Proposed Gulen charter schools
last updated December 3, 2014
by C.A.S.I.L.I.P.S. - Citizens Against Special Interest Lobbying in Public Schools
Four lists are given here:
- New schools already approved for opening
- Closed schools reopening under new charter
- Schools currently in application/appeal process
- Schools that never materialized and appear inactive
"If 600 schools are bought this way in the United States – and that’s what the members of the Gulen movement are striving to do, - and if 200 students graduate from each one of these schools, then 120 thousand sympathizers of Turkey join the mainstream out there every year."
- from a column in Turkish newspaper Sabah, May 29, 2010. See Arizona Daily Star journalist Tim Steller's blog for details.
New schools already approved for opening
Current number: 5
Horizon Science Academy Clay Evans (formerly Horizon Science Academy Chatham)
STATUS UNCLEAR AT THIS POINT; MAY BE ON HOLD DUE TO FBI INVESTIGATION
State: Illinois City: Chicago
Applicant: Concept Schools
Authorizer: Chicago Public Schools
Charter proposal: http://schoolreports.cps.edu/NewSchools/RFPs/ConceptSchoolHorizonScienceAcademies/
Website: www.hsaclayevans.org (formerly www.hsachatham.org)
News articles: Chicago Sun-Times Dec 13, 2013; Catalyst Chicago Dec 13, 2013;
Chicago Sun-Times July 10, 2014
STATUS UNCLEAR AT THIS POINT; MAY BE ON HOLD DUE TO FBI INVESTIGATION
State: Illinois City: Chicago
Applicant: Concept Schools
Authorizer: Chicago Public Schools
Charter proposal: http://schoolreports.cps.edu/NewSchools/RFPs/ConceptSchoolHorizonScienceAcademies/
Website: www.hsaclayevans.org (formerly www.hsachatham.org)
News articles: Chicago Sun-Times Dec 13, 2013; Catalyst Chicago Dec 13, 2013;
Chicago Sun-Times July 10, 2014
Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago (formerly Horizon Science Academy South Chicago)
State: Illinois City: Chicago
Management corporation: Concept Schools
Authorizer: Chicago Public Schools
Charter proposal: http://schoolreports.cps.edu/NewSchools/RFPs/ConceptSchoolHorizonScienceAcademies/
Website: www.hsaswchicago.org (formerly www.hsasouthchicago.org)
News articles: Chicago Sun-Times Dec 13, 2013; Catalyst Chicago Dec 13, 2013
State: Illinois City: Chicago
Management corporation: Concept Schools
Authorizer: Chicago Public Schools
Charter proposal: http://schoolreports.cps.edu/NewSchools/RFPs/ConceptSchoolHorizonScienceAcademies/
Website: www.hsaswchicago.org (formerly www.hsasouthchicago.org)
News articles: Chicago Sun-Times Dec 13, 2013; Catalyst Chicago Dec 13, 2013
Osceola Science Charter Academy
State: Florida County: Osceola
Authorizer: School District of Osceola County (link)
Websites: http://www.osceolascience.org, http://www.osceolascience.com
News articles: Sep 8, 2013; Oct 28, 2013
Connected to existing Orlando Science Schools
Status: approved in Oct 2013, yet did not open 2014-15
State: Florida County: Osceola
Authorizer: School District of Osceola County (link)
Websites: http://www.osceolascience.org, http://www.osceolascience.com
News articles: Sep 8, 2013; Oct 28, 2013
Connected to existing Orlando Science Schools
Status: approved in Oct 2013, yet did not open 2014-15
Queen City STEM School
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
Status: did not make cut for 2014-15 (link); reapplied for 2015-16; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; APPROVED FOR OPENING by State Board of Education Sep 4, 2014 (link)
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
Status: did not make cut for 2014-15 (link); reapplied for 2015-16; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; APPROVED FOR OPENING by State Board of Education Sep 4, 2014 (link)
Seminole Science Charter School
State: Florida County:Seminole
Petitioner: Discovery Education Services, Inc. (associated with existing Orlando Science Schools, Orlando FL)
Website: http://www.seminolescience.org
Status: approved at Nov 19, 2013 board meeting of Seminole County Public Schools, yet did not open 2014-15
State: Florida County:Seminole
Petitioner: Discovery Education Services, Inc. (associated with existing Orlando Science Schools, Orlando FL)
Website: http://www.seminolescience.org
Status: approved at Nov 19, 2013 board meeting of Seminole County Public Schools, yet did not open 2014-15
Closed schools reopening under new charter
Current number: 2
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana (formerly Pacific Technology School Santa Ana)
State: California City: Santa Ana
Authorizer: California State Board of Education overrode denials by Santa Ana Unified School District and Orange County Office of Education in May 2014 according to Magnolia Public Schools Facebook page
Charter holder: Magnolia Public Schools
Pacific Technology School Santa Ana's charter expired in June 2014. This charter was one of the rare statewide benefit charters that became controversial and faced legal challenges. PTS Santa Ana therefore reapplied for charter under Santa Ana Unified School District with new name Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana.
Status: school was supposed to open August 2014
State: California City: Santa Ana
Authorizer: California State Board of Education overrode denials by Santa Ana Unified School District and Orange County Office of Education in May 2014 according to Magnolia Public Schools Facebook page
Charter holder: Magnolia Public Schools
Pacific Technology School Santa Ana's charter expired in June 2014. This charter was one of the rare statewide benefit charters that became controversial and faced legal challenges. PTS Santa Ana therefore reapplied for charter under Santa Ana Unified School District with new name Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana.
Status: school was supposed to open August 2014
Minnesota Math and Science Academy (formerly Minnesota School of Science)
State: Minnesota City: St Paul
Authorizer: Pillsbury United Communities
Management corporation: Concept Schools
Website: mmsaweb.org
Board members: Rosilyn Carroll, Ahmet Akyol, Ozer Asdemir, Gene Scapanski, John Sailors, Mustafa Igdelioglu
Minnesota School of Science had its charter revoked by Minneapolis Public Schools. It switched authorizers to Pillsbury United Communities and changed names but has same board of directors.
Status: school was supposed to open fall 2014
State: Minnesota City: St Paul
Authorizer: Pillsbury United Communities
Management corporation: Concept Schools
Website: mmsaweb.org
Board members: Rosilyn Carroll, Ahmet Akyol, Ozer Asdemir, Gene Scapanski, John Sailors, Mustafa Igdelioglu
Minnesota School of Science had its charter revoked by Minneapolis Public Schools. It switched authorizers to Pillsbury United Communities and changed names but has same board of directors.
