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Former Versions of the Budget Template ToolApril 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 …
Read moreThe Budget Process and Best Practices
March 10, 2021 | Finance & Budget, OldPosts
As we enter into spring, Charter Schools should not be focused only on the upcoming state assessments, but also starting the budgeting process for next year. Consider joining us for an informative webinar presented by Ms. Alina Chester, the Budget Dire …
Read morePayroll Math and Salary Schedules
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Finance & Budget, OldPosts, Planning & Launching
As we prepare to make plans for next school year, it is time to start considering salaries. Florida statute requires charter schools to have a performance-based salary schedule. What does this mean? How do we calculate salaries for employees next year, …
Read moreCracking the Code: Your Guide to Financial Statements
March 10, 2021 | Boards & Governance, Finance & Budget, OldPosts
Do you dread the part of the board meeting when it is time to review and discuss the financial statements? Do you think they are speaking in code? This webinar will decode the fundamentals of accounting and budgeting so that you are prepared to effecti …
Read moreCharter School Funding Sources
March 10, 2021 | Finance & Budget, OldPosts
FEFP. CSP. Title I. NSLP. PECO. IDEA. Does this list of acronyms get you excited about next year? It should! All of these are various funding sources that charter schools should understand as they work to develop their budgets and ensure their schools …
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