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Amended May 2015 - Page 1 - VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Unique Aspects…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....3 ELEMENT ONE: Charter request……………………………………………………………………………………....5 ELEMENT TWO: Philosophy and Mission………………………………………………………………………....….5 ELEMENT THREE: The governance structure of the school .................................................................................... . 7 ELEMENT FOUR: The Educational Learning Program .............................................................................................. 9 A Basic Curriculum: ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Core Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Methods ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Learning Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 ELEMENT FIVE: The Measureable Student Educational Standards ......................................................................... 13 Standards ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Measurement ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 ELEMENT SIX: Qualifications to be met by individuals to be employed by the charter school ............................... 16 ELEMENT SEVEN: Health and safety of pupils and staff ......................................................................................... 16 ELEMENT EIGHT: Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................... 16 ELEMENT NINE: Requirement for annual audit and programmatic operation of Victory Charter School………....18 ELEMENT TEN: Procedures for the suspension and expulsion of Victory Charter School pupils………………….18 ELEMENT ELEVEN: Student Services of the charter school population....................................................................18 ELEMENT TWELVE: Manner by which Victory staff members will be covered by PERSI or Federal Social Security ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 ELEMENT THIRTEEN: Right of school district employees leaving their district to work at Victory ...................... 20 ELEMENT FOURTEEN: Articulation with the State Charter School Commission ................................................. 20 ELEMENT FIFTEEN: Student enrollment of the charter school ............................................................................... 21 ELEMENT SIXTEEN: Additions, deletions, amendments & modifications of the Charter ....................................... 21 ELEMENT SEVENTEEN: Other charter elements .................................................................................................... 21 ELEMENT EIGHTEEN: Salary, health benefits, and retirement benefits ................................................................. 21 ELEMENT NINETEEN: Transportation and lunch program .................................................................................... 21 ELEMENT TWENTY: Idaho Non-profit Corporation Act……………………………………………………..........21 ELEMENT TWENTY ONE: Potential Civil Liability………………………………………………………………22 Amended May 2015 - Page 2 - VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL “...We held on to our central truth - that it is not possible to change significantly what happens in schools unless you change significantly the nature of the human relationships that form the educational experiences.” -Olds & Pearlman, Designing the New American School INTRODUCTION  This proposal was made possible by Idaho Code, Chapter 52, Title 33, passed by the Idaho Legislature in 1998. Charter schools provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from the existing school district structure, as a method to accomplish all of the following:   Effectively using technology as a tool;  Improve pupil learning;  Increase learning opportunities for all pupils, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences for pupils who are identified as academically low-achieving;  Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods;  Create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site;  Provide parents and pupils with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system;  Hold the school established under this plan accountable for meeting measurable pupil outcomes, both behaviorally and academically. We respectfully submit this proposal to allow parents the opportunity to qualify for the lottery in accordance with the Charter legislation. Our proposal for Victory Charter School is an alternative educational opportunity that mirrors Liberty Charter School by offering students the promise of a Kindergarten through Grade 12 education, which will lead to a successful high school experience and/or admission to an institution of higher education. This promise is made with the understanding that an education is a shared responsibility of the public schools, the parents, the community and the individual learners. Unique Aspects: The distinctive aspects of Victory Charter School include the addition of seventh and eighth grade, as well as the high school grades, the study of a second language, piano lessons for Kindergarten through third grade students, enriched gifted and talented services, integration of community service into the learning process, and within eighteen months a full integration of technology as a learning tool. Amended May 2015 - Page 5 -  Drill, Practice, Remediation - Computers take over tedious routines, providing instant feedback on mistakes and how to correct them. It is possible to evaluate learning needs and take learners back to foundation knowledge they may have missed.  Computation - Learning mathematical skills through spreadsheets and other software applications helps prepare learners for future careers.  