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 performance 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 in each grade level served in the school year immediately preceding the closure of the campus. An order of closure does not preclude the district from reusing the facility for another purpose such as administration, storage, or instruction in other grades not served during the school year immediately preceding the closure of the campus. (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, §39.107, 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. |
| Source Note: The provisions of this §97.1051 adopted to be effective January 6, 2008, 33 TexReg 150; amended to be effective November 23, 2008, 33 TexReg 9462; amended to be effective July 28, 2010, 35 TexReg 6523 |
