What are some charter-specific ideas currently being floated by members of the community?
The primary goal of a charter for a Valley Oak neighborhood school would be to sustain the excellent programs already in place at Valley Oak for its neighborhood children. There is interest, particularly among some intermediate and the science staff, in considering a high-tech teaching environment as part of the charter undertaking. There is support available from CSUS Department of Education in that regard, and support from UCD would also be likely. Funding for a high-tech campus could be sought from a wide array or sources. There has been discussion about the kind of community Valley Oak would like to be, and how we could organize ourselves around providing even more effective support for families and children who have particular issues that extend beyond the school property lines. How a learning community responds to crisis and other special needs can be part of how a school organizes itself under the charter. Communication, conflict resolution, creative problem-solving and negotiat
