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[null,"School Name:  "]
[null,"Date of Review"]
[null," Application Requirement","Florida Statute 1002.33 Requirement"]
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[null,"EDUCATIONAL PLAN","(2) Guiding Principles; Purpose; and (7)(a)1 The school's mission, the students to be served, and the ages and grades to be included."]
[null,"Mission, Guiding Principles and Purpose"]
[null,"Provide the mission statement for the proposed charter school"]
["CONCERNS"," "]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe how the school will utilize the Guiding Principles","(2)(a) Charter Schools in Florida shall be guided by the following principles; and (6)(a)1 Demonstrates how the school will use the guiding principles and meet the statutorily defined purposes of a charter school"]
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[null,"Describe how the school will meet the Prescribed Purposes for charter schools","(2)(b) Charter schools shall fulfill the following purposes"]
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[null,"Describe how the charter school will fulfill, if applicable, the Optional Purposes of charter schools","(2)(c ) Charter schools may fulfill the following purposes"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Target Population and Student Body"]
[null,"Describe the anticipated target population to be served","(10)(e) A charter school may limit the enrollment process only to target the following student populations:…"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Provide the following for each year of proposed operation:  the grades that the school will serve, the number of students to be served in each grade, the number of students expected in each class, and the total number of students enrolled","(7)(a)1 The school's mission, the students to be served, and the ages and grades to be included.   (6)(b)2 In order to ensure fiscal responsibility, an application for a charter school shall include a full accounting of expected assets, a projection of expected sources and amounts of income, including income derived from projected student enrollments and from community support, and an expense projection that includes full accounting of the costs of operation, including start-up costs."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe the plan and methods the school will employ to comply with Florida's constitutional class size requirements ","The Quality Education Act; S. 1003.03"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Educational Program Design"]
[null,"Describe the educational philosophy and/or approach of the proposed school, including a description of the instructional methods to be used","(7)(a)2 The focus of the curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided to identify and provide specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent with the Sunshine State Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe the research base on the educational philosophy and/or approach"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe how the educational philosophy and/or approach align with the school's mission"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Explain why the educational philosophy and/or approach are appropriate for and likely to result in improved educational performance for the school's target population","(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide assessment program created under s. 1008.22."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"If the school intends to replicate an existing school design:"]
[null,"Provide evidence that the existing design has been effective and successful in raising student achievement."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe the applicant’s capacity to replicate an existing school design."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Curriculum Plan"]
[null,"If the curriculum is already developed:"]
[null,"Describe the school's curriculum in the core academic areas, illustrating how it will prepare students to achieve Sunshine State Standards - for high school students, the proposed curriculum must describe the \"areas of interest for majors\" ","(6)(a)2 Provides a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Sunshine State Standards   (7)(a)2 The focus of the curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided to identify and provide specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent with the Sunshine State Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe the school's reading curriculum, providing evidence that reading is a primary focus and that there is a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategy for students who are reading below grade level","(6)(a)4 Describes the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategies for students who are reading below grade level. A sponsor shall deny a charter if the school does not propose a reading curriculum that is consistent with effective teaching strategies that are grounded in scientifically based reading research."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Explain how exceptional students and students who enter the school below grade level will be engaged in and benefit from the curriculum"]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated","(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide assessment program created under s. 1008.22. "]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"If the curriculum is to be developed:"]
[null,"Describe the plan for development of the school's curriculum in the core academic areas, illustrating how it will prepare students to achieve Sunshine State Standards","(6)(a)2 Provides a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Sunshine State Standards   (7)(a)2 The focus of the curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with legal and professional standards. The charter shall ensure that reading is a primary focus of the curriculum and that resources are provided to identify and provide specialized instruction for students who are reading below grade level. The curriculum and instructional strategies for reading must be consistent with the Sunshine State Standards and grounded in scientifically based reading research."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe the school’s reading curriculum, providing evidence that reading is a primary focus and that there is a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategy set for students who are reading below grade level.","(6)(a)4 Describes the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategies for students who are reading below grade level. A sponsor shall deny a charter if the school does not propose a reading curriculum that is consistent with effective teaching strategies that are grounded in scientifically based reading research."]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated.","(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students attending the charter school.  The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide assessment program created under s. 1008.22. "]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Student Performance, Assessment and Evaluation"]
[null,"State the school’s educational goals and objectives indicating how much academic improvement students are expected to show each year, how success will be evaluated, and the specific results to be attained.","(7)(a)3 The current incoming baseline standard of student academic achievement, the outcomes to be achieved, and the method of measurement that will be used. The criteria listed in this subparagraph shall include a detailed description of:  a.  How the baseline student academic achievement levels and prior rates of academic progress will be established.  b.  How these baseline rates will be compared to rates of academic progress achieved by these same students while attending the charter school.  c.  To the extent possible, how these rates of progress will be evaluated and compared with rates of progress of other closely comparable student populations. (6)(a)3 Contains goals and objectives for improving student learning and measuring that improvement. These goals and objectives must indicate how much academic improvement students are expected to show each year, how success will be evaluated, and the specific results to be attained through instruction.  "]
["REVIEW COMMENTS"]
["CONCERNS"]
["QUESTIONS"]
[null,"Identify the school’s promotion standards."]
