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Leaders of Costa Mesa charter flagged for possible violations granted one more extension Padmini Sirivasan, founder of the International School for Science and Culture in Costa Mesa, addresses the Orange County Board of Education in a July 7 meeting. (Screen shot by Sara Cardine) By Sara CardineStaff Writer Print A Costa Mesa charter school under scrutiny for possible violations, including overreporting enrollment, unpermitted facility use and charging pupils fees for instruction has been granted more time by the Orange County Board of Education to resolve its issues. Trustees in a July 7 meeting heard an update on the International School for Science and Culture, whose leaders are tentatively planning to begin a new school year as soon as Aug. 23. The school was flagged by the Orange County Department of Education’s Charter School Unit for several improprieties. ....