Section R7-2-1401. Definitions

For the purpose of this Article the following definitions shall apply:

1.        “Applicant” means a person, public body, or private orga- nization that has applied to the State Board of Education to  establish  a   charter  school  under  the   provisions  of

A.R.S. § 15-181 et seq.

2.        “Background check” means a report received related to an applicant and the identified governing board members regarding the status of each person’s credit and credit his- tory, and any criminal activity identified by the law enforcement agency processing the applicant and govern- ing board member’s fingerprints.

3.        “Committee” means the Charter School Committee established pursuant to this Article.

4.        “Charter School” means a school chartered pursuant to

A.R.S. § 15-181 et seq. and sponsored by the Board of Education.

5.        “Contract” means a document outlining the terms and conditions of an agreement between the parties.

6.        “Governing board” means the governing body responsi- ble for the policy and operational decisions of the charter school formed pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-183 et seq.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R.

3211, effective August 24, 1999 (Supp. 99-4).