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The . 1 Information Session Meeting Announcement is one format used to publicize each of our outreach events a and sign-in sheets and feedback surveys are used to . -. build and track attendees. i I m' Danbury Prospect and Northeast Charter Schools Network hosted a series of information sessions for interested community members. 1-- a may an; Jan-74w whe- mw?mv. my?. or" mks-em? .1 V11: It; 5.1.. h. 'w .I. 9 Ikulw?hnI-?rjt?r??H" mi?- LESJqqu-sJ-o anmmimLJ?rmma Ii? 11" ?ll rnhc-n Emu.? Ere-1 :thg g; a-i Jul-try slim mu:- ..-.-. . If c? .MW. 4 {Fain-t .Mir .au- - q-r 'm .Iw *T-Jili ?4 if.? - lends?A1 {mitt ?ner snlimma ILL ?aro?gmldeems-mm: seam ftb? pol-tug terns mm - . ..Iuitvtm?s seesaw-o ?5 ?aw? L: _l Danbury Prospect and New Hope Baptist Church teamed up to host an information session exclusively forJericho Partnership clergy. SCHOOL INFORMATION ?t BRUNCH N'I?th'lrnunhnlom tun- nu. SCHIRJL INFORMATION PRESENTATION 8i BRUNCH wane-s:- IL-.. 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Lori Waterford CT 6325 240 14:44 Quinn CT 5355 241 3/14f2016 13:48 Christina Waterbury CT 5710 242 3f14f2016 13:33 Elizabeth Waterbury CT 6704 243 3X14f2016 13:12 Paul West Hartfol CT 610? 244 13:09 John New Haven CT 6515 245 3/ 14,? 2016 13:0? William New London CT 6320 246 3/14/2015 13:05 Steve West Haven CT 6515 242' 3f14/2015 13:05 Quentin Greenwich CT 5330 248 13:02 Sarah Guilford CT 6437 Page 6 of 6 Outreach members testified in front of the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Committee on H.B. No. 7027 and the Black and Latino Caucus Public Hearing. Testimony Regarding H33. No. 7027 An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth 21119, and Making Appropriations There-for. February 21, 2017 Dear Members of the Appropriations Committee, My name is Rachel Chaleski. I am a Danbury resident and have two children in the Danbury Public School system. i am a ?stay-at-home mom?, who chose to leave a career in corporate ?nance to focus on my family, as they are my ?rst priority. i believe all of our children should be the priority in this critical budget season. They are our future. Danbury schools are currently facing unprecedented hardships. As many of our surrounding districts are challenged with schooi ciosings and redistricting due to declining enrollment, 133an schools are bursting at the seams as enrollment continues to soar beyond projections. This increased enrollment brings rising high levels of English Language learners, low-income and Special Education students who require additional resources to have equal opportunity to learn and achieve success. As a result, our district has bad to our programs and struggles to hire and retain teachers. At the beginning ofthis school year, modi?cations were made to almost every building to accommodate students by installing petitions, relinquishing of?ces, and doubling up teachers and students in single classrooms. Danbury also falls short when it comes to school choice. We are the only large city in the state without a charter school. I have been working with a team of parents, community members, teachers and advocates to bring Danbury its ?rst charter school, modeled after the successful Brooklyn Prospect Charter School in NY. We will submit an application to the this summer, in hope to make Danbury Prospect Charter School a reality to become a college preparatory school with the rigorous International Baccalaureate program. Once approved, this school will help to relieve overcrowding, provide more choice for Danbury families and raise the bar for academic performance. We need a comprehensive, long-term solution for fair education funding based on student-level data and one that takes into account the ef?ciencies and de?ciencies of each district. Please also consider equitable funding for ALL public school types. My two children are receiving an exceptional education at the Western CT Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School. A few years ago, my husband and I opened our home to Henry Abbott Technical High School to do work that we would not have otherwise been able to a?'ord. These schools offer amazing opportunities for the entire community. Magnets, charters, state technical high schools, vocational agricultural schools and open choice programs are all public school options serving CT students, many in the most impoverished parts ofthe state. It would only be fair to include these schools in the conversation of fair, accurate and transparent funding. Thank you for this opportunity and for putting our children ?rst! Rachel Chaleski 15 Centennial Drive Danbury, CT 06811 Testimony of Tracey Kelly. Danbury Prospect Charter ?choo Connecticut General Assembly Black and Latino Caucus Public Hearing March 9, 2016 Representative Morris and esteemed members of the Black and Latino Caucus, my name is Tracy Kelley and I am here representing the Danbury Prospect Charter School. As a former educator and administrative specialist in public charter school selection and evaluation. strongly believe that choice is a powerful tool in ensuring that all children receive a high quality public education. Students in Danbury deserve access to the opportunities presented through school choice. and we want to contribute to that