Program Description

OPCS Processes: Important Dates and Deadlines (.pdf)

Pillsbury United Communities – Office of Public Charter Schools (PUC-OPCS) authorizes and oversees charter schools that boldly engage and affirm all students in innovative, challenging, authentic, relevant and equitable learning opportunities.

PUC-OPCS authorizes 16 public charter schools across the state. These schools are designed so that the children and families whose needs are not being met by traditional public schools have access to relevant education that supports each student’s personal, social, and academic achievement. To find a charter school, please visit the MN Association of Charter Schools directory.

Key contacts

Angie Tapia, Charter School Accountability Manager
AngieT@pillsburyunited.org

Additional documentation

• 0 – Part A – Authorizing Information
• 0 – Part B – Oversight and Accountability Plan
• 1 – AAP Authorizer Eligibility Certification
  • 1.1 – Attachment A
  • 1.2 – Attachment B
  • 1.3 – Attachment C
  • 1.4 – Attachment D
  • 1.5 – Attachment E
• 2 – AAP Assurances
• 3 – AAP Authorizer contacts
• Appendices
  • Appendix 11. B1. New School Application and Guidance Document
  • Appendix 12. B2. Grade Expansion Application and Review Rubric
  • Appendix 13. B2. Site Expansion Application and Review Rubric
  • Appendix 14. B2. Early Learning Program Evaluation and Review Rubric
  • Appendix 15. B2. Transfer Application and Review Rubric
  • Appendix 16. B2. New School Start-Up Checklist
  • Appendix 17. B2. Merger Application
  • Appendix 19. B4. Equity Framework