[null,"If the school will serve secondary students, describe the methods that will be used to determine if a student has satisfied the requirements for graduation in accordance with s. 1003.43.","(7)(a)5 In secondary charter schools, a method for determining that a student has satisfied the requirements for graduation in s. 1003.43."]
[null,"Identify the range of assessments that the school will use to measure and monitor student performance.","s. 1003.43; and (16)(a)2 A charter school shall operate in accordance with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be in compliance with the following statutes in chapters 1000-1013:   \n2.  Those statutes pertaining to the student assessment program and school grading system."]
[null,"Describe how baseline achievement data will be collected and used.","(7)(a)4 The methods used to identify the educational strengths and needs of students and how well educational goals and performance standards are met by students attending the charter school. The methods shall provide a means for the charter school to ensure accountability to its constituents by analyzing student performance data and by evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of its major educational programs. Students in charter schools shall, at a minimum, participate in the statewide assessment program created under s. 1008.22.  (21)(b)2  The charter school shall report the information in subparagraph 1. to each parent of a student at the charter school, the parent of a child on a waiting list for the charter school, the district in which the charter school is located, and the governing board of the charter school.  This paragraph does not abrogate the provisions of s. 1002.22, relating to student records, or the requirements of 20 U.S.C. s. 1232g, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.  (21)(b)3b. Each charter school shall provide the information specified in this paragraph on its Internet website and also provide notice to the public at large in a manner provided by the rules of the State Board of Education...The website shall include, through links or actual content, other information related to school performance."]
[null,"Describe how student assessment and performance data will be used to evaluate and inform instruction."]
[null,"Describe how student assessment and performance information will be shared with students and parents."]
[null,"Exceptional Students"]
[null,"Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements for serving students with disabilities, including the procedures that will be utilized for identifying students with special needs, developing Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans, and providing a full range of services.","(10)(f) Students with handicapping conditions and students served in English for Speakers of Other Languages programs shall have an equal opportunity of being selected for enrollment in a charter school.; and     (16)(a)3 A charter school shall operate in accordance with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be in compliance with the following statutes in chapters 1000-1013: \n3.  Those statutes pertaining to the provision of services to students with disabilities."]
[null,"Identify the staffing plan for the school’s special education program, including the number and qualifications of staff."]
[null,"Describe how the school’s effectiveness in serving special education students will be\nevaluated."]
[null,"Gifted and Talented Students:"]
[null,"Describe how the school will serve gifted and talented students."]
[null,"Describe the school’s effectiveness in serving gifted and talented students will be evaluated."]
[null,"English Language Learners"]
[null,"Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements for serving English language learners, including the procedures that will be utilized for identifying such students and providing support services.","(10)(f) Students with handicapping conditions and students served in English for Speakers of Other Languages programs shall have an equal opportunity of being selected for enrollment in a charter school.      (16)(a)3 A charter school shall operate in accordance with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be in compliance with the following statutes in chapters 1000-1013: \n3.  Those statutes pertaining to the provision of services to students with disabilities."]
[null,"Identify the staffing plan for the school’s English language learner program, including the number and qualifications of staff."]
[null,"School Climate and Discipline"]
[null,"Describe the school’s daily schedule and annual calendar, including the annual number of days and hours of instructional time.","(9)(m) A charter school shall provide instruction for at least the number of days required by law for other public schools and may provide instruction for additional days."]