movement by opening a new public charter school in Danbury. Why Danbury?? There are a number of reasons. First and foremost. Danbury parents already want access to choice. but supply is not meeting demand. There is only one magnet school in the Danbury area: it has 650 children on It's waiting list. And Danbury. like many other cities in our state. is an Alliance District with a large achievement gap. Students in the city are not performing well in Mathematics or English compared to the statewide average or their peers in surrounding districts.? Additionally, Danbury currently has signi?cant overcrowding. especially in the middle school grades. Danbury Prospect seeks to contribute positively to the educational environment in the city providing a new, high quality option that ?ts local needs. We plan to be a K-12. International Baccalaureate (is) school with a global focus. Denbury News-?ns. ?Danbury-eree schools score well on new tests.? August 25. 2015. By Linda Conner Lambeck and Alex Wolff. Hyperlink; 1 Ibid. Students meeting or exceedlng SEN: achievement goals: Statewide: (English). svilli/o {Math}. Danbugf. 411% {English}. 29.3% (Math). Bethel: 63% (English). Red-ding: not (English). 57.7% [Math]. For a diverse community like Danbury, which has residents from all over the world and a 40% ELL student population. an IB school makes sense. It is a proven educational model that focuses on the whole child. and ensures students learn to respect and understand different cultures. races. religions and socio-eccnomlc backgrounds. And we already have a similar IB model to replicate in Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, one of the highest perfcn'ning independent charters in New York City. We need your support if students in Danbury are ever going to get access to this opportunity. Despite community demand and support for school choice in Denbury and beyond. the state has not issued a Request for Proposals for new public charter schools. Without that RFP, we don't even have the opportunity to share our vision, and nor will community voices be able to share their support. Families in Danbury want a new public school option. and Danbury Prospect is a high-quality, proven model that meets the communities needs both educationally and culturally. Thanks in large part to the efforts of our outreach team, Governor Malloy released a New Charter School RFP. It was an exciting time and we wanted to thank Governor Malloy for his leadership. Manon What the RFP Release Means for Dani: uryl Tn'ouna CT A- .. . rs roonttatirm bear to zoo-oar I is" [Limousin it lim?OL moments NEWSPAPER I reardotco news I COLUMNS i cotruneauresmr one ENGAGEMENT AMERICAN seem amass ABDI MORE NEWS View this post in: Portugu?s. Espa?ol EDITORIAL. OPINION What The RFP Release Means For By Tracy Kelley The New Year brought good news to Connecticut residents working for better educational options in some of our most underserved communities. The state ?nally released a charter school Request for Proposais This means that new school applicant groups can move forward with the goal rel-Erna: Putrlir FntonnaLio: lune 13. 20:1, Ed Dm?. Amrutto l?o'llnl Rose Brian Sets-H": Rockabilly Itior New He: hit? Agi? :13 Website huh Peat-mes Connects Seniors wiLt. In; Resources An Important Question You 311qu]! Aslu rig Your Doctor SEARCH :i at CATEGORIES Agenda Atlanta?: lireani Series Cit-w Engagement Columns (.bnununlty 1n Fora-i {over Cuhran; Food Culture Lir'em I: hl?turial Education Get Smart Pass an Hal (it? Centric Heajh immigration 113 what the RFP Release Means for Danburyl Tribune CT of making their visions for new schools, and more public school choice for Danbury families, a reality. As a Danbury resident, I am very pleased. I have been working with educators who hope to found the Danbury Prospect Charter School, which is currently seeking state approval to become a thriving public school option for Danhury families. The release of the RFP brings us one step closer. The parents and advocates who have been working on behalf of Danbury Prospect Charter School (Wet the last 10 months commend Governor Malloy and Commissioner Wentzell for their leadership in releasing the RFP. The Danbury Prospect team plans to submit an application for a new school. This step paves the way for more innovative public school options in Danbury, and seats to help relieve overcrowding in our schools. Modeled after sister school, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, currently operating four successful schools in Brooklyn, New York, Danhury Prospect would educate students usinga curriculum built around the prestigious and academically challenging International Baccalaureate (IE) framework. to engage students in inquiryvbased learning, nurture curiosity and grow critical thinking skills. Once approved, the school will not only be Danbury?s ?rst public charter, it will also he the ?rst public school in Connecticut modeled around the pillars of the [13 program throughout all Ill-13 grades. An 13 education centers on learners, develops effective approaches to teaching and learning and works with global contexts. In so doing, the program develops multilingual students and fosters intercultural understanding while also encouraging students to consider both local and global perspectives. With