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LICENSING AGREEMENT
This Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) is between The New America Schools
Network, a Colorado nonprofit corporation (“The Network”). and <<name of school, a
___________________
nonprofit
corporation>>
(“School”),
dated
effective
__________________, 20___ (“Effective Date”).
RECITALS
A.
The Network was established to create a network of public charter schools with the
mission to empower new immigrants, English Language Learners and academically underserved
students with the educational tools and support they need to maximize their potential, succeed
and live the American dream (“Mission”).
B.
The Network has proprietary ownership over a unique and successful model of public
charter school educational programs that embody the Mission and which includes the NAS
School Design (as defined below) (the NAS School Design and the Mission are collectively
referred to herein as the “Model” ).
C.
In order to accomplish the Mission, The Network desires to replicate the Model by
partnering with other public charter schools.
D.
In connection with the Model, The Network owns certain proprietary information,
including Copyrights, Marks, and Processes (as defined below) (collectively, “Intellectual
Property” or “IP”) that have been used by the existing NAS network of schools since 2004.
E.
The parties to this agreement acknowledge the necessity for setting out their legal
relationship to ensure that the School has the tools and support systems required to implement its
charter, which charter incorporates the Model as the School’s educational model and
contemplates the use of The Network’s Intellectual Property which includes the proprietary
educational and management practices of The Network as its organizational structure.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT
SECTION ONE: Definitions
Terms not defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to them in this Agreement.
“Copyrights” means all copyrights, including both registered and unregistered copyrights, owned
by The Network which were developed for use in connection with the Model, including but not
limited to all written, auditory, visual and other materials, including the Materials.
“Copyright License” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.
“FERPA” means the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
“IDEA” means the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.
“Intellectual Property” or “IP” includes all Copyrights, Marks, Logos, and Processes now or
hereafter owned by The Network, including any and all proprietary information developed for
use in connection with the Model. The Network may from time to time agree to include
additional intellectual property assets within the scope of the rights licensed under this
Agreement.
“Logos” means The Network’s proprietary logos as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
“Licenses” means, collectively, the Copyright License and the Mark License set forth in Section
Five.
“Marks” shall mean the proprietary unregistered trade name “The New America School” and any
variations thereof, including all common law rights, and including internet sites, domain names,
trade names, trademarks, service marks and Logos with respect to the name “New America
School,” including but not limited to that which is set forth on Exhibit A.
“Mark License” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Materials” means those proprietary materials set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and any additional proprietary materials provided by The
Network to the School pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
“NAS School Design” means a written document that describes the design elements of schools
that are or may become Network Schools that describes the Model and The Network’s
educational program and unique Mission, and which when taken together differentiate The
Network school design from other school educational programs. The NAS School Design is a
fundamental aspect of the School’s charter agreement with its authorizer. A copy of the
elements of the NAS School Design is attached as Exhibit C.
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“Network School” means a public charter school which has become affiliated with The Network
by executing this or a similar Licensing Agreement, which includes the intent to replicate the
Model and follow the Mission with fidelity according to the terms of such agreement.
“Network Standards” means the stated expectations for meeting the minimum requirements for
complying with The Network licensing requirements as described in Section Six.
“Processes” means all of The Network’s proprietary know-how, practices, plans, specifications,
methodologies, marketing and recruitment strategies, business practices, design elements of each
school, trade dress, and all other proprietary information developed for use in connection with
the Model.
SECTION TWO: Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall automatically
be renewed each year on the anniversary of the Effective Date unless otherwise terminated
pursuant to Section 8 below.
[FOR NM ONLY] – The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of four years [or
balance of charter term] from the Effective Date subject to available funding and unless
terminated pursuant to Section 8 below.
SECTION THREE: Limitations on Materials Provided
The Network shall provide the School with the Materials, and grant the School a Copyright
License under Section 5 to use the same, and the School agrees to use all Materials solely for the
purpose of operating a Network School.
