
Has the sponsoring entity been involved in
____ litigation?
____ Sanctions from any state regul ry agency?
If YES, explain completely as required in other portions ofthe app"·cailon
Ifthe sponsoring entity already holds charters, have these charters been ti ely and
accurate in reporting
Not opera +BEi!MS information? ____annual audit?
____ participating in leQuired annual evaluation?
I ~rtlfy that I have the authority lUI the Chief Executive Officer ofth. s
entity designated above to make applicatfon for an Open-enrollment c
school. Ifurther certify all information contained In ttlis appllc;ation is
and accul3te, realIzing that any misrepresentation could Msult In dis
from the ~aJt8rapplication pl'OC8SS or nwocatIon after award. I auth
Taxas Education ~,eneyto Inv..tlgata the referel'ces listed In this a
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Seodero Prepatory Academy

Table ofCootents

L Evidence ofEligibilty of Sponsoring Entity ............................................... .4

2._ Governance ofSponsoring Entity ...........................................................4

3. Community Support ......... . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . ........................................9

4. School Demographics.... ................................................................ 12

5. Human Resource Information ............................................................... 13

6. Business Pian. .............................................................................:.....24

7. Geographic Boundaries ........................................................................28

8. Statement ofNeed...............................................................................29

9. Vision ofSchool.................................................................................29

10. Student Goals ..................................................................................31

11 School Goals...................................................................................34

12. Education Pian. ................................................................................36

ATIACHMENTS
ATIACHMENT 1 501©(3) Letter .........................................................72

ATIACHMENT 2 Articles ofIncorporation..............................................73

ATIACHMENT 3 Bylaws..................................................................76

ATIACHMENT 4 Biographical Affidavits for Members ofGoverning Board .......83

ATIACHMENT 5 Credit Report ..........................................................10 4

ATIACHMENT 6 IRS fiIing...............................................................105

ATIACHMENT 7 Notice ofPubIic Hearing. ............................................143

ATIACHMENT 8 Log ofAttendance at Public Hearing. .............................144

ATIACHMENT 9 Synopsis ofPublic Hearing ..........................................145

ATIACHMENTIO Letters ofBusiness Arrangements ..................................146

ATIACHMENT 11 Evidence ofPublication ofNotice ofIntent.......................153

ATIACHMENT12 Evidence ofMailing Intent to City Council and County

Commissioner's Court ................................................154

ATIACHMENT 13 Salary Schedu1e ........................................................156

ATIACHMENT 14...SamPle COntracts ......................................................160

ATIACHMENT 15 Human Resource Policies .............................................166

ATIACHMENT 16 Biographical Affidavits for SChool...................................213

ATIACHMENT 17 Organizational Chart.................................................. 221

ATIACHMENT 18 Supporting Letters ofCredit & Sources ofPrivate Funds. .......222

ATIACHMENT 19 Start-up Budget. ........................................................224

ATIACHMENT 20 Three-Year Budget.....................................................226

ATIACHMENT 21 Three Year Cash-Flow Projections ...................................271

ATIACHMENT 22 Business Procedures Handbook......................;..:.............277

ATIACHMENT 23 Proposed Monthly Status Report.....................................351

ATTACHMENT 24 Lease Agreement.......................................................358

ATIACHMENT 25 School Calendar. ........................................................359

ATIACHMENT 26 Board Policy for PEG..................................................361

ATIACHMENT 27 Map ofGeographic Area..............................................362

ATIACHMENT 28 Return Receipt for Mailing ofImpact Statements..................368