a proposed school-wide enrollment of approximately 1000 students, Danbury Prospect hopes to alleviate school overcrowding while still maintaining a small school feel. In addition, Danbury Prospect will push the academic performance boundaries of students by creatinga culture of high expectations for both students and teachers. Currently in Danhury, 3rd through 5th grade students keep pace with their statewide peers in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, but fall signi?cantly behind in middle school compared to stateudde pro?ciency levels. With a more rigorous and diverse program, and students for 13 years, we can provide the intellectual, personal and social skills necessary for success in college and the global workforce. Kids at 1-H rally letters To The Editor Mail News tip-Ed Oplnlon Politics Public Senior Announcements Sports The New American Dream Pounds Uncategorised We are Dwntown Well Heing Wellheing What You Should Know TRIBUHACT OH @?In?sulum' En Esta edition. nuestra entrevi: p'Bl'?l del Suede Americana as Is Claudia Brendan ten-?0? @?I?ribunst?l? In this Issue, our interviews for Mnerlran Dream pro?le is the Claudia Brendan Bras. Math @T?ribum? Con c1 ?n de protegerse. stamps importante liablar con su medic comennr una nun-"a tecetn What the FIFP Rlleasn Means for Danburyl Tribune CT Danbury Prospect's vision is to recruit. hire and retain teachers with a diverse set of experiences, including a wide variety of ethnicities, life and teaching experiences and languages spoken. lust imagine the energlr': breadth of experience and innovation theyr would bring to families and students. The release of this RFP opens the door to a world of possibilities, innovative globally researched- based instructional practices and new free public school opportunities for the Danhury community- we are truly excited by the prospect! Tracy Kelley is Danbury Prospect Charter School Project Manager. [anus-n: 26. am Hospitals Worry Medicaid, Obamaoere LEAVE A REPLY Wur mull address will not be Required ?elds are marked PITST L'l'JP-Iiihl'r. N'i' Copyright I33 2015 Tribune CT. All right: reserved 009?? 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I ii lxu?n' nmrJII'q'uruh'J'w IfiliLJ f'uL h?l'JI' 'rl I'ln V'Idi'hnt-rfili LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PUBLICAIIDII: Housman, the (honour-r, (17) DATE: September In, 2016 SECTION: News EDI'rmti: A Page: was State shorted allow more dtartersdroolo In [tantrum wetalk a Iotabout?ie wonderful merely of?eestudentsin our out?t: schools. Buttes don'ttailt otter: attain the diversity of the teaching staff. Recenlhr. the Denote? time-Times reported on the dishict?s work to move the needle on the issue of teacher diversity. Driewayto inject onersnyinto Danhw?steecher pooiwouid betobrinn a newdiarterochool to Dariburv. lam aDanbur-r resident and a consultant for the Demure Prospect diam Sdeool, a sdton! amend? seeking state approval. and one I hope wiH become a thriving sdioot for Darrow families. Doom Proepect is avoided otter arooidm Prospect School, a leading poetic odiooifrom one of New tori: City?s most racial?; and socioeconomtcailr dtrerse school risttids. titted! has done a tremendous iob remitting teachers from a wide variety of The school's mission statement is: "Brooklyn Prospect Charla Salami is a K42 college prepatatory community more exceltent teadiera orepare admires Merit hodyto have a positiveimpact on societyenda lifelong passion for teaming. Dtversity Ina teachinqsta?is essential to minnow that miseonf Damian Proopect?s vision is to recmit, hire, and retest teachers wi?i a diverse set of experiences. inducing a wide variety oi ethracitieo. iife and teaching Wee. anti Ianoumes spoieen. t-lodeled after?rookhm Respect, the idea for the school lsto the Intentational Baccalaureate framework. We believe one overseasrnohiercormtna. mention-retire energy, breadth ofeirpenmce, and imitation mama bring tothelr schoiars. 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Email AprI118,2017 DANBURY POISED TO GET FIRST K- 12 BACCALAUREATE THEMED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL New Public Charter School Proposed for Danbury Danbury, CT, April 18, If all goes according to plan, Danbury will make history as the home of Connecticut?s first K- 12 international Baccalaureate themed, free public charter school. The proposed Danbury Prospect Charter School is seeking approval from the state to open a charter school modeled after the nationally recognized Brooklyn Prospect Charter School. a high-achieving and non-selective, International Baccalaureate public school In NYC. Using the International Baccalaureate framework as a guide, Danbury Prospect will prepare students to become Internationally minded people and help them to develop the love of learning that provides the foundation for life long personal and academic success. The goal is that students will strive to be independent and reflective thinkers; knowledgeable communicators; and principled, balanced risk?takers. Our schools are literally bursting at the seems, as our city cannot keep up with the rate at which the student population is growing. We need more free public school options for our children, specdimlly through the exceptional a?err'ngs of the Proposed Donbury l?freshman-t