Record Keeping and Storage - Charter learners discover that computer databases are effective tools for tracking school and business records, schedules, inventories, etc.  Communication - Network link learners at school with their homes, other schools and national resource centers. ELEMENT ONE: CHARTER REQUEST In accordance with Idaho Code Section 33-5205, we, the undersigned, formally request the Nampa School District Board of Trustees to grant a charter to operate the Nampa II Charter School from July 1, 2002 until June 30, 2007 with the opportunity to request a renewal of the Charter as described in Idaho Code Section 33-5209. ELEMENT TWO: PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION Change will be a core characteristic of the 21st Century. The future workforce will change jobs an average of eight times during their working lives, and as knowledge continues to multiply, information management, technology and communication will become tools for success. Successful workers will need to be literate and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This nation will require a citizenry who have learned to learn and who, more than ever before, have learned to work cooperatively. Not only will they need to have completed high school, but also for roughly three out of four new jobs, some education or training will be required at an institution of higher learning. Amended May 2015 - Page 6 - Victory Charter School’s mission is to develop students who are competent, confident, productive and responsible young adults who possess the habits, skills and attitudes to succeed in high school and be offered the invitation of a post-secondary education and satisfying employment. This mission seeks to develop an educated citizenry for the 21st Century through a dynamic, interactive, academic program where pacing is driven by student capabilities, not textbooks. Our students will be well grounded in the basics, such as, reading, writing, math, science and social studies. In addition, our students will evolve into citizens who will develop the following academic habits:  Curiosity;  Lifelong learning;  Clear oral and written communication;  Thinking creatively;  Thinking logically and making informed judgments;  Adapting to new situations and responding to new information;  Finding, selecting, evaluating, organizing and using information from various sources;  Making easy and flexible connections among various disciplines of thought. They will develop personal habits and attitudes of:  Accepting responsibility for personal decisions and actions;  Investment in and awareness of the needs of others;  Academic honesty and the ability to face challenges with courage and integrity;  A healthy lifestyle;  Empathy and courtesy for others and respect for differences among people and cultures;  Self-confidence and willingness to risk setbacks in order to learn;  Concentration and perseverance;  Seeking a fair share of the workload;  Managing time in a responsible manner;  Working cooperatively with others, which includes the ability to listen, share opinions, negotiate, compromise and help a group reach consensus. The development of the above noted habits and attitudes requires a climate that is conducive for learning. The philosophy of Victory Charter School is that learning occurs when:  Learners construct meaning;  Learners see connections between what they learn and the real world;  Learners are actively engaged in purposeful tasks;  Activities are integrated and meaningful;  Learners work individually and as members of a group;  Learners work side-by-side with community members to develop solutions and opinions on issues that can be presented to local policy makers;  Learners internalize that what they learn and do in school makes a positive change in the community; Amended May 2015 - Page 7 -  Challenged learners have an individual plan and support is an intrinsic part of the educational program;  Learners are supported with coaches, mentors and advocates;  All learners have advanced learning opportunities. The philosophy of Victory Charter School is grounded in the belief that when there is low threat and content is highly challenging, accelerated learning takes place. Each child has the right to come to school without fear of taunting, teasing or violence. Each parent has the right to expect a school to provide a safe, kind environment for his/her child. Each staff member has the right to teach without fear of violence. Students, parents and teachers will experience peace of mind in the Victory Charter School setting. We believe that a “kind” environment should be extended through the potentially tumultuous junior high years. ELEMENT THREE: THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL The Governing Board of the Victory Charter School will be organized and managed under the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Governing Board will provide copies of the articles and bylaws of this non-profit corporation to the Public Charter School Commission. The Victory Charter Governing Board will be deemed public agents to control the articles and bylaws of the non-profit corporation known as Victory Charter School. The Governing Board will have all the power and duties afforded to a Board of Trustees. Victory Charter School will be considered a public school for all purposes and, as such, shall be responsible to identify and comply with all statutory requirements affecting the operation of a public school. Therefore, the Governing Board meetings will follow the open meeting laws, keeping accurate minutes and making said minutes available to the public. If Victory Charter School is voluntarily relinquished, revoked, or expires, the school’s