State Policy Waivers

  • The following automatic waivers have been granted to all charter schools pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §22-2-107(1)(c), §22-2-106(1)(h), and HB 14-1292.  No documentation is required by the state for waivers from the following statutes until 6/30/2038:
     

    State Statute Citation Description
    22-1-112, C.R.S. School Year - National Holidays
    22-9-106, C.R.S. Local board duties concerning performance evaluations
    22-32-109(1)(b), C.R.S. Local board duties concerning competitive bidding
    22-32-109(1)(f), C.R.S. Local board duties concerning selection of staff and pay
    22-32-109(1)(n)(II)(A), C.R.S. Determine teacher-pupil contact hours
    22-32-109(1)(t), C.R.S. Determine educational program and prescribe textbooks
    22-32-110(1)(ee), C.R.S. Local board powers-Employ teachers’ aides and other non-certificated personnel
    22-32-110(1)(h), C.R.S. Local board powers-Terminate employment of personnel
    22-32-110(1)(i), C.R.S. Local board duties-Reimburse employees for expenses
    22-32-110(1)(j), C.R.S. Local board powers-Procure life, health, or accident insurance
    22-32-110(1)(k), C.R.S. Local board powers-Policies relating the in-service training and official conduct
    22-32-110(1)(y), C.R.S. Local board powers-Accepting gifts, donations, and grants
    22-32-126, C.R.S. Employment and authority of principals
    22-33-104(4), C.R.S. Compulsory school attendance-Attendance policies and excused absences
    22-63-201, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Compensation & Dismissal Act - Requirement to hold a certificate
    22-63-202, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Contracts in writing, damage provision
    22-63-203, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Requirements for probationary teacher, renewal & nonrenewal
    22-63-205, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Exchange of teachers
    22-63-206, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Transfer of teachers
    22-63-301, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Grounds for dismissal
    22-63-302, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Procedures for dismissal of teachers
    22-63-401, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Teachers subject to adopted salary schedule
    22-63-402, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Certificate required to pay teachers
    22-63-403, C.R.S. Teacher Employment Act - Describes payment of salaries


    The following non-automatic waivers have been approved for The Classical Academy by the Colorado Department of Education.  These waivers were approved on 9/5/2015 and will expire 6/30/2038.

    State Statute Citation      Description (Click link below to see Rationale & Replacement Plan)
    22-2-112(1)(q)(I), C.R.S. Commissioner - Duties
    22-7-1014(2)(a), C.R.S. Preschool individualized readiness plans - school readiness - assessments