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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket -;;;: CAMPBELL KYLE PROFFITT LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN M. KYLE JOHN D. PROFFITT ROBERT F. CAMPBELL JEFFREY S. NICKLOY DEBORAH L. FARMER WILLIAM E. WENDLING. JR. ANNE HENSLEY POINDEXTER ANDREW M. BARKER MICHAEL A. CASATl JOHN S. TERRY RODNEY T. SARKOVICS SCOTT P. WYATT AMY E. HIGDON ALLYSON R. SINGER FRANK S. CAMPBELL (1850.1964 ) FRANK W. CAMPBELL (1916.1991) THOMAS D. TITSWORTH Of Counsel July 29,2002 /",-',: -i -~"'. :;"" . , \., ''''., ('J/ECEtFD ^~~ uZ 2"Q 'J~'11) . - I l=1 ((I/.!I;; \/1, DOCS .) :_~-- \, .,~:" '/ \".>'-........ ~.c ,/.... ",,/ '\<.~>,-\/:\ ~/ -.......:....' ! ,-, \ \ .;/ ~~~ Cannel/Clay Board of Zoning Department of Community Services Camlel City Hall Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: Central Indiana Options In Education, Inc. Dear Board Member: Attached hereto please find the informational packet as it pertains to the application for Use Variance submitted by the Central Indiana Options In Education, Inc., Docket No. IN -144- 02. We look forward to your questions and/or comments on August 8, 2002. Sincerely, CAMPBELL KYLE PROFFITT ~f/r SPW Ibkw Attachement c. Kevin Davis 650 East Carmel Drive Suite 400 Carmel, Indiana 46032 (317) 846-6514 FAX (317) 843-8097 . ~~;:i1_~~'~f~~~"'~~ (' .' .. . ",' _. ',' .. ,"'_ "" ;"~""':',.r,.'..','.'."' _,.~,.;.""',',_"c.' ~::,'__-,'-":_'.~_..,'1".,.,-,._'~.',",';__-.'",..,:1';_'":":"'~"""~'::'~:'.'_;.~~.:_'.__~,;.~~.!,:.::~.._C,~,;.;_',_..'_.~.__~,'.'.::-;,:-..'"_,,,.,:,,',._","'~:",',':"~_'..~'~'.~,~,:;".._'",.:,.~,~__',:__."_:""'_'-~"'::", ,', 1~";!4l:I~~~:i;:,. ,'" ". <.~' "";-"" - ....); J:...~...'l..~ -il~';,'.. :,," ; ..- F~'" ... o{;. ~ , ~':'l'.{:'_l';-.~r i~ ;..~:ft;";,,_,~:. ~":'~";~/':'~=:-'~;":_'_~'~\"';~~_' :"~:<~: _. -.. .: ~ Jt .; ~ __ .:. _' - i.'..- .':\i:i",' Docket No. ': ,--.."....".: . -.>r _.";' ",'r..';'" ~,:~~~-,-_ ',_.'.~. . ,', _' : ~.' ':~ . r-- '! . -~.,' ..._~. -::"~:;~ 7;;.::" , " .... ;.C'., ',. L/.~:::.~. ":: >"i '.;,,-.......cr: ..,t- jot' ,,_. "--:.-:~'.~ ..... _~,~_ ',' -''''r ..~:. .:1' . :..:.~.:i:~:., . "_ ~.;: ".- . ..~.::: .T_. '.. 'p.,.. . --.. ". - ~ i:," ,~i)~ ,d. '. ,~. ;_~r' {~ '-"'~C lTV-144-(J? "-,- \ -- '-,-" ~. _ i "J r './.-, _ . .: ':-- ,'~',o<: '.~'r Tneji ,qTl.<1 .!"lpt"i on~ !.;, Frl11("::!'t:i on,_. Tn":' , . - l '''--.t-r~';..'- _ L' ~."_.,~'":....-':"'" .1 ':~.'r~ -,,:''t.-'. .~,:,:u~.....> .;.....:; '1"' '. fFINDINGS OF FACT'~ USE VARIA'NeE" Petitioner: (;pntrl'tl " . ~ . ~ '"!i _ --'i:. "~~'-':'~'_: , ,,:'7' .t :', -.:-~"~ ~;,".' r:;~< ~ 1;'- ..;> i. .{.:,>~:;~~\t':~ , "', '~.:~~~~;:<'/'V ,.,',' " -~. .- ~,.,- . .".:t..,:;.'. ~,. ,',.- ~\ ' -. -;:: ,. ~. .. - , "~. "", ,. ....... ,:~:.. ~'.' ...: ~'-. ., ," :1. " :. "T~(" ....-- _,,-'" i." T~,' ,r " , , ~ ' . "", '- . .~.:. , _ _~i; . '." .~. " ':'tJ.f.-h"'~: . ~; ~'. 2. ,';. 'j, ' 3. 4. 'r' 'T ~ , ",.., 5. . ~. f'::~: ;;!l,r;.:,:~<'_~ , " :;.~!~~ "',' ::~l~~~~ '. . ~:(;; :..' . ::,j;j~,~1~if~~~~';~:;:;~~::; . " ",,--'-.~ . ~ . ." :', '~:::7~'~~~~~t~~~.-+ -:~ -, ~ DATED THIS 8th DAY OF August 20 02....-. Board Member _ ',~~:;r~..:~t: ;.,~, '.~~~:~~\~,tf~t~. :' ~?~'~,< ....,.~.!".... .. ,oa '"-". Page 7 of e - Use Varlanca App!lcslla1 . ~.i :: ."~~7' :~;~ti.:.~;"; . 0 ;~1'i';,~,~~:~~;r:;[~~f~;~;?i~V"i'i'; '~ "~ cg,: "~~"~; /.'~~;.'_ <-::'.{;' .........:.r. . ,-"~ CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ~. .'::,:~.,;.,::;}. ~'l~7"".;' ,'.:,!- -t'r,,~,'.. ,..' -, CARMEL INDIANA' ,,'.".. ,.11- ~~}r-;-r:~~'..... ,j "'- ,~v.;-','i'l' "';-:-"""""';'I..'_.4-~ -:-; ..:;;, r .~.. ....,~ . ..'~'~[4!~~~i~1it~;4)~;1~~;~i~;~i~E~i~~t~}:$~~~~~~1~1~~~;~,.. ..;.... ';"'.'~" ,: .,<k Th~ 'g~~nt of this 'v~;ianc~will not be contrary to the public interest,;d~et~'th;"e~ist'enc~ 'of special ",. .'.' . .' ...'" .'. '." . . . ' ". . " " '):,rc(~;: '),;.:.~'~~:,*; co'lidition(s) such that enforcement of the zoning ordinance will result in' unnecessary hardship because: ".'" '.', ",-,..' , . '.' " .....,.,.. ".....",...,'.. ,,". .' .. '.' - -.. ,- .....:<::'::.c '" ;'.;>'Den in a.variance wo'uldcreate.'anunnecessar 'hardshi 'on'not"onl .'the'j.. '.' . ~/:". " :. "~:~:'\._school but also, the ,.stude.tt:s who ;are in need of ,aIternative:schooling,in ',,~<. .').c:~>.' '.. .':.'~' .. 'i~j ..", ",,'~~;:~:~~;~b;~~::~~~^i~!ed~~::~:n;aM_~~:~me.EroT~~i~:':~:me~~:;:~.:;;~.~~: ,:'~~S?~~~tr;> . ., 2. .'-~'-7 The' grant 'of this variance 'will nodie injurious to'the public he'8lth,' safety;morals and general welfare .;. ,,':', of the community because: . , .: ..c".,.' :";' .~:..:<...', c'" .'