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The Role of the BoardJuly 21, 2021 |
A strong Board is an integral part of any high quality charter school, but too often well-meaning board members are not clear on their role in the organization. Focusing your board on the right topics — strategy, finance, leadership, and governance — …
Read moreThe New Work of Boards and School Leadership
July 21, 2021 |
It’s back to business as usual after a pandemic; a new normal. Charter school boards and leaders have learned some valuable lessons – good and bad. In this session we will talk about a valuable way to collect and use data (academic and non-academic) to …
Read moreSchool Safety and Charter School Responsibilities and Requirements
July 21, 2021 |
There are a number of requirements laid out in Florida Statutes that address school safety for charter schools. Recently, the State Board of Education approved Rule 6A-1.0018 which further outlines the responsibilities and what is needed for compliance …
Read moreNew Updated Sample Policy Manual & How it Impacts Your School
June 8, 2021 |
The Charter Support Unit has had a sample policy manual available for schools to use since 2013. A new version of the manual was just completed and released. The update includes many policies related to statutory requirements (such as the Marjorie Ston …
Read moreSchool Resource Officers: Fact vs. Fiction
April 15, 2021 |
The session will address the primary role of the school resource officer through an in-depth examination of best practices as they relate to this unique assignment in the law enforcement profession. The definition of the SRO will provide the foundation …
Read morePublic Meeting Notice of Virtual Meeting
April 12, 2021 |
Florida statute 1002.33(8)(p) specifically permits governing board members to “attend in person or by means of communications media technology used in accordance with rules adopted by the Administration Commission under s. 120.54(5).” The rules that …
Read moreFormer Versions of the Budget Template Tool
April 5, 2021 | Finance & Budget
The Charter Support Unit has developed a budget template tool to assist schools in developing a comprehensive budget. To find the current version of the budget template tool, please go to: https://csu.bh-online.org/document/budget-template-tool/. In o …
Read moreFinding Freedom In Your Own Facility
April 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 …
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