SECTION FOUR: Royalties Fees
Royalty. For the Licenses set forth in Section Five, including the use of the Materials, the
School shall pay The Network a one-time royalty fee of $____________________ (“Royalty”).
The Royalty shall be payable in equal annual installments for [__] years. The Network shall
invoice the School annually and payment is due by no later than thirty (30) days from the date of
the invoice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any year the School is unable to pay the Royalty
Fee during the term of this Agreement, the School may request a forbearance or reduction in the
Royalty Fee after providing sufficient evidence to The Network that the School’s inability to pay
is a result of an unanticipated budget short fall beyond the School’s control.
SECTION FIVE: Grant of License
The Network hereby grants to the School nontransferable, non-exclusive Licenses as set forth in
this Section 5 to the Intellectual Property to use in connection with the operation of a Network
School until such time this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.
1. License to Use Copyrights and Processes. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, The Network hereby grants to School a non-exclusive, non-transferable, nonsublicenseable license to the Copyrights and Processes (“Copyright License”) solely for
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the School to use in the operation of a Network School in the state of <<state of school>>
(“Territory”). As part of the Copyright License, The Networks shall provide School with
access to password protected locations on The Network’s website (subject to the
respective sites’ website use requirements) so that School may access the Materials.
2. License to Use Marks.
a. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, The Network herby grants
to School the non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicenseable license to
use the Marks in the Territory and on the Internet solely in connection with the
operation of a Network School in the Territory (“Mark License”).
b. As part of the Mark License, School has the right to modify the Mark so that it is
called “The New America School <<name of state>> and it may reference itself
as a “New America School” and use the Logo on its publications, materials, and
website.
3. Additional Terms for Use of Intellectual Property.
a. As to the Licenses granted in this Section 5, School shall not use any of the
Intellectual Property in any manner not connected to the operation of a Network
School, including but not limited to the following: (i) any use in connection with
the provision of educational services not contemplated by the School’s charter;
(ii) in any manner that is determined in The Network’s sole discretion to
disparage or otherwise threaten the goodwill and reputation associated with the
Marks and The Network; or (iii) in any manner that may result in liability for the
School’s obligations or debts being imposed on The Network.
b. From time to time The Network may provide new or different versions of any of
the Intellectual Property, including but not limited to the NAS School Design,
Marks and Logos, and make them available for the School’s use under the same
terms and conditions of this Agreement. These new or different versions may
require that the School observe new or different practices with respect to the use
of such Intellectual Property. The School will be responsible for all costs and
expenses of implementing any new or different version of the Intellectual
Property.
4. Linking License. Each party hereto grants to the other a non-exclusive and royalty-free
license to provide a hypertext reference link to the initial top level display of its website
as identified by the following Uniform Resource Locators:
The Network: <<add Network website address>>
School: <<add Network website address>>
5. Proprietary Rights. Each party hereto acknowledges and agrees that, except as otherwise
set forth herein, the Intellectual Property and the Model is proprietary to The Network,
protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws, and may not be
reproduced, transmitted, displayed, published or distributed except as set forth on this
Agreement or with the express written consent of The Network.
6. Collaboration/Right to Modify Content/License to Network. The Network and the
School mutually agree to collaborate to improve the Model and the services and materials
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of both The Network and the School and to assist each other and all Network Schools as
reasonably necessary to achieve the replication of the Model as contemplated by this
Agreement. School, with the prior written permission of The Network, may modify the
Copyrights (which include the Materials) and Processes (“Modifications”). However, the
Modifications remain the property of The Network and the School hereby transfers all
right, title and interest into any such Modifications to The Network as part of this
Agreement. The School shall be given appropriate recognition for development of any
Modifications developed by the School and used by other Network Schools.
7. Rights Expressly Reserved. The Licenses granted herein are not intended to be (and shall
not be construed as) an assignment, and nothing herein confers on School any right (other
than set forth herein), title or interest in the Intellectual Property or the Model. All rights
not expressly granted herein by The Network, including without limitation, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and the right to obtain and to own all worldwide
intellectual property rights in and to the subject matter embodied in this Agreement are
reserved by The Network.
