State Charter School Accountability & Renewal

The Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF) is the SCSC’s official accountability tool. It evaluates each school’s performance annually in the following categories:

• Academics
• Finance
• Operations

The CPF establishes clear expectations, guides best practices, tracks progress, and informs decisions throughout the charter term, including renewal and revocation.

The School Performance Review process begins once CPF results are finalized. It notifies schools of their annual accountability standings and guides necessary improvements.

• Schools that exceed or meet standards receive confirmation through their CPF report.
• Schools that earn an "Approaches", “Varied” or "Does Not Meet" designation in any CPF category must participate in a tiered performance review process to address identified deficiencies.

In the last year of a school's charter term, the school may apply for charter renewal. The primary component of a state charter school's renewal decision is the school's performance track record in academics, finance, and operations as measured by the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework (CPF).