Dugsi Academy Charter School

“Members and stakeholders are the families, governing body and staff of the school.”

“Parents of students and staff members elect the school's governing board.”

“Once the 990 is completed, a copy is provided to the executive director and board via email.”

“Board members receive required board training which includes topics such as conflicts of interest.”

“Executive director will be evaluated each year by board. Staff/parent surveys are taken each year at year end. Compensation for all employees including the director are recommended to the board via the budget which is then approved by the board. The board approves employment contracts.”

“Documents open to public inspection would be made available upon request.”

“Dugsi academy has implemented a tiered intervention system to meet the needs of all students. This multi-level intervention system uses progress monitoring, data-based decisions, and evidence-based instruction to improve student achievement. All students are screened using the nwea formal assessment 3 times a year to determine instructional level and need. Classroom teachers also conduct daily formative assessments and unit tests to determine which students need extra help. Struggling students receive extra intervention support in ell small group instruction, title small group instruction, and small group or one-on-one instruction from the classroom teacher during a designated daily school-wide intervention time. Dugsi academy is in their second year of using the success for all (sfa) reading curriculum. This reading curriculum delivers grade-level standards within text appropriate for each student's reading ability. The classes are ability grouped and provide students the opportunity to be promoted into higher level classes. To increase student engagement, on-task behavior, responsibility, and social skills, as well as to decrease disruptive and defiant behavior, dugsi academy has continued the positive behaviorial interventions & supports (pbis) program. The program defines, develops, implements, and evaluates a multi-tiered approach to student behavoir and academic sucess. Dugsi is currently in their second year of implementation. The pbis team provides students struggling within the classroom setting the opportunity to attend small group meetings with the school psychologist to develop social skills and positive behavior management. Teachers struggling with classroom management and discipline also receive extra coaching from the pbis team to improve their practice.”