8. Acknowledgement. School shall acknowledge that it is a Network School on any printed,
audio, visual or other materials (including any media, display or, in the case of audio or
online works, describe any of the Marks) must include a notice of ownership (“Notice”).
For audio, visual, textual or electronic works, the Notice must appear in at least one
prominent location within the materials advising that, as to each Mark displayed, that it is
a (or they collectively are) “trademark(s) of The New America School Network, used
under license.” All copyright materials shall include and retain a statement reading “©
{date(s) of first publication and substantive revision}, The New America School
Network.”
9. Security Measures. In all events, the School shall use all reasonable security precautions
to prevent unauthorized copying, disclosure, or use of the Intellectual Property by its own
employees, agents, representatives, affiliates, students, assignees and/or any third party.
SECTION SIX: Maintaining Network Standards
The parties agree that the following Network Standards shall be adhered to during the term of
this Agreement and violation thereof may result in termination of this Agreement by either party:
1. High Ethical Standards. Neither party shall knowingly engage in any activities which
damage the reputation of the Network, the School, other Network Schools, or the Model.
The Network and the School shall endeavor to observe high ethical standards of
operation that are reasonably calculated to maintain the image, quality, public goodwill
and reputation of the other party, other Network Schools or the Model, and not
knowingly engage in any activity that may harm the reputation or impair the value of the
same.
2. Policies and Procedures. The School shall at all times use reasonable efforts to adhere to
the policies and procedures that are part of the Model and licensed to the School pursuant
to this Agreement, as they are modified from time to time. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the School shall not be required to implement, enforce, or adopt said policies
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that may conflict with policies of the Territory with which the School is required by law
to comply.
3. Mutual Cooperation. The parties, their employees, staff and agents shall cooperate in
order to facilitate the efficient delivery of Materials provided to School by Network under
this Agreement.
4. Compliance with Laws. The parties shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and
regulations, including those which relate to the receipt of federal, state and local
funds.
5. Quality standards. The School shall maintain a high level of quality standards, including
but not limited to the following:
a. Maintain a healthy and safe environment as governed by federal, state and local
laws and rules;
b. Disclose to The Network the existence and results of third party claims or
lawsuits and any regulatory or governmental agency investigations or disciplinary
action initiated against the School;
c. Follow to the satisfaction of The Network, the Model, The Network Standards
and other program guidelines;
d. Participate in The Network-provided professional development;
e. Respond in a timely fashion to reasonable requests by The Network for
information about the School’s financial, business management and operations;
f. Provide student achievement data;
g. Follow the School’s charter contract and maintain acceptable levels of compliance
with the School’s authorizer’s standards and performance goals;
h. Permit The Network to publish information about the School;
i. Comply with all other terms of this Agreement; and
j. Such other standards as agreed to in writing by the parties.
6. Monitoring/Reasonable Access. The School expressly authorizes The Network, and any
of its agents or representatives, upon reasonable advance notice and by appointment, to
enter the School’s premises at any time during normal business hours so that The
Network may monitor and evaluate the School for adherence to the Network Standards
and the terms of this Agreement. The Network agrees to abide by the School’s rules and
procedures respecting School’s premises.
SECTION SEVEN: Confidentiality
1. General. Neither party shall disclose or make available any information provided by the
other party that is identified as confidential by the disclosing party or that from the nature
of such information, would reasonably be considered to be confidential (“Confidential
Information”) to any person or entity except to those employees or independent
contractors of the receiving party for whom access is necessary to perform their jobs in
accordance with this Agreement, and who have executed an agreement with the
disclosing party not to further disclose such confidential material. The parties agree that
disclosure of confidential business information shall be made only to the extent required
by law.