Status: school was supposed to open fall 2014
Schools currently in application/appeal process
Current number: 5
Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship Charter School
State: Pennsylvania City: Lancaster
Petitioners: Adem "Adam" Oksuz, Sait Onal, Indrit Hoxha, Izmir Akhmedov, Mehmet E. Goksu et al
Website: http://abecs.org
Status: application submitted Nov 2012; public hearings Feb 2013; rejected Mar 19, 2013; letter of intent submitted Sep 2013; application at link; repeat application rejected Feb 18, 2014; rejection now under appeal with PA State Board of Education, with petition filed July 3, 2014
New petition against new application: click here (588 signatures as of July 10, 2014)
First petition opposing school: click here (275 signatures as of Mar 13, 2013)
Newspaper articles: Nov 4, 2012; Feb 20, 2013; Mar 20, 2013, Sep 5, 2013; Dec 12, 2013; Feb 18, 2014; July 10, 2014
See webpage on Proposed ABECS school
State: Pennsylvania City: Lancaster
Petitioners: Adem "Adam" Oksuz, Sait Onal, Indrit Hoxha, Izmir Akhmedov, Mehmet E. Goksu et al
Website: http://abecs.org
Status: application submitted Nov 2012; public hearings Feb 2013; rejected Mar 19, 2013; letter of intent submitted Sep 2013; application at link; repeat application rejected Feb 18, 2014; rejection now under appeal with PA State Board of Education, with petition filed July 3, 2014
New petition against new application: click here (588 signatures as of July 10, 2014)
First petition opposing school: click here (275 signatures as of Mar 13, 2013)
Newspaper articles: Nov 4, 2012; Feb 20, 2013; Mar 20, 2013, Sep 5, 2013; Dec 12, 2013; Feb 18, 2014; July 10, 2014
See webpage on Proposed ABECS school
Allentown Engineering Academy Charter School
State: Pennsylvania City: Allentown
Lead Petitioner: Kadir Veziroglu (a.k.a. Abdulkadir Veziroglu) affiliated with Lehigh Mosaica Foundation d.b.a. Lehigh Dialogue Center
Year: 2013
Website: http://allentownengineeringacademy.org/
Status: rejected by Allentown School Board Feb 2013; rejected again July 1, 2013; collected enough signatures, appeal filed Oct 17, 2013; as of July 6, 2014, still no decision from Charter Appeal Board posted on website
Newspaper articles: Dec 18, 2012 Morning Call; Dec 16, 2012 Morning Call; Dec 18, 2012 Express-Times; Feb 28, 2013; July 1, 2013; Oct 31, 2013
State: Pennsylvania City: Allentown
Lead Petitioner: Kadir Veziroglu (a.k.a. Abdulkadir Veziroglu) affiliated with Lehigh Mosaica Foundation d.b.a. Lehigh Dialogue Center
Year: 2013
Website: http://allentownengineeringacademy.org/
Status: rejected by Allentown School Board Feb 2013; rejected again July 1, 2013; collected enough signatures, appeal filed Oct 17, 2013; as of July 6, 2014, still no decision from Charter Appeal Board posted on website
Newspaper articles: Dec 18, 2012 Morning Call; Dec 16, 2012 Morning Call; Dec 18, 2012 Express-Times; Feb 28, 2013; July 1, 2013; Oct 31, 2013
Asheville Math and Science Academy
State: North Carolina County: Buncombe
Charter corporation: AMS Educational Services, Inc
Petitioners: Yavuz Koruk (lead); Serdar Tulu; Kenan Gundogdu (affiliated with Triad and Triangle Math and Science Academies)
Status: check this page for updates; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; not recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; did not make cut for 2015-16; now reapplying for 2016-17 opening
Application: link for 2016-17 : link1 for 2015-16 ; link2 for 2015-16
State: North Carolina County: Buncombe
Charter corporation: AMS Educational Services, Inc
Petitioners: Yavuz Koruk (lead); Serdar Tulu; Kenan Gundogdu (affiliated with Triad and Triangle Math and Science Academies)
Status: check this page for updates; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; not recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; did not make cut for 2015-16; now reapplying for 2016-17 opening
Application: link for 2016-17 : link1 for 2015-16 ; link2 for 2015-16
Coral Academy of Science - Washington State
State: Washington Seattle/Tacoma area
Petitioner: Ismail Baha Tutar
Organization: Quantum Leap Educational Foundation
Description: replication of existing Nevada chain; opening fall 2014; initially K-7 expanding to K-12; college prep STEM
Status: proposal submitted Nov 22, 2013; hearings to be held; rejected Feb 2014; filed letter of intent June 2014 for 2015 opening
News articles: Nov 25, 2013; June 13, 2014
State: Washington Seattle/Tacoma area
Petitioner: Ismail Baha Tutar
Organization: Quantum Leap Educational Foundation
Description: replication of existing Nevada chain; opening fall 2014; initially K-7 expanding to K-12; college prep STEM
Status: proposal submitted Nov 22, 2013; hearings to be held; rejected Feb 2014; filed letter of intent June 2014 for 2015 opening
News articles: Nov 25, 2013; June 13, 2014
Young Scholars of McKeesport
State: Pennsylvania City: McKeesport (near Pittsburgh)
Petitioners: (Mehmet) Melih "Mel" Demirkan, Alpaslan Ozdogan
Founding board: Mehmet Melih Demirkan, Isa Emin Hafalir, Laura J Mahalingappa,
Status: rejected by school board Mar 2013; STATE-LEVEL APPEAL EXPECTED
State: Pennsylvania City: McKeesport (near Pittsburgh)
Petitioners: (Mehmet) Melih "Mel" Demirkan, Alpaslan Ozdogan
Founding board: Mehmet Melih Demirkan, Isa Emin Hafalir, Laura J Mahalingappa,
Status: rejected by school board Mar 2013; STATE-LEVEL APPEAL EXPECTED
Schools that never materialized and appear inactive
Applications were submitted for these charter schools, but for some reason the proposed schools have not, to date, materialized. Some applications were rejected and never resubmitted, and some were withdrawn. Some may be attempted again in the future.
Current number: 128
Academy of Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Lead petitioner: Tarik Celik
Year: 2006
State: Wisconsin
Lead petitioner: Tarik Celik
Year: 2006
Allentown Science Academy
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Fahrudin Mekic, Riza Ulker, Gazi Abdulhay, Savas Saymaz, et al
Year: 2010; rejected Feb 2011
Website: http://allentownscienceacademy.org/
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Fahrudin Mekic, Riza Ulker, Gazi Abdulhay, Savas Saymaz, et al
Year: 2010; rejected Feb 2011
Website: http://allentownscienceacademy.org/
Atlantic Science Academy (a.k.a. Miami-Dade Charter Middle and High School)
State: Florida
Charter corporation: Sweetwater Education
Year: approved 2005; delayed
State: Florida
Charter corporation: Sweetwater Education
Year: approved 2005; delayed
Banks Elementary (proposed takeover of existing school)
State: Louisiana
Lead petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Charter corporation: Pelican Educational Foundation
Year: 2009
State: Louisiana
Lead petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Charter corporation: Pelican Educational Foundation
Year: 2009
Bay Area Technology School Richmond
State: California
Lead petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Year: 2006
State: California
Lead petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Year: 2006
Bergen Hope Charter School
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioners: Osman Oztoprak, Feyzullah "Feyz" Egriboyun
Year: 2002
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioners: Osman Oztoprak, Feyzullah "Feyz" Egriboyun
Year: 2002
Binghampton Academy of Science Charter School
State: New York
Petitioners: Galymahan Kirbassov, Birol Kanik
Year: 2009
State: New York
Petitioners: Galymahan Kirbassov, Birol Kanik
Year: 2009
Brentwood Academy of Science Charter School
State: New York
Lead Petitioner: Kerim Gulyuz, Muzaffer Ozcelik, Recep Ornek, Cem Kuscu
Year: 2009 (application withdrawn)
State: New York
Lead Petitioner: Kerim Gulyuz, Muzaffer Ozcelik, Recep Ornek, Cem Kuscu
Year: 2009 (application withdrawn)
Bronx Arts and Science Charter School
State: New York City: New York City (Bronx)
Petitioners: Nihat Guvercin (of New Jersey Arts and Science Gulen charter school chain); Tahir/Tair Azirov
Year: 2014
Status: Applicants withdrew June 3, 2014
Website: http://thebronxcharter.org
Documents: proposal summary; application
News articles: March 18, 2014
State: New York City: New York City (Bronx)
Petitioners: Nihat Guvercin (of New Jersey Arts and Science Gulen charter school chain); Tahir/Tair Azirov
Year: 2014
Status: Applicants withdrew June 3, 2014
Website: http://thebronxcharter.org
Documents: proposal summary; application
News articles: March 18, 2014
Broward Math and Science Schools
State: Florida
Charter corporation: Riverside Science, Inc. (Ferhat Erkan, Renat Shaykhutdinov, Stacey Erbay et al)
Status: application approved Nov 9, 2010, Broward County Public Schools board meeting; Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program Planning, Design and Implementation 2011-2014 $375,000 approved Mar 1, 2011. Charter contract terminated Aug 2012 (link).
