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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Staff ReportTitle: CALIFORNIA NATIONAL airy xscospoRAva, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Item no. 3 February 4, 2013 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL IN WESTFIELD PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3030 PLAZA BONITA ROAD, SUITE 1000. Case File No.: 2012-25 CUP Location: North end of Westfield Plaza Bonita - ground floor Staff report by: Martin Reeder, AICP - Assistant Planner Applicant: Student Success Programs Incorporated BACKGROUND Previous Action The Commission continued the item to the current meeting in order for the applicant to provide additional information related to the proposal. Specifically, information related to the following was requested: Graduation rate of Charter School students; • The number of National City residents served; o More information such as the packet given to prospective students' parents; ▪ Reports or comments from PD or security directors at other Westfield malls that have the Charter Schools, New Information The applicant has provided an information packet, similar to that provided to prospective students, which provides statistics on graduation and participation rates, post -graduation statistics, and transition data. The packet is attached for your review. There are currently 52 students from National City being served according to the applicant. An important rate provided is that of student transitions, or where students go once they leave the charter school. Approximately 28% of the exiting students graduate (High school diploma, GED, or pass score on the California High School Proficiency Exam), with the majority of remaining students (45%) transitioning back to public school. Of those that graduate, 90% gain their diploma. According to the information provided, the school had a 2011 graduation rate of 82.7% (the percentage of students eligible to graduate that did so). The data states that 89% of graduating students went on to attend college (four-year, community, or vocational schools), the remaining 11% either going into the workforce or the military. Prior to the previous Planning Commission meeting, there were concerns voiced by the Police Department regarding security and safety concerns. Since the January 14, 2013 meeting a PD representative has visited another of the school's locations (Horton Plaza). Their preliminary comments indicate that the school is run very well and that the students are not sent to the school for disciplinary problems, as previously thought. The program is for students that voluntarily want or need an alternative schedule for a variety of reasons (work, athletics, not fitting in well with traditional social situations etc.). PD was very impressed with the Horton Plaza site and the staff there. It is staffs understanding that PD will be reversing its initial opposition to the CUP; however, an official response is pending as of the writing of this report. The original staff report is attached and contains findings and conditions for approval. The analysis in that report is still relevant with regard to land use and parking, but excepting the previous concerns from PD. Maximum occupancy is also not relevant seeing as the school is more of an 'as needed' situation (subject specific) rather than a full curriculum. According to the data provided by the applicant, most students entering the charter school are on average 2 grade levels behind in reading and 3 grade ievels behind in math. Summary The proposed ed cationa! use is consistent with the Land Use Code with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Although not a typical commercial use associated with a shopping mall, Conditions of Approval will help to ensure that the business operates in harmony with existing uses in the area. Potential parking impacts are minimal since the site is within an existing shopping mall and that adequate parking is available on site. Furthermore, the applicant has a history of successful operation at other area mails. The school fulfills a need in the educational system that cannot be met effectively by traditional schools. If the CUP is approved, National City students — some of which are already enrolled in other affiliated charter schools — will have access to this service, thus increasing the success rate of National City schools. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve 2012-25 CUP subject to the conditions listed below, based on attached findings; or 2. Deny 2012-25 CUP based on findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or 3. Continue the item to a specific date. ATTACHMENTS 1. Revised Police Department comments 2. January 14, 2013 staff report with attachments, including findings and conditions 3. Charter School of San Diego information packet 4. Applicants plans (Exhibit A -Revised, Case File No. 2011-29 CUP, dated 2/22/2012) MARTIN REEDER, AICP Assistant Planner NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: January 24, 2013 TO: Adolfo Gonzales, Chief of Police FROM: Keith Fifield, Lieutenant SUBJECT: San Diego Charter School - Conditional Use Permit — Plaza Bonita Since the January 14th Planning Commission meeting Sgt. Hernandez and I