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1. Evidence of eligibility of sponsoring entity
Statement describing sponsoring entity
The Sponsoring entity of the proposed charter school is Sendero Academy, Inc.,
a secular non-profit corporation founded for the purpose of developing
educational programs tomeet the growingneeds of students in the Northwest
Leon Valley area of San Antonio. SenderoAcademy, Inc.'s primary operational
objective is to operate a charter school, which will provide education for students
of grades K - 12 designed to encourage and prepare students to seek and excel
in higher education. Staff members and community leaders of an extraordinarily
successful private school, Sendero Christian Academy, formed the non-profit
corporation when it became apparent that the educational needs of the
community exceeded what could be provided by the private school alone, and
that a state funded, secular education provided with an equally positive learning
environment and a similarly challenging curriculum could allow more ofthe
community's children to achieve individual success.
Sendero Academy was organized in October of 2000 and received its Certificate
of Incorporation from the Secretary of States Office on December 6, 2000. The
Internal Revenue Service has sent a letter to Sendero Academy acknowledging
that our application for 501 (c)(3) status has been received and is being
processed. We are awaiting a final determination letter from the IRS. (See
ATTACHMENT 1)
The Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of Sendero Academy, Inc. are
included as ATTACHMENTS 2 and 3, respectively.
Biographical Affidavits for each member of the governing board are included as
ATTACHMENT 4.
History of sponsoring entity
ks the sponsoring entity is a newly formed corporation, it has no financial or
credit history. Neither the corporation nor any of its board members has been
involved in any litigation that reflects on the corporation in any way, and no liens
or sanctions have ever been placed against the corporation or any of its
Directors. The Corporation is too young to have filed any returns or other
documents with the IRS, except for the application for non-profit status.
2. Governance of the Sponsoring Entity
Profile of the Founding Board andlor Initial Incorporators of the sponsoring
entity. Describe the organizing group of Initial incorporators who
are working together to apply for a charter, including the names of the
organizers, their backgrounds and experiences, and three references for
each. Describe what role each person will play and why helshe has chosen
to support the application.
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The Founding Board of Sendero Preparatory Academy consists of educators and
school administrators with a commitment to improving education in their
community.
Raul Garcia will be the Director of the school and a member of the Board of
Directors. Garcia was the pastor of EI Sendero Assembly of God for fifty years.
Garcia founded the church after returning from service in World War II and it has
grown to become among most respected· churches in San Antonio. In 1998,
Garcia stepped down as pastor of the church to start EI Sendero Christian
Academy.
References for Raul Garcia
Dora Cano
2119 Border Mill Dr.
San AntoniO. TX 78230
Robert A. Lara
9815 Ridge Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
Jena Hofmann
133999 Old Blanco Road # 3012
San Antonio, TX 78216
Olga Flores
Timothy Hyslip is an educator at EI Sendero Christian Academy, teaching all
subjects to sixth grade students. He received his Bachelors in Church Ministries
from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 1999. From 1995-1999 he
was employed as the Children's Pastor at Kiestwood Assembly of God in Dallas,
TX. HysUp received business experiene as Operations Manager of The Oak
Tree Furniture Store from 1993-1995. Hyslip will serve as Treasurer of the
Sponsoring Entity.
References for Timothy Hyslip
Mike Beuchat
P. O. Box 25524

Presote, AZ. 86312

[phone]
Sarbra Hyslip
2851 Smoketree Lane
Presote, AZ. 86301
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[phone]
Roy L. Garcia
3134 Quakertown
San Antonio, Texas 78230
Dora E. Cano is a 4th grade teacher at Burke Elementary School. She received a
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southwest Texas State University and a
Masters in Educational Leadership from the University ofTexas In San Antonio.
She is certified to teach Spanish and Elementary Self Contained grades 1-8.
References for Dora E. Cano
Gladys Gibbs
1011 Terra Oaks
San Antonio, Texas 78227
[phone]
Jerry Allen
Lackland City Elementary
101 Dumont St.
San Antonio, Texas 78227
[phone]
Michael Ramon
1103 W. Hermine St.
San Antonio, Texas 78201
[phone]
Jena Hofman is teacher at Barbara Bush Middle School in San Antonio, TX. She
teaches sixth Grade reading. She received a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. She
has been teaching since 1993.
References for Jena Hofman
Rebecca Jones
707 Meadowside St.
San Antonio, Texas 78227
[phone]
Robbin Soutixet
10810 Auldiane
San Antonio, Texas 78230
Ramon Kimcribo
P. O. Box 195
006
7
Mason, Texas 76856
[phone]
Susie B. Stiles received· a BA in Music Education at Stetson University in De
Land, FL in 1969. She taught Middle school and High School Choral and Band
Music from 1969 to 1976 at schools in Georgia and San Antonio, TX. In 1976
she started a successful Dog Grooming busilless, which she still operates,
managing all aspects of the business. Susie has been a friend of Raul Garcia for
many years and was pleased to get involved in the charter school operation
because of her continued interest in education reform.
References for Susan B. Stiles
Marie Cormier
San Antonio, Texas
[phone]
Susan Galindo
San Antonio, Texas
[phone] (home)
[phone]
Roy L. Garcia
3134 Quakertown
San Antonio, Texas 78230
[phone]
Olga Flores has been the Office Manger of EI Sendero Christian Academy since
it began operation in 1998. She studied Business Management and Accounting
at San Antonio College. Olga was asked to be involved in the charter school
operation because her exception management and organizational were
invaluable in starting and operating the private schooL Olga supports the charter
because of her desire to improve education in the Leon Valley area of San
Antonio. She wil serve as the Secretary of the Sponsoring Entity.
References for Olga Flores
Mary Louise Turner