Website: http://bmsschools.org/
Documents: 2011-12 list
State: Florida
Charter corporation: Riverside Science, Inc. (Ferhat Erkan, Renat Shaykhutdinov, Stacey Erbay et al)
Status: application approved Nov 9, 2010, Broward County Public Schools board meeting; Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program Planning, Design and Implementation 2011-2014 $375,000 approved Mar 1, 2011. Charter contract terminated Aug 2012 (link).
Website: http://bmsschools.org/
Documents: 2011-12 list
Cabarrus STEM Academy
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
Status: did not make cut for 2014-15 (link); reapplying for 2015-16; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; not recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; did not get approved by State Board of Education on Sep 4, 2014 (link)
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
Status: did not make cut for 2014-15 (link); reapplying for 2015-16; recommended for interview by Charter Schools Advisory Board Apr/May 2014; not recommended for initial approval to begin the Ready to Open process at Apr 7, 2014 North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board meeting; did not get approved by State Board of Education on Sep 4, 2014 (link)
Camden Charter School of Achievement
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Riza Ulker
Year: 2009
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Riza Ulker
Year: 2009
Cape Fear STEM School
State: North Carolina
Petitioner: Cape Fear Education Services, Inc.
Application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/resources/application/2010/cape-fear-stem.pdf
Status: unknown; application says school will open in fall 2011; presumed inactive
Contact: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 919-807-3300
State: North Carolina
Petitioner: Cape Fear Education Services, Inc.
Application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/resources/application/2010/cape-fear-stem.pdf
Status: unknown; application says school will open in fall 2011; presumed inactive
Contact: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 919-807-3300
Capital Academy Charter School
State: New York
Petitioner: Murat Yuksel
Year: 2004
State: New York
Petitioner: Murat Yuksel
Year: 2004
Capital Academy of Harrisburg / Capital Academy Charter School
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Tolga Hayali; Sait Onal; Steve Sablak; Kristin Hines
Year: 2008
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Tolga Hayali; Sait Onal; Steve Sablak; Kristin Hines
Year: 2008
Capital City Charter Science Academy
State: Florida County: Leon
Petitioners: Dogan Tozoglu, Stars Middle School Board
News article: Aug 21, 2013
Status: no mention in Leon County Public School board documents; presumed inactive
State: Florida County: Leon
Petitioners: Dogan Tozoglu, Stars Middle School Board
News article: Aug 21, 2013
Status: no mention in Leon County Public School board documents; presumed inactive
Carroll Creek Public Charter School
State: Maryland City: Frederick
Petitioners: Emin Kutay, Vural "Al" Aksakalli, Ozcan "Jon" Omural, Oz Adiyaman, Fatih Bicil, et al.
Year: 2006
State: Maryland City: Frederick
Petitioners: Emin Kutay, Vural "Al" Aksakalli, Ozcan "Jon" Omural, Oz Adiyaman, Fatih Bicil, et al.
Year: 2006
Central Region ES #22 (proposal under Public School Choice 3.0 program)
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011
City Academy of Science
State: New York
Petitioners: Furkan Kosar, Sinan Asa, Hakan Baydere, Ercan Sevkat, Mehmet Ozbilgin
Year: 2009 (application withdrawn)
State: New York
Petitioners: Furkan Kosar, Sinan Asa, Hakan Baydere, Ercan Sevkat, Mehmet Ozbilgin
Year: 2009 (application withdrawn)
City College-Prep Charter School
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Gem Karaman (a.k.a. Suleyman Karaman, Cem Karaman)
Year: 2005
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Gem Karaman (a.k.a. Suleyman Karaman, Cem Karaman)
Year: 2005
Clifton Arts and Science Charter School
State: New Jersey
Petitioners: charter holders of Bergen/Passaic Arts and Science Charter Schools
Status: application submitted Oct 2011
Contact: New Jersey Department of Education
News article: Dec 4, 2011 Rejected Jan 20, 2012
State: New Jersey
Petitioners: charter holders of Bergen/Passaic Arts and Science Charter Schools
Status: application submitted Oct 2011
Contact: New Jersey Department of Education
News article: Dec 4, 2011 Rejected Jan 20, 2012
Cochran Middle School (proposal to take over existing school)
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011
College Preparatory Charter School of Springfield
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: Volkan Yesilyurt
Year: 2006
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: Volkan Yesilyurt
Year: 2006
Connecticut Academy for Mathematics and Science
State: Connecticut
Lead petitioner: Ercan ("John") Tozan
Year: 2007
State: Connecticut
Lead petitioner: Ercan ("John") Tozan
Year: 2007
Connecticut Academy of Math and Science (CAMS)
State: Connecticut City: New Haven
Petitioners: Ismail Agirman (tied to private Gulen school Putnam Science Academy), Fatih Mercan, Ahmet Gunay (tied to Putnam Science Academy; attempted First State Math and Science Academy), Mehmet A Basaran
News articles: Jan 16, 2013, Jan 23, 2013
State: Connecticut City: New Haven
Petitioners: Ismail Agirman (tied to private Gulen school Putnam Science Academy), Fatih Mercan, Ahmet Gunay (tied to Putnam Science Academy; attempted First State Math and Science Academy), Mehmet A Basaran
News articles: Jan 16, 2013, Jan 23, 2013
Coral Academy of Science Charter School Carson City
State: Nevada
Petitioners: Fatih Ozer, Feyzi Tandogan
Year: Sep 2010 Jan 2011
State: Nevada
Petitioners: Fatih Ozer, Feyzi Tandogan
Year: Sep 2010 Jan 2011
Coral Academy of Science - Valley
State: Nevada
Petitioners: unknown
Year: 2010
State: Nevada
Petitioners: unknown
Year: 2010
Crestworth Middle School (proposed takeover of existing school)
State: Louisiana
Lead petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Charter corporation: Pelican Educational Foundation
Year: 2009
State: Louisiana
Lead petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Charter corporation: Pelican Educational Foundation
Year: 2009
Delaware Math & IT Academy
State: Delaware
Petitioners: Murat Unlu, Hakan Orak, Ali Gurbuz
Opening year: 2015-16
Charter Management Organization: Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (already operating Gulen charter schools in Maryland)
News article: Jan 24, 2014
Charter application: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/schools/charterschools/2014-new-charter-school-applications.shtml
State: Delaware
Petitioners: Murat Unlu, Hakan Orak, Ali Gurbuz
Opening year: 2015-16
Charter Management Organization: Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (already operating Gulen charter schools in Maryland)
News article: Jan 24, 2014
Charter application: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/schools/charterschools/2014-new-charter-school-applications.shtml
Digital Arts and Technology Charter School (DigiTech K-12)
State: New York
Petitioners: Tevfik Kosar (former Pelican Foundation president, involved with Abramson, Kenilworth charter schools in Louisiana), Mikail Kar, Yunus Kumek (Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School NY)
Year: 2011
State: New York