have been gathering information and talking with people in order to better understand the Charter School of San Diego's operation and if locating a learning center at Plaza Bonita might present safety concerns. San Diego Charter School The Conditional Use Permit applicant, Student Success Programs Inc., a San Diego Charter School, is part of the Altus Institute's Network of Charter Schools. Their authorizing oversight agency is the San Diego Unified School District. The San Diego Charter School entered into a five year Charter, or contract, with the SDUSD that was ultimately approved by the SDUSD School Board. SDUSD administrative staff is responsible for ensuring that the Charter School continues to meet its obligations under the approved Charter. The San Diego Charter School is an Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funded school. They currently operate several non-traditional storefront learning centers under their Charter, several of them at Westfield shopping malls including UTC, Horton Plaza and Parkway Plaza. MT_ Moises .Agurrie is the Charter School Manager for the SDUSD. He and his staff are responsible for ensuring that the San Diego Charter School is meeting the obligations of its Charter. I spoke with Mr. Aguirre and he stated that the San Diego Charter School is considered in Good Standing and he is not aware of any security violations or issues at their school sites. Site Visit On 01/24/13 Sgt. Hernandez and I visited the Altus Institute - San Diego Charter School learning center at Horton Plaza site where we met with CFO Lynne Alipio and staff member Tim Tuter. The school or learning center was well maintained and staffed with four teachers. Approximately fifteen students were in attendance working diligently and quietly. The learning center was furnished and maintained properly and was well equipped with computer work stations. The front of the center was all glass and the interior activity and occupants were fully visible from the outside. One of the teachers explained the educational requirements and staffing system. The hours of the learning center are staggered throughout the day with no more than 15 or 20 students in attendance at any one time, the students usually attending in two hour blocks. They strive to maintain a 4 to 1 student teacher ratio. The students may complete one course a month to complete their credits for graduation. The teacher gave us a copy of the Zero Tolerance behavior and loitering policy which each student must acknowledge and sign. The students all appeared well behaved and focused on their work. Sgt. Hernandez and l were satisfied and impressed with the professional appearance and operation of the Horton Plaza Learning Center as well as the mature polite demeanor of the students. Westfield Shopping Centers obviously supports the Charter School as they are tenants at almost every mail property they own in San Diego County. A representative from Westfield's Regional Office attended the Planning Meeting in their support. As a community service Westfield rents space to the San Diego Charter School at a significant discount. Students CFO Alipio and Mr. Tuter estimated that the Plaza Bonita site would allow a maximum of 158 students. Currently they have 52 students enrolled from National City who would have the option to attend at Plaza Bonita much closer to their residence. The students are not mandated to attend these schools by the courts but by choice. The students are "at risk" in that they are at risk of not graduating for various reasons not because of poor behavior or criminal conduct. Many of the students need a non- traditional schedule or setting because they must work, because of their intensive athletics, because they were bullied or because they do not function well in a traditional school social setting or regiment. Recommendation Based on our findings, Sgt. Hernandez and l agree that the Police Department should support Student Success Programs Inc. / Charter School of San Diego CUP application to open a location at Westfield Plaza Bonita. We believe that the professionalism of the organization, their good standing as a Charter School with the SDUSD, the support of Westfield Shopping Centers and no findings of security issues at their current learning centers similarly located at malls, warrants our support so they can provide a non- traditional opportunity for students to succeed. This school appears to be in line with the values of the City and the Police Department to support youth programs that provide positive alternatives, thus improving overall public safety. 4,-. CALIFORNIA ++ NATIONAL CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Title: Case File No.: Location: Assessor's Parcel No: Staff report by: Applicant: Property owner: Combined General Plan/ Zoning designation: Location size: Adjacent land use/zoning: North: East: South: West: Environmental review: Item no. 4 January 14, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL OOL IN WEST FIELD PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3030 PLAZA BONITA ROAD, SUITE 1000. 