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2. Student Records. The parties acknowledge and agree that pursuant to FERPA, IDEA or
any other federal or state laws or regulations applicable to student confidentiality that
both have obligations with regard to maintaining the security, integrity and
confidentiality of “education records” and such other confidential information obtained
about students. The parties acknowledge that each must perform its obligations under the
Agreement in compliance with the above-referenced laws. The School shall designate
The Network employees who are providing educational and/or administrative services to
the School’s students as agents of the School having a legitimate educational interest and
thus are entitled to access to educational records as defined by FERPA or IDEA. Nothing
shall prevent either party from disclosure of confidential information in accordance with
applicable law.
SECTION EIGHT: Termination
1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated upon the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Upon the mutual written consent of both parties.
b. Immediately by The Network if the School: (i) dissolves, files for bankruptcy or
goes into receivership; (ii) the School’s charter is revoked or not renewed by its
authorizer, and such determination is final following all administrative recourse;
or (iii) gross mismanagement of the School that poses an immediate threat to The
Network’s reputation or exposes The Network to legal liability if the Agreement
is not terminated and which cannot be cured as contemplated in Section 8(c) or
(d).
c. By either party upon a material breach of this Agreement by the other party,
provided that the non-defaulting party provides the other party with thirty (30)
days written notice to cure the default. Under this Section 8.1(b), if the default is
not cured within the time period specified, the Agreement shall immediately
terminate.
d. By The Network if after written notice (“Notification of Deficiency”) of a
pending termination of this Agreement, which shall include a list of specific
deficiencies, The Network determines the School no longer complies with the
Model or the Network Standards, and after having up to one (1) year from the
date of the Notification of Deficiency to cure violations to the sole satisfaction of
The Network, the School has not cured deficiencies identified by The Network.
Except as provided in Section 1.c. termination of this Agreement shall be
effective as of the last day of the school’s fiscal year in which the school failed to
cure violations after Notification of Deficiencies.
e. If in any year covered by the term of this Agreement, the School has not
appropriated amounts sufficient for the performance of this Agreement, then this
Agreement may terminate upon written notice of the School, however, currently
appropriated expenditures of the School for this Agreement shall be paid from any
legally available funds.
2. Effect Upon Termination. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any
reason, the Licenses shall immediately terminate. Absent written consent from The
Network to the contrary, no later than fifteen (15) days after such termination or
expiration of this Agreement, School shall cease to use or access all of the Intellectual
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Property, and the same shall be either destroyed or returned to The Network.
Additionally, within fifteen (15) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement,
each party shall return to the other party any and all (including copies of) Confidential
Information of the other party and shall confirm the same in writing.
3. Payments Upon Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the
School shall promptly pay The Network for all Services rendered to the School up
through the date of termination. Neither party will be liable for damages of any kind as a
result of exercising its right to terminate this Agreement nor will termination affect any
other right or remedy of either party.
4. Decision to Terminate. The Director of The Network shall make the final determination
whether to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the terms of this Section 8.
5. Appeal to The Network’s Board of Directors. Any School aggrieved by a determination
of the Director to terminate this Agreement shall have the opportunity to appeal said
determination to The Network’s Board of Directors. Within ten (10) business days of the
Director’s notice to terminate this Agreement to the School, a copy of which shall be
served on the Chair of The Network’s Board of Directors, the School may make a written
request for hearing before the Board of Directors (“Notice of Appeal”). Failure to submit
a Notice of Appeal within the time provided shall be a waiver of the right to appeal.
6. Delegation of Authority/Hearing. The Board of the Directors shall have the authority to
delegate the hearing and decision on the appeal to its Executive Committee or another
specially appointed committee of the Board of Directors. The hearing shall be conducted
telephonically, or if agreed to by the School and the Board of Directors, in an agreed
upon location.
7. Timeline for Appeal. The hearing will be held no later than twenty (20) business days
from the date the School submits its Notice of Appeal.
8. Notice of Appeal. The Notice of Appeal shall contain all documentary evidence the
School intends to present in support of its position that the Agreement should not be
terminated. The Director will have an opportunity to present documentary evidence at
the hearing to support his/her decision to terminate. The Director shall provide said
documentary evidence to the School by no later than five (5) business days prior to the
appeal hearing.
