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For purposes under Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 39,
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 or Not Rated: Data Integrity Issues. The definition of
this term includes a charter school campus as defined by §100.1001(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 §100.1001(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 §100.1001(3)(D) of this title.
(6)Newspaper of general circulation--A newspaper,
as defined in Texas Government Code, §2051.044, that has more
than a minimum number of subscribers among a particular geographic
region, that has a diverse subscribership, and that publishes some
news items of general interest to the community.
(7)Person--This term has the meaning assigned by the
Code Construction Act, Government Code, §311.005(2), and includes
a school district.
(8)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.
(9)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.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has
reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 16, 2015
TRD-201500103 Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Effective date: February 5,
2015
Proposal publication date: November 14, 2014
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
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