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Austin, TX.  The Imagine International Academy of North Texas is proud

to announce that Texas State Board of Education members awarded it

with the first out of only eight remaining charters left to be granted

under the current state cap of 215 during their meeting held on

Friday, November 21st, 2008.

The Committee on School Initiatives, the sub-committee of the State

Board of Education responsible for charter selection, said they would

begin the process by announcing the strongest candidate out of the 16

eligible applicants.  Committee members stated that the high

application scores, solid performance during the interview stage, and

the unprecedented level of community support, all combined to make the

Imagine International Academy of North Texas their top pick for a

charter during this highly competitive cycle.

In attendance for the announcements in Austin, School Development

Director Julia Brady said "We are ecstatic that the State Board of

Education recognized and appreciated the overall strength of our

application and have now enabled us to bring an innovative choice in

public education for families in Collin County."

Brady credited the combination of Imagine Schools' proven track record

as the nation's largest charter school operator, the expertise of the

school's Governing board, and the quality of the proposed curriculum,

for the success of the school's charter application.  "It is also a

testament to the commitment and vision of all those involved in the

school that we have received nothing but positive reviews and comments

throughout this process," said Brady.

School Governing Board President, Mr. Don Newsom, was thrilled at the

results and stated "We are grateful the state of Texas has given us an

opportunity to prove what great work we can do and we look forward to

becoming a shining beacon in the Texas public educational landscape."

Charters were to have been awarded at an earlier State Board of

Education meeting in September 2008, but had to be postponed by over

two months due to delays caused by Hurricane Ike.  "We began this

process around a kitchen table well over two years ago and while the

waiting for a final decision seemed interminable, the outcome has made it all worthwhile,"

said Nancy Intrator, a member of the school's founding group.

Community Relations Coordinator Jeanne Domingue added, "It was

important for us to show the State Board of Education the level of

community interest that existed locally for this school.  With the

support of local business and community leaders, city and county

representatives, as well as over 1,500 families signing up for

information about the school, we were more than able to demonstrate

that our community is excited about what we have to offer."

Most people might consider taking some time off after receiving such

momentous news. Brady, however, indicated that while there will

certainly be a pause for celebration; it will be a brief one.  "The

real work involved with opening a school is only just beginning and we

have a great deal to accomplish in order to ensure a successful

start," she said.  Over the next few weeks, the school intends to

release information regarding enrollment.

Scheduled to open in the fall of 2009, the school will feature the

renowned International Baccalaureate curriculum, Spanish language

instruction beginning in Kindergarten, leadership skills, and an

emphasis on citizenship.

The Imagine International Academy of North Texas will be a public

tuition-free K-12 school of choice serving residents of Allen, Celina,

Frisco, Lovejoy, Princeton, Prosper, McKinney, and Melissa independent

school districts.  The school plans to open with grades K-8 serving

approximately 100 students per grade and adding one additional grade

each year.