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School Name:
Date of Review
Application Requirement Florida Statute 1002.33 Requirement
EDUCATIONAL PLAN (2) Guiding Principles; Purpose; and (7)(a)1 The school's mission, the students to be served, and the ages and grades to be included.
Mission, Guiding Principles and Purpose
Provide the mission statement for the proposed charter
school
CONCERNS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
(2)(a) Charter Schools in Florida shall be guided by the following principles; and (6)(a)1 Demonstrates how the school will use the guiding principles
Describe how the school will utilize the Guiding Principles and meet the statutorily defined purposes of a charter school
Describe how the school will meet the Prescribed (2)(b) Charter schools shall fulfill the following purposes
Purposes for charter schools
Describe how the charter school will fulfill, if applicable, (2)(c ) Charter schools may fulfill the following purposes
the Optional Purposes of charter schools
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Target Population and Student Body
Describe the anticipated target population to be served (10)(e) A charter school may limit the enrollment process only to target the following student populations:…
REVIEW
COMMENTS
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CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Provide the following for each year of proposed (7)(a)1 The school's mission, the students to be served, and the ages and grades to be included. (6)(b)2 In order to ensure fiscal responsibility, an application for a charter
operation: the grades that the school will serve, the school shall include a full accounting of expected assets, a projection of expected sources and amounts of income, including income derived from projected student
number of students to be served in each grade, the enrollments and from community support, and an expense projection that includes full accounting of the costs of operation, including start-up costs.
number of students expected in each class, and the total
number of students enrolled
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Describe the plan and methods the school will employ to The Quality Education Act; S. 1003.03
comply with Florida's constitutional class size
requirements
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Educational Program Design
(7)(a)2 The focus of the curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of
Describe the educational philosophy and/or approach of appropriate technologies needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of
the proposed school, including a description of the technology which comply with legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided
instructional methods to be used to identify and provide specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent
with the Sunshine State Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Describe the research base on the educational
philosophy and/or approach
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CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
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Describe how the educational philosophy and/or
approach align with the school's mission
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Explain why the educational philosophy and/or approach (7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students
are appropriate for and likely to result in improved attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data
educational performance for the school's target and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide
population assessment program created under s. 1008.22.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
If the school intends to replicate an existing school design:
Provide evidence that the existing design has been
effective and successful in raising student achievement.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Describe the applicant’s capacity to replicate an existing
school design.
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CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Curriculum Plan
If the curriculum is already developed:
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Describe the school's curriculum in the core academic (6)(a)2 Provides a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Sunshine State Standards (7)(a)2 The focus of the
areas, illustrating how it will prepare students to achieve curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies
Sunshine State Standards - for high school students, the needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with
proposed curriculum must describe the "areas of interest legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided to identify and provide
for majors" specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent with the Sunshine State
Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
(6)(a)4 Describes the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategies
Describe the school's reading curriculum, providing
for students who are reading below grade level. A sponsor shall deny a charter if the school does not propose a reading curriculum that is consistent with effective teaching
evidence that reading is a primary focus and that there is
strategies that are grounded in scientifically based reading research.
a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at
grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and
strategy for students who are reading below grade level
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Explain how exceptional students and students who
enter the school below grade level will be engaged in and
benefit from the curriculum
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students
Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data
evaluated and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide
assessment program created under s. 1008.22.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
If the curriculum is to be developed:
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Describe the plan for development of the school's (6)(a)2 Provides a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Sunshine State Standards (7)(a)2 The focus of the
curriculum in the core academic areas, illustrating how it curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies
will prepare students to achieve Sunshine State needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with
Standards legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided to identify and provide
specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent with the Sunshine State
Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Describe the school’s reading curriculum, providing (6)(a)4 Describes the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategies
evidence that reading is a primary focus and that there is for students who are reading below grade level. A sponsor shall deny a charter if the school does not propose a reading curriculum that is consistent with effective teaching
a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at strategies that are grounded in scientifically based reading research.
grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and
strategy set for students who are reading below grade
level.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students
Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data
evaluated. and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide
assessment program created under s. 1008.22.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Student Performance, Assessment and Evaluation
(7)(a)3 The current incoming baseline standard of student academic achievement, the outcomes to be achieved, and the method of measurement that will be used. The
State the school’s educational goals and objectives criteria listed in this subparagraph shall include a detailed description of: a. How the baseline student academic achievement levels and prior rates of academic progress
indicating how much academic improvement students will be established. b. How these baseline rates will be compared to rates of academic progress achieved by these same students while attending the charter school. c. To
are expected to show each year, how success will be the extent possible, how these rates of progress will be evaluated and compared with rates of progress of other closely comparable student populations. (6)(a)3 Contains
evaluated, and the specific results to be attained. goals and objectives for improving student learning and measuring that improvement. These goals and objectives must indicate how much academic improvement students
are expected to show each year, how success will be evaluated, and the specific results to be attained through instruction.
REVIEW
COMMENTS
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CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
Identify the school’s promotion standards.
If the school will serve secondary students, describe the
(7)(a)5 In secondary charter schools, a method for
methods that will be used to determine if a student has
determining that a student has satisfied the
satisfied the requirements for graduation in accordance
requirements for graduation in s. 1003.43.
with s. 1003.43.
s. 1003.43; and (16)(a)2 A charter school shall operate in
accordance with its charter and shall be exempt from all
Identify the range of assessments that the school will use statutes in chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter
to measure and monitor student performance. school shall be in compliance with the following statutes
in chapters 1000-1013:
2. Those statutes pertaining to the student assessment
program and school grading system.
(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational
strengths and needs of students and how well
Describe how baseline achievement data will be educational goals and performance standards are met by
collected and used. students attending the charter school. The methods shall
provide a means for the charter school to ensure
accountability to its constituents by analyzing student
performance data and by evaluating the effectiveness
and efficiency of its major educational programs.
Describe how student assessment and performance data Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum,
will be used to evaluate and inform instruction. participate in the statewide assessment program created
under s. 1008.22. (21)(b)2 The charter school shall
report the information in subparagraph 1. to each parent
of a student at the charter school, the parent of a child
Describe how student assessment and performance on a waiting list for the charter school, the district in
information will be shared with students and parents. which the charter school is located, and the governing
board of the charter school. This paragraph does not
Exceptional Students
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Describe how the school will comply with state and
federal requirements for serving students with
disabilities, including the procedures that will be utilized
for identifying students with special needs, developing
Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans, and
providing a full range of services.
(10)(f) Students with handicapping conditions and
students served in English for Speakers of Other
Languages programs shall have an equal opportunity of
Identify the staffing plan for the school’s special being selected for enrollment in a charter school.; and
education program, including the number and (16)(a)3 A charter school shall operate in accordance
qualifications of staff. with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in
chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be
in compliance with the following statutes in chapters
1000-1013:
Describe how the school’s effectiveness in serving special 3. Those statutes pertaining to the provision of services
education students will be to students with disabilities.
evaluated.
Gifted and Talented Students:
Describe how the school will serve gifted and talented
students.
Describe the school’s effectiveness in serving gifted and
talented students will be evaluated.
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English Language Learners
Describe how the school will comply with state and (10)(f) Students with handicapping conditions and
federal requirements for serving English language students served in English for Speakers of Other
learners, including the procedures that will be utilized for Languages programs shall have an equal opportunity of
identifying such students and providing support services. being selected for enrollment in a charter school.
(16)(a)3 A charter school shall operate in accordance
with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in
Identify the staffing plan for the school’s English chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be
language learner program, including the number and in compliance with the following statutes in chapters
qualifications of staff. 1000-1013:
3. Those statutes pertaining to the provision of services
to students with disabilities.
School Climate and Discipline
Describe the school’s daily schedule and annual calendar, (9)(m) A charter school shall provide instruction for at
including the annual number of days and hours of least the number of days required by law for other public
instructional time. schools and may provide instruction for additional days.
(7)(a)7 The admissions procedures and dismissal
procedures, including the school's code of student
Describe the school’s philosophy regarding student conduct. (7)(a)11 A description of procedures that
behavior. identify various risks and provide for a comprehensive
approach to reduce the impact of losses; plans to ensure
the safety and security of students and staff; plans to
identify, minimize, and protect others from violent or
disruptive student behavior; and the manner in which
Describe the school’s Code of Conduct, including the the school will be insured, including whether or not the
school’s policies for discipline, suspension, dismissal and school will be required to have liability insurance, and, if
recommendation for expulsion. so, the terms and conditions thereof and the amounts of
coverage.
ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN
Governance
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(7)(a)15 The governance structure of the school,
Describe how the school will be governed, including including the status of the charter school as a public or
documentation of legal structure (i.e. Certificate of private employer as required in paragraph (12)(i). (12)(i)
Incorporation). A charter school shall organize as, or be operated by, a
nonprofit organization. A charter school may be
Provide an organizational chart for the school and a (9)(g)2 In order to provide financial information that is
narrative description of the chart. Clearly describe the comparable to that reported for other public schools,
proposed reporting structure to the governing board and charter schools are to maintain all financial records that
the relationship of the Board to the school’s leader and constitute their accounting system: 2. At the discretion
Provide a description of the responsibilities and
of the charter school governing board, a charter school
obligations of the governing board as a whole, individual
may elect to follow generally accepted accounting
members, and officers of the board.
standards for not-for-profit organizations, but must
Describe the policies and procedures by which the reformat this information for reporting according to this
governing board will operate, including board powers paragraph. (h) The governing board of the charter school
and duties; board member selection, removal shall annually adopt and maintain an operating budget.;
procedures and term limits; code of ethics, conflict of (i) The governing body of the charter school shall
interest, and meeting schedule. exercise continuing oversight over charter school
Explain how the founding group for the school intends to
transition to a governing board. operations.; (j)1-4 The governing body of the charter
school shall be responsible for: 1. Ensuring that the
Describe the plans for board member recruitment and
charter school has retained the services of a certified
development, including the orientation process for new
public accountant or auditor for the annual financial
members and ongoing professional development.
audit, pursuant to s. 1002.345(2), who shall submit the
List each of the proposed members of the school’s report to the governing body. 2. Reviewing and
governing board, indicating any exofficio members and approving the audit report, including audit findings and
vacant seats to be filled. For each proposed member, recommendations for the financial recovery plan. 3.a.
provide a brief description of the person’s background Performing the duties in s. 1002.345, including
that illuminates the contribution he/she intends to make monitoring a corrective action plan. b. Monitoring a
through service as a governing board member and any financial recovery plan in order to ensure compliance. 4.
office of the board that individual holds. Participating in governance training approved by the
department which must include government in the
Explain how parents and the community will be involved
sunshine, conflicts of interest, ethics, and financial
in the governance of the school.
If the school is filing the application in conjunction with a responsibility. (k)1-4 The governing body of the charter
college, university, museum, educational institution, school shall report its progress annually to its sponsor,
another nonprofit organization or any other partner, which shall forward the report to the Commissioner of
provide the following information: Education at the same time as other annual school
Name of the partner organization. accountability reports. The Department of Education
shall develop a uniform, online annual accountability
Name of the contact person at the partner organization
report to be completed by charter schools. This report
and that person’s full contact information.
shall be easy to utilize and contain demographic
A description of the nature and purpose of the school’s information, student performance data, and financial
partnership with the organization. accountability information. A charter school shall not be
An explanation of how the partner organization will be required to provide information and data that is
involved in the governance of the school. duplicative and already in the possession of the
Management
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(7)(a)9 The financial and administrative management of
Describe the management structure of the school. the school, including a reasonable demonstration of the
Include job descriptions for each administrative position professional experience or competence of those
and teacher that identify key roles, responsibilities and individuals or organizations applying to operate the
accountability. charter school or those hired or retained to perform such
professional services and the description of clearly
Outline the criteria and process that will be used to delineated responsibilities and the policies and practices
select the school’s leader and the process by which the needed to effectively manage the charter school. A
school leader will be evaluated. description of internal audit procedures and
Provide a staffing plan for each year of the charter term. establishment of controls to ensure that financial
resources are properly managed must be included. Both
Explain the school’s plan for recruitment, selection,
public sector and private sector professional experience
development and evaluation of staff.
shall be equally valid in such a consideration. (7)(a)14
Education Service Providers
If the school intends to enter into a contract with an
Education Service Provider:
Describe the services to be provided by the ESP.