. . - : .. .... The school is designed to provide an' education'" t~'students through " ...., " innovative means, which will better enable the students to become . ".'.' . ..::'. productive members of the community: ,":'.0 ,.- IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Use Variance Docket No. UV-144-0? is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. " , . :'::., ~.:';~~\,"Ado;~te~'t~i'i~"~8t~' 'd~Y~X August' . ',' 2002 '" ~!.;:;h::,:<},;~~;"::;.!;,~,,,;,~,,,,';'.~~j.'~.:,'::(,,,.:,i~';~I;',~':;y" -.,>.. .;:;~.;;; :.;._):~;i~""::;~~""';;~"<:"{"'~I,~t~,.~, .',:';'..;.!. . .'. '..w;.>.,~~-,;'~;ib';:.,; 3. ~, ." ~. -.. . '.:' ,..-.:: . ~.', .', 4. . . The use or value of the area adjacent to the subject property will not be,substantially affected in any adverse manner because: . .., / '.';0 . '. ..' . Charter Option Schools is seeking't'o operate its school on the same '.' pr.emises which were previously leased by Carmel Clay Schools for its . Matrix School-The Matrix School was an alternative school. similar to pr,oposed Options Charter School, which operated at the location .in. (see The need for the variance arises from a natural condition peculiar to the subject because: Options Charter School is considered a conversion charter school. A conversion charter school "means a charter school established under I.C. 20-5.5-11 by the conversion of an existing school into a charter school. Carmel Clay Schools and Charter Options School have entered (see attachment The granting of this variance does not substantially interfere with the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan because: Similar schools have existed and currently still exist in the area. the attachment) 5. DECISION .', ., }~)}~:;:,~t.:~'~~':lF:" _, .-0......0...".. . -:-:'0" --., CHAiRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals . '. ..,'.;. '. ,',,,,: ,:," , , :.,,' ',,' _':.',.';, . . '. :.,'~~,<h;,' '.:. : '.'. ..,c:, ", ~', '. . . ", '.:> ;.'-. .".::.... ~'. i. . - . ~i. ". . ...., ;., ",: ' . . ~.~,: - " ::'1..":' , SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board .of Zoning Appeals " " .. .. Conditions of the Board are listed on the back.'<:' .. -- - ~.<: .;-=.- r,'. , .,_'-1. .;:'-t . p._ ..\;;i~f.~ s;\fotmslusewr .app Re~jsed 10/1712000 - ':-';!7~-; fr ~.~"- ~.<O .~ ~.~.>.: ~::~~~~y /'."':: ~~/.:,,~~:';{~\ :':', ,. '. Page e 01 a - Use Variance Application .;:- . ,;'. i ,,~~ " . , ~' ,:\ :;~:.':; /';~~,;"> }~\.:'?~~~' . .r..,..-. .{ _.--:.'. . : '~.:7/:~!: : , . . . .~:) "'l ~ \,.' ~. r li .... ~:J > .- (Answer to No.3 - Continued) question from January of 1998 until June of 2002. Moreover, the Matrix School was not the only school in the area. Academy Plus is a private school currently located at 488 Gradle Drive. (Answer to No.4 - Continued) into an agreement whereby the Matrix School would be converted into the Charter Options School. In order for Charter Options School to open in time far the next school year, the school must be located at the same facility previously used by Carmel Clay Schools. If the requested variance is not allowed, then Charter Option Schools will not open and numerous students previously served by an alternative education, as well as numerous others in need of an alternative education, will suffer. STATEMENT OF USE The applicant seeks a use variance, which would allow the applicant to operate a charter school at 340 Ridge Point Drive. (Please see attached brochure.) A charter school is an alternative school which is designed, pursuant to LC. ~20-5.5-2-1, "to provide innovative and autonomous programs to do the following: (1) serve the different learning styles and needs of public school students;' (2) offer public school students appropriate and innovative choices; (3) afford varied opportunities for professional educators; (4) allow public schools freedom and flexibility in exchange for exceptional levels of accountability; and (5) provide parents, students, community members, and local entities with an expanded opportunity for involvement in the public school system." Options Charter School is planning to hold classes on property that is currently zoned I-I and does not recognize a school as a permitted or special use under Section 10-45 ofthe Carmel Code of Ordinances. Section 10-134, however, states that the Board of Zoning Appeals may authorize a variance from the Zoning Code when such a variance would not be contrary to the public interest, when a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinances would result in ill111ecessary hardship. The applicant is requesting that it be allowed to use a total of 6,300 square feet for a