The Ace Inspire Academy Charter Renewal document outlines the history, demographics, student growth, and engagement metrics of the academy. It includes details such as the unanimous approval in February 2013, opening in August 2015, and renewal in December 2017. The academy serves 213 students in grades 5-8, with a significant percentage being socioeconomically disadvantaged and Latino. It reports increases in English Language Arts, Math, and English Language Proficiency, alongside a decrease in chronic absenteeism but an increase in suspensions. A site visit confirmed that instructional practices align with the charter's model.
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Unanimous Approval February 2013
Opened August 2015
Unanimous Renewal December 2017
213 Students Grades 5-8
89.3% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
97.1% Latino
17.1% Students with Disabilities
ELA Increase (2.86%)
Math Increase (8.75%)
ELP Increase (4.15%)
Chronic Absenteeism Decreased (1.7%)
Suspension Increase (2.8%)
Instructional practices consistent with petition model
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Ace Inspire Academy Charter Renewal Board of Education March 12, 2026 History • Unanimous Approval February 2013 • Opened August 2015 • Unanimous Renewal December 2017 Demographics • 213 Students Grades 5-8 • 89.3% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged • 97.1% Latino • 17.1% Students with Disabilities Help historically underserved students transform their academic trajectory toward college success Support students who benefit from strong relationships and high expectations Student Growth • ELA Increase (2.86%) • Math Increase (8.75%) • ELP Increase (4.15%) Student Engagement • Chronic Absenteeism Decreased (1.7%) • Suspension Increase (2.8%) Site Visit • Visited all classrooms • Met with site and network leadership • Instructional practices consistent with petition model Ace Inspire Academy Charter Renewal Board of Education March 12, 2026
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Charter Renewal Staff Report - ACE Inspire (FINAL) 02-25-26
The San José Unified School District is considering the renewal of the charter for ACE Inspire Academy Charter School, which has been in operation for 12 years. The renewal term proposed is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. A public hearing was held on January 15, 2026, and a determination meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026. The charter renewal must meet various legal requirements, including a comprehensive description of the educational program, measurable pupil outcomes, and governance structure. ACE Inspire is classified as a 'mid-performing' charter school based on its academic performance. The school has shown some improvement in English Language Arts and Mathematics, although it has high suspension rates and chronic absenteeism. The renewal petition includes financial projections and a budget narrative that meet legal requirements. The staff credentialing status is also reviewed, with recommendations for monitoring credential progress.
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ACE Inspire Academy Charter School seeks charter renewal from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
Public hearing held on January 15, 2026; determination meeting on March 12, 2026.
Legal requirements for renewal include a comprehensive educational program description and measurable pupil outcomes.
ACE Inspire is designated as a 'mid-performing' charter school.
Improvements noted in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but high suspension rates and chronic absenteeism persist.
Financial projections and budget narrative submitted meet legal requirements.
Staff credentialing reviewed with recommendations for monitoring.
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SAN JOSÉ UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST TO RENEW THE CHARTER OF ACE INSPIRE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 15, 2026 GOVERNING BOARD DETERMINATION MEETING DATE: March 12, 2026 1 A. Background On December 12, 2025, the District received the request to renew the charter of the ACE Inspire Charter School (“ACE Inspire” or “Charter School”), seeking a renewal term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. The Board originally approved the charter for the operation of ACE Inspire in February, 2013. The Charter School has been in operation for 12 years and was last renewed by the Board on December 7, 2017. On January 15, 2026, the Board conducted a public hearing on the Renewal as required by Education Code 47605(b) to consider the level of support for the Renewal by teachers, other employees and parents/guardians. At its March 12, 2026 meeting, the Board must take action to grant or deny the Renewal under the standards set forth in Education Code section 47605(b). B. Legal Requirements Education Code section 47605(c)(5) requires that a charter petition or renewal contain a reasonably comprehensive description of the following required charter...
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Resolution 2026-03-12-01 - Petition for Renewal of ACE Inspire Academy Charter School - 03-12-26
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This resolution addresses the request to renew the charter of ACE Inspire Academy Charter School, which has been operating since 2013. The charter renewal request was submitted on December 12, 2025, for the term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. A public hearing was held on January 15, 2026, to gauge support for the renewal. The Board must act on the renewal request by March 12, 2026. ACE Inspire is classified as a 'mid-performing' school, and the Board has options to either grant or deny the renewal based on specified criteria.
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The resolution is regarding the renewal of ACE Inspire Academy Charter School's charter.
ACE Inspire has been operating since 2013.
The renewal request was submitted on December 12, 2025, for a term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
A public hearing was held on January 15, 2026.
The Board must act on the renewal by March 12, 2026.
ACE Inspire is designated as a 'mid-performing' school.
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SAN JOSÉ UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-12-01 REGARDING REQUEST TO RENEW THE CHARTER OF ACE INSPIRE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL WHEREAS, by enacting the Charter Schools Act (Ed. Code §§ 47600, et seq.), the Legislature has declared its intent to provide opportunities to teachers, parents, pupils, and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from the existing school district structure for the purposes specified therein; and WHEREAS, the Legislature has declared its intent that charter schools are and should become an integral part of the California educational system and the establishment of charter schools should be encouraged, and that charter schools are part of and under the jurisdiction of the Public School System and the exclusive control of the officers of the public schools; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1505 (AB 1505) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 3, 2019, adding a number of new provisions to the petition review and evaluation criteria, most of which took effect on July 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, AB 1505 amended Education Code §47605(c) to state that an authorizer “shall grant a charter...