Provide a draft of the proposed contract between the
school and the ESP including, at a minimum, proposed
services, performance evaluation measures, fee
structure, renewal and termination provision, and terms
(7)(a)9 The financial and administrative management of
the school, including a reasonable demonstration of the
Explain why the ESP was selected, including what due professional experience or competence of those
diligence efforts were conducted to inform the selection. individuals or organizations applying to operate the
charter school or those hired or retained to perform such
professional services and the description of clearly
delineated responsibilities and the policies and practices
needed to effectively manage the charter school. A
Explain the ESP’s roles and responsibilities for the description of internal audit procedures and
financial management of the proposed charter school, if establishment of controls to ensure that financial
applicable, and the internal controls that will be in place resources are properly managed must be included. Both
to guide this relationship. public sector and private sector professional experience
Explain how the governing board will ensure that an
shall be equally valid in such a consideration.
“arm’s length,” performance-based relationship exists
between the governing board and the ESP.
Provide a summary of the ESP’s history, including its
educational philosophy and background and experience
of senior management.
Provide a list of other schools with which the ESP has
contracts, including contact information and student and
financial performance data of such schools.
Employment
(5)(b)1c. The sponsor may approve a charter for a
Explain the school’s compensation plan, including
charter school before the applicant has identified space,
whether staff will be publicly or privately employed.
equipment, or personnel, if the applicant indicates
Describe the personnel policies and procedures to which approval is necessary for it to raise working funds.
staff will be required to adhere, including expectations (7)(a)14 The qualifications to be required of the teachers
for participation in the school’s professional and the potential strategies used to recruit, hire, train,
development program. and retain qualified staff to achieve best value. (7)(a)15
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Parent and Community Support and Partnerships
Describe how the school will involve parents in its
operations.
Describe any community partnerships.
Outline the methods that will be used for resolving
disputes between parents and the school.
Student Recruitment and Enrollment
Describe the plan for recruiting students, including
strategies for reaching the school’s targeted populations (7)(a)7 The admissions procedures and dismissal
and those that might otherwise not have easy access to procedures, including the school's code of student
information on available educational options. conduct. (7)(a)8 The ways by which the school will
achieve a racial/ethnic balance reflective of the
Explain how the school will achieve a racial/ethnic community it serves or within the racial/ethnic range of
balance reflective of the community it serves or with the other public schools in the same school district.
racial/ethnic range of other local public schools.
(10)(b) The charter school shall enroll an eligible student
who submits a timely application, unless the number of
applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class,
Describe the school’s enrollment policies and grade level, or building. In such case, all applicants shall
procedures, including an explanation of the enrollment have an equal chance of being admitted through a
timeline, criteria and/or any preferences for enrollment, random selection process.; (d) A charter school may give
and lottery process. enrollment preference to the following student
populations:; (e) A charter school may limit the
enrollment process only to target the following student
populations... and all of (10)
Explain any student and/or family contracts that will be
used as a requisite for initial and continued enrollment in
the school. Describe if and how the school will enforce
such contracts.
BUSINESS PLAN
Facilities
If the site is secured:
Describe the proposed facility, including location, size
and layout of space.
Describe the actions that will be taken to ensure the
facility is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations
and policies and is ready for the school’s opening.
Explain the anticipated costs for the facility, including
renovation, rent, utilities and maintenance and identify,
if applicable, any funding sources (other than state and (5)(b)1c. The sponsor may approve a charter for a
local funding) that will be applied to facilities-related charter school before the applicant has identified space,
costs. equipment, or personnel, if the applicant indicates
approval is necessary for it to raise working funds.
(7)(a)13 The facilities to be used and their location.
Describe the back-up facilities plan. (16)(a)5 (a) A charter school shall operate in accordance
with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in
chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be
If the site is not secured:
in compliance with the following statutes in chapters
1000-1013:
5. Those statutes pertaining to student health, safety,
and welfare.; and (18)(a) A startup charter school shall
utilize facilities which comply with the Florida Building
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charter schools shall utilize facilities that comply with the
approval is necessary for it to raise working funds.
(7)(a)13 The facilities to be used and their location.
(16)(a)5 (a) A charter school shall operate in accordance
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with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in
chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be
in compliance with the following statutes in chapters
1000-1013:
5. Those statutes pertaining to student health, safety,
Explain the school’s facility needs, including desired and welfare.; and (18)(a) A startup charter school shall
location, size, and layout of space. utilize facilities which comply with the Florida Building
Code pursuant to chapter 553 except for the State
Requirements for Educational Facilities. Conversion
charter schools shall utilize facilities that comply with the
State Requirements for Educational Facilities provided
that the school district and the charter school have
entered into a mutual management plan for the
reasonable maintenance of such facilities.; and all of (18)
Provide an estimate of the costs of the anticipated
facility needs and describe how such estimates have
been derived.