charter school created in accordance with I.C. ~20-5.5 et seq. This area would consist of two separate areas identified as 340 Ridge Point Drive (3,300 sq. feet) and 1054 Summit Drive (3,000 sq. feet). The fonner address was used by Carmel Clay Schools as its Matrix School until June of2002. The latter address is an adjacent unit. Charter Options School is planning to connect the two units by the installation of a door on the adjoining wall of the two units. The only other construction which would need be completed in the new section would include: the installation of carpet, drywall and a ceiling in one class room; the installation of a wall around the furnace; and the installation of windows in lieu of existing garage doors. The applicant has attached site maps, zoning maps, and construction plans, which are attached as Exhibits D-l through D-5, to better illustrate the area and proposed construction. Options Charter School does not believe that parking will be an issue at this location. The school will. not exceed 125 students between the grades of nine through twelve (9-12). Consequently, it is believed only a fraction of these students will need parking while attending schooL When the Matrix School was in operation, wrnch had an enrollment of fifty-five between grades ten through twelve (10-12), it is believed that approximately only fifteen students drove their vehicles to school. \Vhile the student enrollment will increase with the opening of the Options Charter School, this increase will be mainly due to the addition of ninth grade students who will not be of driving age. Therefore, it is believed that the approximately thirty-five (35) spaces which the landlord is willing to commit to the school would accommodate the parking ofthe school's students and nine employees. In the event a parking issue does arise, however, Options Charter School is willing to shuttle students from a Carmel Clay School parking lot. No other plans exist, however, to bus students to the school as it will be the parents' responsibility to transport the students. .. CJptJeJlJS. ch~rt~r ~ch<:)C)r For high school students who need another (:Jpt;i~]~/ / Information and Registration Form Options Charter School P.O. Box 3790 Carmel, IN 46082 Phone: 317815-2098 www.ODtionsined.orQ Organized by Central Indiana Options in Education, Inc. a not-far-profit corporation Sponsored by Carmel Clay Schools p The. Facility 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel ....~''''O-.~_.~ ..,.t;!'. _'-_~:'"'III- .._T__ '. ~~i . -I ~\~~~~. o,.'~; -'51 K ....~ r ~..., ~~ .' ~ - j' .~1 l . :-:: . :.. - ~~. . ~. )~. _ _~._'~~ ....r~.:._;.~I. 1~-......~..--~-- -...-..-......,::;.;... -..p-~ -.4'~ :.;:.,..~. .-.;..,.:......~. i,~/,:~t :/ - :~~ .,~.~ .:;:~:,;~ iff. '~'''~'\ . ':-~'~.' r~t - fi~::{~ .~>- ....~:~ .w-~.~ ,....;.IJ .... ~ i__. !,. :t.V~_I4ai ......_".. "...;...:-.1 \~.~ :1 f :1 t & ... '!:-~' -'-'or ' "; .~ - - . - "'1:':1 . ~ . ~ .:. .~_~~:T!- ~~ ::'; :..'::< .~~~ ,:~~.~ t'I'~ ~ :..,~.'..,~ . .~.. '''. ~~~~~~.;.:;~ ~,..lH~ ,. :"F -I: . r:" . ~~,~:;~.~~;~ :r r ..- o Smail class sizes - 15 students per class. . 6,200 square feet " 6 instructional areas " 24 computer workstations " Mini computer lab " Student dining area - students may bring their own lunch or leave the facility " Handicapped accessibility. . Adjoining instructional areas allow for combining classes during learning expeditions " Parking areas for students in Senior Institute and Practical Applications components Directions to Options Charter School From US 431 (Keystone Drive) or Westfield Drive From Meridian Street Head north to 1 I 6th Street. Turn west on 1l6'h 10 Rangetine Road. Turn north on Rangeline Road. Turn left onto West Carmel Drive. Turn righl on 3N Avenue SW. Turn Left on Gradle Drive. Look for a quiclc.Ieft on Summit. Follow Sununit to Ihe left until it turns into Ridgepoint. Head North to l26th Street. Turn East on 126th Slreet. Follow 126"' Street as it turns into Carmel Drive. Turn left on Gradle Follow Gradle to Summit. Tum Righi on Summit and follow to the left until it turns into Ridgepoinl Drive. ..j Options Charter School Mission Statement The Options Charter School will provide a caring community to those students who are- seeking an alternative to the traditional high school program. Our focus will be on the educational success and health and wellness of each student. Our goal will be to develop responsible individuals who are skilled problem solvers and caring, productive citizens. Why Was Options Charter School Created? Options Charter School has been fanned by a group of experienced and dedicated educators and parents