[null,"Describe the school’s philosophy regarding student behavior.","(7)(a)7 The admissions procedures and dismissal procedures, including the school's code of student conduct.   (7)(a)11 A description of procedures that identify various risks and provide for a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of losses; plans to ensure the safety and security of students and staff; plans to identify, minimize, and protect others from violent or disruptive student behavior; and the manner in which the school will be insured, including whether or not the school will be required to have liability insurance, and, if so, the terms and conditions thereof and the amounts of coverage."]
[null,"Describe the school’s Code of Conduct, including the school’s policies for discipline, suspension, dismissal and recommendation for expulsion."]
[null,"ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN"]
[null,"Governance"]
[null,"Describe how the school will be governed, including documentation of legal structure (i.e. Certificate of Incorporation).","(7)(a)15 The governance structure of the school, including the status of the charter school as a public or private employer as required in paragraph (12)(i).   (12)(i) A charter school shall organize as, or be operated by, a nonprofit organization. A charter school may be operated by a municipality or other public entity as provided for by law. As such, the charter school may be either a private or a public employer. As a public employer, a charter school may participate in the Florida Retirement System upon application and approval as a \"covered group\" under s. 121.021(34). If a charter school participates in the Florida Retirement System, the charter school employees shall be compulsory members of the Florida Retirement System. As either a private or a public employer, a charter school may contract for services with an individual or group of individuals who are organized as a partnership or a cooperative. Individuals or groups of individuals who contract their services to the charter school are not public employees. "]
[null,"Provide an organizational chart for the school and a narrative description of the chart.  Clearly describe the proposed reporting structure to the governing board and the relationship of the Board to the school’s leader and administration.","(9)(g)2 In order to provide financial information that is comparable to that reported for other public schools, charter schools are to maintain all financial records that constitute their accounting system:  2.  At the discretion of the charter school governing board, a charter school may elect to follow generally accepted accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, but must reformat this information for reporting according to this paragraph. (h) The governing board of the charter school shall annually adopt and maintain an operating budget.;  (i) The governing body of the charter school shall exercise continuing oversight over charter school operations.;  (j)1-4 The governing body of the charter school shall be responsible for:  1.  Ensuring that the charter school has retained the services of a certified public accountant or auditor for the annual financial audit, pursuant to s. 1002.345(2), who shall submit the report to the governing body.  2.  Reviewing and approving the audit report, including audit findings and recommendations for the financial recovery plan.  3.a. Performing the duties in s. 1002.345, including monitoring a corrective action plan.  b. Monitoring a financial recovery plan in order to ensure compliance.  4.  Participating in governance training approved by the department which must include government in the sunshine, conflicts of interest, ethics, and financial responsibility. (k)1-4 The governing body of the charter school shall report its progress annually to its sponsor, which shall forward the report to the Commissioner of Education at the same time as other annual school accountability reports. The Department of Education shall develop a uniform, online annual accountability report to be completed by charter schools. This report shall be easy to utilize and contain demographic information, student performance data, and financial accountability information. A charter school shall not be required to provide information and data that is duplicative and already in the possession of the department. The Department of Education shall include in its compilation a notation if a school failed to file its report by the deadline established by the department. The report shall include at least the following components:  1.  Student achievement performance data, including the information required for the annual school report and the education accountability system governed by ss. 1008.31 and 1008.345. Charter schools are subject to the same accountability requirements as other public schools, including reports of student achievement information that links baseline student data to the school's performance projections identified in the charter. The charter school shall identify reasons for any difference between projected and actual student performance.  2.  Financial status of the charter school which must include revenues and expenditures at a level of detail that allows for analysis of the charter school's ability to meet financial obligations and timely repayment of debt.  3.  Documentation of the facilities in current use and any planned facilities for use by the charter school for instruction of students, administrative functions, or investment purposes.  4.  Descriptive information about the charter school's personnel, including salary and benefit levels of charter school employees, the proportion of instructional personnel who hold professional or temporary certificates, and the proportion of instructional personnel teaching in-field or out-of-field.   (16)5(b) Those statutes pertaining to student health, safety, and welfare.  (b)  Additionally, a charter school shall be in compliance with the following statutes:  1.  Section 286.011, relating to public meetings and records, public inspection, and criminal and civil penalties.  2.  Chapter 119, relating to public records."]
