PHOENIX — The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, for a third time, voted to continue the process to shut down online giant Primavera because of poor academics.

The board made its decision following a one-hour private executive session during a special virtual meeting on Tuesday.

The school faces a shutdown following a 12News investigation from earlier this year.

The I-Team found the school had abysmal academic results, yet owner Damian Creamer paid himself at least $24 million since the 2017 school year.

A few days after the I-Team investigation, the Charter Board in March voted to take steps to revoke Primavera's charter or license to operate.

The board found Primavera failed to meet academic expectations. It took no action regarding how much Creamer paid himself.

Creamer has

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