Petitioners: Tevfik Kosar (former Pelican Foundation president, involved with Abramson, Kenilworth charter schools in Louisiana), Mikail Kar, Yunus Kumek (Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School NY)
Year: 2011
Discovery Academy of Science Charter School
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet (Fahrettin) Taskan
Year: 2005
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet (Fahrettin) Taskan
Year: 2005
Dove School of Excellence
State: Arkansas
Petitioners: Bilal Erturk, Kaan Camuz
Year: 2009
State: Arkansas
Petitioners: Bilal Erturk, Kaan Camuz
Year: 2009
Durham STEM Academy
State: North Carolina County: Durham
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
State: North Carolina County: Durham
Petitioner: Ali Tombak
News articles: Sep 10, 2013
Erie Biosciences Academy
State: Pennsylvania
Individuals involved: Serhat Sen (prior connections to Pioneer Academy of Science, Bergen Arts and Science Charter School), "Ahmet Garbuz" (Ahmet Tayfun Gurbuz, co-founder of Sonoran Science Academy, AZ)
Website: http://ebacs.org
Status: application filed Nov 15, 2012; rejected by school board Feb 2013; state-level appeal rejected Sep 2014 on grounds of fraudulent signatures invalidating petition
News article: Pre-enrollment announcements; Nov 19, 2012; Feb 26, 2013; Oct 1, 2014
State: Pennsylvania
Individuals involved: Serhat Sen (prior connections to Pioneer Academy of Science, Bergen Arts and Science Charter School), "Ahmet Garbuz" (Ahmet Tayfun Gurbuz, co-founder of Sonoran Science Academy, AZ)
Website: http://ebacs.org
Status: application filed Nov 15, 2012; rejected by school board Feb 2013; state-level appeal rejected Sep 2014 on grounds of fraudulent signatures invalidating petition
News article: Pre-enrollment announcements; Nov 19, 2012; Feb 26, 2013; Oct 1, 2014
First State Math and Science Academy
State: Delaware
Petitioners: Ahmet Gunay, Mehmet Kemal Kocamaz, Omer Arap, Caglar Batan, Mustafa Ozgan, Fatih Kandil, Ben [Bunyamin] Karaduman, Canan Murat
Year: 2011
Documents: document dated Feb 3, 2011; recommended denial April 1, 2011
Newspaper article: Jan 21, 2011
State: Delaware
Petitioners: Ahmet Gunay, Mehmet Kemal Kocamaz, Omer Arap, Caglar Batan, Mustafa Ozgan, Fatih Kandil, Ben [Bunyamin] Karaduman, Canan Murat
Year: 2011
Documents: document dated Feb 3, 2011; recommended denial April 1, 2011
Newspaper article: Jan 21, 2011
Garden State Academy Charter School
State: New Jersey
Petitioner: Ahmet Yunus Ozdemir
Year: 2007
State: New Jersey
Petitioner: Ahmet Yunus Ozdemir
Year: 2007
Global Sciences Charter School
State: New York
Petitioner: Kevin Donovan (Note: This appears to be a "stealth Gulen school," similar to Quest Charter Academy in Illinois, which appeared to have non-Gulenist petitioners but was taken over by Concept Schools and Engin Blackstone, whose original name is Engin Karatas.)
Year: 2011
History: March 2011, approved to move to next phase; March 31, 2011 lead applicant withdrew
State: New York
Petitioner: Kevin Donovan (Note: This appears to be a "stealth Gulen school," similar to Quest Charter Academy in Illinois, which appeared to have non-Gulenist petitioners but was taken over by Concept Schools and Engin Blackstone, whose original name is Engin Karatas.)
Year: 2011
History: March 2011, approved to move to next phase; March 31, 2011 lead applicant withdrew
Great Lakes Math and Science Academy
State: Illinois
Petitioner: Concept Schools
Year: 2011
Articles: Dec 27, 2011 ISBE; Passed over for other applicant Mar 16, 2012; see also Mar 2, 2012; Mar 15, 2012
Contact: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); North Chicago Community Unit School District 187
State: Illinois
Petitioner: Concept Schools
Year: 2011
Articles: Dec 27, 2011 ISBE; Passed over for other applicant Mar 16, 2012; see also Mar 2, 2012; Mar 15, 2012
Contact: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); North Chicago Community Unit School District 187
Greenville Palmetto Science Academy
State: South Carolina
Petitioners: Ali Ozer, Guven Yucesan, Mevlut Tascan
Year: 2006
State: South Carolina
Petitioners: Ali Ozer, Guven Yucesan, Mevlut Tascan
Year: 2006
Greenville Science Charter School
State: South Carolina
Petitioners: Ali Ozer, Guven Yucesan, Mevlut Tascan
Year: 2009
State: South Carolina
Petitioners: Ali Ozer, Guven Yucesan, Mevlut Tascan
Year: 2009
Harmony School of Excellence - San Antonio
State: Texas
Charter holder: Cosmos Foundation
History: unknown; construction referred to in Jan 21, 2011 edition of Texas Register in connection with Notice of Public Hearing for Texas Public Finance Authority bonds; school also referred to in Jan 2010 Harmony Public Schools document
No sign of recent activity; presumed inactive.
State: Texas
Charter holder: Cosmos Foundation
History: unknown; construction referred to in Jan 21, 2011 edition of Texas Register in connection with Notice of Public Hearing for Texas Public Finance Authority bonds; school also referred to in Jan 2010 Harmony Public Schools document
No sign of recent activity; presumed inactive.
Heights Charter School, The
State: New York
Petitioners: Walter Marin, Sinan Asa (likely the true lead petitioner although not on paper)
Charter corporation: Apple Educational Services
Status: full proposal submitted Feb 29, 2012 in response to Jan 2012 SUNY requests for proposals; proposal withdrawn, April 29, 2011
Documents: summary form
Contact: SUNY Charter Schools Institute
State: New York
Petitioners: Walter Marin, Sinan Asa (likely the true lead petitioner although not on paper)
Charter corporation: Apple Educational Services
Status: full proposal submitted Feb 29, 2012 in response to Jan 2012 SUNY requests for proposals; proposal withdrawn, April 29, 2011
Documents: summary form
Contact: SUNY Charter Schools Institute
Horizon Math and Science Charter School - Des Plaines
State: Illinois
Petitioners: Yuksel Alp Aslandogan, Ibrahim Duyar, Ali Serdar Dalkilic, Yasar Bora, Ergun Koyuncu
Year: 2000
State: Illinois
Petitioners: Yuksel Alp Aslandogan, Ibrahim Duyar, Ali Serdar Dalkilic, Yasar Bora, Ergun Koyuncu
Year: 2000
Horizon Math and Science Charter School - Oak Park
State: Illinois
Petitioners: Yuksel Alp Aslandogan, Ibrahim Duyar, Ali Serdar Dalkilic, Yasar Bora, Ergun Koyuncu
Year: 2000
State: Illinois
Petitioners: Yuksel Alp Aslandogan, Ibrahim Duyar, Ali Serdar Dalkilic, Yasar Bora, Ergun Koyuncu
Year: 2000
Indiana Life Sciences Academy
State: Indiana
Petitioners: Vedat Akgun, Bulent Bayraktar
Year: 2003
State: Indiana
Petitioners: Vedat Akgun, Bulent Bayraktar
Year: 2003
Indiana Math and Science Academy Gary
State: Indiana City: Gary
Petitioner: Ugur Zengince
Year: 2008
Management organization: Concept Schools
Newspaper articles: July 18, 2008
State: Indiana City: Gary
Petitioner: Ugur Zengince
Year: 2008
Management organization: Concept Schools
Newspaper articles: July 18, 2008
Indiana Math and Science Academy South
Submitted to Indiana Charter School Board; for school of same name submitted to Indianapolis mayoral office, see above.
State: Indiana
Charter holder: presumably same as existing Indiana Math & Science Academy
Year: 2012
History: Letter of intent submitted Mar 2012; Corporation named Indiana Math and Science Academy - South Indianapolis Inc created May 13, 2008 according to Indiana Secretary of State under name Kazim Elders [sic - should be Eldes], who has been affiliated with other Concept Schools; rejected May 21, 2012 (link)
Submitted to Indiana Charter School Board; for school of same name submitted to Indianapolis mayoral office, see above.
