Top Takeaways Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools face possible closure because of violations. The charter school received $180 million in K-12 funds that it was not eligible to collect. Highlands leaders are asking Twin Rivers Unified trustees to allow them to revise their charters and remain open. Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools moved one step closer to revocation or redemption this week after its authorizer, the Twin Rivers Unified School District, held a hearing on its possible closure. Since the charter school opened in 2014 to help adult students earn a diploma, improve English language skills, or learn a trade, it has been the subject of scrutiny. A recent state audit found that the school had received more than $180 million in K-12 funds it was not eligible to collect. recent edsource coverage How a Sacramento charter school misused $180 million and became a poster child for reform Former Sacramento superintendent takes charge at troubled charter school Twin Rivers Unified board vote puts Highlands Community Charter’s future in jeopardy New directors named to Highlands charter board amid closure hearing The audit also found that the school hired teachers without the appropriate credentials, allowed students to attend school fewer hours than required by state law, and wasted taxpayer dollars on gifts, trips and expensive leases, including one described as a penthouse in San Diego. For over two hours on Tuesday, leaders of the beleaguered charter school rolled out plans to amend the school’s charters and move forward, while simultaneously…
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