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Finding Freedom In Your Own FacilityApril 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Facilities Planning, Finance & Budget
Having your own facility is a crucial step in every charter’s journey! Options abound for the facility itself and the financing can leave you feeling like you are chained to your circumstances.  We will help you to wade through options and their pro’s …
Read moreEffective Committee Use
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
Active engaged committees doing strategic work in between board meetings is vital for your board to function effectively. But, most charter school boards have committees in name only. Come to this lively interactive session where you will learn: Which …
Read moreHow a Board Can Successfully Review An Administrator
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
The presentation will provide an overview of a principal’s effect on student achievement and the characteristics of an effective school leader. Participants will be introduced to practices and leadership behaviors that produce positive outcomes for stu …
Read moreThe Role of the Board and the CSP Grant
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Compliance & Grant Admin
Has your charter school received a Charter School Program (CSP) Grant? The CSP grant is a competitive grant available to assist with charter school start-up costs within the first five years of operation. This session will provide an overview of govern …
Read moreGoverning Board Meetings in the Age of Zoom
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
When schools closed last March boards had no choice but to conduct their meetings by video conference. Join us for a refresher on electronic meetings and Sunshine Law compliance and come share your board’s experiences using electronic communications. W …
Read moreInsurance and Risk Management for Charter Schools
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Facilities Planning, Finance & Budget
Join us for a review of the unique liability exposures and insurance needs of Florida’s Public Charter Schools. Charter School Risk Management professionals will share some of the available resources and mitigation strategies that can help Governing Bo …
Read moreGovernance Training Overview
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
The presentation will provide an overview of state-approved governing board training that is available through the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS). Through self-paced, computer-based modules, participants are able to meet the requi …
Read moreEstablishing Business and Community Partnerships
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, School Operations
Building business and community partnerships is like dating. But there is a distinct formula attached to the process that often times we take for granted. Attendees will gain insight into how to expand their relationships beyond the walls of the board …
Read moreThe Importance of an Effective Well Organized Policy Manual
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
Charter schools are small independent schools, so they don’t need to worry about such bureaucracy such as a policy manual, right? Wrong! A detailed policy manual protects the Board, the staff, and the school. A policy manual is the Board’s direction …
Read moreFounding Vs Operating
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, School Operations
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 …
Read moreInterpreting your Financials
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Finance & Budget
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 …
Read moreFiduciary Responsibilities of the Board
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
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.
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