Boards & Governance
Meeting obligations and seizing opportunities

What We Offer
Couldn't be happier
“We appreciate the Charter Support Unit’s attention to detail and continued assistance and support with opening and developing our schools. We couldn’t be happier with our partnership.”
-Chuck Malatesta, CEO, FORZA Education Management (Florida)
Governing Board Recruitment and Training
This program aims to recruit and provide professional development to potential governing board members. The program also works to identify schools in need of governing board members and serve as a pipeline for matching governing board members to schools that are in need of governing board members. Once matched the program continues to support both the school and the new board member to help ensure both the school and the new board member are functioning successfully.
Presentations
CSU presenters are available for in-person and virtual presentations on a wide range of topics of importance to charter school leaders, including governance, facilities planning, and best practices in accounting and fiscal management.
Board Attendance
The CSU is available to attend the governing board meetings of charter schools during their planning and first years of operation. We can attend either virtually or in person to offer suggestions on items your Board may wish to consider to help improve efficiency, or to be a resource for your leadership and Board Members during the meetings.
Document Reviews
Bylaws. Policies. Handbooks. Send us your school’s foundational documents, and we’ll provide feedback based on what we’ve seen work for other charter schools. In addition, the CSU’s resource library offers an extensive collection of templates.
Strategic Planning Facilitation
Ready to plan for what’s next? The CSU helps charter schools in Years 4 or 5 chart their course from good to great. Through surveys of staff and key stakeholders, followed by eight hours of planning sessions, we will help your board and leadership reflect on the school’s mission, vision, and history and set key objectives and measurable goals for the next phase.
Boards & Governance
Trainings, Webinars, Sample Documents, Resources, and more…
- Charter School as Employer. HR Dos and Don’ts
March 10, 2021
Charter School Administrators are not just educational leaders, but also human resource leaders. What exactly does that mean? Join us for this informative webinar presented by Attorney Jeffrey Wood, a Director with Tripp Scott as he reviews the key “do …
Read more - Charter School & EMO Ethics: Not Just Do’s and Don’ts
March 10, 2021
Charter school boards are subject to public ethics laws. In general, charter school management companies are not. Both must comply with state employment, whistleblower, deceptive trade practice, and false claims act laws. This session examines the p …
Read more - Charter Board Governance 101
March 10, 2021
To deliver exceptional results for kids, your charter needs a well-structured, well-staffed, and well-trained governing board. In this webinar, Mike Mizzoni, BoardOnTrack’s Chief Governance Officer, will share his expertise on the ins and outs of recru …
Read more - Changes to Public Records Statutes
March 10, 2021
Public Records Requests have been on the rise for charter schools, and lawsuits for those who do not properly respond to such requests are a reality for charters throughout Florida. The public records statute was recently changed to require that if som …
Read more - Cannabis Conundrum
March 10, 2021
Medical marijuana is legal in Florida and can be prescribed for minors. However, it is still illegal under federal law, so what does this mean for Florida charter schools? This webinar, presented by attorney Kathleen Schoenberg, will review how other s …
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