State: Indiana
Charter holder: presumably same as existing Indiana Math & Science Academy
Year: 2012
History: Letter of intent submitted Mar 2012; Corporation named Indiana Math and Science Academy - South Indianapolis Inc created May 13, 2008 according to Indiana Secretary of State under name Kazim Elders [sic - should be Eldes], who has been affiliated with other Concept Schools; rejected May 21, 2012 (link)
Indiana Science Academy
State: Indiana
Petitioners: Vedat Akgun, Turgay Faki, Ali Korkmaz (Crossroads Educational Services, Inc.)
Year: 2001
State: Indiana
Petitioners: Vedat Akgun, Turgay Faki, Ali Korkmaz (Crossroads Educational Services, Inc.)
Year: 2001
Inspire Math NYC Charter School
State: New York
Petitioners: Aras Konjhodzic, Hayro Kadribeg
Status: letter of intent submitted May 25, 2012
State: New York
Petitioners: Aras Konjhodzic, Hayro Kadribeg
Status: letter of intent submitted May 25, 2012
IT Academy of Triangle
State: North Carolina
Petitioner: Kenan Gundogdu
Application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/resources/application/2010/it-acad-triangle.pdf
Website: IT Academy of Triangle
Year: 2011
State: North Carolina
Petitioner: Kenan Gundogdu
Application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/resources/application/2010/it-acad-triangle.pdf
Website: IT Academy of Triangle
Year: 2011
Kenilworth Science and Technology High School (expansion of already-existing middle school)
State: Louisiana
Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Status: denial recommended by NACSA, Dec 2010; presumed inactive
State: Louisiana
Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Status: denial recommended by NACSA, Dec 2010; presumed inactive
Knoxville Charter Academy
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Suzan Mertyurek (a.k.a. Suzan Mutlu-Mertyurek, Suzan Mutlu), Leyla Achilova (a.k.a. Leyla Achilov, Leyla Kayumova, Shakhnoz Kayumova, Shahnoz Kayumova)
Charter company: Iris Education Foundation
Year: 2010, 2011
Status: opening delayed until fall 2012; school was unable to identify approved site by Apr 1, 2012 deadline; charter presumably dissolved
News articles: July 18, 2011; Nov 11, 2011; Mar 31, 2012
Contact: Knox County Board of Education, Terry Alexander, Executive Assistant, 865-594-1630 [email protected] board members shown on website
Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Lola Alapo 865-342-6376
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Suzan Mertyurek (a.k.a. Suzan Mutlu-Mertyurek, Suzan Mutlu), Leyla Achilova (a.k.a. Leyla Achilov, Leyla Kayumova, Shakhnoz Kayumova, Shahnoz Kayumova)
Charter company: Iris Education Foundation
Year: 2010, 2011
Status: opening delayed until fall 2012; school was unable to identify approved site by Apr 1, 2012 deadline; charter presumably dissolved
News articles: July 18, 2011; Nov 11, 2011; Mar 31, 2012
Contact: Knox County Board of Education, Terry Alexander, Executive Assistant, 865-594-1630 [email protected] board members shown on website
Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Lola Alapo 865-342-6376
Lancaster Academy of Science
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Sait Onal; Steve Sablak; Tolga Hayali; Kristin Hines; Armagan Korkmaz; Mary Ressler
Year: 2008
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Sait Onal; Steve Sablak; Tolga Hayali; Kristin Hines; Armagan Korkmaz; Mary Ressler
Year: 2008
Lehigh College-Prep Charter School
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Fahrudin Mekic, Savas "Sal" Saymaz, Ali Pilatin (in original 2006 application)
Year: 2006, 2009
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioners: Fahrudin Mekic, Savas "Sal" Saymaz, Ali Pilatin (in original 2006 application)
Year: 2006, 2009
Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School
State: Maine
Petitioner: Tarlan Ahmadov
Status: letter of intent submitted, Sep 2013; rejected by Maine Charter School Commission March 2014
News articles: Sep 5, 2013, Mar 3, 2014
State: Maine
Petitioner: Tarlan Ahmadov
Status: letter of intent submitted, Sep 2013; rejected by Maine Charter School Commission March 2014
News articles: Sep 5, 2013, Mar 3, 2014
Linear Middle School (attempted charter conversion of existing district school)
State: Louisiana
Charter company: Pelican Educational Foundation (with partner Cosmos Foundation)
Year: 2009
State: Louisiana
Charter company: Pelican Educational Foundation (with partner Cosmos Foundation)
Year: 2009
Lotus School for Excellence - Longmont
State: Colorado
Website: http://www.longmont.lotusschool.org/
Status: Denied by St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education, Dec 8, 2010
Denial upheld by Colorado Board of Education March 9, 2011
State: Colorado
Website: http://www.longmont.lotusschool.org/
Status: Denied by St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education, Dec 8, 2010
Denial upheld by Colorado Board of Education March 9, 2011
Loudoun Math & IT Academy
State: Virginia
Petitioners: Ali Gokce (Northern Virginia Education Foundation); Necmi Mutlu (Blue Hills Foundation; also affiliated with Virginia International University)
Application: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_standing/meetings/2012/charter_schools/apr25/application.pdf
Pre-operational budget: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_standing/meetings/2012/charter_schools/apr25/lmita_appendix_f.pdf
Status: application passed by state board July 26, 2012 (link); Loudoun County School Board select panel recommended denial Dec 2012 (link); REJECTED by Loudoun County School Board Feb 26, 2013 (link)
Contact: Loudoun County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Edgar Hatrick
State: Virginia
Petitioners: Ali Gokce (Northern Virginia Education Foundation); Necmi Mutlu (Blue Hills Foundation; also affiliated with Virginia International University)
Application: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_standing/meetings/2012/charter_schools/apr25/application.pdf
Pre-operational budget: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_standing/meetings/2012/charter_schools/apr25/lmita_appendix_f.pdf
Status: application passed by state board July 26, 2012 (link); Loudoun County School Board select panel recommended denial Dec 2012 (link); REJECTED by Loudoun County School Board Feb 26, 2013 (link)
Contact: Loudoun County School Board Superintendent, Dr. Edgar Hatrick
Loudoun Science Academy
State: Virginia
Corporation: Blue Hills Foundation
Lead petitioner: Hasan Burk, a.k.a. Hasan Karaburk (also affiliated with Virginia International University, a Gulenist institution of higher learning)
Year: 2006
Newspaper article: July 5, 2006 "Board requests more information"
State: Virginia
Corporation: Blue Hills Foundation
Lead petitioner: Hasan Burk, a.k.a. Hasan Karaburk (also affiliated with Virginia International University, a Gulenist institution of higher learning)
Year: 2006
Newspaper article: July 5, 2006 "Board requests more information"
Lyceum Charter School Project
State: Pennsylvania
Lead Petitioner: Ihsan Isik
Year: 2002
State: Pennsylvania
Lead Petitioner: Ihsan Isik
Year: 2002
Magnolia Science Academy Milpitas
State: California
Petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Charter company: Magnolia Education and Research Foundation
Website: http://milpitas.magnoliascience.org/
