Discussions about what would it mean for Corbett to become a public charter school are happening with the Corbett School District, School Board, school families and community. The options are being explored for how Corbett School District can continue forward in the best ways for students, families, staff, school financial stability and our broader community given the end of open enrollment in Oregon**.
On this page, you will find information from Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) about the topic of public charter schools in Oregon. Our goal is for this page to be an informational resource to help answer questions and provide primary source information. This page is not written to influence opinions or establish any option is better or worse than another.
**See page about End of Open Enrollment in Oregon - Explanation & Implications
What other single school districts have converted to public charter schools in Oregon?
How have they done it?
Questions folks are asking with responses from ODE specialists.
Links to School Board meeting minutes pertaining the Public Charter School discussion
ODE Website: Charter Schools: Information on Charter Schools in Oregon https://www.oregon.gov/ode/learning-options/schooltypes/charter/Pages/default.aspx
ODE Resource: Starting a Public Charter School
OSBA Charter Schools
http://www.osba.org/Resources/Article/Charter_Schools_and_Authorizers.aspx
OSBA Charter Schools Frequently Asked Questions http://www.osba.org/Resources/Article/Charter_Schools_and_Authorizers/Charter_School_FAQ.aspx