JERSEY CITY – According to reports, acting Education Commissioner Bret Schundler announced on Monday that CREATE Charter High School in Jersey City would close on June 30, citing that the school had been “under review” by the state’s Department of Education for poor test scores and other deficiencies.
The school, founded by former Jersey City Councilman Steve Lipski, issued a statement through its board president, Stephen Stamos:
“The Board of Trustees of CREATE Charter School was notified yesterday, March 1, 2010, by newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Education, Bret Schundler, that its charter will not be renewed by the Department of Education, effective as of June 30, 2010. We believe the decision of the Acting Commissioner is incorrect on both factual and legal grounds. Accordingly the Board intends to continue discussions with the Department of Education and take whatever appropriate steps are advisable to insure the continued good work of CREATE. – RK