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Department of Education Public Charter School

Program PURPOSE:

•To expand the number of high-quality charter schools by providing financial assistance for their planning, design and initial implementation for up to 36 months

•To evaluate the effects of charter schools on staff, parents and most importantly, student achievement.

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Eligibility for PCSP Funding

MUST have opened a charter within last 18 months OR received approval from a Louisiana Charter authorizer to open a school

MUST be either an LEA or a non-profit group holding a charter and incorporated in Louisiana

MUST not charge tuition MUST operate in accordance with State law

and meet all applicable Federal, State and local health and safety requirements

MUST have a written performance contract with the authorized public chartering agency

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Eligibility and Admissions

MUST have a fair and open admissions policy, conducting outreach and recruitment to all segments of the community

MUST not discriminate against students based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disability

MUST admit all eligible pupils until maximum enrollment has been met

MUST utilize a lottery process if the number of applicants exceeds the maximum enrollment, with remaining students being placed on a waiting list

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Types of PCSP Subgrants

Planning and Program Design Post-Charter Subgrant•Awards under this subgrant are

available for no more than 18 months which begins upon receipt of a substantially approvable post charter application OR 3 months prior if there are eligible pre-award costs

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Types of PCSP Subgrants

Initial Implementation and Implementation Renewal Charter School Subgrants• Of the 36 month period, a maximum of 24 months may

be spent in the 2-part implementation phase of the subgrant

• The planning phase ends and the implementation phase begins upon LDE’s receipt of the Initial Implementation subgrant. *The implementation phase may be retroactive for three

months prior if there are pre-award costs• The 3rd subgrant or the Renewal grant will be available for

the remainder of the original 36 month period as long as the full implementation period doesn’t exceed two years.

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How the 36-Month Timeline WorksExample A

LDE receives a Charter School’s Planning and Program Design Post Charter application on March 1, 2007 with Pre-Award costs included

The 36 month grant cycle will be retroactive 3 months to December 1, 2006

LDE receives the Initial Implementation application on February 1, 2008, or 14 months into the cycle

The Charter School now has 22 months remaining in the 36 month grant cycle for the Implementation period

The Charter School can apply for the Renewal phase at any time keeping in mind that the grant must be expended by December 1, 2009 or 36 months after the cycle began

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How the 36-Month Timeline WorksExample B

LDE receives a Charter School’s Planning and Program Design Post Charter application on March 1, 2007 with NO Pre-Award costs

The 36 month grant cycle begins on March 1, 2007.

LDE receives the Initial Implementation application on January 1, 2008, or 10 months into the cycle

The Charter School has 26 months left in the 36 month cycle BUT implementation may only last up to 24 months so the Charter must utilize all funds within 34 months or by January 1, 2010

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Public Charter School Program

Use of FundsPLANNING AND PROGRAM DESIGN POST

CHARTER SUBGRANT EXAMPLES:• Refinement of the desired educational results

and methods for measuring progress •Costs such as consultant pay and contracted

services for curriculum and policy development and the determination of appropriate assessment tools aligned to your curriculum

• Professional development of teachers and other staff

• Funding teacher training and in-services, travel reimbursement

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Public Charter School Program

Use of Funds INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION AND RENEWAL

IMPLEMENTATION SUBGRANT EXAMPLES:• Informing the community about the school

Costs for advertising • Acquiring necessary equipment and educational

materials and supplies Purchase of classroom furniture, whiteboards,

computers, etc.• Acquiring or developing curriculum materials

Purchase of classroom supplies needed to implement the curriculum

• Other initial operational costs that cannot be met from State or local sources

MINOR renovations that could not be accomplished without federal funding

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Allocation Methodology

All eligible charter schools may receive an allocation of $200,000 for each of the three subgrants available

Schools are limited to a maximum of $600,000

Funds awarded for hurricane recovery were exempt from these limitations, but those regulations expired in March of 2006

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Applications for PCSP Applications and budget forms will also be

available on LDE’s website Applications have been revised so even if you

have completed your Post Charter and Year 1 Implementation based on the previous applications, you must complete the “Initial Implementation” application instead of the Renewal during this transitional year

Applications are due March 15, 2007 by 4:30 pm

You must submit an original application with 3 copies

Applications for PCSP - Budget

Object Code

Expenditure Category

Pre-Award Expenditures

Projected Expenditures

Total

100 Salaries $0 $0 $0

200 Employee Benefits $0 $0 $0

300 Purchased Professional/Tech Svcs.

$0 $0 $0

400 Purchased Property Services

$0 $0 $0

500 Other Purchased Services

$0 $0 $0

600 Supplies $0 $0 $0

700 Property $0 $0 $0

GRAND TOTAL $0 $0 $0

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Applications for PCSP - Checklist

CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETION OF PCSP INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION CHARTER SCHOOL SUBGRANT

APPLICATIONInstructions: Use this checklist as a guide to ensure all

forms and documents are included prior to submission.

Completed and signed Application Cover Page including programmatic assurances

Signed Fiscal Assurances

Project Plan Description:Executive Summary

Charter School Program Description Charter School Needs Plan for Use of Funds Chart

Budget Forms

Required Documents

Official letter of charter award and issuance

Copy of charter agreement Evidence of non-profit status and

registration with Secretary of State – needed by Types 1, 2, 3, and 5 Charter School applicants

List of Teachers/Staff Positions A copy of the Student Recruitment and

Enrollment Policy Proof of IRS 501c (3) status – needed by

non-LEA applicants

Use the checklist supplied on the last page of your application to ensure that your application is complete and that all required documents are attached

Applications will not be considered complete unless every item on the checklist is included

The application will only be date stamped and reviewed once all required documents have been received by LDE

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To visit our website Go to- www.louisianaschools.net Tab to the bottom of page Click on Management/Finance

tab Click on Education Finance click on Grants

• This page contains information on Grants Management:

Application and Budget Forms

Quick Reference GuideLAUGH

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Questions?Public Charter School Program

Budget Questions: Budget Manager:

Lois.Azzarello@la.gov (225) 342-1871 Budget Analyst:

Amanda.Joyner@la.gov(225) 342-3748

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