Charter School. Rachel Chaleaki, Danbury Parent Once approved by the state department of education, the proposed school will open in September 2015 with 100 graders and grow eyery year through 12?? grade. Kindergarteners will be added soon thereafter and the school will grow until, it reaches an approximate capacity of 1,300 students, Kindergarten through 12"? grade. Over the next several months, members of Danbury Prospect's founding team - parents, community members, advocates, and supporters will host a series of information sessions in the Farioly Program Room of Danbury Public Library. The sessions will be open to the public and cover topics ranging from charter school basics to the unique and innovative aspects of the Danbury Prospect. II Monday April 24f" (mam-12pm} - Tuesday May [idem-12pm} and (SpmemI I Thursday June 1?l10am-12pml - Tuesday June 13?1 {10ama12prnl and [Spm-T'pml Our Vision: Danbury Prospect Charter School will be a ill-12 school, whose students are better prepared for success in higher education and employment in an increasingly pluralistic and global economy. Students will reflect on, celebrate and learn from Danbury?s unique diversity as they prepare each other with a robust understanding of, and superior ability to navigate, their increasingly global world. Our Mission: To build 3 K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers will prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Danbury Prospect is committed to: I Teaching the habits of mind necessary for success in the global community I Recruiting, training, and retaining excellent teachers 0 Re? the dive of Da nbury Our focus will be on strong academic and. 21? century skills: I Core subjects taught with the discipline of the renowned International Baccalaureate Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity are woven into all subject areas If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Tracy Kelley at 1143-4144012 or email at LEORG. Ill: puma: pm Der-hwy a >?W3t. ?lime Milli?nhre 2m: 7555-133. MM the new Mali: dun-u Idwnl promoter limbs" 5:9. as a A a COMING Emma :ocul -- -.--.- (I. A f. I Lunes 24 de abril -12pm 10 am DANE . 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Amaretto Min: lost3mm Setmr': mummy Fur Health-emu; hubs!" unto :?Euturrs tarmac-:5 52:11:? with kn lmn-urlm Gumim fut thou]. Mining Your Dorm! CATEGRES L?Lew post In: P?nrumuih Hnm'. Agenda EDITORIAL Amman lJIeurn 591111 Ci'fir Emmi-n: A New Option Is Emerging In Danbury We Lon-mumty Focus By Emanuele: Pelmames [aver wilr?m'miood A new option for educating our children is emerging in Danbury, and ALL in the community should fjultum a army? 59f 33MB their Dre-conceived notions about school choice and take a deeper look at Danbrury ?In? limitation Lit! smart - Pass ?4 (in Haiti? Cantu; Dank-uni is in development phase. It 1'5 Eurmn?y in the process of submitting a new Health [Ilunlxta?tlzl charter school application to the Connecticut State Department oIEducation, to open a charter 1rd The NewsTimes 61193201? Charter school group eyes city - The News-11m, 201 DAN BURY Charter school group eyes city Officials divided on proposal By Rob Ryser DANBURY The national debate over funding schools of choice has found a battleground in Danbury? the largest city in Connecticut without a charter school. A New York-based organization that has been laying groundwork for two years to open a state-funded charter school in Danbury plans to file a formal request with the state Department of Education in July, when the application period opens Brooklyn Prospect Charter School wants to open a charter school in Danbury in fall 2018. ?This is a debate that is raging across the country, but we are totally optimistic because we have to invest in our future," said Tracy Kelley, Danbury project manager for the school. ?We have seen charter schools in Hartford and Bridgeport outperform their public school peers by double digits, and Danbury deserves the same option." The proposal is fueling debate similar to the dueling on the national stage between supporters who say school choice complements public districts by 1:5 5:19:201? Charter school group eyes city - The News-?mes. 201196-04 providing competition. and critics who say school choice undercuts public education's resources. Danbury schools Superintendent Sal Pascarella calls himself a supporter of school choice but is a critic of the Danbury Prospect Charter School proposal. ?It is not only about the money if higher-achieving urban families leave for the charter school, the loss of highly motivated students could drain the public school system." Pascarella said. ?You'll have fewer student role models and fewer families playing supportive roles in the public schools.? The city's longtime GOP Mayor Mark Boughton, a front-running candidate for governor in 2018, said an approved and funded charter school in Danbury would alleviate the city's enrollment problem and give more students an opportunity to excel without cutting aid to the city school system. "State aid for charter schools is a completely separate pool of money from state aid for public schools." Boughton said. "The two are mutually exclusive you can have both." The state's budget deficit estimated to be least $2.3 billion in 2018, is more of a complication