1. Schools are first invited to a pre-review meeting with DC PCSB, to further discuss the review process
2. After the meeting, DC PCSB will conduct its Qualitative Site Review (QSR)
3. Next, the school will be issued a preliminary charter review report from DC PCSB, containing assessment details and a formal recommendation to the Board
4. The school is then invited to respond to their preliminary review report, by correcting factual inaccuracies or submitting a written response.
5. During the final step, the DC PCSB Board votes on whether the school can continue its charter. If issues are found, charters may be revoked, or allowed to continue with conditions.

There are some cases where DC PCSB is required by law to revoke charters. This happens if the school has material financial insufficiency, meaning it did not adhere to generally accepted accounting principles, engaged in a pattern of fiscal mismanagement, or it needs to be economically viable.

The DC PCSB Board found that these schools continue to satisfy their charter conditions and can continue to operate for the next 10, 20, and 25 years.

Schools Who Completed Their 25-Year Review

• Perry Street Prep PCS (Presented to the Board May 20, 2024)
• Meridian PCS (Presented to the Board April 22, 2024)

Schools Who Completed Their 20-Year Review 

• DC Bilingual PCS (Presented to the Board April 22, 2024)
• Two Rivers PCS (Presented to the Board April 22, 2024)
• E.L. Haynes PCS (Presented to the Board April 8, 2024) 

Schools Who Completed Their 10-Year Review 

• District of Columbia International School (Presented to the Board May 20, 2024)
• Lee Montessori PCS (Presented to the Board May 20, 2024)

You can learn more about the charter review and renewal process here.