Accountability
The New York State Board of Regents granted The Renaissance Charter School 2 its initial five-year charter in 2020. In April 2024, TRCS 2 received a full 5-year renewal through 2030.
Access to our Annual Reports, Certified Financial Reports and other Accountability documents from the New York State Education Department are accessible in these pages, starting in August 2021.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – This federal recovery plan is designed to help individuals and institutions across our country address the impact of COVID-19 and the resultant disruptions in our schools, our workplaces and our daily lives. The Renaissance Charter School 2 was awarded $294,481 in ARP funds, and $131,122 in Cares Act (ESSER 2) funds. We intend to use these funds to support the implementation of in-person instruction, improve health and safety throughout our classrooms and school building(s) and strengthen our academic programs and social-emotional supports. We are grateful to our parents, teachers and entire school community for their input as we developed our applications and plans for spending ARP ESSER, ESSER II, and ESSER I funds.
PLAN DE RESCATE AMERICANO: Este plan federal de recuperación está diseñado para ayudar a personas e instituciones de todo nuestro país a abordar el impacto del COVID-19 y las interrupciones resultantes en nuestras escuelas, nuestros lugares de trabajo y nuestra vida diaria. La Renaissance Charter School 2 recibió $294,481 en fondos ARP y $131,122 en fondos de la Ley Cares (ESSR 2). Tenemos la intención de utilizar estos fondos para apoyar la implementación de la instrucción en persona, mejorar la salud y la seguridad en todas nuestras aulas y edificios escolares y fortalecer nuestros programas académicos y apoyos socioemocionales. Agradecemos a nuestros padres, maestros y toda la comunidad escolar por sus aportes mientras desarrollamos nuestras solicitudes y planes para gastar los fondos ARP ESSER, ESSER II y ESSER I.
- TRCS 2 ARP/ESSER Program
- TRCS 2 ARP/ESSER Budget
- TRCS 2 ARP/ESSER Budget Narrative
- TRCS 2 ARP/ESSER FS-10
- TRCS 2 ARP FS10A
- TRCS 2 ESSER II Application
- TRCS 2 CARES ESSER Application
- CARES ESSER (F-10F)
If you would like a hard copy of our federal recovery plan in English or Spanish, please call or stop by the main office. Additional languages are available upon request.
Si desea una copia impresa de nuestro plan federal de recuperación en inglés o español, llame o visite la oficina principal. Idiomas adicionales están disponibles a pedido.
COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL CONTINUITY and RE-OPENING PLANS – You can find our plans to open our school safely on the Health and Safety page.
PLANES DE CONTINUIDAD EDUCATIVA y REAPERTURA DE COVID-19: puede encontrar nuestros planes para abrir nuestra escuela de manera segura en la página de Salud y Seguridad.
Policies
In 2025, New York State passed a law banning the use of cell phones in school for all students. For details, see The Renaissance Charter School 2 Personal Electronic Device Policy.
- Parents Bill of Rights: This document pertains to data rights and privacy.
- You can access our contact sheet for state-mandated compliance positions here: State-Mandated Compliance Positions. They include our DASA, FERPA, Title X and 504 Coordinators, and more.
- TRCS2 Discipline Policy which includes the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA);
- District Emergency Response Plan, including the Public Health Emergency Continuation of Operations Addendum
- The Policies and Procedures Manual including, but not limited to:
- Access to Student Records Policy, pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Freedom of Information Act, including TRCS 2 FOIL Subject Matter List
- Technology Use and Internet Safety Policy – CIPA Policy
- TRCS 2 Title IX Policy
- TRCS 2 Data Privacy Policy
- Admissions & Enrollment Policies and Procedures
- The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, Chapter 500 of the Laws of 2021, and Commissioner’s regulation §136.9 are effective July 1, 2022. The Act was written to ensure that schools, students, and parents are provided with critical, lifesaving information on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) risks, signs, and symptoms, to ensure students at risk are evaluated prior to participation in athletics, and that SCA is immediately recognized and treated to prevent death. Learn more about the Act HERE.
Complaint Procedures
The Renaissance Charter School 2 is committed to addressing concerns in a timely, fair, and transparent manner.
School-Level Complaints
When a complaint arises, TRCS 2 endeavors to resolve it at the school level by first directing the complainant to the staff member directly involved in the situation or that staff member’s supervisor to discuss the matter informally, as appropriate. If the matter is not resolved through informal discussions, the complaint should be referred to the Principal.
Formal Complaints
Any individual or group may submit a formal complaint to the Board of Trustees alleging a violation of the New York State Charter Schools Act, TRCS 2’s charter, or any other provision of law relating to the management or operation of the charter school.
Individuals with formal complaints alleging a violation of law or TRCS 2’s charter may submit their complaint directly to the Board of Trustees without first contacting school staff or the Principal.
The Board of Trustees will review the complaint, conduct any additional investigation as needed, and seek to provide a written decision within 30 calendar days after receiving the complaint.
Board of Trustees Contact
The Renaissance Charter School 2
Attn: Monte Joffee, EdD, Board Chairperson
45-20 83rd Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Email: montejoffee@rencharter.org
Appeals
If you believe the Board of Trustees has not adequately addressed your complaint, you may submit your complaint in writing to the New York State Education Department Charter School Office.
New York State Education Department
Charter School Office
89 Washington Avenue, Room 5N Mezz
Albany, NY 12234
Email: charterschools@nysed.gov
For more information about the complaint process, please visit the NYS Charter School Complaint Process:
https://www.nysed.gov/charter-schools/complaint-process
Additional Data
Our NY State Report Card may be found here.
Our NYC DOE Satisfaction Survey data may be accessed here.
The New York State Education Department Parent Dashboard provides a gateway to school-level data for parents and the general public. Feedback from parents and stakeholders will guide enhancements to the Parent Dashboard. View the dashboard and provide feedback: https://data.nysed.gov/parents/. You can find more information on the NYSED Parent Portal HERE.