than a deal-breaker for the charter school, proponents said. "There are certain budget realities that we are not naive about, but there are lots of challenges we face.? said Daniel Rubenstein, executive director of Brooklyn Prospect Charter School. which Opened with one school in Brooklyn in 2009 and now has a four-school system with 1,000 students. ?The reality is also that Danbury has a growing population of students," Rubenstein said. "While it is a difficult time for Connecticut and the budget situation will make ourjob more challenging. Danbury Prospect is needed now more than ever." Schools of choice were in the news last month when Trump acted on a campaign promise to fund a $20 billion school-choice program by asking 2?5 Charter school group ayes city - The News-Times. Congress for help to extend such programs. Nationwide, 6,900 charter schools serve about 3 million students. in Connecticut, 24 charter schools serve 9,300 students, or less than 2 percent of the state's public school population. Among those charter schools, eight are in Bridgeport, three are Stamford, and one is in Norwalk. Danbury parent Rachel Chaleski is among the volunteers who have been working with Brooklyn Prospect to advocate for a charter school in Danbury. ?i like the idea of a brand?new school board and flexibility with the curriculum and fresh minds," said Chaleski, who has two elementary school?aged children. ?We are the fastest?growing city in the state, and while other cities have multiple charter schools, we don?t have one." Debating choice While headlines about Hartford?s escalating budget crisis might suggest now is not the time to launch a charter school, the state made the request in December for new charter school applications. The goal, according to Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell, is to empower families by giving students more "high?quality options,? especially ?in communities that serve the highest~need families." In Danbury, which has led Connecticut in growth for the last two years and has become one of the most diverse cities in the country, student enrollment is growing by as much as 2.5 percent a year. At the same time, the city?s state education aid has not reflected the extra costs of schooling students who are poor and speak English as a second language. The swelling student enrollment and the limited resources make Danbury the ideal location for a new charter school, proponents say. "There is an extraordinary need for a new middle school in Danbury," Ruben? stein said. "We wanted to do something we thought would add to the existing public school system and wouldn't take away from it." italoiivesoftwaraoonvol 3:5 $19201? Charter school group aye: city - The News-11m. 201 LOB-04 The plan is not to open the kindergarten-through-high school system all in one year, but to start with a loo-student class of sixth-graders, and expand the school by one grade each year, Rubenstein said. if the charter school is approved by the state Board of Education and funded by the state Legislature, it would be the first school in the state to teach a curriculum known as the international Baccalaureate an academic program that utilizes writing, inedepth reading, and critical thinking to help students see the global implications of their world, he said. Pascarella said parts of that curriculum are incorporated at one of the city's two magnet schools the Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies. He said the charter school concept was fine as long as it didn?t handcuff the 11,000 students in the city's public school system. don?t begrudge them if they are using tax dollars, but if tax dollars for public schools are being diverted to them, then I do have a problem with that," Pascarella said. Democratic state Rep. David Arconti agreed. "i know people say that these are two different pools of money, but if state money is going to charter schools, less money is going to public schools," Arconti said. "Generally I have not been a big fan of these types of charter schools." It was not immediately known on Friday how many charter schools might apply to the state, and it was too soon to say whether the Legislature would fund any applications that are approved. "We haven't even talked about education funding yet,? Arconti said. The last time the state requested applications for charter schools in 2013, four of the eight applications were approved and funded. Republican state Rep. Michael Ferguson said he was a strong proponent of the Danbury charter school proposal and said the charter school was more likely to U5 ensue" Charter school group eye: any - The News-Times. 