2012-25 CUP North end of Westfield Plaza Bonita — ground floor 564-471-07 Martin Reeder, AICP —Assistant Planner Student Success Programs Incorporated Westfield Major Mixed -Use District (MXD-2) 3,400 square feet Residential across Sweetwater Rd. / RS-2 Residential / County of San Diego Open Space & I-805 / OS Open Space across Plaza Bonita Rd. / OS Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) BACKGROUND Site Characteristics Westfield Plaza Bonita is located in the southeast corner of National City in the Commercial Shopping Center (CSC-PD) Zone. The project site is the ground floor of the mall at the northern end of Westfield Plaza Bonita. The suite is located next to the interior entrance of Macy's, in the original part of the mall. The suite is the former location of Tilt, a video arcade. Proposed Use The applicant is requesting to operate a Grade 7 to 12 charter school (Charter School of San Diego) in an approximately 3,400 square- foot suite located in the Westfield Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. Classroom hours would be Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with students ranging in age from 12 to 19 years old. Typical students are those that are at risk of not graduating due to a variety of issues that include social/emotional issues, bullying/fear of safety, health challenges, behavior problems, credit deficiencies, iow performance, or special scheduling needs, Learning would be provided in small groups of 5 to 10 students. One-on-one learning would also be provided as needed. Five teachers are proposed to teach at this location. Analysis A school is permitted in the MXC-2 zone with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Concerns with educational uses usually focus around traffic and parking issues. Given that this would be a small-scale and atypical school setting that would not cater to as many students as a traditional school campus, these concerns would not be as prevalent. With five teachers and the proposed student groups of 5 to 10, approximately 50 students can be expected The floor plan is almost completely open, save for a restroom and small office area. Other area locations have a series of round tables spread throughout the space, catering to the group setting desired. Building occupancy for educational uses is 20 square -feet per person, which would allow up to 170 people in the 3,400 square -foot suite. Parking is based on square -footage rather than number of students (see parking discussion below)_ Although not traditionally found in shopping malls, charter schools are located in other San Diego County malls. Charter School of San Diego has operations in six other malls throughout the region, including Plaza Camino Real (Carlsbad), North County Fair (Escondido), U T C (La Jolla), Parkway Plaza (El Cajon), Mission Valley (San Diego), and two locations in Horton Plaza (San Diego). Parking The mall has adequate parking and access to arterial streets and freeway. According to SANDAG data, a 3,400 square -foot school would generate approximately 62 average daily trips (ADT). Access to and from the area is provided by Plaza Bonita Road and Sweetwater Road, both arterial streets. Therefore, no traffic issues are anticipated; the existing road network is more than capable of handling the additional traffic generated by the school. Department Comments Comments were received from the Police Department with concerns over the proposed use of the suite as a charter school. PD anticipates possible safety and security issues and additional calls for service and does not recommend that the CUP be approved. Standard Building and Fire Code conditions are also included, as well as a condition requiring proof of all local, state andror federal permits necessary for operation of the charter school be provided prior to operation. Summary The proposed educational use is consistent with the Land Use Code with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Although not a typical commercial use associated with a shopping mall, Conditions of Approval will help to ensure that the business operates in harmony with existing uses in the area. Potential parking impacts are minimal since the site is within an existing shopping mall and that adequate parking is available on site. However, the Police Department has concerns due to the potential demographic of students related to behavior issues, and concerns related to safety and security of both students and mall patrons. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve 2012-25 CUP subject to the conditions listed below, based on attached findings; or 2. Deny 2012-25 CUP based on the attached finding; findings to be determined by the Planning Commission; or 3. Continue the item to a specific date. ATTAC HM E NTS 1. Recommended Findings 2. Recommended Conditions of Approval 3. Location Map 4. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 13 property owners) 5. Police Department comments 6. Site Photos 7. Notice of Exemption 8. Exhibit A, Case File No. 2012-25 CUP, dated 12/3/2012 9. Business description J616tAAAAA----- MARTIN REEDER, AICP BRAD RAULSTON Assistant Planner Executive Director RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 2012-25 CUP, 3030 Plaza Bonita Road 1 That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the proposed use will be within an existing commercial suite within a regional mall and since no expansion of the building is proposed. 