Status: Santa Clara county charter for 3 Magnolia schools initially approved in 2008; petitioners requested delay of opening until 2012; 3-year lease of building approved by City of Milpitas, June 5, 2012; delay to 2013-14 school year requested July 25, 2012, considered at Aug 8, 2012 Board meeting (link); approval recommended (link); excised from Magnolia Science Academy Santa Clara renewal petition Dec 19, 2012 (link)
Contact: Santa Clara County Office of Education (408) 453-6500
State: California
Petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Charter company: Magnolia Education and Research Foundation
Website: http://milpitas.magnoliascience.org/
Status: Santa Clara county charter for 3 Magnolia schools initially approved in 2008; petitioners requested delay of opening until 2012; 3-year lease of building approved by City of Milpitas, June 5, 2012; delay to 2013-14 school year requested July 25, 2012, considered at Aug 8, 2012 Board meeting (link); approval recommended (link); excised from Magnolia Science Academy Santa Clara renewal petition Dec 19, 2012 (link)
Contact: Santa Clara County Office of Education (408) 453-6500
Magnolia Science Academy - Next Generation
State: California City: San Diego
Petitioner: Magnolia Education & Research Foundation / Magnolia Public Schools
Authorizer: San Diego Unified School District
Planned opening: Fall 2014
Status: rejected by San Diego Unified School District at Board Meeting Feb 4, 2014
Application: link
State: California City: San Diego
Petitioner: Magnolia Education & Research Foundation / Magnolia Public Schools
Authorizer: San Diego Unified School District
Planned opening: Fall 2014
Status: rejected by San Diego Unified School District at Board Meeting Feb 4, 2014
Application: link
Magnolia Science Academy San Jose
State: California
Petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Charter company: Magnolia Education and Research Foundation
Website: http://sanjose.magnoliascience.org/
Status: Santa Clara county charter for 3 Magnolia schools initially approved in 2008; petitioners requested delay of opening until 2012; delay to 2013-14 school year requested July 25, 2012, considered at Aug 8, 2012 Board meeting (link); approval recommended (link); excised from Magnolia Science Academy Santa Clara renewal petition Dec 19, 2012 (link)
Contact: Santa Clara County Office of Education (408) 453-6500
State: California
Petitioner: Suleyman Bahceci
Charter company: Magnolia Education and Research Foundation
Website: http://sanjose.magnoliascience.org/
Status: Santa Clara county charter for 3 Magnolia schools initially approved in 2008; petitioners requested delay of opening until 2012; delay to 2013-14 school year requested July 25, 2012, considered at Aug 8, 2012 Board meeting (link); approval recommended (link); excised from Magnolia Science Academy Santa Clara renewal petition Dec 19, 2012 (link)
Contact: Santa Clara County Office of Education (408) 453-6500
Miami-Dade Science Schools
State: Florida
Petitioners: Ali Erbay, Banu Sizirici Yildiz, Omer Zeyrek, Mehmet Yasar Ulutas, Nezih Pala, Yalcin Akin, Dogan Tozoglu
Corporation: Sweetwater Education, Inc
Proposed size: 900 students; budget $4,451,285
Status: Miami-Dade Public School Board voted on Nov 24, 2010
State: Florida
Petitioners: Ali Erbay, Banu Sizirici Yildiz, Omer Zeyrek, Mehmet Yasar Ulutas, Nezih Pala, Yalcin Akin, Dogan Tozoglu
Corporation: Sweetwater Education, Inc
Proposed size: 900 students; budget $4,451,285
Status: Miami-Dade Public School Board voted on Nov 24, 2010
Mokapu STEM School
State: Hawaii
Petitioners: Kazim Gumus, Adam (Adem) Oksuz
Website: http://www.mokapustemschool.org
Year: 2011
State: Hawaii
Petitioners: Kazim Gumus, Adam (Adem) Oksuz
Website: http://www.mokapustemschool.org
Year: 2011
Nashville Academy of Science and Technology
State: Tennessee
Lead petitioner: Ismail Fidan
Year: 2007; 2008 (application rejected)
State: Tennessee
Lead petitioner: Ismail Fidan
Year: 2007; 2008 (application rejected)
Nashville Charter Middle School
State: Tennessee
Lead petitioner: Ismail Fidan
Charter company: Nashville Academy, Inc. (has connection to Memphis School of Excellence)
Year: 2006; appealed 2007 (appeal denied)
State: Tennessee
Lead petitioner: Ismail Fidan
Charter company: Nashville Academy, Inc. (has connection to Memphis School of Excellence)
Year: 2006; appealed 2007 (appeal denied)
New Century Charter Public School
State: New Jersey
First attempt
Lead petitioner: Feyzullah Egriboyun
Year: 2005
Second attempt
Lead petitioner: Kemal Aydin
Year: 2009
Received $30,000 grant from New Jersey Department of Education for period Apr 1, 2006 to Sep 30, 2006
State: New Jersey
First attempt
Lead petitioner: Feyzullah Egriboyun
Year: 2005
Second attempt
Lead petitioner: Kemal Aydin
Year: 2009
Received $30,000 grant from New Jersey Department of Education for period Apr 1, 2006 to Sep 30, 2006
New Dimension Math and Science School
State: Texas
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Educational Foundation
Petitioners: Hasan Coskun, Osman Kanlioglu, Ozgur Ozer
Status: Texas State Board of Education Committee on School Initiatives heard school representatives speak at Generation 15 Charter Interviews September 1-2, 2010
State: Texas
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Educational Foundation
Petitioners: Hasan Coskun, Osman Kanlioglu, Ozgur Ozer
Status: Texas State Board of Education Committee on School Initiatives heard school representatives speak at Generation 15 Charter Interviews September 1-2, 2010
Nolensville Academy for Math and Science
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Mohammed Kokay, Ismail Fidan et al
Status: Letter of intent submitted for April 2013 cycle (link). Not selected June 2013 for 2014-15 opening (link).
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Mohammed Kokay, Ismail Fidan et al
Status: Letter of intent submitted for April 2013 cycle (link). Not selected June 2013 for 2014-15 opening (link).
Northeastern Arts and Science Charter School
State: New Jersey
Petitioners: charter holders of Bergen/Passaic Arts and Science Charter Schools
Status: application submitted Oct 2011
Contact: New Jersey Department of Education
News article: Dec 5, 2011 (the school in Ridgefield Park) Rejected Jan 20, 2012
State: New Jersey
Petitioners: charter holders of Bergen/Passaic Arts and Science Charter Schools
Status: application submitted Oct 2011
Contact: New Jersey Department of Education
News article: Dec 5, 2011 (the school in Ridgefield Park) Rejected Jan 20, 2012
Oconee School of Math and Science
State: Florida
Lead petitioners: Namik Sercan, Ibrahim Demir
Year: 2008
Website: http://www.oconeeacademy.org/
State: Florida
Lead petitioners: Namik Sercan, Ibrahim Demir
Year: 2008
Website: http://www.oconeeacademy.org/
Orange Science Academy
State: California
Petitioners: Ertan Salik, Saken Sherkhanov, Ali Gurel, Adnan Doyuran
Year: 2008
Website: http://www.oconeeacademy.org/
State: California
Petitioners: Ertan Salik, Saken Sherkhanov, Ali Gurel, Adnan Doyuran
Year: 2008
Website: http://www.oconeeacademy.org/
Osceola Universal School
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet Taskan
Charter company: Universal Education Services, Inc.
Year: 2007
Status: denied Oct 24, 2006, appealed, denial of appeal recommended Feb 12, 2007
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet Taskan
Charter company: Universal Education Services, Inc.
