What is a Charter School? - American Academy of Innovation

What is a public charter school?

Charter schools are public schools of choice. They are granted a specific amount of autonomy to make decisions concerning the structure, curriculum, and educational emphasis of the school. Charter schools are held accountable for the academic achievement of the students in the school.

Purpose:

This Privacy Policy is established to ensure compliance with Utah Code 63D-2-103, addressing the collection of personally identifiable information by The American Academy of Innovation through its official website. This policy outlines the principles governing the collection, use, and protection of personally identifiable information on The American Academy of Innovation’s official website.

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

The American Academy of Innovation shall ensure the immediate implementation of this privacy policy on its official website.All users shall be notified of the privacy policy through clear and accessible means.

Review and Updates:

This policy shall be subject to periodic review to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Updates to the privacy policy shall be promptly communicated to users through The American Academy of Innovation’s website.

Can anyone attend a charter school?

Yes. Like other public schools, charter schools are open to every child regardless of religion, race, disability, or academic ability. However, many charter schools have specific educational missions focusing on particular topics. Charter schools have an enrollment capacity which limits the number of students the school can enroll.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

What are the differences between charter schools and traditional public schools?

A charter school functions as its own district, which provides greater flexibility in curriculum adoption, increased opportunity for local input, more parental involvement, and a ability to specialize in the school’s area of chosen focus.

Students tend to be motivated by an interest in the focus or teaching method of the school instead of proximity to the nearest traditional public school.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

Do charter schools charge tuition?

No. Charter schools are public schools and may not charge tuition or require students or parents to make monetary contributions (although donations are accepted and appreciated). Charter schools are subject to the same rules regarding school fees as other public schools.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

How are charter schools funded?

Charter schools are funded on the principle that state funds follow the student. A differentiated weighted pupil unit (WPU) is applied to charter school students. In accordance with the provisions of the Minimum School Program Act that govern distribution of funds to charter schools, the vast majority of funding comes through this WPU calculation. In addition, the legislature appropriates funds each year to replace some of the local property tax revenues that are not available to charter schools. Charter schools may also apply for state and federal start-up funds and specialized funds if qualifying students are served in approved programs.

A charter school may not charge tuition or require students or parents to make donations and is subject to the same rules regarding school fees as other public schools.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

How much parent involvement is required?

Parent involvement is a crucial element in student success. AAI asks that families volunteer a minimum of 35 hours per academic year. Please note that this expectation is per family and not based on the number of students per family.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

Do charter schools have the same testing requirements as traditional public schools?

As a public charter school, AAI has the same requirements as traditional public schools. While we understand that testing is not the goal of any child’s education, we do appreciate your support in helping us to gather valuable data. This data allows us to make changes that continue to improve your child’s academic experience here at AAI.

Learn More About the Utah Board of Education’s Assessment and Accountability Program

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

What are the credential requirements for charter school teachers?

Consistent with all public schools in Utah, all of AAI’s teachers will be licensed, certified teachers. They may alternatively be qualified to teach under the Utah State Office of Education’s Alternative Route to Licensure Program, or otherwise authorized through the Utah State Office of Education.

Purpose:

Policy:

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation shall not collect personally identifiable information related to a user of its website unless reasonable steps have been taken to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Content:
1. The website is operated by Mia Prazen. The designated contact information for Mia Prazen is as follows:
  1. Mia Prazen
  1. Phone: (801) 810-4786
  1. Email: office@aaiutah.org
1. Personally identifiable information most commonly collected by websites may include, but is not limited to:
  1. Names
  1. Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers)
  1. IP addresses
  1. Usage data (web pages visited, duration of visit)
1. Personally identifiable information collected by The American Academy of Innovation may be used for purposes including:
  1. Communication with users
  1. Improving website functionality
  1. Analyzing user behavior for website optimization
Disclosure practices related to personally identifiable information:
1. The American Academy of Innovation does not share personally identifiable information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.
Procedureto request access and correct personally identifiableinformation:
1. Users may request access to their information by contacting Mia Prazen using the provided contact details.
1. Users may request corrections to their information by submitting a written request, detailing the necessary corrections.
Security measures in place to protect users’ personally identifiable information:
1. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.
1. Regular system updates and patches.
1. Access controls and restricted access to personally identifiable information.
1. Monitoring and auditing of system activities.
Classification of Personally Identifiable Information:
1. Personally identifiable information collected is not classified under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
1. Access to records is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.

Implementation:

Review and Updates:

Where can I get additional information on charter schools?

Further information about charter schools can be found at:

Utah State Office of Education

Utah Association of Public Charter Schools