charter school technical assistance meeting
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Charter School Technical Assistance
MeetingWELCOMEPLEASE MAKE A NAME TAG AND GET MEETING MATERIAL
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Brevard Charter
Schools
Charter Schools in Brevard
Brevard Currently Has 13 Charter Schools
◦ Educational Horizons
◦ Emma Jewel
◦ Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
◦ Legacy Academy
◦ Odyssey
◦ Odyssey Preparatory Academy
◦ Orion Preparatory Academy (Opening TBD)
◦ Palm Bay Academy
◦ Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
◦ Pineapple Cove Classical Academy - North (Opening TBD)
◦ Royal Palm
◦ Sculptor
◦ Viera
Today’s Purpose
The district’s technical assistance meeting provides applicants with guidelines for completing and submitting the FLDOE charter application to Brevard Public Schools.
Legislation
•See attached sheet for specific statutes and laws that are applicable to charter schools.
New Legislation
•Pay attention to this year’s legislative platforms.
•You are responsible for any that are applicable to charter schools.
Charter Application Due Date
Brevard Public Schools accepts charter school applications received on or before 4:00 p.m. on February 1st
◦ To be opened at the beginning 2019-2020 school year
◦ Charter applicant may defer opening per statute
Application Requirements
•The district utilizes the state’s application template, AND
•Requires additional information as outlined in the “Application Instructions” which is located on our website under the “Links” button on the left.
www.eic.brevardschools.org
DOE Evaluation Instrument
•Brevard Public Schools will review all applications utilizing an evaluation instrument developed by the Department of Education
Application Review Time•School Board must vote approve or deny an application no later than 60 calendar days after the application is received.
•Brevard Public Schools asks each applicant for an extension of time to review their application.
•Written 30 day extension letter of agreement upon application submission.
Communication Via Electronic Mail
A letter outlining the District’s intent to communicate electronically is included as part of Brevard Public Schools charter application.
◦ Letter requires signature acknowledging use of electronic communication
◦ Submit letter with charter application by February 1st
◦ Important to provide accurate electronic mail contact information
2019-20 Application Timeline
• November 13 – Technical Assistance meeting for interested applicants
• February 1 – 4:00 pm – Deadline for Submission of Applications
• February 22 – Time TBD – Interview Applicants
Application Due DateThe Application Packet Must be Delivered to the Division of Equity Innovation and Choice
By 4:00 p.m. on February 1st - No Exceptions
1. Submit one (1) online, electronic copy via Charter-Tools (www.Charter-Tools.com)
2. Submit Five (5) Hard Copies of a Complete Charter Application
◦ Includes Additional Components Required by Brevard Public Schools◦ Properly Labeled and Paginated◦ Professionally Organized
3. Submit One (1) CD or Jump Drive of Complete Charter Application (searchable document)
Have you started looking
at the application yet?
Model Charter School Applications
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Different Applications…
1. Standard Model Charter School Application
2. Virtual Charter School Application
Where to Find Applications…Brevard Public Schools Website – School Choice
www.eic.brevardschools.org
Available on Florida Department of Education Website◦ PDF Format
◦ Word Format
Brevard Charter Application
All charter applications, regardless of type submitted to Brevard Public
Schools, must include additional components required by the
District, as permitted by charter law
Brevard Charter Application –Additional Requirements
In addition to the state required application and attachments, Brevard School District requires each applicant to include the following modifications and Addendums:
• Modify Attachment W to include a Revenue Estimating Worksheet for each year of the requested charter term.
• For Attachment X, use Brevard's 5-Year Budget Spreadsheet
• Add Addendum GG, Brevard's 50%75%100% Contingency Budget Spreadsheet
• Add Addendum HH, Letter - Extension of Time to Review Charter Application
• Add Addendum II, Letter - Notice of Electronic Mail Correspondence
Explain in Significant Detail“WHAT ” AND “HOW”
Helpful Tips for Completing the Charter Application
Utilize the Appropriate Application Form◦Best to Write Each Question and Provide Answer
◦Answer in Correct Order◦Use the Same Numbering System
Helpful Tips for Completing the Charter Application
• Follow directions◦What and How
•Write clearly and purposefully• Proofread • Cite sources using references that are most
relevant and recent• Examine all information and data provided for
accuracy and consistency•Don’t Plagiarize as identified in DOE application
overview
Also…
• Be Specific About the Curriculum
Innovation
• Do Not Provide a Laundry List of
Programs That the School May Offer
• The Review Team Wants to Know that
You Have a Clear and Concise Plan for
Operating a Charter School
Other Important Information
Contractual Services Provided by District
Speech/Language and OT/PT Services
BPS Services Not Provided
A New Charter School Will Not Be Able to Contract with the District for Transportation or Food Services
Bottom Line…The Review Team Needs to Determine
Unequivocally that the Applicant Has a Clear
and Concise plan to Operate a Charter School
Remember the two key underlying concepts:
•A charter school is a significant business.
•A charter school is also an educational entity, subject to
many of the same federal and state requirements as a
district, and some additional specific charter school
requirements.
Charter School Application Evaluation
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INSTRUMENT
Review Team
The Review Team will:
•Evaluate the written application using the DOE Charter School Evaluation specifically designed for each type of charter application
Scoring Template
The Review Team will:
•Use evaluation guidelines and professional judgment to determine if each component of the application:
•Meets the Standard•Partially Meets the Standard•Does Not Meet the Standard
•Reference statutes and educational “best practices” when scoring the application
Scoring Template
The Review Team will determine:
•Strengths of the Application
•Concerns and Additional Questions
Technical AssistanceApplicant is Encouraged to Call:
Appropriate District Personnel for Technical Assistance (see handout)
◦ District Personnel Will Answer Questions but not assist in the writing/review of the proposal
Florida Department of Education
Other Support
Applicant Interviews
Applicants Will Interview With the District’s Charter Application Review Team
The purpose of the interview is for clarification of any section within the application. • Applicant can bring anyone to the interview; however,
individuals should be prepared to answer any question pertinent to the application
◦ Reviewers Will Ask Questions of the Applicant for Clarification Purposes
◦ Interview Will Include the Governing Board Members of Applicant Submitting Application
DOE Technical Assistance
A charter school applicant must participate in the training provided by
the Department of Education after approval of an application; but at least 30 calendar days before the first day of
classes at the charter school
Application Process Comments by
Charter Application Review Team
Charter School Finances
Exhibit C – Five Year Budget
Exhibit D- Contingency Budget of Year 1 Budget
Opportunity to Ask Questions
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MEETING