sponsor will be the recipient of all moveable assets. Victory Charter School will be liable for all acts, omissions, debts or other obligations. Victory Charter School shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Victory Charter Board and its sponsor, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, against any claim, action, loss, damage, injury liability, cost or expense of any kind or nature, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of the operation of Victory Charter School and/or arising out of the acts or omissions of the agents, employees or contractors of Victory Charter School. Victory Charter School will secure and maintain insurance for liability, errors and omissions, and property loss. Documentation of insurance coverage will be filed with the Public Charter School Commission. Victory Charter School may sue or be sued, purchase, receive, hold and convey real and personal property for school purposes, and borrow money for such purposes, to the same extent and on the same condition as a public school district. All employees, directors and officers shall enjoy the same immunities as employees, directors and officers of public schools. The five founding members of the Governing Board are Leslie Mauldin, Gayle O’Donahue, Joe Huff, Monte Schlerf and Anne Martin. Amended May 2015 - Page 10 - for the Board of Education 08.02.03 Rules of Governing Thoroughness. The architects of Victory Charter School understand that a “thorough system of public schools” in Idaho is one in which:  A safe environment conducive to learning is provided;  Educators are empowered to maintain classroom discipline;  The basic values of honesty, self-discipline, unselfishness, respect for authority and the central importance of work are emphasized;  The skills necessary to communicate effectively are taught;  A basic curriculum necessary to enable students to enter academic or vocational post secondary educational programs are provided;  The skills necessary for students to enter the work force are taught;  The students are introduced to current technology; and  The importance of students acquiring the skills to enable them to be responsible citizens of their homes, schools and communities is emphasized. Victory Charter School will achieve the Thoroughness Standards through its basic curriculum and the unique aspects. The instruction of the curriculum will be accomplished by using an aligned proactive method. A combination of a strong emphasis on kindness, the “golden rule”, and a reward system (Citizen of the Week and Citizen of the Month) which honors children who are hard working, responsible, honest, respectful, etc. creates an environment allowing for student peace of mind which then maximizes learning potential. We will focus on the memorization and dramatization of classic poetry rich in moral education. Through daily recitation, discussion, and application to life situations, this aligned proactive approach will create sensitivity for mankind in staff and students. Victory Charter School will be accredited by the Idaho Department of Education. A Basic Curriculum In keeping with Victory Charter School’s mission to prepare learners to be functional citizens of the 21st century, we recognize that such preparation is more than the assimilation of facts. Proficiency in a discipline means that the learner becomes a capable practitioner and has a sufficient foundation to pursue advanced study. The Charter emphasizes both the acquisition and application of knowledge. The Victory Charter School curriculum contains both traditional academic subjects and additional language areas that make the Victory Charter unique. The Idaho State Department of Education’s Standards and Benchmarks serves as the starting point and is enhanced with unifying themes and other creative methods. The subjects that comprise the curriculum are listed and briefly discussed below. The traditional core curriculum areas - language, arts, math, science, social studies - remain strongly emphasized. They are augmented by music, theater, art, health, physical, and environmental education. Amended May 2015 - Page 11 - Core Curriculum Language Arts (English and Foreign) - The goal is to develop learners who are effective communicators, who love literature, and are lifelong readers and writers. The curriculum is literature based. Comprehensive skills, grammar and vocabulary are integrated within the literature program. Dramatization and memorization of accelerated vocabulary is a motivational aspect of the language arts experience. Writing includes self-analysis connected with student learning goals through a personal journal, as well as, creative, expository writing. Communication skills include speaking and writing, and expand into presentation skills, using modern technological tools. Science and Health - The Victory Charter School science curriculum is a multi-year sequence, which emphasizes hands-on experimentation and functional knowledge of scientific phenomena. Science must take students beyond the factual approach of reading, reciting, drilling and testing science to actually “doing” and “feeling”. This process approach lets students experience the excitement of science so they can better understand facts and concepts. Kindergarten through third grade students will focus on the basic science process skills of observing, inferring, measuring, communicating, classifying and predicting. Fourth through eighth grade students will add the integrated science process skills of identifying variables, constructing tables of data, constructing graphs, describing relationships between variables, acquiring and processing data, constructing hypotheses and designing investigations. Math - Kindergarten