GVA is governed and operated by the nonprofit organization The Alliance for Universal Education, Inc. (AUE). GVA is a grassroots initiative supported by AUE. AUE is not a "corporate" owner, nor a charter school management organization. AUE functions only in Colorado to operate GVA and has no lucrative ends.
GVA's governance model delegates authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations to the Principal. The Board will, in conjunction with the Principal, set clear operation and educational goals, including those mandated by state and federal law (e.g. No Child Left Behind) by which the performance of the Principal and the school will be measured. The Board is autonomous and no personnel from APS are on the Board.
Per the contract, APS has appropriate oversight, while GVA retains autonomy. APS will not be involved in the GVA's governance. APS oversight includes the budgeting process, financial reporting, reporting of gifts and donations, attendance, alignment of curriculum with state standards, refining the educational program,establishment of achievement goals and academic performance, maintaining student data and records, reconciling cost of services purchased from APS, maintaining certificates of occupancy and complying with ADA requirements, maintaining adequate insurance coverage, and review of progress. APS will provide GVA the following, special education, Infinite Campus, and annual audit.
GVA Contract with APS (2391 KB)
GVA Board of Directors Bylaws (873 KB)