In AS 14.03.250 - 14.03.290,
(1) “academic policy committee” means the group designated to supervise the academic operation of a charter school and to ensure the fulfillment of the mission of a charter school;
(2) “charter school” means a school established under AS 14.03.250 - 14.03.290 that operates within a public school district;
(3) “local school board” means a borough or city school board or a school board of a regional educational attendance area;
(4) “parent” means a biological, adoptive, or foster parent, or an adult who acts as guardian of a child and makes decisions related to the child's safety, education, and welfare;
(5) “teacher” means a person who serves a school district in a teaching, counseling, or administrative capacity and is required to be certificated in order to hold the position.