through eighth grade students will master the arithmetic processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals through Hall of Fame Drills. However, since mathematical learning is not a spectator sport, we will continue to have concept and manipulative experiences that engage students in exploring, conjecturing and thinking. Students will view and use math as a tool for reasoning and problem solving in purposeful ways. Social Studies and Community Service - Kindergarten through 12 th grade will follow the state standards and benchmarks. In addition, there will be a strong emphasis on community service in the seventh thru twelfth grades as students apply their understanding of and their contributions to the world around them. We will seek out ways for the students to discover and experience responsibilities and rights as members of our democratic community. Environmental Education - Victory Charter School emphasizes responsibility towards the health of our cities and our planet. Learners will participate in hands-on projects intended to form an awareness of the critical relationships between the built and natural environments. Learners will study and debate real life issues such as coping with diminishing resources. Consistent participation in Nampa community projects will show learners how they can affect the future quality of our cities and health of our green spaces. Technology - Victory Charter School emphasizes the area of technology as outlined in Attachment 3. This will provide our learners with skills, which will prepare them for future Amended May 2015 - Page 12 - employment. This supports a child’s natural way of learning through individual and group discovery and seeking solutions to real life challenges. Learning how to learn is not only the real purpose of education, but it also leads to our goal of becoming lifelong learners. Methods Victory Charter School is distinguished by the multiplicity of ways in which it seeks to ensure student learning. Some of these are highlighted in the sections that follow. Not all students have equally successful outcomes. The charter uses uncommon means to achieve common ends. Through its multiple methods, all students are successful, capable of fulfilling their potential. The Subject Matter Method presumes that an educated learner needs to know clearly defined skills and concepts that can best be learned in an organized sequential fashion. Traditionally, this approach has been predominately lecture based. The Charter aims to add computer-based learning to increase the efficiency of this method and provide the opportunity for drill, which is sometimes necessary. The Inquiry and Problem Solving Method suggests that learning occurs when individuals think critically and solve problems. The predominant premise of this method is that it is important to know how to retrieve and use the information, not just to have instant recall and possession of the information. Dimensions of Learning will be the centerpiece of this method. The Individualized Learning Method attempts to personalize the learning process to the interests of the individual, by allowing students to develop goals for their self-study. The reasons for learning thus become one’s own curiosity and personal applicability of the information learned. The Discussion Method encourages learning through sharing of information and concepts within a group, with the thinking process playing an important role. A discussion leader is prepared to recognize each learner’s level of understanding and can respond at the level most helpful to the learner. Learning Opportunities Multiple learning opportunities will be afforded to Victory Charter School students. Some are familiar, some are novel, but all strive to make learning relevant and purposeful and to actively engage the learner. Problem-solving groups apply knowledge they have acquired and to practice new skills by tackling both real world problems and problems stimulated to model the current work-world. For example, the Victory Charter School’s requirement for students to perform genuine community service not only informs students about real needs our community has, but encourages them as a group to decide which ones they can reasonably address, plan an approach, implement the plan and then evaluate the result. Amended May 2015 - Page 15 - school. Kindergarten through second grade will be tested on the Metropolitan. Third through eighth grade students will be tested on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. Students as a group will:  Meet the statewide performance standards adopted by the Idaho State Board of Education. These standards include the subjects of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education;  Achieve in the top quartile of the school’s relative rank in all aspects of the following assessments: Direct Write Assessment (State) - Grades 4, 8, 11 Direct Math Assessment (State) - Grades 4, 8, 11 Metropolitan Reading and Math - Grades 1 & 2; Waterford Testing, Kindergarten - Grade 3; Idaho Reading Assessment – Grades K – 3, Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) – Grades 2-10 Reading as a Discipline.  Achieve State Board of Education and State Department of Education developed standards for age levels, content areas and outcomes. These standards will be measured by student products, performances, exhibitions and tests that are directly related to locally developed expectations, such as the Math Exit Test and any future tests developed by the State Board of Education and State Department of Education, as well as any new state assessments developed in the future.  