Year: 2007
Status: denied Oct 24, 2006, appealed, denial of appeal recommended Feb 12, 2007
Pacific Technology School - 8 proposed new branches (under statewide benefit charter)
PacTech-3 East Palo Alto (Sequoia Union High, Ravenswood Elem.) 2009 or 2010
PacTech-4 Oceanside (Oceanside Unified) 2010 or 2011
PacTech-5 Merced (Merced Union High) 2010 or 2011
PacTech-6 Hayward (Hayward Unified) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-7 Bakersfield (Kern Union High) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-8 Chula Vista (Sweetwater Union High) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-9 El Cajon (Grossmont Union High) 2012 or 2013
PacTech-10 Oxnard (Oxnard Unified) 2012 or 2013
State: California
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
PacTech-3 East Palo Alto (Sequoia Union High, Ravenswood Elem.) 2009 or 2010
PacTech-4 Oceanside (Oceanside Unified) 2010 or 2011
PacTech-5 Merced (Merced Union High) 2010 or 2011
PacTech-6 Hayward (Hayward Unified) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-7 Bakersfield (Kern Union High) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-8 Chula Vista (Sweetwater Union High) 2011 or 2012
PacTech-9 El Cajon (Grossmont Union High) 2012 or 2013
PacTech-10 Oxnard (Oxnard Unified) 2012 or 2013
State: California
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Palm Beach Science Academy
State: Florida
Lead petitioner: Yasar Burak Savak
Charter company: Palm Beach Science, Inc.
Year: applied and denied in 2007; now trying again.
Status: Approval was recommended in 2010 for fall 2011 opening. Contract dated July 20, 2011. Applicant requested opening deferred until August 2012. As of Sep 2012, no visible activity; status unclear.
Contact: Palm Beach County School Board
Documents: application; board meeting; 5-year charter contract
State: Florida
Lead petitioner: Yasar Burak Savak
Charter company: Palm Beach Science, Inc.
Year: applied and denied in 2007; now trying again.
Status: Approval was recommended in 2010 for fall 2011 opening. Contract dated July 20, 2011. Applicant requested opening deferred until August 2012. As of Sep 2012, no visible activity; status unclear.
Contact: Palm Beach County School Board
Documents: application; board meeting; 5-year charter contract
Pelican Excellence Academy, a.k.a. Pelican Excellence K-12 Charter
State: Louisiana
Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Status: denial recommended by NACSA, Dec 2010; presumed inactive
State: Louisiana
Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Status: denial recommended by NACSA, Dec 2010; presumed inactive
Pelican Math and Science School
State: Louisiana
Year: 2007
Lead Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
State: Louisiana
Year: 2007
Lead Petitioner: Tevfik Kosar
Piedmont IT Academy
State: North Carolina
Petitioners: Ismail Yavuz Sakaoglu, Alper Tekten, Kenan Caglar, Adem Kaya
Status: application submitted Feb 19, 2010 for fall 2011 opening; Preliminary approval August 2010; fast-tracked in 2011; did not make Dec 14, 2011 cut
Contact: Office of Charter Schools, North Carolina State Board of Education (main switchboard 919-807-3300)
Application: click here
State: North Carolina
Petitioners: Ismail Yavuz Sakaoglu, Alper Tekten, Kenan Caglar, Adem Kaya
Status: application submitted Feb 19, 2010 for fall 2011 opening; Preliminary approval August 2010; fast-tracked in 2011; did not make Dec 14, 2011 cut
Contact: Office of Charter Schools, North Carolina State Board of Education (main switchboard 919-807-3300)
Application: click here
Piedmont IT Academy - resubmission
State: North Carolina
Lead petitioner: Adem Kaya (occupation: wrestling coach)
Other petitioners: Kenan Caglar, Carlton L Cammon, Jordan Fish, Amela Mekic, Gary L Lebby, Alper Tekten (affiliated with Triad Math and Science Academy)
Year: 2012, now re-applying for fall 2013 opening
Application: here
Status: denied Dec 14, 2011 (link); resubmitted; application reviewed May 29, 2012 (link). Listed among applicants for 2013-14 (link); not on list of 42 applications being reviewed for 2013 opening (link)
State: North Carolina
Lead petitioner: Adem Kaya (occupation: wrestling coach)
Other petitioners: Kenan Caglar, Carlton L Cammon, Jordan Fish, Amela Mekic, Gary L Lebby, Alper Tekten (affiliated with Triad Math and Science Academy)
Year: 2012, now re-applying for fall 2013 opening
Application: here
Status: denied Dec 14, 2011 (link); resubmitted; application reviewed May 29, 2012 (link). Listed among applicants for 2013-14 (link); not on list of 42 applications being reviewed for 2013 opening (link)
Pioneer Academy of Science III
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: (Eylem) Barish Icin
News articles: Lowell Sun July 27, 2012; Salem News July 27, 2012
Status: not shortlisted Oct 2012
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: (Eylem) Barish Icin
News articles: Lowell Sun July 27, 2012; Salem News July 27, 2012
Status: not shortlisted Oct 2012
Pioneer Academy of Science IV
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: (Eylem) Barish Icin
Planned opening: 2014
News articles: Lowell Sun July 27, 2012; Salem News July 27, 2012
Status: 8 public hearings scheduled Nov/Dec 2012 (link); not recommended by state education commissioner Feb 15, 2013 (link)
State: Massachusetts
Lead petitioner: (Eylem) Barish Icin
Planned opening: 2014
News articles: Lowell Sun July 27, 2012; Salem News July 27, 2012
Status: 8 public hearings scheduled Nov/Dec 2012 (link); not recommended by state education commissioner Feb 15, 2013 (link)
Pioneer Technology Public Charter School
State: Oregon
Petitioners: Suleyman “Solomon” Karaman, Murat “Brad” Akbas, Joseph Hurmali, Andy Gokce
Year: 2007
State: Oregon
Petitioners: Suleyman “Solomon” Karaman, Murat “Brad” Akbas, Joseph Hurmali, Andy Gokce
Year: 2007
Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS)
State: Maine
Year: 2012-13
Petitioners: Murat Kilic (lead), Alper Kiziltas/Kiziltash, "Abe" Uygur, Burak Sezen, Mustafa Guvenc/Guvench, Patricia A Pervane, Zeynep Turk
Modeled on Pioneer Charter School of Science, Everett MA
Rejected Jan 2013 (link)
Application: http://www.maine.gov/csc/requests/QueenCityComplete.pdf
State: Maine
Year: 2012-13
Petitioners: Murat Kilic (lead), Alper Kiziltas/Kiziltash, "Abe" Uygur, Burak Sezen, Mustafa Guvenc/Guvench, Patricia A Pervane, Zeynep Turk
Modeled on Pioneer Charter School of Science, Everett MA
Rejected Jan 2013 (link)
Application: http://www.maine.gov/csc/requests/QueenCityComplete.pdf
2013 attempt
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Lead petitioner: Ali Tombak, Ilknur Kaynar-Kabul, Kenan Gundogdu; Mustafa Atay (tied to Triad Math & Science Academy; Triangle Math & Science Academy)
Charter corporation: Triad Math and Science Academy, Inc.
Planned opening: fall 2014
Charter application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/applications/14-15/qucistemapx.pdf
Status: application submitted Jan 2013 (link); incomplete application letter sent Mar 11, 2013 (link)
State: North Carolina County: Mecklenberg
Lead petitioner: Ali Tombak, Ilknur Kaynar-Kabul, Kenan Gundogdu; Mustafa Atay (tied to Triad Math & Science Academy; Triangle Math & Science Academy)
Charter corporation: Triad Math and Science Academy, Inc.
