Annual Report 2005-06 | Page 51

Objective III.4: The school meets the terms of the charter agreement and faithfully implements the plans contained in the application: The Rosario Charter has faithfully held to the mission conveyed in the charter application. All members of the management team and the Board of Trustees have been provided a copy of the charter application and were made familiar with its charter program description. The Carlos Rosario Charter has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and has never required any remedial action from the Public Charter School Board. The School Performance Report from 2004-2005 states in part: “Carlos Rosario continues to serve as an outstanding model of education for adult immigrant populations.” Objective III.5: The school meets the requirements of applicable laws and regulations: According to the District of Columbia Reform Act of 1995, the Rosario Charter has obtained 501 (c) (3) determination, held regular Board of Trustees meetings, acquired appropriate insurance, maintained charter accounts separate from other accounts, followed appropriate procedures for the approval of contracts above $10,000, upheld the Civil Rights and IDEA Acts, and held open enrollment. Objective III.6: The Board of Trustees adopts a realistic and balanced annual budget: The Board of Trustees of the Carlos Rosario Charter School meet with the Comptroller and management to approve the annual budget, as determined by projections based on previous years and expected income and expenses for the new year. The school consistently meets all payroll and financial obligations. Objective III.7: The school will be well managed fiscally, remaining solvent and meeting the financial goals set forth in its annual budget: Federally allocated funds were used according to the guidelines and the budget balanced. 2. Provide certification that all authorizations (certificate of occupancy, insurance, lease, etc.) required to operate the school are in full force and effect: Please see Appendix I for certification that all authorizations required to operate the school are in full force and effect. Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Annual Report SY 2005-2006 - 50 -