We will meet the goals identified in this Charter petition when students demonstrate the following;  Score in the top quartile on standardized tests on the national, state, or district levels after a period of two consecutive academic years at Victory Charter School;  Reading at grade level by 3rd grade;  Computing math at grade level by 3rd grade;  Student absenteeism is less than 4%;  Student tardies are less than 2%; 7th through 12 th grade students will receive a positive evaluation when completing the community service piece of the charter which is designed to instill a sense of individual, social, and civic responsibility where learners will use new found knowledge of solve community problems; Students reflect positive growth on the parent surveys done yearly on the child’s attitudes and habits toward, but not limited to, work ethic, honesty, taking responsibility, self-confidence, etc.; Samples of student work depicting acquired, integrated, extended, refined and meaningful utilization of knowledge; Amended May 2015 - Page 16 - Students reflect positive growth on self-assessment surveys done yearly on attitudes and habits toward task performance. Special Note: Those students not reading at grade level or computing grade level math will be identified and receive a variety of services including, Special Education, Title 1 (if funded), tutoring by volunteers, and the opportunity with parental support to attend school during one or more intercessions. ELEMENT SIX: QUALIFICATIONS TO BE MET BY INDIVIDUALS TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE CHARTER All individuals to be employed by Victory Charter School must possess the personal characteristics, knowledge base and successful experiences in the responsibilities and qualifications identified in the posted job description. Administrative and instructional staff will be certified teachers, as provided by rule of the State Board of Education. The Charter School will follow the supervision, evaluation, and dismissal as detailed in the Idaho Code. ELEMENT SEVEN: HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS AND STAFF Victory Charter School will comply with the provisions of’ Idaho Code § 33-5205(3)(f). Each new employee not possessing a valid Idaho State Teaching Credential must submit two sets of fingerprints to the State Department of Law Enforcement for the purpose of obtaining a criminal background check. This requirement is a condition of employment. Victory Charter School will follow the same procedures to ensure the health and safety of pupils and staff as are followed by Attachment 4. The primary learning space for Victory Charter School will be located at 1081 E. Lewis Lane, Nampa, Idaho. The facility will be maintained to code and will ensure that all existing codes are met. The facility will be open to the public at large for visitation at any time. ELEMENT EIGHT: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission Preferences I.C. 33-5206 & 33-5205(3)(j) Victory Charter School has established an admission preference for students residing within the primary attendance area of the school. In addition, Victory has established admission preferences for returning students, for children of founders and full-time employees of the school, for siblings of students already attending the school, for students seeking to transfer from Legacy Charter School in Nampa, and for students residing outside the primary attendance area. Priority of Admission Preferences Preferences for admission to Victory Charter School shall be as follows: Amended May 2015 - Page 17 - a. First, to pupils returning to Victory in the second or any subsequent year of operation. Returning students are automatically enrolled in the appropriate grade and do not need to be selected by a lottery. b. Second, to children of founders and full-time employees provided that this admission preference shall be limited to not more than ten percent (10%) of the capacity of Victory Charter School. c. Third, to siblings of pupils already enrolled in Victory Charter School. d. Fourth, to students seeking to transfer from Legacy Charter School in Nampa, and who have been enrolled at Legacy for at least one year, so long as there is an existing written agreement in place for this preference between Victory and Legacy Charter Schools. e. Fifth, to prospective students residing in the primary attendance area of Victory Charter School, defined as: North Boundary: The center of Lake Lowell Avenue (turning into E. Amity Avenue) to include only property on south side of road(s). [Approx. 3 miles north of school.] East Boundary: The center of Happy Valley Rd. to include only property on west side of the road. [Approx. 3 miles east of school.] South Boundary: The center of Missouri Rd/Kuna Rd to include only property on north side of road(s). [Approx. 2 miles south of school.] West Boundary: The center of Midland Rd to include only property on east side of road. [Approx. 2 miles west of school.] f. Sixth, to prospective students residing outside the primary attendance area of Victory Charter School. Equitable Selection Process for the Victory Charter School Waiting List Victory Charter School will comply with Idaho State Board of Education Rules Governing Public Charter Schools IDAPA 08.02.04 for the Equitable Selection Process. Notification and Acceptance Process Victory Charter School will comply with Idaho State Board of Education Rules Governing Public Charter Schools IDAPA 08.02.04 for the Notification and Acceptance Process. Prior to admission, all parents/guardians will sign a letter indicating they understand the Charter outcomes, philosophy and program. An admissions test will not be required. Amended May 2015 - Page 20 - Victory Charter School will make all employer contributions as required by PERSI and Federal Social