For purposes under Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 39; Subchapter DD of this chapter (relating to Investigative Reports, Sanctions, and Record Reviews); and this subchapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Board of trustees--The definition of this term includes a governing body of a charter holder as defined by TEC, §12.1012. (2) Campus--An organizational unit operated by the school district that is eligible to receive a campus rating in the state accountability rating system under §97.1001 of this title (relating to Accountability Rating System), including a rating of Not Rated--Other or Not Rated--Data Integrity Issues. The definition of this term includes a charter school campus as defined by §100.1011(3)(C) of this title (relating to Definitions). (3) Campus closure--Cessation of all instructional activity on the campus. (A) A district ordered to close a campus may apply to the commissioner of education for approval to repurpose a building or facility formerly housing the closed campus. (B) A building or facility that is approved for repurposing under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph must house a completely different instructional program, bear a new name, and be assigned a new campus identification number. (C) The commissioner shall not approve the repurposing of a building or facility under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph unless: (i) all instructional activity under the programs operated at the repurposed building or facility occurs at grade levels not previously served by the closed campus; or (ii) at least 50% of the students previously served by the closed campus are reassigned to other campuses, the campus administrator is removed or reassigned to other campuses, and at least 75% of the instructional staff employed on the campus are removed or reassigned to other campuses. (4) Charter school--This term has the meaning assigned by §100.1011(3) of this title. References to a charter school in TEC, Chapter 39, and rules adopted under it, shall mean either the board of trustees or the school district, as appropriate. (5) Charter school site--This term has the meaning assigned by §100.1011(3)(D) of this title. (6) Person--This term has the meaning assigned by the Code Construction Act, Government Code, §311.005(2), and includes a school district. (7) Reconstitution-- (A) The removal or reassignment of some or all campus administrative and/or instructional personnel in accordance with at least the minimum requirements of TEC, §39.1324(b), taking into consideration proactive measures the district or campus has taken regarding campus personnel; and (B) the implementation of a campus redesign, approved by the commissioner of education, that: (i) provides a rigorous and relevant academic program; (ii) provides personal attention and guidance; (iii) promotes high expectations for all students; and (iv) addresses comprehensive school-wide improvements that cover all aspects of a school's operations, including, but not limited to, curriculum and instruction changes, structural and managerial innovations, sustained professional development, financial commitment, and enhanced involvement of parents and the community. (8) School district and district--The definition of these terms includes a charter operator, which is the same as a charter holder as defined by TEC, §12.1012. |
