2 MAYORS SUPPORT CHARTER HEARNS BACKED FOR RENEWAL.Byline: Karen Karen Any member of a variety of tribal peoples of southern Myanmar (Burma). Constituting the second largest minority in Myanmar, the Karen are not a unitary group in any ethnic sense, as they differ among themselves linguistically, religiously, and economically. Maeshiro Staff Writer LANCASTER - The mayors of Lancaster and Palmdale have come out in support of Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Union High School District's first charter school, which is in danger of losing its charter. High school officials say they might not renew the charter for the Henry Hearns Charter School of Academic Excellence because of financial problems and low enrollment. ``We have some kids that graduated that first year that's going to USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. and UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX . We know we can service kids in a way that the public school system as is cannot,'' Henry Hearns said Thursday. ``I believe the high school district will be fair to us.'' Named for Hearns, Lancaster's vice mayor, and located next to his First Missionary Missionary Aubrey, Father converts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala] Boniface, St. missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271] Davidson, Rev. Baptist Church in Littlerock, the school was chartered in 2000 through the high school district. The board at Wednesday's meeting held a public hearing to determine the level of support for renewing the school's charter. Among those who spoke on behalf of the school were Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts Frank Roberts may refer to:
One former student told the board he wouldn't be able to speak to trustees if it hadn't been for the charter school, trustee Al Beattie said. The board is expected to make a decision on whether or not to renew the charter at its May 18 meeting. ``They were asking for an extension of the charter. Recognizing that they have had problems, they have in place strong people for various aspects of finance and curriculum,'' Beattie said. ``It was not a two-way conversation. It was their opportunity to make their presentation.'' The Henry Hearns Charter School of Academic Excellence owes the state $134,000 because it lacks documentation for the attendance it reported. Enrollment has dropped by 50 percent from last year to fewer than 40 students. ``Due to the significant fiscal issues and low ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. (average daily attendance), there is a great potential for nonrenewal if the debt to the state is unresolved Not completed; not finished; not linked together. See resolve. and enrollment remains low,'' a district report on the school said. To cut spending, the school has eliminated bus service, which may further adversely affect the enrollment, and school Principal Gloria Swift, who is also one of the teachers, has submitted her resignation effective at the end of the school year, the report said. Charter school officials said they have plans to increase enrollment and repay the state. The charter school held a fundraiser in February and raised about $55,000. Another event scheduled for June is expected to bring in between $70,000 and $75,000, school officials said. Karen Maeshiro, (661) 267-5744 karen.maeshiro(at)dailynews.com |
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