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Employment
Audeo Charter School creates an environment where all employees focus on teaching and learning, and the academic improvement of each student.

The community of Audeo centers on developing a proactive, creative, and effective organization that brings out the best in all individuals.

The Charter School operates in a climate of trust, support, and teamwork. Mutually shared goals produce high standards of performance for managers, staff, and students.

Has the Audeo Board of Directors taken a position as "public school employer" as required by AB631?
Yes. According to the Audeo Charter, "Audeo Charter School shall be deemed the public school employer of the employees at the charter school for purpose Section 3540.1 of the Government Code." (public school collective bargaining statutes).

What does this mean?
As the public school employer, the Audeo Board and its Site Coordinator assume full responsibility for establishing and implementing the terms of employment within the school.

Will the salary schedule and benefits for Audeo employees be equal to the district's (SDUSD) offer to its employees?
Audeo makes a commitment to its employees at all levels that Audeo salary schedules and benefits will be equal to or exceed the districts.  Audeo employee salaries currently exceed SDUSD by 5%.

In light of the charter school's high expectations and accountability for its employees, what support is available to assist employees in meeting their goals?
Audeo provides ongoing training and professional development for teachers. New teachers attend two days of training followed by weekly meetings on various facets of the school/classroom operations. There are monthly staff development meetings for teachers, monthly department meetings focusing on the development of curriculum and strategies for instruction, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops.

There is a system of support for teachers which includes: assistance from the School Site Coordinator, Special Education Resource Specialist, and key teachers/peer assistants.

The School Site Coordinator regularly reviews teacher performance indicators, which include ADA, days/credit ratio, CQRs, audit, etc.). These indicators are shared with teachers on a regular basis.

If the indicators are not meeting expectations, the School Site Coordinator deploys a process for support, which may include:
  • Sending a written notice of concern.
  • Setting up meetings with the individual employee to assess the situation and identify possible causes and solutions. At this point, the School Site Coordinator often deploys staff to assist the employee.
  • The employee develops an action plan with timeline for review and approval of the School Site Coordinator.
  • If there is no significant improvement, there may be need for more support, and a revised plan of action.
Audeo invests considerable time and resources in the selection and training of its staff. The school is committed to working with employees to ensure a success-oriented classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Are there plans for development of a tenure program within the school for Audeo teachers?
Teachers who share the vision and mission for this school and who actively demonstrate that learning is taking place are highly valued and annually retained.

There are no plans to formalize a tenure program.

Are Audeo teachers entitled to twelve-month employment?
Audeo is an "around the year school" and operates all twelve months. Audeo students continue to work on their courses throughout the year. Semesters and summer sessions are relatively seamless for our students.

Teachers, like their students, are expected to continue through the summer. Teachers at Audeo essentially work all year on a 228-day calendar. They take the traditional holidays and breaks (spring and winter).

Union membership benefits include liability insurance for its employees. What type of coverage do Audeo employees have?
In cooperation with the Association of American Educators (AAE), Audeo offers professional liability insurance to its employees who do not have similar protection. There is no cost to the employee. Audeo pays the annual premium for $2,000,000 coverage.

The insurance provides protection against a broad range of exposures. Coverage applies to legal actions arising out of duties as employees of the school.

Traditional union liability coverage is a group policy. AAE insurance, provided by Audeo, is an individual policy. Employees hold their own Certificate of Insurance which is in force for the term designated on the certificate.

How do Audeo employees make their voices heard within Audeo?
There are several mechanisms for employee voices to be heard.

Staff development and department meetings are mechanisms for communication that focus on curriculum and strategies for instruction.

In addition, Audeo managers maintain an open-door policy. They are committed to ensuring that the Charter School is an organization where employees can approach any manager to discuss any issues or questions. Employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and to contribute suggestions to improve the quality of Audeo.

Documents
>> Information for prospective employees can be found here.
>> The Altus Integrity Statement can be found here.
>> The Altus Code of Ethics can be found here.