who realize that the traditional high school cannot meet the needs of all students. We have experienced first-hand the frustrations and incredible loss when students fail to achieve and fail to graduate in the traditional setting. We have also shared in the thrill and sense of accomplishment when students can re-connect with academic and personal growth, moving forward to meet their goals. Senate Bill 165, the Indiana Charter School Legislation, recognizes that a "one-size-fits all" education system does not work for all students. It has allowed for the creation of specialized schools to meet the unique needs of today's students. Options is created specifically for students who are in need of a change of environment, educational setting, or instructional methodology. It is a small learning community with inunense support for academic as well as personal, social and emotional growth. Enrollment I Registration We strongly suggest interested students register with the Options Charter School as soon as possible. Historically, charter schools that meet a specific educational need reach enrollment capacity and must place many students on a "waiting list." Options Charter School will enroll 100 - 105 students for the 2002-2003 school year. Options may give fIrst preference to students in the Carmel Clay School district. As a "conversion" charter school, Carmel Clay students would have the first priority. This determination will be a part of the "charter" which has not yet been finalized. We do anticipate room for students outside of the Carmel Clay district. For both Carmel residents and students outside of Carmel, ear.y registration enhances the opportunity to be enrolled when Options opens, August 15,2002. At this time, transportation is not guaranteed. Although the Options Charter School did budget for some transportation services, we cannot guarantee the funds necessary to transport all students until we have a better feel for the geographic distribution of Options students. Students may register online at www.optionsined.org, or may send the registration fonn to the address on the front of this pamphlet. Registered students and their parents will be invited to an informational meeting shortly after the close of the enrollment period. Students and parents may also wish to sign up for the Options EMAIL newsletter at the www.optionsined.org site. What is a Charter School? Charter schools are independent public schools, designed and operated by educators, parents, and community leaders. They are sponsored by designated local or state educational organizations that monitor their quality. Because they are free of traditional .bureaucratic red-tape, charter schools typically focus on new and innovative approaches to teaching and management, specifically tailored to educational and community needs. The "charter" establishing each school is a performance contract. Therefore, charter schools must uphold the highest standards. Goals: 1. Accountability: Charter schools are held accountable for how well they educate children based upon the guidelines established in their charters. If they fail to meet their goals, whether fiscal, operational, or educational, they are closed. 2. Choice: Students choose to attend and teachers choose to teach at charter schools. This provides the charter school operators with an incentive to provide students and parents with the best educational environment. In addition, charter schools force regular public schools to provide equal or better services in order to retain students. 3. Flexibility: Each charter school is unique. They may be designed to best meet the needs of each state, each community, and each child. 4. Innovation: Because charter schools are autonomous and freed from typical educational regulations, teachers are given the opportunity to utilize new teaching methods or design curricula tailored to the goals ofthe charter school. What is the difference between a charter school and a traditional public school? Charter schools differ from traditional public schools in that they are created by teachers, principals, education experts or parents, and they are exempt from most state and school district regulations, making them essentially autonomous in their operation. Charter schools are authorized by the legislature and are organized according to the terms of the charter contract. This generally allows teachers and students more authority to make decisions than most traditional public schools. In return, charter schools are held to higher standards of accountability and could be closed for producing unsatisfactory results. Also, students who attend charter schools