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Public Comment

Public hearings are held for DC PCSB's policies and required for proposals to open a new school and when a school requests to amend its charter agreement, including a:

  • Change in the mission, goals, academic expectations, and governance structure

  • Change in the grades served

  • Change in enrollment 

  • Change in location of the school or to add an additional facility/campus

 
General Public Comments
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How to Submit Public Comments

The public is encouraged to comment on proposed policies, new charter school applications, requests to change charter agreements,  and any other Board Meeting agenda items. To ensure your comments are processed and reviewed, identify the "name of the school or topic" and please use one of the below ways (please select only one). DC PCSB accepts written comment until 11:59 p.m. the day before the meeting. 

Complete the form below to sign up to testify in person at the public hearing no later than 12 p.m. on the day of the public hearing. 

    Sign up to Testify at the Meeting

    Email: [email protected]


    [Each person testifying is given two minutes to present his/her/their testimony.]

     

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    First Name
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    Submit a written comment

    Email: [email protected]



    [Each person testifying is given two minutes to present his/her/their testimony.]

    Submit written comment

    Name
    How would you best describe yourself? You may select more than one?

    What is your race and/or ethnicity? You may select more than one.
    Which of the following best describes your gender identity?
    Submit an audio testimony

    Submit Audio Testimony

    Please call (202)-328-2660 and select option 4. You will have up to five minutes
    to record your testimony. Your testimony will be transcribed
    and made available to the public in the general public comment folder. See the link
    to the General Public Comment folder here.

    CALL 202-328-2660

    Important:  All written comments will be made available to the public.  Comments sent by email, postal mail or hand-delivered/courier will be posted in the general comment link. Individuals testifying at a public meeting can read their testimony in the meeting transcript. (See Board Meeting Materials.) 

    We do not edit personal identifying information from submissions.  Please submit only information that you wish to make available to the public.  

    OOG's August 9, 2017, Advising Opinion and our response

    Items Open for Public Comment

    Past Public Comments

    Public Comment
    September 16, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Charter: New Location - Rocketship Education PCS

    Summary The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on an amendment request submitted by Rocketship Education DC...
    Public Comment
    July 15, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Policy: SY2019-20 PMF Policy & Technical Guide

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a request to update the SY2019-20 PMF Policy...
    Public Comment
    July 25, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Policy: Elect to Adopt the Performance Management Framework as Charter Goals

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a request to update the Elect to Adopt the...
    Public Comment
    July 25, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Policy: Criteria for Determining Schools in Good Standing

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a request to update the Criteria for Determining...
    Public Comment
    July 15, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Charter: Goals and Academic Achievement Expectations – Maya Angelou PCS

    Summary The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a written request submitted by Maya Angelou Public Charter...
    Public Comment
    July 30, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Policy: FY 2019 FAR Technical Guide

    Summary The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on an amendment request submitted by Richard Wright Public...
    Public Comment
    June 17, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Charter: New Location and Campus Names - Lee Montessori PCS

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a written notification submitted by Lee...
    Public Comment
    June 17, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Charter: New Location - Statesmen Academy PCS

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a written notification submitted by Statesmen...
    Public Comment
    June 17, 2019

    Notice of Petition to Amend Charter: New Location - Digital Pioneers Academy PCS

    Summary SUMMARY: The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) announces an opportunity for the public to submit comment on a written notification submitted by Digital...

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