2011-06-94 complement public schools than subtract from them. ?Brooklyn Prospect does have a very good track record," said Ferguson, 3 member of Danbury?s Board of Education. have been impressed with the organization and the individuals I have met.? Boughton said the charter school proposal amounts to another tool the growing city could use. "The state is going to do this whether we are in on it or not." Boughton said. "We should be participating." rryserQnewstimesxom; 203-731?3342 "Brooklyn Prospect does have a very good track record. i have been impressed with the organization and the individuals have met." State Rep. Michael Ferguson, R-Danbury if state money is going to charter schools. less money is going to public schools." State Rep. David Arconti, D-Danbury 51'5 Exhibit 8 ?Through social media, Danbury Prospect has cultivated a community of actively engaged and committed parents who have not only caught hold of the vision, but dedicated theirtime, effort, and social capital to making it a reality. The Dan bury Prospect ?Am bassador Squad? spontaneously came together to ensure parents across the 12 elementary schools in Danbury had a touch?point for information about the proposed school. Ambassadors stay in share strategies and stay connected via a Facebook group page they created. DANBURY nus}- . tum a hr. - Incl-1- bunny-myth; '..jw_lunuu Ilm?mruy mm- I: kin-r rm'r - I- can. a: lml- . . .r . I 'M'.ulu- -- a: nun-c.- .a . q. urn-nuExhibit 9 Evidence of Support (On-line Petition and Mailing List) - Through our on-line petition, advocating for approval via changeorg, we accumulated over 95 signatures and mam,I supportive comments. Over the past 20 months we have amassed a mailing list with the names of over 306 friends, advocates, parents, students, and teachers. We have been encouraged by the many messages and well wishes from around the the state and around the country. Changeorg Petition and Comments Name For: ricia Robinson Chaieski aura Jua CI 1ii'it:lvters manuela Palmares Chaleski Edwards Orlando Edwards lrene Walton bath hill LaSane Lori v'erzilio Brill eth Jackson hine urnani Edwards Camelliti mt Hood- iret Gonzalez Cu Goodwin are Goodwin 1 rrie Sirois Siller vickers Morales-Cum Ewell Brown HALL-HUCEV Watkins Anna Parimi Vadlamani 5 3 Ana Hernandez Da Da Da ill?ord Dan Qua ker New Waterbu Dan New Da noun! 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LT Date 201741249 IOU-024 9 201 7-02-20 2017-02-20 2011-02-20 201?-02-22 2017-02-22 Eff-02?? 2017-02-13 2017-03-09 M1 7-0340 291 7-03-36 Comment belie-ire Danbury needs more pubic school moices that offer a higher level of education. Danbury is one of the lowest school districts in the state. while one of the most underfunded. Our sdwools are inter-ally bursting at the seems. as our city cannot keep up with the rate at which the student population is growing. Within CT, we bout the largest high school and we are the only large city without a charter school. We need more Free public school choice For our children. speci?cally through the exceptional offerings of the proposed Danbury Prospect Charter School. Options are goodi Let's help ease overcrowding in Danbury schools and encourage creation new teaching techniques to best prepare our students for the world. Students in the system more educational resources and opportunties would only benefit our community. lam signing because dantiury deserves more options for it?s Danoory deserves an option and Iwill celebrate our communities diapers today and give them access to world class curriculum curnculu danbury deserves an option and celebrate our community?s diversity and give students access to a wodd class curriculum. School choice should be the right of every student in Danbury. The wait lists at our magnet schools dearly show that families want choices. Add to mat the current miercrowding and Dar'iburrs continued population growth as other districts shrink. and them is no doubt thata new school can only he a win-win for all. Danbury chiidren need choice for a molly education. Danbury Prospect chat-tor provides a unique choice with its [3 tim'lcuium. i care about our kids Give us more option i'rn signing this because I believe in the mission statement. I'm signing this petition became] believe this inwtuiion will enrich our community and provide a nurturing environment for our children. I?m timing because I want school systems throughout America designed wl'lh diverse. numerous way-s to scram highest levels of education possible. We need a high quality sdlooi in Denhury Neeraja ESwara Adhlt] Uberoy Sonia Holmes jack Knapp Barbara Smith Lelgha Bernard Colleen Bates jennlfer Ortega Carol Kawosky Chris Bell Benita Clarke chel Ith "Location Danbury. (Tir Danbury. CT oanbury. cr Danbury, CT Danbury. CT Danbury. CT Danbury. Er Danbury. CT Brook?eld. CT Danoury. CT Danbury, CT Dan only, CF bate-f 201 75-03-31 201741331 2017-04-02 2017-04-23 201 7-04-24 201105-10 2017-05-14 1017-06-19 2017-06-21] 2017-06-21 201 FOE-22 comment We need a one more middle school in Danbury. Being a resident of danboryr it will be good for our future I hope Danbury gets a charter school because we need another High School option. With the great successes of charter schools seen throughout the country it's short cited to that Dan but? should bout have This offering for our parents and children. Everyone associated with our school system sees gross omoowding. This is an ecu-emery common sense approach and can?t happen fast enough. I mink smaller classrooms are bene?cial. 1 understand no keep it fair lottery. But children with good grades should have a chance to Excell as well. I bellew: we need this kind If school In our area No comment really needed. Dan bury needs more options for a middle school and high school! I grew up here and now my girls go to school here as well as I'nanii.I other families. It?s become more populated more then ever and we de?nitely need more Schools to lesson the capacity of classrooms so the children can focus on learning. My son Is currently in 4th grade and would truly bene?t from a school as such. Carol Karvoslty I'd like the option of a dinner school for my children. 