do so by choice; likewise, educators who teach at charter schools do so by choice. Are charter schools considered "public" schools? Yes. A public school is defined as a school that is open to the public, funded by the public and accountable to the public. Charter schools meet all three tests. Do charter schools have admission policies? Under the law, charter schools must have a fair and open admissions process. They may not use proficiency tests or achievement scores as a basis for admission. As long as a charter school has not reached its approved enrollment capacity, any child who lives within the geographical area served by the charter school and is appropriate for the grade level served by the school has the right to attend. How are charter schools funded? Charter schools are public schools. Therefore, charters are not allowed to charge tuition. They are funded according to enrollment, receiving money from the district and state according to the number of students attendirig. However, some states recei ve less than 100% of the funds allocated to their traditional counterparts for the operation of public schools. In most states, charters do not receive capital funds for facilities. Federal legislation provides grants to help charters with start-up costs. Charter schools do not take money from public schools. What do charter schools teach? Chaner schools bring diversity to public eQucation by providing specific educational focuses, such as interdisciplinary studies, an emphasis on technology, or a back-to-basics approach. Charter schools have also been established to serve specific student populations that are at-risk Still others have been established to serve disabled children. Are charter schools required to meet state education standards or offer standardized tests, such as ISTEP+ and GQE exams? Indiana's law requires charter schools to offer the ISTEP+ and GQE exams, and its curriculum must be consistent with academic standards developed by the Indiana Department of Education and reviewed by the state Education Roundtable. How are charter schools held accountable? A charter school must live up to the standards and abide by the practices set forth in its charter. A failure to do so allows the state the right to revoke the charter. Charter schools, therefore, bring true accountability to public education. Maya charter school be religious in nature? No. As with public- schools, charter schools must be non-religious in their programs, admissions policies, governance, employment practices and all other operations; and the charter school's curriculum must be completely secular. However, like other public schools, charter schools may enter into partnerships with any community group for secular purposes, such as tutoring or recreational activities. Do charter schools serve special population students? Yes. One in four charter schools is started to serve a special population. In the 1998-99 school year, 97 percent of charter schools offered special education testing, and 95 percent offered special education. During that same year, a majority of charter schools offered non-educational services to their students, such as social and health services, before and after-school care, food service, and transportation. Some fill particular niches for disabled students, such as the Metro Deaf Charter School in Minnesata_ Are charter schools diverse'! Yes. About 24 percent of charter school students are African-American, compared to 17 percent at traditional public schools. Likewise, about 21 percent of charter school students are Latino versus eight percent at traditional public schools. How many charter schools are there in the United States? Approximately 500,000 students are enrolled in some 2,000 charter schools nationwide. Thirty-six states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have all passed charter school legislation. Indiana is the 37th state to pass charter schools legislation. How will charter schools help improve education? Charter schools allow for increased opportunities for learning and access to quality education for all students, creating choice for parents within the public school system. They also provide a system of accountability for results in public education and create competition among public schools. In addition, charter schools encourage innovative teaching practices and create new professional opportunities for teachers. (CSRCI) Educational Program Through this educational program students will meet the Indiana academic standards and earn an Options Charter School diploma. The curriculum is divided into four distinct, yet inter-related components that build upon each other. Foundations (Component 1) . .. Concentrated instruction', then ongoing component to develop the "assets" that comprise a successful student and community member. .' Asset Building . Baseline Assessments : Creation of Individualized Learning Plans (lLP's) Core Academics (Component 2) Indiana Core 40 Curriculum (28 credits) English (8 credits) Math (6 credits) - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus Social Studies (6 credits) - 2 U.S. History, Government, Economics, World HistOry/Geography, ( additional social studies credit Science (6 credits) - Biology, Chemistry or Physics. 