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Chugach Optional’s Charter Workgroup is actively developing a charter school application for submission to the Anchorage School Board (ASD) and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), driven by a clear and pressing purpose: to protect and preserve an educational program that has served Anchorage families for more than 50 years. With education funding in Alaska remaining uncertain year after year, our community believes that charter status offers a more stable and sustainable path forward—one that safeguards the child‑centered, community‑driven learning environment that has drawn generations of families to Chugach.
How We Got Here
How We Got Here
In January, our community decided to explore the option of Chugach becoming an ASD charter school. In order to complete a feasibility assessment and present information necessary for the community, the CEC formed a Charter Exploration Committee. This committee was tasked with investigating key questions focused on financial, legal, academic and operational viability.
The CEC hosted a special Community Assembly Meeting (CAM) on April 29 to hear from this committee on findings. At the end of the meeting, the CEC presented options for next steps. There was a motion to move forward with an immediate full, community-wide vote now to proceed with a charter application to submit to the ASD School Board by July 2026. The motion passed.
The CEC conducted a vote via email survey and requested that every adult in our community (teachers, staff, and parents/guardians) participate. We received 138 responses to the survey from our 390 community contacts, and 90.6% (125 votes) of respondents voted in favor of moving forward with the charter application to be submitted by July 2026.
Communication
Communication
We have established an email address specific to our charter efforts. Please send all charter-related questions and input to: chugachoptionalcharter@gmail.com.
Please click on the link below to find all members of the Charter Workgroup and their contact information.
Charter Workgroup Points of Contact
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from weekly Charter Workgroup meetings can be found below.
Charter Workgroup Meeting Minutes
Additional Charter Resources
Additional Charter Resources
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