Security. They will also pay for workers compensation insurance, unemployment insurance and any other payroll obligations of an employer. ELEMENT THIRTEEN: RIGHT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES LEAVING THEIR DISTRICT TO WORK AT VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL Any current school district employee in Idaho who becomes an employee of Victory Charter School, certificated and non-certificated, will not be considered employees of any Idaho School District and therefore, will not have transfer rights. If a Victory Charter School employee wishes to return to a school district, he or she must apply through that District’s employment procedures for new employees. ELEMENT FOURTEEN: ARTICULATION WITH THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION Victory Charter School will ensure an efficient exchange of pupil records to follow the State’s accepted practices and procedures in the areas of transitioning students from elementary schools into middle schools and middle schools into high schools. The Public Charter School Commission and the governing board of Victory Charter School will resolve disputes relating to provisions of the charter following the procedures set forth in Idaho Code 33-5209 and the applicable rules of the State Board of Education for notice of defect and submission of a corrective action plan. In order to promote efficient communication, all requests for public information of Victory Charter School will be made in writing. Upon receipt of the request Victory Charter will reply in accordance to Idaho Code Subsection 9-335 through 9-348. Eligible Victory Charter School students will participate in dual enrollment in local school districts in which they reside as provided for in Chapter 2, Title 33, Idaho Code, and the Victory Charter School’s policies regarding dual enrollment. When appropriate the students will enroll in the non-charter school within their attendance zone. Transportation to and from dual enrollment classes/activities will be provided by the parents or guardians of Victory Charter School students. Reimbursement when appropriate for these dual enrollment opportunities will be the same amount as all students who enroll from private schools, home schools, and other public schools. Amended May 2015 - Page 21 - ELEMENT FIFTEEN: STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL The enrollment capacity at Victory Charter School will be 425 students. ELEMENT SIXTEEN: ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS, & MODIFICATIONS OF THE CHARTER Any and all revisions to the charter of Victory Charter School must be approved by the Public Charter School Commission. Any element of the Charter that, through legislation or legal ruling, is deemed to be outside the intent of Idaho Code Section 33-5205 shall be revised or removed from the Charter. Such a situation would not result in the loss of the Charter. ELEMENT SEVENTEEN: OTHER CHARTER ELEMENTS Victory Charter School will be nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices and all other operations, and shall not discriminate against any student or employee on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender or disability. Victory Charter School will not charge tuition, levy taxes or issue bonds. ELEMENT EIGHTEEN: SALARY, HEALTH BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF THE NAMPA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY THE CHARTER SCHOOL The members of the Nampa Education Association and non-union members on the Victory Charter School staff will have at minimum the same salary and health benefits no less than the state’s allocation. The staff of Victory Public Charter School shall be considered a separate unit for purposes of collective bargaining. ELEMENT NINETEEN: TRANSPORTATION AND LUNCH PROGRAM Transportation will be provided for those students residing in the primary attendance area. Victory Charter School will access the federal lunch program. Amended May 2015 - Page 22 - ELEMENT TWENTY: IDAHO NON PROFIT CORPORATION ACT The Governing Board of the Charter School is organized and managed under the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Governing Board are deemed the public agents to control the charter school. The Governing Board has all the power and duties afforded to a Board of Trustees. The charter school will be considered a public school for all purposes. Therefore, the Governing Board meetings follow the open meeting laws, keeping accurate minutes and making said minutes available to the public. If the charter school is voluntarily relinquished, revoked, or expires, the Public Charter School Commission will be the recipient of all moveable assets. ELEMENT TWENTY ONE: POTENTIAL CIVIL LIABILITY Victory Charter School will be liable for all acts, omissions, debts or other obligations. The Victory Charter School shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Victory Governing Board and its sponsor the Charter Commission against any claim, action, loss, damage, injury liability, cost or expense of any kind or nature, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of the operation of Victory Charter School and/or arising out of the acts or omissions of the agents, employees or contractors of Victory Charter School. There will be no liability for the approving authority, the Public Charter Commission. The Victory Charter School may sue or be sued, purchase, receive, hold and convey real and personal property for school purposes, and borrow money for such purposes, to the same extent and on the same condition as a public school district. All employees, directors and officers shall enjoy the same immunities as employees, directors and officers of public schools.