2 additional science credits Physical Education.4J credit) Health (\ credit) . Credits earned through: 1. Expeditions - Long-term, in-depth investigations of a topic. Standards based Cross-curricu (ar Project based Experiential Team-taught Authentically assessed 2. Traditional Courses - Developed by content area experts incorporating: Indiana Standards Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Information Literacy Standards Developmental Assets . These classes may utilize state-adopted texts, and/or other resources, as deemed appropriate by the Options teachers. . Credit will be assigned after the student has demonstrated to a review committee (including the content area specialist) that he/she has met the standards for that course of study. Practical Applications (Component 3) Completion of 5 projects (10 credits) .~ --.Internships' Service learning ..... Primary research\.: . ... Senior Institute ~ (Component 4) , Completion of 1 major project (5 credits) Student and instructor will develop a semester-long project which incorporates curricular skills, developmental assets, and life skills. The student must receive approval by an Options Review Board for credits earned. Options students will graduate with a minimum of 43 credits Structure of School Day Classl;:s are held from 8:20 - 2:20 daily. Students preparing to move from the Core Academics Component Lo the Practical Applications component will have time extended until 3:00 every other day. Some students (Senior lnsti,tute I Practical Applications) will spend a portion of their day off the school grounds. Afternoon classes are primarily on a "hlock schedule," meeting every other day. Core Academic Program involved in two areas of interdisciplinary or "expeditionary learning." Skills will tie to Indiana Academic Standards. Core Academic Preparation for students preparing to move into the practical applicalions component. Practical Applications for service learning, internships and primary research Basic Skills Classes for students needing extra assistance to pass the rSTEP exam. Core 40 Classes for students opting for a Core 40 diploma Elective Offerings for extra experiences Senior Institute - Guided semester-long project Sample Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday cci~e 40 Math Core 40 Math _.'~'~~--~ "_. ' .~., _, ._ _ ..' . .' . . '. ,. _ ~: ,~ "'" w ., The Directors - Kevin Davis has extensive experience as a public school teacher and administrator. Kevin taught English at Carmel Junior High from 1981 - 1989 before becoming an assistant principal (1989 - 1994) He served for two years (1998-2000) as the principal of the Matrix Allemati ve School. a division of Carmel High SchooL Prior to that he was the principal of Carmel Junior High School (1998-99) and Speedway Junior High School (1994 - 1999). Kevin taught English at Carmel High School during the 2001- 2002 school year. Kevin has extensive experience with school technology planning and implementation. Along with these strengths, Kevin's experiences as instructional leader and business, plant and personnel leader are essential to the success 0 f the charter school. Kevin will serve as co-director of the charter school along with Barbara. He will oversee the financial operation of the charter school. He will also be responsible for public relations and technology management. Kevin will continue with classroom instructiou of Options students along with his administrative duties. Both Kevin and Barbara will evaluate the teaching staff and handle student discipline. " Barbara Maschino has been in the field of education since 1971 In addition to her certification as a special education teacher, K-12, Barbara is licensed as a secondary school principal. She has worked with "at-risk" high school students in alternative settings since 1988. In 1998, Barbara was employed by the Carmel Clay School District to develop and implement an alternative program for Carmel High School's "at-risk" population. In 1999-2000 she became the Department Chair of the