338 Seeling Sl.

San Antonio, Texas 78228

[phone]
Patsy De Veau

6135 Blazing Trail

San AntoniO, Texas 78249

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Sylvia Coultress
8412 Traciney St.
SanAntonio, Texas 78255
(210) 698-0212
Describe the following as pertains to the sponsoring entity:
The officer positions designated
The elected officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary, and a
Treasurer.
The manner in which officers are selected and removed from office;
The Board of Directors elects officers at its annual meeting. The Board of
Directors may remove any officer at any time by a majority vote. When removal
of an officer is to be considered by the Board, this shall be listed on the Agenda
for the board meeting at which the issue will be discussed, and this agenda will
be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
The manner in which members of the governing body are selected
and removed from office
The Board of Directors of the sponsoring entity shall be the governing body of the
school and the Board selects and removes its own members. New members to
the Board of Directors are chosen by a majority vote of a quorum of the existing
Board members. Any member of the Board of Directors may be removed at any
time that the Board discerns it is in the best interest of the corporation and the
school to do so. Removal is by a majority vote. When removal of a Board
member is to be considered by the Board, this shall be listed on the Agenda for
the Board meeting at which the issue will be discussed, and this agenda will be
posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Board member whose
removal is to be discussed will be notified by mail at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting.
The manner In which vacancies on the governing Board are filled
The remaining Board of Directors fills vacancies on the board due to death,
retirement, or removal. The Board will suggest suitable candidates to fill
vacancies, and such candidates will then be invited to apply for the position. The
candidates will submit resumes and a written declaration of their reasons for
wanting to serve on the Board, as well as any other information as the Board
may request. If candidates pass a required criminal history check, they may then
be admitted to the Board by a majority vote of a quorum of the remaining Board
members.
The term for which members of the governing body served I
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Each member of the governing body shall serve for two years.
Whether the terms are to be staggered
Terms for Directors are staggered such that Directors are elected on a rotating
basis, with one half ofthe directors elected each year.
Include any plans for further recruitment of founders or organizers
of the school.
All accept two of the original seven seats of the Board of Directors have been
filled. The Founders are seeking to fill the final seats with a qualified individual.
The founders feel that a responsible parent would ideally fill one of the seats and
eligible candidates are being sought at this time.
Explain the manner in which the charter schools will conduct
textbook selection.
A committee comprised ofthe Director, Principal, and teachers from each ofthe five
disciplines (appointed by the Director) will review textbooks and make recommendations
for approval. All committee decisions shall be based on philosophy, objectives, and
methods ofinstruction in the subject area under consideration. Texts mnst support the
learning ofTEKS. Textbooks must respect the right ofethnic, religious or racial groups'
values and practices. After the initial selection oftextbooks, textbooks shall be reviewed
and adopted based on a five (5) year plan.
Order ofadoption for textbooks shall be:
2003-04 - Science
2004-05 - English
2005-06 - Mathematics
2006-07 - Social Studies
2007-08 - Electives
3. Community Support
Provide Information on the manner in which community groups are
Involved in the charter school planning process.
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Evidence of community support for the existence of an Open Enrollment Charter
School in the leon Valley area became apparent as the private, Sendero
Christfan Academy ,school filled to capacity . long lists of families joined waiting
. lists, even families who would not normally place their children in a private
religious school because .they· could not' afford tuition or pre.ferred a secular
education. (Students enrolled in the private school attend an additional class of
Biblical studies daily. Students at the i;ha~r school will not be taught religious
classes of any kind.) It was this outcry for alternative public education that was
the impetus for our efforts to found :he charter school. We have collected lists of
names of families directly from'the community who understand the need for the
school and support its operation. Most of these families are waiting to enroll
children in the charter schqolwhen it is approved. (These are included as part of
ATTACHMENT 10)
Although the new charter school will provide no religious teaching, there is also

tremendous support for the publicly funded school from the EI Sendero Assembly

of God Church. Church members have realized that the education needs of the

community extend well beyond what the private Christian school can provide,

and have pledged to support the public school in a variety of ways. Church

members have pledged $10, 000 in startup funds, a very generous display of

community support. (See ATTACHMENT 10) The EI Sendero Assembly of God

Church has also shown its support for the new school by making available its

excellent school facilities for lease and by offering to lease to the charter school

as much space as it needs to operate independently.

A meaningful partnership will be developed with the private school, the Sendero

Christian Academy. As the idea and need for the school arose from the success

of the private school and both schools will use the same kind of curriculum, the

schools can often work together to provide project-based educational

opportunities that will benefit the students of both schools as well as the

surrounding community. (There will be no co-mingling of finances between the

charter school and the private school and there will be no religious teaching of

any kind included in any shared curriculum.) We will also form a student

transportation partnership for the use of the private school's buses, as both

schools draw their students from the same neighborhoods and the private

school's demand for transportation are more minimal that the public school's

needs are anticipated to be. Sendero Preparatory Academy has budgeted a

professional bus driver as our part of the transportation cooperative effort (See

ATTACHMENT 10).

local bUSinesses have always had good relationship with the private school and

have assured us that the same consideration will be extended to the charter

school. The school and its operators have excellent relationships with area

creditors, and the public school, although it has no credit history, has been

offered loans to show they will support the public school and are confident in its

success. The local HEB owns parking space adjacent to what will be the school

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