The Innovation Schools Act of 2008 is designed to enhance local flexibility by granting each school district board of education the authority to grant public schools of the school district additional flexibility to meet the needs of individual students and the needs of the communities in which they live.

Reports from regional conferences held Sept. 26-Nov. 27, 1957, attended by 90% of Colorado school superintendents, and dealing with school district organization and general administrative matters.

This document was developed to provide useful information to assist districts and approved charter school applicants in writing effective charter school contracts. Because the charter contract is the foundational agreement that establishes a charter schools autonomy and accountability and the districts rights and obligations, it is essential that the contract meet legal requirements and adhere to best practices.