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How to Use the New Florida Budget Projection ToolOctober 28, 2021 |
The Charter Support Unit recently released a new Budget Project/Template Tool. This tool is intended for schools who are already running and have at least one year of financials. The tool will convert a Budget Versus Actual report into a new budget, an …
Read moreReimbursement Request Form
October 26, 2021 |
This sample form can be utilized for employees to submit a reimbursement request for expenditures.
Read moreCredit Card Usage Agreement
October 26, 2021 |
This usage agreement is to be signed by all authorized users of school-issued credit cards.
Read moreFraud Protection – The Vigilance of Charter Schools
October 6, 2021 |
An update on fraudulent attempts in the financial marketplace and the countermeasures available to combat. This presentation will focus on various attempts of fraudulent activity on charter schools and foundations in an attempt to gain access into bank …
Read moreBudget Projection Tool
September 30, 2021 |
The Charter Support Unit has long maintained a budget tool to help new schools develop a budget, but there was not an easy way to take previous expenditures into account within that tool. We’ve now developed a new tool to help charter schools build bud …
Read moreStaff Purchase Request
September 30, 2021 |
This is a sample form that schools can use when an employee wishes to request that something be purchased. Using this form will allow for more robust internal controls on the approval processes and document who is asking for specific items.
Read moreTSIA and How to Calculate your School’s Allocation
August 24, 2021 |
The DOE recently released the new instructions for the 2021-22 Teacher Salary Increase Allocation funds. We here at the CSU have developed a calculator that schools can use to assist in calculating the distribution of these funds. The calculator also i …
Read moreFlorida Teacher Salary Increase Calculator 2021-22
August 23, 2021 |
In 2020 the Florida Legislature approved a law creating a Teacher Salary Increase Allocation as part of the Florida Educational Finance Program. These funds are to be used to give raises to full-time teachers at public schools, with the hope of raisin …
Read moreAn Overview of the E-Rate Program
July 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 …
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