2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the volume and type of traffic generated by the proposed use, since the proposed use is served by both Plaza Bonita Road and Sweetwater Road, arterial streets, and since a charter school is not expected to appreciably increase the amount of traffic to the site. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the use is contained wholly within an existing building, and since the use is consistent with other uses within other shopping malls in San Diego County. 4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience, since it will provide a service in need in the area among members of the community seeking to gain a high school education. RECOMMENDED FINDING FOR DENIAL 2012-25 CUP, 3030 Plaza Bonita Road 1 That the proposed use will have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the use has the potential to cause security or safety issues for students of the school and/or patrons of the mall, and that the use could create the need for additional calls for service from the Police Department, decreasing response times to other areas in need. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 2012-25 CUP, 3030 Plaza Bonita Road General 1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes a Charter School for 7th to 12th Grade students within suite 1000 of the Westfield Plaza Bonita shopping center located at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted for permits associated with the project shall conform to Exhibit A, Case File No. 2012-25 CUP, Hated 1213/2012. 2. Before this Conditional Use Pemtit shall become effective, the applicant and the property owner both shall sign and have notarized an 'Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning Division, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its receipt shall automatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that a Notice of Restriction on Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant shall pay necessary recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that conditions imposed by approval of the Conditional Use Permit are binding on all present or future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the Development Services Director prior to recordation. 3. Within four (4) days of approval, pursuant to Fish and Game Code 711.4 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all necessary environmental fling fees for the San Diego County Clerk. Checks shall be made payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning Department. 4. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in the Municipal Code. Building 5. Plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2010 editions of the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, Residential and Green Codes. Fire 6. The project shall be built to cede. The National City Fire Department utilizes the 2010 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2010 edition of NFPA. Planning 7. The applicant shall provide proof of all local, state andlor federal permits necessary for operation of the Charter School. Proof of said permits shall be provided at time of business license issuance. a-:c .1FORMA 4.4 NO1ONALcv •�- z�4rconpo�.ax�n CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL IN WESTFIELD PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3030 PLAZA BONITA ROAD, SUITE 1000 CASE FILE NO.: 2012-25 CUP APN: 564-471-07 The National City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2013, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant: Student Success Programs Incorporated) The applicant is requesting to operate a charter school for students 7th to 12th grades in an approximately 3,400 square foot suite located in Westfield Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. Information is available for review at the City's Planning Division, Civic Center. Members of the public are invited to comment. Written comments should be received by the Planning Division on or before 12:00 p.m., January 14, 2013, who can be contacted at 619-336-4310 or planning©nationalcityca.gov If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. NATIONAL CITY PLANNING DNISION ,/BRAD RAULSTON Executive Director January 8, 2013 From: National City Police Department Subject: Case file No: 2012-23 CUP- Conditional Use Permit in Plaza Bonita Shopping Center, 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, Suite 1000 for Charter School Student Success Programs Inc. The following are concerns from the National City Police Department regarding the proposed CUP in Plaza Bonita Mall for a Charter School Student Support Program. The Plaza Bonita Mall is a large retail shopping mall that is visited daily by thousands of consumers. Families and consumers from around San Diego County visit Plaza Bonita and expect to shop with safety and securities of commercial retail. The Charter School Student Success Program outlines in their applications that students range from ages 12 to 19 years old. The typical students are at high risk of not graduating due to social/emotional issues, bullyinglfear of safety, health challenges, behavior problems, as well as other challenges. These challenges can produce quality of life issues of safety and security for Plaza