9. Final Decision. The decision of the Board of Directors on the Director’s decision to
terminate is final. The decision of the Board of Directors does not foreclose the rights of
either party to enforce this Agreement in a court of competent jurisdiction.
SECTION NINE: Indemnification
1. Each party (an “Indemnifying Party”) agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to
jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officers, directors,
employees and agents (an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any liabilities, damages
and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of defense) (collectively,
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“Damages”) resulting from any claim or judgment against it arising from a breach of this
Agreement by the Indemnifying Party, unless such claims arose by reason of the
negligence or malfeasance of the Indemnified Party, or resulting from any act, omission,
misrepresentation, or violation of law by the Indemnifying Party or its officers, directors,
members, employees or agents in the course of any activity of Indemnifying Party, except
to the extent such Damages are caused by any act, omission, misrepresentation, or
violation of law by Indemnified Party, or its officers, directors, trustees, shareholders,
members, employees or agents The indemnity obligations set forth in this Section 9 shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
2. In the event that a third party claim is made or filed against the Indemnified Party, the
Indemnified Party shall promptly (but not later than ten (10) days after its receipt or
becoming aware of such claim) provide written notice to the Indemnifying Party of the
same in writing. The Indemnifying Party shall not compromise and/or settle any claims
from third parties without written approval of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified
Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in its defense, compromise or
settlement of any such claims and may participate therein and retain counsel at its own
expense.
3. Any action for indemnification by either party under this Section 9 shall not operate as a
waiver or abrogate any of either party’s claims of governmental immunity under
applicable law.
SECTION TEN: Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Network, under any circumstances, be liable or obligated in any manner for
any special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages arising out of or related to this
Agreement, even if The Network is notified in advance of the possibility of such damages
occurring. This limitation is separate and independent of any other remedy limitation and shall
not fail if such other limitation on remedy fails. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall The Network be liable to the School or any other
party for any damages in excess of the total fees and royalties paid by the School under this
Agreement.
SECTION ELEVEN: General
1. Notice. All notices, consents or other instruments or communications provided for under
this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by the party giving the same, and shall be
deemed properly given and received when actually delivered and received or three (3)
business days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the
following address, or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice to
the other party:
If to The Network:
Name:
Attention:
Address:
Facsimile:
Email:
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If to School:
Name:
Attention:
Address:
Facsimile:
Email:
2. Assignment. The School may not assign any rights under this Agreement without The
Network’s prior written consent and any attempt to do so without that consent will be
void. The Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted
successors and assignees.
3. Mediation. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of this Agreement,
the parties agree to mediate a dispute between them in accordance with this Section 11.3
prior to resorting to litigation. When any party determines an unresolved dispute exists,
such party shall give the other party a written notice to mediate ("Notice to Mediate")
such unresolved dispute. The mediation shall be before an independent third party. In the
event the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator within ten (10) days after delivery of a
Notice to Mediate, then any Party may apply to a judge in and for the District Court of
Denver County, Colorado, or a judge in and for the United States District Court for the
District of Colorado for the appointment of a mediator. The mediation shall take place in
a manner mutually agreed upon by the parties. The parties agree to enter into mediation
in good faith in an attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties fail to resolve
the dispute by mediation within forty-five (45) days following delivery of a Notice to
Mediate, the parties may exercise all rights afforded to them under the law and pursuant
to this Agreement.
4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all Exhibits attached hereto, contains all
agreements, understandings, and arrangements between the parties.
5. Conflict of Interest. A conflict of interest may arise when an employee, officer or
director of either party has the opportunity to influence business, administrative,
academic, or other decisions in ways that could lead to personal gain or other advantage
of any kind. The parties agree that full disclosure of the circumstances surrounding a real
or potential conflict should be made prior to making the commitment of initiating the
activity which poses the possible conduct and that all laws, policies and procedures for
addressing conflicts of interest shall be complied with and documented in the records of
the School and The Network, where applicable.