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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR DMBURY, CONNECTICUT {36310 MARKD. (203; 197-451 1 moron FAX {on} vets?1655 July 12, 201? Dr. Dianna Wannell of Education Connecticut State Department of Education 165 Capital Ave Hartford. CT 061435-3219 Dear Commissionm' I am mi?ng to o?'cr my ?ll} support of the charter application ?om Proepoot'Chet-tcr Schooi. As long-time Mayor of Denim-y, a city with a rapidly growing student and Wait lists at our magnets, I know we need more schools to serve our children. I believe Dnnbury Promo-t Charter School conheip meet this need. i ?rst met with the leadership of Pronpeot School: more than two years ago. I woo impressed dice by their school model; it is aoodemionlly strong and cultivates in its students a globni awareness. through elements such as the International BEDCaI?ureal?E: ?ame-amt}: and language courses. I have continued to be implemed with the Prospect team. as they have invested in the Bottom to build among foundation for this school. Ar. tangibie evidence of support for Doobnry Prospect, i have committed to providing a facility for the school. We are currently exploring options for die schoolis location. I believe it is important for the City of Dar-[bury to support all of Danhury?s stardom: in accessing an exoeilent education. do a former high school teacher myself; I intow the power of great schooisa i am pleased to be able to offer my 51213th to Danbury Prospeot Clutter School. as one important school option for D?nhl?jr funnies. Simon-in Mark D. ton Mayor ?tatt of GIonncduut STATE CAPITOL HARTFORD. CONNECTICUT 06106-1591 May 25, 20]? Dr. Dianna Wentzcil Commissioner of Education Connecticut State Department of Education [65 Capital Ave Hartford, CT {161435-2219 Dear Commissioner Wentzell, We are writing to express our support for the establishment of the Danbury Prospect Public Charter School {?Danbury Prospect"). As members of the Connecticut General Assembly representing the 107m, ills?, and l38'J1 general assembly districts, We have consistently advocated on behalf of families to ensure there are public school options to meet the unique needs of our children. There is a need for additional middle school options in Danbury, where Danbury Prospect intends to open. We have met with members of the Founding Team and support groups, and both have demonstrated a commitment to Working with the community to ensure that the school re?ects the diversity and wealth of resources in the area. As our State grapples with various education challenges. we acknowledge that school choice and charter schools are an important aspect of our public education system. Schools like Danbury Prospect o??er families opportunities to choose the type of education that works best for their children. We support the expansion of school choice in the area but want to ensure new schools are not opened at the detriment of existing schools currently underfunded by the state. Proper funding of existing schools is still our utmost priority. if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Thank you for this opportunity and your consideration towards this matter. Sincerely, Representative Ferguson Rep tatiye Smith 133'? District 103'? District i 1 ?l Re tative ing Rgprescntative Du?' l0?"I District 2 District HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE CAPITOL I. DUFF ?Eugen 7* bis secouo ASSEMBL TRICT SAWS comm ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY I ROD HEGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT 42m} ADVANCEMENT COMMUTEE HARTFORD. CT 061064591 TOLL FREE: taco) 342-1423 (360] ante-area May 9: 2917 Dr. Dianna Wentzcil Commissioner of Education Connecticut State Department of' Education [65 Capital Ave Hartford, CT 06t435-2219 Dear Commissioner Wentzell: i write to express my support of the Danbury Prospect Charter School {Danbury Prospect) proposal to establish an independent public charter school that will be located in Danbury serving children of the Assembly District that represent. If approved. the proposed school would start with 15?h grade and at capacity it would serve children in grades The cone of the educational program will be built around the lntemationai Baccalaureate framework and would be the ?rst public school of its kind in Connecticut. The rigorous academics. exceptional teachers, and global citizenry theme would greatly bene?t Danbury students and infuse the community with additional innovatiVe researched?based instructional strategies. This much-needed program will provide alternative educational solutions and offer students an educational foundation that will foster critical thinking and a love for learning. i am pleased to support their request and urge the Connecticut State Education Department to give full and fair consideration to the Danbury Prospect application to open a charter school that Would provide high quality educational options for parents and students in the Danbury. Titanic ybu in advance for your attention to this important matter. Sincorely writ/? William one State Representative. 