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Navigating Charter School Opening: Guidance from Florida Charter School Authorizers

This informative session by members of the Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers (FASCA) covers key aspects to transition from approval to opening a charter school. Topics include communication, governance, funding, operations, and more. Learn about district rules, creating open lines of communication, organizational structure, financial projections, fundraising opportunities, developing timelines, staff recruitment, academic program formalization, and more. Testimonials from charter school representatives highlight success stories. Panelists from various school districts share insights and experiences, providing valuable perspectives for aspiring charter school operators.

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Navigating Charter School Opening: Guidance from Florida Charter School Authorizers

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  1. “Working with your Authorizer to get from Approved to Open!” Presented by members of the Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers (FASCA)

  2. Agenda COMMUNICATION GOVERNANCE FUNDING & FINANCE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS SCHOOL OPERATOR TESTIMONIALS PANEL DISCUSSION

  3. Understand District rules and expectations • Create and maintain open lines of communication • Foster an environment of mutual cooperation

  4. Non-profit corporation • Transition from a Founding Board to a Governing Board • Defined organizational structure • Background Clearance/Screening • New Applicant and Governance training • Roles and responsibilities: • Governing Board • Education Service Provider (ESP) • Employees • Principal search and appointment

  5. Revised financial projections • REAL Grants & other fundraising opportunities

  6. Develop a “realistic” timeline and schedule for opening: • Implement and/or revise student recruitment plan (marketing and advertising) • Finalize student enrollment timeline • Recruit and hire staff • Formalize academic program • Procure and finalize all goods and services

  7. Charter Contract Negotiations (official approval to operate) • Business and contractual relationships • Facility identification, preparation and acquisition (Plan A & Plan B) • School Policies and Procedures Development (ongoing and continuous)

  8. Testimonials Ms. Sonia Lopez Alpha Charter of Excellence (ACE) 1217 S.W. Fourth Street Miami, FL 33135 Kindergarten through grade 5 Ms. ZenobiaCann W.E. Phillips Learning Academy 2506 S. Parsons Avenue Seffner, FL 33584 Kindergarten through grade 5

  9. A Panel Discussion Christopher Bernier Orange County Public Schools Juanita Edwards Palm Beach County School District Jenna Hodgens Hillsborough County Public Schools Tiffanie Pauline Miami-Dade County Public Schools Nancy C. Scowcroft Pasco County School District Kia Sweeney Scott Orange County Public Schools

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