There were 7 charter schools for the 2021-2022 school year, serving 2,686 students.
The Legislative PEER committee released an analysis of funding for Mississippi Charter Schools and the Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB).
Through the analysis, lawmakers found that funding sources for FY20
By Kate Royals
Apr 19, 2021 2:23 PM
Operators of a Jackson charter school say the board overseeing charter schools in the state did not take into account the most recent data and denied them due process when considering the schoolâs contract renewal.
But Lisa Karmacharya, executive director of the board that made the decision, said the board was simply following guidelines outlined in state law and the recommendation of an evaluation team of independent, highly qualified individuals.Â
The Charter School Authorizer Board, the state body that oversees public charter schools in the state, granted Joel E. Smilow Prep in Jackson a four-year contract with conditions at its meeting last week â even though they were eligible for a five-year, unconditional renewal.