program and assumed responsibility for all on-site administrative duties. Barbara has been responsible for curriculum development, staff evaluations and budget at the alternative school. She has the training, skills and experience necessary to create and operate a high quality charter school. Most impol1antly, she has a passion for creating educational options for children who need something different. Barbara will serve as one of the co-directors of the charter school. In this capacity she will be responsible for the administration of all special education services and curriculum development and assessment. Central Indiana Options in Education, Inc. Board of Directors Bruce Clayton Barbara Maschino, president Kevin Davis, secretary Robert Smith Judy Zimmerman STATEMENT OF SUPPORT In support ofits request for the Use Variance, the applicant would advise that Option Charter Schools would neither be contrary to the comprehensive plan nor injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community. In fact, the school would provide a benefit to the community by providing education to students. Moreover, the applicant would advise that Charter Option Schools would suffer unnecessary hardship in tlW.t the school will close before even opening if the variance is not allowed. This would create an unnecessary hardship on not only the school but also on the students who are in need of alternative schooling in order to obtain their education and become productive members of the community. The applicant would further state that value of the area adjacent to the subject property would not be substantially affected in any adverse manner because Charter Option Schools is seeking to operate its school on the same premises which was previously leased by Cannel Clay Schools for its Matrix School. The Matrix School was an alternative school, similar to the proposed Options Charter School, which operated at the location in question from January of 1998 until June of2002. Moreover, the Matrix School was not the only school in the area. Academy Plus is a private school currently located at 488 Gradle Drive. Lastly, the landlord is agreeable to the requested variance. (please see attached affidavits.) Consequently, it is not believe that the proposed variance would have any impact on property values. The applicant would further advise that the need for the requested variance arises in that Charter Options School is considered a conversion charter schooL A conversion charter school means a charter school established under LC. 20-5.5-11 by the conversion of an existing school into a charter school. Carmel Clay Schools and Charter Options School have entered into an agreement whereby the Matrix School would be converted into the Charter Options School. In order for Charter Options School to open in time for the next school year, the school must be located at the same facility previously used by Cannel Clay Schools. If the requested variance is not allowed, then Charter Option Schools will not open and numerous students previously served by an alternative education, as well as numerous others in need of an alternative education, will suffer. The applicant further states that the granting of this variance would not substantially interfere with the CarmeVClay Comprehensive Plan because similar schools have existed and currently still exist in the area. POWER OF ATTORNEY Comes now Dale Sollenberger, co-owner and duly authorized representative of The Peak Group, Inc., and appoints Drew Pattyn of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, as his attorney-in-fact on all issues relating to the application for a use variance at 340 Ridge Point Drive and 1054 Summit Drive, Carmel, Indiana. I do give and grant to Drew Pattyn full power and authority to do and perform all and every act, and to speak on behalf of The Peak Group, Inc., at the special hearing on August 8,2002, at 1:30 p.m., in the Carmel-Clay Department of Community Services. The Peak Group, Inc. By: uJ. Sll.L Dale Sollenberger, Co-O~er and Duly Authorized Representative STATE OF INDIANA ) ) S5: COUNTY OF H.A1v1ILTON ) ,J Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this d3 day of July, 2002. L'Pf ,r . -..,.. (A/~ This Instrument Prepared By: Scott R Wyatt My Commission Expires: 08/2912009 My Commission Number is: 506812 My County of Residence is: Hamilton Scott P. Wyatt #21164 CAuv\PBELL Kn.E PROFFITT 650 East Carmel Drive, Suite 400 Carmel, Indiana 46032 Telephone: (3 L 7) 846-6514 . ; I~ hereby swear that I am the owner/contract purchaser of property involved in 'this"application. 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