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Community School District (CSD) 15 |\n| Initial Commencement of Instruction | Fall 2013 |\n| Charter Terms | • Initial Term: August 26, 2013 – June 30,2018\u003Cbr>• First Renewal Term: July 1, 2018 ‐ June 30, 2022\u003Cbr>• Second Renewal Term: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026 |\n| Current Term Authorized Grades/ Approved Enrollment | Grades 6‐8/ 320 students |\n| Proposed Renewal Term Authorized Grades/ Proposed Approved Enrollment | Grades 6‐8/ 320 students |\n| Comprehensive Management Service Provider | None |\n| Facilities | 500 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ‐ Private Space |\n| Mission Statement | The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. BUGS students will excel in the core academic subjects and become engaged community members who are critical thinkers prepared to achieve excellence in high school and beyond |\n| Key Design Elements | • Inquiry‐Based Study of the Science of\u003Cbr>Sustainability\u003Cbr>• Extended Time for Learning\u003Cbr>• A Positive and Inclusive School Climate\u003Cbr>• A Professional Learning Community\u003Cbr>• Authentic Assessments and Individualization\u003Cbr>• Use of Technology |\n| Requested Revisions (Revisions are not approved unless approved by the Board of Regents) | None |\n\n\n|  | Year 1\u003Cbr>2022 to 2023 | Year 2\u003Cbr>2023 to 2024 | Year 3\u003Cbr>2024 to 2025 | Year 4\u003Cbr>2025 to 2026 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Grade\u003Cbr>Configuration | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 |\n| Total Approved\u003Cbr>Enrollment | 300 | 300 | 320 | 320 |\n\n\n|  | Year 1\u003Cbr>2026 to 2027 | Year 2\u003Cbr>2027 to 2028 | Year 3\u003Cbr>2028 to 2029 | Year 4\u003Cbr>2029 to 2030 | Year 5\u003Cbr>2030 to 2031 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Grade\u003Cbr>Configuration | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 | Grades 6‐8 |\n| Total Proposed Enrollment | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 |\n\n| Level | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Meets | The school generally meets or exceeds the performance benchmark; few concerns are noted. May be a potential exemplar, if noted. |\n| Approaches | The school does not meet the performance benchmark; a number of concerns are noted. |\n| Falls Far Below | The school falls far below the performance benchmark; significant concerns are noted. |\n\n\n| 2019 Performance Benchmark |  | Level |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Educationa l Success | Benchmark 1: Student Performance: The school has met or exceeded achievement indicators for academic proficiency, trends toward proficiency, similar schools, college and career readiness, and high school graduation, if applicable. Proficiency at the elementary/middle school level shall be defined as achieving a performance level of 3 or higher on Grade 3‐8 state assessments in ELA, math, and science. 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Teachers engage in strategic practices and decision‐making in order to address the gap between what students know and need to learn so that all students experience consistent high levels of engagement, thinking and achievement. | Meets |\n|  | Benchmark 3: Culture, Climate, and Student and Family Engagement: The school has systems in place to support students’ social and emotional health and to provide for a positive, safe, and respectful le","cbCaigaNwbozV590","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigaNwbozV590","pdf",532993,35,"English","# Charter School Information\n## Charter Terms and Enrollment\n## Mission Statement and Key Design Elements\n## Requested Revisions\n# 2019 Performance Benchmark Results\n## Education Success\n## Organizational Soundness\n## Faithfulness to Charter & Law","[{\"question\":\"What are the renewal charter terms for BUGS for 2025 to 2026?\",\"answer\":\"BUGS’ second renewal term runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026, and the proposed renewal enrollment remains Grades 6–8 with 320 students.\"},{\"question\":\"What is BUGS’ mission statement?\",\"answer\":\"BUGS provides hands-on, interdisciplinary education for young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, emphasizing real-world problem solving and exploration of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.\"},{\"question\":\"How does BUGS perform against the 2019 performance benchmarks?\",\"answer\":\"The report lists “Meets” for all shown benchmarks, including education success, teaching and learning, culture and engagement, financial condition and management, board oversight and governance, organizational capacity, and faithfulness to the mission and key design elements.\"}]","Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) - Renewal Report 2025-2026 | PDF"]