New charter school to open in fall 2008

Grand Valley has authorized the opening of a new charter school. A seven-year contract was approved by the Board of Trustees for Reach Charter Academy. The school will be located in Roseville, Michigan, and will open in fall 2008.

The school, intended to be K-8, is expected to draw a total of 680 students from the Roseville, Eastpointe and Detroit areas.

“Schools operated by National Heritage Academies have demonstrated the ability to lead in student achievement,” said Ed Richardson, special assistant for Charter Schools at Grand Valley. “We look forward to another successful school.”

Reach Charter Academy will be the 29th charter school authorized by Grand Valley.