DC PCSB School Reopening FAQs

Executive Director Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis Welcomes Students and Families

SY21-22 Reopening Hearing Committee of the Whole September 21, 2021

To prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, all students must have up-to-date pediatric immunization certification on file with their schools. 

Public charter school budgets outline how funds are allocated, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial management. They provide insights into spending on staff, facilities, and educational programs, helping individuals understand financial priorities and operations. Details are published annually, offering a clear view of each school's financial planning and resource allocation.

These resources support public charter school executive directors, principals, teachers, support staff, and board members in learning more about our accountability measures, compliance reporting, and much more.  

When a parent/guardian or community member has a complaint against a school, it is essential that they first contact the individual charter school leader/principal and, if necessary, the school’s Board of Trustees, to address their concerns directly through the school’s established grievance process. Should the issue remain unresolved or inadequately addressed, the complainant can then reach out to DC PCSB. Our primary goal upon receiving such a complaint is to ensure that the school has (a) followed its own complaint process to address the person’s grievance, (b) remained in compliance with its charter agreement, and (c) not violated any applicable laws.

The Public Information Policy details the standard by which DC PCSB improves the accessibility of information available to DC public charter school families and other stakeholders by requiring that public charter schools post specific public information on the school’s website.

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about DC public charter schools.

Learn more about individual schools and their changes in tier rankings year-over-year.