Boards & Governance
Meeting obligations and seizing opportunities
What We Offer
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.
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.
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)
Boards & Governance
Trainings, Webinars, Sample Documents, Resources, and more…
- Can They Really Ask for That?
March 10, 2021
Increasingly, charter schools are receiving public records requests from the media and others. Responding to requests improperly or without thought can cause legal and public relations nightmares. Learn about public records, maintenance requirements, r …
Read more - Bus Driver Evaluation Form
March 9, 2021
This is a sample form a school might use to evaluate a bus driver’s performance.
Read more - Building on a Foundation of Engagement through Stay Interviews
March 10, 2021
Are you looking for ways to more effectively engage and build on the culture of your charter school? After all, engagement and culture are proven key drivers of performance and retention. Engagement is that magical thing that happens when employees con …
Read more - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: When and How to Fire a Teacher
March 10, 2021
It is one of the hardest conversations to have as a school leader, but we cannot shy away from the duty of pruning the garden. This session will provide practical information about preparations for these difficult conversations, as well as opportunitie …
Read more - Breaking Free from Toxic Leadership
March 10, 2021
Whether you are starting a brand new school or taking over an existing one, the culture and climate can help the school soar to success or drive it into the ground. As the leader of the school, the choices made in regard to school climate and culture n …
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How can we help your school?
We’re here...because we’ve been there. The CSU’s team of consultants is eager to share what we’ve learned from developing, leading, and growing schools. Turn to us for tested strategies and tools collected from some of the country’s most successful charter school leaders and advocates.