“Public Education Department Announces Initial Findings in Audit of 28Charter Schools.” New Mexico Public Education Department News Release 02 Jun 2011
SANTA FE – In keeping with the commitment to protect classroom dollars, the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) on Friday announced the initial findings of an audit conducted in 28 charter schools. Over the last year, the number of new students in New Mexico schools has increased by about 1%, while the funding units have increased about 116%...Charter Schools Cited for Minor Compliance Issues (13 Charters):Based on a review of records and additional accountability measures established by the Department’s auditing team, thirteen charter schools were cited for minor compliance issues not consistent with state or federal laws. Minor compliance issues identified include poor data quality, inaccurate or delayed record keeping, discrepancies between data submitted to the Department and data included in a student’s Individualized Education Program and potential additional questions regarding the level of services provided to a special education student. The Department will follow up with these charters within the next two weeks outlining specific remedies and a timeline for coming into compliance. In many cases, this may be as simple as correcting unintentional technical errors...Charter Schools Cited for Major Compliance Issues (9 Charters):Based on a review of records and additional accountability measures established by the Department’s auditing team, nine charter schools were cited for major compliance issues not consistent with state or federal laws. In addition to minor compliance issues, these charters showed unusually high rates of ancillary services provided or failed to provide services to children despite receiving dollars for these services from the state. The Department will follow up with these charters within the next two weeks outlining specific remedies and a timeline for coming into compliance with state and federal laws. These charters include:Special Education:- Robert F. Kennedy- La Promesa- Anansi Charter- ABQ Talent Development Center- Middle College High School- Cariños de los NiñosTraining & Experience:- Robert F. Kennedy- Las Montañas- Southwest Primary Learning Center- Southwest Secondary Learning Center- Middle College High SchoolCharter Schools Selected for Additional Audit Measures Based on Initial Findings (1 Charter):Based on a review of records and additional accountability measures established by the Department’s auditing team, one charter school was identified as needing a more intensive and expansive audit to determine the extent of their infractions. In addition to the major compliance issues identified above, this charter exhibited severe data quality issues or could not verify data reported to the Department, could not validate records and provider service logs, could not verify students were receiving services and showed unusual trends needing additional review. This charter school is:Special Education:- Nuestro Valores
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