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Founding Vs OperatingApril 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.
Read moreFL Department of Education – New Offerings
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
The Charter Schools Office at the Florida Department of Education will highlight what’s new in the federal Charter Schools Program in Florida.
Read moreConflict of Interest
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
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 …
Read moreRenegotiating Facilities Leases
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Facilities Planning
Force Majeure and COVID-19 Design Build/Build to Suit Leases Purchase Options and Right of First Refusals Leasing from Faith Based Institutions Subleases and license considerations Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Read moreWe’re Getting Sued… What Should We Do?
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
The unfortunate truth is that we live in a litigious society. As a not-for-profit corporation, charter schools are not exempt from lawsuits and should have a plan for how they respond if they are ever sued. When the school is served regarding a lawsuit …
Read moreLeading the Way – Authorizer and Governing Board Partners
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
Building a strong Authorizer and Governing Board partnership is essential to ensuring high quality charter schools. During this session, Florida district authorizers will share lessons learned, best practices, and valuable insights used to establish w …
Read moreRoles and Responsibilities of Board Members
April 5, 2021 | Boards & Governance
How is your board doing? Do the members understand roles and responsibilities? Do you have members who want to get into the operations side of your organization? Do you know the mission or vision of the organization? Do you believe your board can be m …
Read morePlanning a Strong School Leader Succession: Lessons from Across the Charter Sector
April 4, 2021 |
Succession is one of the most critical chapters in a charter organization’s life span. A strong and intentional approach to succession has the potential to place the organization on a positive trajectory; a poor approach can have the opposite effect, s …
Read moreA Positive Approach to Misbehaving Students: An Introduction to Positive Discipline in the Classroom Incorporating Self-Regulation Strategies
April 4, 2021 | School Operations
In this session, we will introduce Positive Discipline in the Classroom as an alternative to discipline systems that depend on rewards and consequences, extrinsic motivation. Developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott Positive Discipline in the Classro …
Read moreSection 504: 21 Myths and Realities
March 10, 2021 | OldPosts, School Operations
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is perhaps the most misunderstood law applicable to the education of students with special needs. Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in progra …
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