Bonita Mall employees and visiting citizens. Plaza Bonita Mall was not intended to operate a charter school as a tenant. This school most likely will result in additional needs for public safety services. The mere logistics of public safety responses to potential fights, assaults, violent outbursts and/or thefts would impact response times to other calls for service in the National City Community. Public Safety resources would potentially be impacted as calls for services to the mall/charter school would rise. Plaza Bonita Mall is intended to be a consumer retail business, not a charter school. The fact that school will be located in a Mall on Private Property presents additional challenges for law enforcement. Based on the aforementioned concerns, we do not recommend that the CUP be approved. Respectfully submitted, Julian Villagomez, Sergeant National City Police Department 619-336-4547 2012-25 CUr —Plaza Bonita — Charter School — ,)rte Photos Looking northwest View from 2nd floor looking northwest k AL1FORN1A.- C OB TUP �. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: County Clerk County of San Diego P.O. Box 1750 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 260 San Diego, CA 92112 Project Title: 2012-25 CUP Project Location: 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 Contact Person: Martin Reeder, AICP Telephone Number: (619) 336-4313 Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: Conditional Use Permit for a charter school within a 3,400 square -foot suite in Westfield Plaza Bonita mall. Applicant: Student Success Programs, Inc. 10170 Huennekens Street San Diego, CA 92121 Exempt Status: Telephone Number: (858) 678-2048 Categorical Exemption. Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) Reasons why project is exempt: There is no possibility that the proposed use will have a significant impact on the environment since the facility will not result in the expansion of an existing use. The school will operate within an existing building without the need for expansion or intensification of use. Date: MARTIN REEDER, AICP Assistant Planner QIJESTIG:'rl: What is Student Success Programs, Inc.? Is it a charter school? The Charter School of San Diego (CSSD) is officially known as Student Success Programs, Inc. Student Success Programs, Inc. is nonprofit public benefit corporation and it is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public purposes. Student Success Programs, Inc. operates under the trade name of The Charter School of San Diego (CSSD). Student Success Programs, Inc. is created with a specific purpose to manage, operate, guide, direct and promote CSSD. rccr, lc a charc.r s_hr••! *, tilr r;zc.d C... c,:..:?'.Diego E E::i led School DistrIc t. Charter Schools are abler to operate in the State of California pursuant to the adoption of the Charter Schools Act of 1992. The Charter Schools Act of 1992 (California Education Code §47600, et seq.) was enacted by the Legislature to provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from the existing school district structure, as a method to accomplish all of the following: (a) Improve pupil learning. (b) Increase learning opportunities for all pupils, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences for pupils who are identified as academically low achieving. (c) Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods. (d) Create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site. (e) Provide parents and pupils with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system. (f) Hold the schools established under this part accountable for meeting measurable pupil outcomes, and provide the schools with a method to change from rule -based to performance -based accountability systems. (g) Provide vigorous competition within the public school system to stimulate continua; improvements in all public schools. CSSD offers an innovative education program with a tremendous and successful record of accomplishment of educating, reintegrating and graduating "at -risk" students. "At -risk" students are defined as students who have dropped out of traditional schools, are at great risk of dropping out, or are enrolled but completely disengaged from learning. Many of these students are frorn lower socio- economic families with diverse ethnic backgrounds. CSSD is a re -directive program. The average length of stay for students in the program is 15 months. Charter schools are public schools. Public charter schools are intended to improve our nation's public school system. Charter schools are public school because, while they operate Independently of the school district, they are: o Tuition -free and open to every student who wishes to enroll Non-sectarian, and do not discriminate on any basis Publicly funded by local, state and federal tax dollars based on enrollment, like other public schools QUESTION: Does the school have a website that describes the organization and its operation? CSSD have a website that describes the organization and its operation. It is www.charterschooi- sandiego.net QUESTION: Who are the typical students? The typical students at CSSD are at risk, credit deficient, looking for non-traditional setting, professional athletes, actor, students with health issues, safety concerns, pregnant