2?"i District Housing Authority of the City of Danbuzy 2 Mill Ridge Road Danbury, CT 068} Telephone 203-7911864. Fax MY 6. We RAYMOND vmm. MW STANLEYWATRM . 7mm Rosa MORRISON. PAUL ESTEFAN. moses; July 11, 20]? Dr. Dianna Commissioner of Education Connecticut State Depamnent of Education 165 Capital Ave Hartford, CT 061435-2219 Dear Commissioner Wentzeil: As the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Danhury, I write to express my support of the Danbury Prospect Charter School (Danhury Prospect) proposal to establish an independent public charter school located in Danburv. If approved, the proposed school would start with grade (due to district overcrowding at that level) and at capacity it would serve children in grades K-12. The core of the educational program will be built around the International Baccalaureate framework and would be the ?rst public school of its kind in Connecticut. The rigorous academics, exceptional teachers, and global citizenry theme would greatly bene?t Danbury students and infuse the District with even more innovative researched?based manuctional strategies. This much-needed program will provide alternative educational solutions and offer students an educational foundation fostering critical thinking and a love for learning. I believe Prospect will help in raising the academic achievement of more students in our area and bring a much-needed prestigious 151-12 educational institution to the state. I am pleased to support their request and urge the Connecticut State Education Department to give full and fair consideration to the Danhury Prospect application to open a charter school that would provide high quality educational options for parents and students in the Danbury. Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter. can i. C. SI USTED ND COWRENDE ESTA CARTA FDR FAVOR LLANEE A LA OFICINA. GRACIAS. v.4 Jerig?o Par ership Inc. Mobilizing Ministry Transforming a City June 5, 201'? Dr. Dianna. Wentzell Cornmiasioner of Education Connecticut State Department of Education 165 Capital Ave Hartford, CT 061435-2219 Dear Commissioner Wentnell: As Chairman of the Jericho Partnership of Danhury, CT, I would like to express my support for the Danbury Prospect Charter School proposal to establish a public school charter to be located in Danhury. The proposed school would initially target the district overcrowding at the 6?31? grade level and ultimately serve the K-12 school population. The core of the educational program will be designed around the International Baccalaureate [113) framework and would be a ?rst for Connecticut. Danbury students Would bene?t signi?cantly from such a rigorous program. We believe educational choice is important for Connecticut parents and, when combined with concern over school over?owdmg. demands an alternative plan for Danbury. We believe Prospect is such a plan. I am pleased to support the Danhury Prospect proposal and urge the Connecticut State Education Department to give full and fair consideration to the Danbury Prospect application to open a charter school that would provide high quality education options in Danbury. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Regards, 7pm am G. B'eattie Chairman Jericho Partnership 13 Rose Street . Dnnbury. CT 06810 CPA P: - F: 203.?91.1675 .1 mm. I kirk-runaw- 10 Dr. Aaron Samuels Boulevard EW Danbury, Connecticut 06310 Phone: {203}243-5461 Fax: {2031794-0?16 BAPTIST CHURCH WebsiteAddress: unewnewhopedanburuorg Reverend Leroy Parker, Senior Pastor June 201? Dr. Dianna Wentzel] Comissioner of Education Connecticut State Department of Education 165 Capital Avenue Hartford, CT 061435-2219 Dear Commissioner, We write in support of the proposed charter school, Danbury Prospect Charter School. now being considered by the Connecticut State Depm'tntertt of Education. New Hope Baptist Church has served the Danbury community for over one hundred and twennr one years and we are con?dent that the Denhury Prospect team, Working in painter-ship with its sister school Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, will offer another option for high quality public education in Daan in the same way that they do in Brooklyn. New York. The school is proposed to serve Danbuty students, starting with 6th grade and adding a grade every year until it teaches capacity at 1300 amdents K- 12. There are many reasons for opening a charter school in the main reason being we believe the petfonnance of this dish-let will be elevated by the efforts of the Founding members. One of the missions of Danhury Prospect is to graduate students who are prepared for college in a global fast-paced over-changing world. As a former educator, know that students who are internationally minded will help to create a more peace?tl world. Students ]who are caring, knowledgeable, critical thinkers and re?ective open-minded are in high demand, today. We believe Denote-y Prospect Charter School will give our youth another much needed avenue of success. As a strong believer in closing the education gap in the community 1 represent, I lend my supportto the application of the Danhury Prospect Charter School. Sincerely, Rev. Leroy Parker Deacon Chair Special Assistant to Foster Trustee Chair Treasurer Edward Torion Reverend Minnie Blond Delores Rochester Cloro Perkins