6. Governing Law, Venue, Construction and Severability. This Agreement will be
construed and enforced according to Colorado law, regardless of any applicable conflict
of law rules adopted in any jurisdiction. As a material condition of this Agreement, in the
event of any action or suit arising out of this Agreement, or the breach thereof, and
regardless of the Parties principal place of business, each of the Parties irrevocably
consent exclusively to the venue in the state or federal courts located in Denver County in
the State of Colorado and waive any objection based upon improper venue or forum non
conveniens.
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7. Amendment. This Agreement, including all Exhibits, may be amended or supplemented
only by a writing signed on behalf of both parties. No purchase order, invoice, or similar
form will amend the Agreement even if accepted by the receiving party in writing.
8. Waiver. No waiver will be implied from conduct or failure to enforce rights. No waiver
will be effective unless a written document is signed by the party claimed to have waived.
9. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be
enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and other parts of this Agreement will
remain in force.
10. Equitable Relief. Either party may have injunctive, preliminary or other equitable relief
to remedy any actual or threatened unauthorized action, disclosure of confidential
information or unauthorized use, copying, marketing, distribution, or sublicensing of the
Intellectual Property or derivatives.
11. Relationship of Parties. The parties to this Agreement are independent contractors.
There is no relationship of partnership, agency, employment, franchise or joint venture
between the parties. Neither party has the authority to bind the other or incur any
obligation on its behalf.
12. Survival of Provisions. The respective warranties, representations, agreements, rights,
and obligations of the parties hereto which, by their terms, survive the termination of this
Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
13. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any suits or actions with respect to this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs and
expenses incurred in resolving such dispute.
14. Counterpart Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument. All signatures appearing by facsimile or PDF shall be binding as originals.
[signature page to follow]
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This Services and License Agreement has been executed on dates set forth below to be
effective as of the Effective Date.
THE NEW AMERICA SCHOOL NETWORK,
a Colorado nonprofit corporation
Name (printed):
Title:
Signature:
Date:
_______________________, a <<state>>
nonprofit corporation:
Name (printed):
Title:
Signature:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
(Logos and Marks)
Trade name: New America School (unregistered)
Logos:
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EXHIBIT B
(List of Materials)
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Curriculum
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Assessment instruments
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Staff and administrator evaluations
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Templates
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ESL delivery models
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Business and educational policies, procedures and handbooks
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Student and school academic performance metrics
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NAS mission statement
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Website design and content
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School and student performance metric
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[ADD ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AS NEEDED]
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EXHIBIT C
(NAS Academic Model)
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Unique mission and belief statements
Schedule- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 4 days per week, 4 quarters
Reentry/re-engagement 4 times per year
Quarter credits
Actively re-engage overage, under credit high school youth
Supportive program offerings for young parents, including childcare stipends
Credit recovery- E2020, Odyssey Ware, Accelerated math
Newcomer program- 4 hrs. per day, transitioning to less support and integration in core
subject areas
SIOP instructional methodology, scaffolded learning, active learning, cross curricular
Curriculum aligned with core standards but customized for our target population
Character education programming: Discovery, Restorative Justice, (others from
Lakewood/Denver)
NAS Community Learning Center after school programming, supporting students’
academic success
Content and language objectives in all classes, every day
Exit tickets to ensure objectives met
Common assessments- vetted by program specialist
Assessment framework
Teacher evaluation framework including walk-throughs
School and student performance matrix of measures/indicators/metrics/targets
Teacher qualifications- license-subject area endorsement plus LDE endorsement
10-12 professional development days per year structured to support and train teachers on
the model
Mandated PLC time and structure
Virtual Comparison Group(VCG) for MAP through NWEA
360° Principal evaluation model
Attendance Policy to support performance metric
Ongoing support and counseling of Principal
Provide necessary policies and procedures to support the NAS model
Wrap around services provided to students through competitive grants when secured
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