Planned opening: fall 2014
Charter application: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charterschools/applications/14-15/qucistemapx.pdf
Status: application submitted Jan 2013 (link); incomplete application letter sent Mar 11, 2013 (link)
Raritan Arts And Science Charter School
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Eylem Icin
Year: 2009
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Eylem Icin
Year: 2009
Richmond Science Academy
State: Virginia
Petitioners: Alican Dalkilic, Erhan Yilmaz, Zafer Ugur
Charter company: Richmond Education Foundation
Status: application withdrawn May 2011
Newspaper articles: Oct 4, 2010, May 18, 2011
State: Virginia
Petitioners: Alican Dalkilic, Erhan Yilmaz, Zafer Ugur
Charter company: Richmond Education Foundation
Status: application withdrawn May 2011
Newspaper articles: Oct 4, 2010, May 18, 2011
Riverside Science Academy
State: Florida
Petitioners: Ferhat Erkan, Hasan Kaya, Ibrahim Yildiz, Renat Shaykhutdinov, Stacey Erbay
Charter corporation: Riverside Science, Inc. (see Broward Math & Science Schools above)
Year: 2007; received $25,000 grant 2008-2009
Website: http://www.riversidescience.org/
State: Florida
Petitioners: Ferhat Erkan, Hasan Kaya, Ibrahim Yildiz, Renat Shaykhutdinov, Stacey Erbay
Charter corporation: Riverside Science, Inc. (see Broward Math & Science Schools above)
Year: 2007; received $25,000 grant 2008-2009
Website: http://www.riversidescience.org/
Rose Science Academy
State: Oregon
Petitioners: Recep Sahin Diril, Tugrul Yanik, Mustafa Keskin
Year: 2000
State: Oregon
Petitioners: Recep Sahin Diril, Tugrul Yanik, Mustafa Keskin
Year: 2000
School of Art Denton
State: Texas
Petitioners: Kudbettin Aksoy, Osman Kanlioglu, Osman Kazan
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Education Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2007
State: Texas
Petitioners: Kudbettin Aksoy, Osman Kanlioglu, Osman Kazan
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Education Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2007
School of Art Houston
State: Texas
Petitioners: Kudbettin Aksoy, Osman Kanlioglu, Osman Kazan
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Education Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2007
State: Texas
Petitioners: Kudbettin Aksoy, Osman Kanlioglu, Osman Kazan
Proposed charter holder: New Dimension Education Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2007
Science Academy of Erie Charter School
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioner: Mehmet Malcok
Year: 2007-8
State: Pennsylvania
Petitioner: Mehmet Malcok
Year: 2007-8
Sequoia Academy of Science
State: California
Petitioner: Adnan Doyuran, Dialog Foundation
Year: 2006
State: California
Petitioner: Adnan Doyuran, Dialog Foundation
Year: 2006
Sonoran Science Academy - Oro Valley
State: Arizona
Year: 2009
Status: charter approved late 2009; no visible activity
State: Arizona
Year: 2009
Status: charter approved late 2009; no visible activity
Sonoran Science Academy - Flagstaff
State: Arizona
Year: 2009
Status: charter approved late 2009; no visible activity
State: Arizona
Year: 2009
Status: charter approved late 2009; no visible activity
South Region Elementary School #5 (proposal under Public School Choice 3.0 program)
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2011
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2011
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
South Region High School #2, LAUSD
State: California
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Year: 2011
Status: Letter of intent; not shown on this list of successful charter applicants Mar 23, 2011
State: California
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Year: 2011
Status: Letter of intent; not shown on this list of successful charter applicants Mar 23, 2011
South Region High School #4, LAUSD
State: California
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Year: 2011
Status: Letter of intent; not shown on this list of successful charter applicants Mar 23, 2011
State: California
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Year: 2011
Status: Letter of intent; not shown on this list of successful charter applicants Mar 23, 2011
South Region High School #8 (proposal under Public School Choice 3.0 program)
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2011
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2011
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
South Region Middle School #2A (LAUSD, School choice proposal for new school)
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
South Region Middle School #3 (proposal under Public School Choice 3.0 program)
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2012
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
State: California (Los Angeles Unified School District)
Year: 2012
Charter corporation: Magnolia Public Schools
Petitioners: Suleyman Bahceci, David Yilmaz, Erdinc Acar, Mekan Muhammedov
Status: Letter of intent submitted March 31, 2011; not listed among proposal submissions as of Feb 2012
South Region Middle School #2C (LAUSD, School choice proposal for new school)
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
Staten Island Fusion Charter School
State: New York
Lead Petitioner: Zafer Akin (board member, Brooklyn Amity School; TCCNY)
Charter corporation: Apple Education Services
Year: 2011, planned opening fall 2012
Status: letter of intent only; no longer active
State: New York
Lead Petitioner: Zafer Akin (board member, Brooklyn Amity School; TCCNY)
Charter corporation: Apple Education Services
Year: 2011, planned opening fall 2012
Status: letter of intent only; no longer active
Union Science Academy Charter School
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Fatih Oncul
Year: 2005
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Fatih Oncul
Year: 2005
Universal Charter School
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet Taskan
Year: 2010, appeal denied
State: Florida
Petitioner: Mehmet Taskan
Year: 2010, appeal denied
Valley Region Elementary School #7 (Magnolia Science Elementary) (LAUSD, School choice proposal for new school)
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
Documents: proposal; review
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
Documents: proposal; review
Valley Region Elementary School #9 (LAUSD, School choice proposal for new school)
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
Valley Region Elementary School #10 (LAUSD, School choice proposal for new school)
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
State: California
Petitioner: Magnolia Schools
Year: unknown; before Jan 2010
Status: awarded to another applicant
Wake Math and Science Academy
State: North Carolina
Lead petitioner: Kenan Gundogdu
Year: 2009
Website : http://www.wmsacharter.org/
State: North Carolina
Lead petitioner: Kenan Gundogdu
Year: 2009
Website : http://www.wmsacharter.org/
Wayne Science and Technology Charter School
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Ms. [sic] Nihat Guvercin
Year: 2009
State: New Jersey
Lead petitioner: Ms. [sic] Nihat Guvercin
Year: 2009
Westchester Academy of Science
State: New York
District: Yonkers Public School District
Lead Petitioner: Mehmet Ozhabes
History: Application withdrawn 2009; letter of intent Jan 19, 2011; not approved for proceeding to Phase II; letter of intent submitted and accepted Jan 2012; proposed school website says public hearing took place in Mar 2012; application withdrawn April 16, 2012; letter of intent Feb 1, 2013; letter of intent accepted, full application requested (link). Did not make cut for 2013 Round 2 cycle (link) and did not withdraw and resubmit for Round 2 cycle either; school cannot open fall 2014.
Website: http://www.westchesterscience.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/westchestersci
State: New York
District: Yonkers Public School District
Lead Petitioner: Mehmet Ozhabes
History: Application withdrawn 2009; letter of intent Jan 19, 2011; not approved for proceeding to Phase II; letter of intent submitted and accepted Jan 2012; proposed school website says public hearing took place in Mar 2012; application withdrawn April 16, 2012; letter of intent Feb 1, 2013; letter of intent accepted, full application requested (link). Did not make cut for 2013 Round 2 cycle (link) and did not withdraw and resubmit for Round 2 cycle either; school cannot open fall 2014.
Website: http://www.westchesterscience.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/westchestersci
Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Bellefont (actual name unknown)
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Bulent Tarman
Year: 2006
State: Pennsylvania
Lead petitioner: Bulent Tarman
Year: 2006
Washington IT Academy
State: District of Columbia (do not confuse with proposed school of same name in Washington state)
Petitioner: WEDUF - Washington Education Foundation
Status: mention of this proposed school on weduf.org website has been removed
State: District of Columbia (do not confuse with proposed school of same name in Washington state)
Petitioner: WEDUF - Washington Education Foundation
Status: mention of this proposed school on weduf.org website has been removed
9 schools in Memphis area; names not released to public
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Willie Herenton, Cosmos Foundation (TX)
Status: denied Oct 2011; resubmission planned for Nov 2011; rejected Oct 25, 2011
News articles: Oct 3, 2011; Oct 27, 2011
State: Tennessee
Petitioners: Willie Herenton, Cosmos Foundation (TX)
Status: denied Oct 2011; resubmission planned for Nov 2011; rejected Oct 25, 2011
News articles: Oct 3, 2011; Oct 27, 2011