School Operations
Resources and guidance to help charter schools run smoothly and safely
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Resources & Templates
From checklists for new schools to sample policy manuals, employment contracts and
forms for parents, the CSU’s library contains invaluable resources to help you run your school. Topics for operations professionals include campus safety, student health, family engagement, nutrition program compliance, marketing, technology and cybersecurity — and much more.
Webinars
Aired live weekly, and archived for viewing anytime, the CSU’s webinar series brings expertise from all over the country to bear on common challenges for charter school operators.
Consultations
Have an operations issue that would benefit from an outside perspective, or would you simply like feedback on how you might move your school to the next level? CSU consultants are available to meet with school leaders and boards to work through your school’s particular challenges or to help you advance your mission in new ways.
Value of partnership
“The value of the partnership we’ve built with the Charter Support Unit team is immeasurable. They provided guidance and walk each school through the exhaustive foundation-building process to a successful first day of school. Through our partnership, we have developed tools and resources for new schools to utilize. We plan on exploring more opportunities to collaborate. I know they’re just a phone call away. “
– Nadia Luna, VP of Member Services
Texas Public Charter Schools Association
School Operations
Trainings, Webinars, Sample Documents, Resources, and more…
- Intermediate Behavior Chart
March 9, 2021
This is a behavior chart which could be used by schools for students who are exhibiting negative behaviors. This form is geared more towards intermediate students. The form encourages the student to self-reflect on their behavior during the course, as …
Read more - Student-Related Incident Report
March 9, 2021
This is a document which can be used to record incidents or injuries to keep a permanent record of incidents which may occur at the school.
Read more - Field Trip Permission Form
March 9, 2021
This sample form can be used to get parental permission before students go on an off-campus field trip.
Read more - Field Trip Information for Chaperones
March 9, 2021
This form is a sample form a school could implement to provide essential information to chaperons for a field trip. We recommend that all chaperons be given information with essential phone numbers, students, and any other relevant emergency informatio …
Read more - Field Trip Cost Calculator
March 9, 2021
This document is a calculator that a school could use to allow staff to quickly calculate the cost that should be passed along to students for field trips. This calculator was implemented at a school where the school was having issues not collecting en …
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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.