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CHARTER SCHOOL SERVICES

A charter school is a public school that may provide instruction in any combination of grades (transitional kindergarten through grade twelve). Parents, teachers, or community members may initiate a charter petition, which is typically presented to and approved by a local school district governing board. The law grants chartering authority to county boards of educations, such as the appeal of a petition’s denial by a school district governing board or the direct approval of countywide benefit charter schools. 

The Marin County Board of Education (MCBOE) plays two primary roles with respect to charter schools:

  • acting as an appellate body that reviews appeals from denied district petitions, and
  • acting as a direct authorizer for specialized county-level or countywide programs.

Additionally, when assigned as the authorizer, the COE reviews charter petitions for renewal.

The Marin County Superintendent of Schools supports the MCBOE by conducting a thorough administrative and operational review of charter petitions and providing a recommendation for board action.