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An Overview of the E-Rate ProgramJuly 21, 2021 |
E-Rate is a federal program schools can take advantage to help pay for Internet access and network equipment. While this is a free resources for schools, many find the E-Rate program intimidating, time consuming and confusing. This webinar will provide …
Read moreEmergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) / E-Rate – What to Know
June 10, 2021 |
Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan which included $7.1 Billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). ECF will provide schools and libraries with the opportunity for funding to purchase (or perhaps be reimbursed for) laptops, tablets …
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 moreMaking Your Vision a Reality: Best Practices in Designing your Own Charter School
May 4, 2021 |
Opening a school is a monumental task and often requires the expertise of many individuals, working as a team. Often webinars are focused on the busincess operations of a startup, but in this session we will discuss best practices in designing your own …
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 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 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 moreFinding The Upside of Risk
March 10, 2021 | Finance & Budget, OldPosts
This webinar will provide a broad overview of how insurance affects the specific needs of charter schools. The presentation will range from general liability insurance policies to employee health insurance policies, and how you can use your insurance p …
Read moreAn Overview of the E-Rate Program
March 10, 2021 | Finance & Budget, OldPosts, School Operations
E-Rate is a federal program schools can take advantage to help pay for Internet access and network equipment. While this is a free resources for schools, many find the E-Rate program intimidating, time consuming and confusing. This webinar will provide …
Read moreThe Intersection of Board Governance & Finance: What Every Board Member Should Know
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Finance & Budget, OldPosts
This webinar will not be your average facilities financing discussion. This presentation will provide some of the best board governance practices, coupled with relevant financial metrics and concepts to proficiently guide their school. This presentatio …
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