Conflicts of interest are almost inevitable with any nonprofit endeavor. People who come together with the same passion for charter schooling may end up having other ties that bind them. A policy and culture anchored in disclosure allows beneficial int …

The Charter Schools Office at the Florida Department of Education will highlight what’s new in the federal Charter Schools Program in Florida.

This discussion will discuss the legal and policy based obligations of governing boards in Florida, with some case studies on issues created by a lack of goverance by charter school boards in Florida.

Do you dread the part of the board meeting when it is time to review and discuss the financial statements? This session will decode the fundamentals of accounting and budgeting so that you are prepared to effectively engage in financial discussions and …

This session will draw attention to the different aspects of starting a charter school vs. operating a charter school.  We will take a look at what is needed to start a charter and then move into the operational phase once the charter application is ap …