Strategic Waivers School
System/IE2 Application Process
Jefferson City Schools
Public Hearing
January 26, 2016
What does the law require?
By June 30, 2015, each local school system must choose
to operate as one of the following:
• Investing in Educational Excellence School System
(IE2) (now referred to as Strategic Waivers School
System – SWSS/IE2)
• Charter System
• Status Quo School System
Number of Charter, SWSS/IE2,
Status Quo Systems
Charter
SWSS/IE2
Status Quo
33 Approved
53 Approved
2
14 Letters of Intent
78 Letters of Intent
Total = 47
Total = 131
Total = 2
Why did JCS move from Charter
System to SWSS/IE2?
 Both options provide the school system with flexibility to adopt
and implement innovative programs (use of waivers)
 Concerns with changes and the uncertainty surrounding the
interpretation of Charter System rules and laws
 Maintain continuity across four schools
• Instructional program
• Budget
• Personnel
What is a Strategic Waivers/IE2 School System?
 The Local Board of Education enters into a performance contract with the
State Board of Education
 The school system receives flexibility in the form of waivers of certain state
laws, rules, and guidelines in exchange for greater accountability for
increased student performance
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JCS has consistently ranked in the upper quartile (top 20%) of state school
systems as measured by CCRPI indicators
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As long as this position is maintained, there is no corrective action imposed on
the school system by the State Department of Education or Governor’s Office of
Student Achievement
 No waivers from federal laws
Application Process and Timeline
 Letter of Intent and Locally Approved Resolution
submitted to the State Board of Education in December
2015
 Locally Approved Resolution supporting the SWSS/IE2
application, partnership contract, and Assurances
submitted in January 2016
 “DRAFT” Application to be submitted for State Board of
Education review and approval in February 2016
Components of the Application
 Partnership contract will be in effect beginning on July 1,
2016
 Application materials include the following:
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System Strategic Plan
Partnership Contract
List of waivers
Accountability goals
Consequences
School plans
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