Explain the strategy and schedule that will be employed
to secure an adequate facility.
Describe the back-up facilities plan.
Transportation and Food Service
Describe the school’s plan for transportation, including (20)(c) Transportation of charter school students shall be
any plans for contracting services. provided by the charter school consistent with the
Describe the school’s plan for food services, including requirements of subpart I.E. of chapter 1006 and s.
any plans for contracting services. 1012.45. The governing body of the charter school may
Budget
Provide an operating budget covering each year of the (6)(a)5 Contains an annual financial plan for each year
requested charter term that contains revenue requested by the charter for operation of the school for
projections, expenses and anticipated fund balances. up to 5 years. This plan must contain anticipated fund
balances based on revenue projections, a spending plan
Provide a start-up budget (i.e. from the date on which
based on projected revenues and expenses, and a
the application is approved to the beginning of the first
description of controls that will safeguard finances and
fiscal year of operation) that contains revenue
projected enrollment trends.
projections, expenses and anticipated fund balance.
Provide a detailed narrative description of the revenue
and expenditure assumptions on
which the operating and start-up budget are based.
Explain the school’s spending priorities. (6)(b)2 In order to ensure fiscal responsibility, an
Provide monthly cash flow projections for the school’s application for a charter school shall include a full
start-up period (i.e. from the date on which the accounting of expected assets, a projection of expected
application is approved to the beginning of the first fiscal sources and amounts of income, including income
year of operation) and each year of the requested derived from projected student enrollments and from
charter term. community support, and an expense projection that
Describe the school’s fundraising plan. Report on the includes full accounting of the costs of operation,
current status of any fundraising efforts, including including start-up costs.
verification of any fundraising monies reported in the
school’s start-up or operating budgets.
Financial Management and Oversight
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Describe who will manage the school’s finances and how (6)(a)5 Contains an annual financial plan for each year
the school will ensure financial resources are properly requested by the charter for operation of the school for
managed. up to 5 years. This plan must contain anticipated fund
Describe the financial controls, including an annual audit balances based on revenue projections, a spending plan
and regular board review of financial statements, which based on projected revenues and expenses, and a
will be employed to safeguard finances and projected description of controls that will safeguard finances and
enrollment trends. projected enrollment trends. (7)(a)9 The financial and
Describe the method by which accounting records will be
administrative management of the school, including a
maintained.
reasonable demonstration of the professional
Describe how the school will store student and financial
experience or competence of those individuals or
records.
organizations applying to operate the charter school or
Describe the insurance coverage the school will obtain, (7)(a)11 ...the manner in which the school will be
including applicable health, worker’s compensation, insured, including whether or not the school will be
general liability, property insurance and director’s and required to have liability insurance, and, if so, the terms
officer’s liability coverage. and conditions thereof and the amounts of coverage.
Action Plan
(7)(a)16 A timetable for implementing the charter which
Present a timetable for the school’s start-up. addresses the implementation of each element thereof
and the date by which the charter shall be awarded in
order to meet this timetable.
Statutorial Requirements
(6)(a) A person or entity wishing to open a charter school
Model charter application used? shall prepare and submit an application on a model
application form prepared by the Department of
Education…
(6)(a)6. Documents that the applicant has participated in
the training required in subparagraph (g)2. A sponsor
Addendums submitted (table of contents)? may require an applicant to provide additional
information as an addendum to the charter school
application described in this paragraph.
(6)(g)2. A charter school applicant must participate in
the training provided by the Department of Education
before filing an application. However, a sponsor may
require the charter school applicant to attend training
provided by the sponsor in lieu of the department's
training if the sponsor's training standards meet or
Evidence that the appropriate people have attended the
exceed the standards developed by the Department of
DOE new applicant training?
Education. The training shall include instruction in
accurate financial planning and good business practices.
If the applicant is a management company or other
nonprofit organization, the charter school principal and
the chief financial officer or his or her equivalent must
also participate in the training.
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