June NC Charter School Review Board - June 8, 2026

The June 8, 2026 meeting of the North Carolina Charter School Review Board focused extensively on rulemaking processes, charter school amendments, readiness to open evaluations, and the annual charter schools report. A detailed presentation was given on the North Carolina Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and its implications for charter school rulemaking, emphasizing the board's role in proposing and recommending rules to the State Board of Education. The board approved multiple charter school mission statement amendments and requests to participate in the National School Lunch Program. Several charter schools seeking to exit the Ready to Open (RTO) process were reviewed, with most approved to proceed, while one school was denied readiness due to incomplete facility preparations and enrollment concerns. The annual report highlighted charter school growth, enrollment demographics, academic performance trends, and challenges such as facility maintenance and transportation. The board also discussed the importance of strong authorizing and monitoring practices to ensure charter school success and sustainability.