named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
BASIS Charter School Curriculum
Rigorous K–12 academic program emphasizing STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, with accelerated learning that allows students to complete graduation requirements by grade 11. Includes stand-alone science courses starting in grade 6 and advanced electives.
McKinney-Vento Program
Supports homeless students through designated homeless children liaisons at each campus who ensure compliance with federal and state laws and provide necessary educational access and services.
Title IX Program
Ensures compliance with Title IX by preventing sex-based discrimination and addressing sexual harassment; led by a designated Title IX Coordinator and supported by training and policy documentation.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Public Meeting Notices & Agendas 2 activities
- Conduct school governance and policy activitiesPosts public meeting notices and agendas online and in school lobbies, conducts annual budget hearings, and fulfills school policy and governance responsibilities as required by Arizona Revised Statutes §15.183.
- Conduct school governance and policy oversightResponsible for school policy and governance in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §15.183, including posting public meeting notices and agendas, conducting annual budget hearings, and maintaining statutory compliance.
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Special Education Services for Students with Disabilities 2 activities
- Deliver special education servicesProvides free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities eligible under IDEA, including implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Ensures timely identification and evaluation of children suspected of having disabilities.
- Deliver special education servicesProvides free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities eligible under IDEA, including implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Ensures timely identification, location, and evaluation of children suspected of having a disability.
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Charter High School Operation 2 activities
- Operate charter school campusesOperates a network of charter school campuses across Arizona and other states, providing free public education. Evidence indicates operation of 23 campuses in Arizona and a broader network of 40 campuses across Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
- Operate charter school campusesOperates a network of charter school campuses across Arizona and other states, providing free public education. Evidence indicates operation of 23 campuses in Arizona and a total network of 40 campuses across Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
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Student Wellness & Support Services 2 activities
- Provide academic and student support servicesOffers a comprehensive support system for students through Student Affairs teams that address academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs, and employs teachers who hold regular Student Hours for additional academic help.
- Provide academic and student support servicesOffers a comprehensive support system for students through Student Affairs teams that address academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs, and employs teachers who are subject-matter experts—many with advanced degrees—who hold regular Student Hours for additional help.
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Charter School Operational & Governance Support 2 activities
- Provide centralized management and governance oversightProvides comprehensive school management services and oversees the operations of BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. and its network of charter schools through a central Board of Directors. Appoints members to individual School Boards responsible for local governance and statutory compliance.
- Provide centralized management and governance supportProvides comprehensive school management services and oversees the operations of BASIS Charter Schools, Inc. and its network of charter schools through a central Board of Directors, which appoints members to individual School Boards responsible for local governance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$158.14M
Contributions & grants$14.78M9%
Program service revenue$141.65M90%
Investment income$1.12M1%
Other revenue$593K
expenses
Total expenses$151.57M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$91.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$315.56M
Cash$38.84M
Investments$0
Liabilities$364.84M
Net assets$-49.29M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEANNA ROWE | EXECUTIVE DI | 30 | $186K |
board members · 6
- CRAIG BARRETT — CHAIRMAN
- DON BUDINGER — SECRETARY
- MITTIDA RAKSANAVES — DIRECTOR
- SHELLY M ESQUE — DIRECTOR/TRE
- TERRY SARVAS — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA RICO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Submits budget and financial reports to the Arizona Department of Education.
- BASIS Ed Partner — Provides comprehensive school management services to BASIS Charter Schools Inc.
- BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc. Partner — Victoria Rico has served on the governing board of BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc., indicating an organizational relationship between the Arizona and Texas entities.
- Cognia Network — Accreditation division that accredits BASIS Charter Schools
- Cognia Partner — Nationally accredited by Cognia, demonstrating commitment to high-quality education and rigorous standards.
- Intel Corporation Government — Multiple board members, including Dr. Craig Barrett and Shelly Esque, have leadership backgrounds at Intel Corporation, indicating a strong institutional affiliation.