parenting teen, family responsibilities such as working to help support families. All of these categories include students that may have special needs, are gifted and talented and/or are English language learners. QUESTION: What are their grade levels and ages? CSSD serves grades 7-12 whose ages are 12 years old to 19 years old. QUESTION: Why do students attend this school instead of Public schools? We are a public school of choice. CSSD is an educational option for students in grades 7-12 who seek an alternative to the traditional approach to education. CSSD offers personalized, individuaHzeci, and high quality education. Students` course of study is based on a Pathways Personaiized Education avian iPPEF . This plan is aeveioped by the counselor along with the student, parents, and teacher. !t incorporates high school graduation requirements, the student's short -and long-term goals, learn ng styles, previous work, current interests, academic achievement, skills development and standardized test scores. The PPEP is reviewed and updated by parents, student, and teacher on a regular basis throughout the student's enrollment. CSSD serves as a role model due to five factors: We transform the lives of students who are "at risk" in the educational system, moving students towards successful post -secondary transitions We run CSSD like a business with strategic objectives, Action Plans, and the ability to set and measure results 0 We are innovative, responsive, agile • We hold teachers accountable for students' learning and staff for organizational success • We are a successful prototype for educational reform t,UESTlOr : Is there a program that the students have to follow to earn credits to graduate? All CSSD students may earn regular California standards based credits toward a diploma. CSSD courses are California University A-G approved. Students may choose to graduate from the program or return to their comprehensive high school. CSSD is a re -directive program. It assists students to become grade level proficient and appropriate for their age so they can successfully return to their _"mprAEr.neive :1!gh school. QUESTION: Do they earn a diploma equivalent to a Public School? Students may choose to remain at CSSD to complete their graduation requirements and earn a high school diploma, GED, or the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). Yes, diploma for CSSD is equivalent to a public school. CSSD is a WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited. It has undergone several accreditation renewal processes and has received the maximum terms of 6 years for every term. This WASC accreditation process is all about fostering excellence in the elementary, secondary, adult, postsecondary and supplementary education programs that WASC accredits. QUESTION: Is instruction provided on a one-on-one basis, group setting or both? CSSD provides one-on-one basis and small group instruction. QUESTION: How large are the groups that receive instruction/tutoring? Small, 5-10 QUESTION: Where does the funding for the school come from? Cnar ier SLFIUVia reueiveai appuriionrnents from the State and Federal. 95% of the funding for CSSD is derived from the State apportionments. 4% is derived from the Federal and about 1% is derived from local. QUESTION: Are they located in Westfield malls? CSSD Learning Centers are located in the following Westfield Malls: Plaza Camino Real (Carlsbad) North County Fair (Escondido) UTC (La Jolla) Parkway Plaza (El Cajon) Mission Valley (San Diego) Horton Plaza (San Diego) —2 locations Plaza Bonita (National City) opening soon QUESTION: Where are the other locations in San Diego County? Poway; Scripps Ranch (Mira Mesa area); Genesee; Jackson (La Mesa); Severin (La Mesa); University Avenue; North Park; Alpha Street (North Gate community);. Worthington (Spring Valley), Woodman (Paradise Valley); Rosecrans; Tierransanta; Park Terrace (Downtown San Diego) II The Charter School of San Diego exce ivlri u _ era#s th Freedom to ►cceIera e, the Focus t Catch Pf and the SU port o As an organization, we currently erve 52 tu ents from trm a 100.0% 80,0% 69.09E 40.0% 20.0% 0,0% 600 500 400 300.E 200 I;' Audeo 2011 Graduation Rates 589 581 CSSD Bounce Back MAAC Palomar Sweetwater High Community Day CS5D EMI LJU14e dock :J1,MC Palomr'sigh 30.096 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.O% 0.0% 5.3% 4.6% MAK; C SD eani i[c Pack 0.4,641,C Pa1nmar High r The C Post-Graduati 5%t 2011-2012 arter School of San Diego n Location for Diploma Graduates 100% 80% 64% 40% Audeo • Four Year College/ University • Community College • Vocational College w Mirrtary C Employment The Charter School of San Diego 2011-2012 StudentTransitlons 2011-2012 10th Grade CAHSEE Passing Rates English -Language Arts CSSD Bounce Back !AMC Palomar High 2011-2012 10th Grade CAHSEE Passing Rates Mathematics 47% 5D% CSSD Bounce Back MAAC Palomar High The Charter School of San Diego 2011-2012Student Ethnicity -Total Students Served (3400) 0%3% ■ African American ■ American Indian 3% II ■ Fgipino • Hispanic II Pacific Islander CTwo orMore CI White • completers • Public School • Private School ' Adult Education ■ Vocational/Community College a Moved -Out of State o Moved -Out of Country o Other o Whereabouts -Unknown