State education officials are taking steps to shut down a Delaware charter school after identifying serious problems with its operations.
The Charter School Accountability Committee within Delaware’s Department of Education voted Tuesday to pursue closure of the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, commonly known as BASSE. The panel cited multiple issues including problems with student enrollment numbers, financial management, and organizational structure.
Community members will have a chance to weigh in on the closure proposal during a public hearing set for 5 p.m. on March 9. The meeting will take place at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus located in Georgetown.
The hearing will also include time for public comments regarding the committee’s recommendation to terminate the school’s operating charter.
