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Virtual Learning Solutions Virtual Learning SolutionsP.O. Box
990
St. Charles, IL 60174
June 10, 2013
Via Email
Jeanne L. Nowaczewski
Executive DirectorState Charter School CommissionMichael A.
Bilandic Building
160 North LaSalle Street, 6th FloorChicago, IL 60601
Email: [email protected]
Re: Withdrawal by Virtual Learning Solutions (VLS) of Appeals
SCSC 2013-09 throughSCSC 2013-26, inclusive, for Illinois Virtual
Charter School @ Fox River Valley
Dear Executive Director Nowaczewski,
I am writing concerning the pending appeals by Virtual Learning
Solutions
(VLS), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, of the denials of
VLS charter schoolapplication (Application), which appeals are
docketed before the Commission as docket
numbers SCSC 2013-09 through SCSC 2013-26, inclusive
(Appeals).
As you know, Governor Quinn has signed Illinois Public Act
98-0016,
(Legislation), which imposes a moratorium until April 1, 2014
(Moratorium) on theestablishment of charter schools with virtual
learning components in order to allow theCommission to submit a
report to the general assembly on the effect of
virtual-schooling.
(Report) 105 ILCS 5/27A-5(b-5).
In further reviewing the Legislation, VLS has determined that
the Legislation
makes it impossible for VLS to proceed with the Appeals because,
even if the Appeals weregranted, the Moratorium precludes VLS from
fulfilling its expressed intention in theApplication to begin
operations during the 2013-14 school year. This inability to
proceed asa result of the Legislation and the Moratorium requires
VLS to withdraw the Appeals.
As a result, VLS hereby withdraws and will not further pursue
the Appeals.Therefore, please remove the Appeals from the
Commissions June 11, 2013 meetingagenda and note for the
Commissions record that VLS has withdrawn the Appeals.
In withdrawing the Appeals, VLS recognizes that the Commissions
work in
preparing its upcoming Report will provide an important and
necessary framework for theconsideration of future charter
applications that include virtual schooling components. VLS
will be happy to work with the Commission to provide any
information that may be helpfulto the Commission as it prepares the
Report.
VLS deeply appreciates the Commissions time and attention to the
Appeals prior
to the adoption of the Legislation and the Moratorium. VLS looks
forward to continuing itscommitment to promoting virtual learning
and innovative public school options in Illinois.
VLSBoardof
Directorsxxx
TedDabrowski,
President
MikeSkarr,
Vice-President
andSecretary
EricKohn,
Treasurer
