Updated Apr 23, 2011
ConneXions Community Leadership Academy
Basic Profile
Opened In 2006
Grades 6 through 12
Environment Urban
Type Chartered
Autonomies
Determine salaries & benefits
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine learning program
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto
De jure the teachers' autonomy is written into the school's charter, which was approved by the district. In the area of selecting leaders, the school's board has de jure authority. De facto, teachers select leaders and board approves. In the areas of transferring or terminating colleagues and evaluating colleagues, a teacher with an administrative credential has de jure authority. De facto, teachers make decisions in these areas and the administrator approves.
About the Learning Program The typical ConneXions community member, whether student or staff, is a creative, thoughtful, independent thinker, engaged in learning and willing to be a positive member of the community.