[null,"Provide a description of the responsibilities and obligations of the governing board as a whole, individual members, and officers of the board."]
[null,"Describe the policies and procedures by which the governing board will operate, including board powers and duties; board member selection, removal procedures and term limits; code of ethics, conflict of interest, and meeting schedule."]
[null,"Explain how the founding group for the school intends to transition to a governing board."]
[null,"Describe the plans for board member recruitment and development, including the orientation process for new members and ongoing professional development."]
[null,"List each of the proposed members of the school’s governing board, indicating any exofficio members and vacant seats to be filled. For each proposed member, provide a brief description of the person’s background that illuminates the contribution he/she intends to make through service as a governing board member and any office of the board that individual holds."]
[null,"Explain how parents and the community will be involved in the governance of the school."]
[null,"If the school is filing the application in conjunction with a college, university, museum, educational institution, another nonprofit organization or any other partner, provide the following information: "]
[null,"Name of the partner organization."]
[null,"Name of the contact person at the partner organization and that person’s full contact information."]
[null,"A description of the nature and purpose of the school’s partnership with the organization."]
[null,"An explanation of how the partner organization will be involved in the governance of the school."]
[null,"Management "]
[null,"Describe the management structure of the school. Include job descriptions for each administrative position and teacher that identify key roles, responsibilities and accountability.","(7)(a)9 The financial and administrative management of the school, including a reasonable demonstration of the professional experience or competence of those individuals or organizations applying to operate the charter school or those hired or retained to perform such professional services and the description of clearly delineated responsibilities and the policies and practices needed to effectively manage the charter school. A description of internal audit procedures and establishment of controls to ensure that financial resources are properly managed must be included. Both public sector and private sector professional experience shall be equally valid in such a consideration.   (7)(a)14 qualifications to be required of the teachers and the potential strategies used to recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified staff to achieve best value."]
[null,"Outline the criteria and process that will be used to select the school’s leader and the process by which the school leader will be evaluated."]
[null,"Provide a staffing plan for each year of the charter term."]
[null,"Explain the school’s plan for recruitment, selection, development and evaluation of staff."]
[null,"Education Service Providers"]
[null,"If the school intends to enter into a contract with an Education Service Provider:","(7)(a)9 The financial and administrative management of the school, including a reasonable demonstration of the professional experience or competence of those individuals or organizations applying to operate the charter school or those hired or retained to perform such professional services and the description of clearly delineated responsibilities and the policies and practices needed to effectively manage the charter school. A description of internal audit procedures and establishment of controls to ensure that financial resources are properly managed must be included. Both public sector and private sector professional experience shall be equally valid in such a consideration."]
[null,"Describe the services to be provided by the ESP."]
[null,"Provide a draft of the proposed contract between the school and the ESP including, at a minimum, proposed services, performance evaluation measures, fee structure, renewal and termination provision, and terms of property ownership (real, intellectual and personal)."]
[null,"Explain why the ESP was selected, including what due diligence efforts were conducted to inform the selection."]
[null,"Explain the ESP’s roles and responsibilities for the financial management of the proposed charter school, if applicable, and the internal controls that will be in place to guide this relationship."]
[null,"Explain how the governing board will ensure that an “arm’s length,” performance-based relationship exists between the governing board and the ESP."]
[null,"Provide a summary of the ESP’s history, including its educational philosophy and background and experience of senior management."]
[null,"Provide a list of other schools with which the ESP has contracts, including contact information and student and financial performance data of such schools."]
[null,"Employment"]
[null,"Explain the school’s compensation plan, including whether staff will be publicly or privately employed.","(5)(b)1c.  The sponsor may approve a charter for a charter school before the applicant has identified space, equipment, or personnel, if the applicant indicates approval is necessary for it to raise working funds.  (7)(a)14 The qualifications to be required of the teachers and the potential strategies used to recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified staff to achieve best value.    (7)(a)15 The governance structure of the school, including the status of the charter school as a public or private employer as required in paragraph (12)(i). and all of (7) and (12)"]
[null,"Describe the personnel policies and procedures to which staff will be required to adhere, including expectations for participation in the school’s professional development program."]
[null,"Parent and Community Support and Partnerships"]
[null,"Describe how the school will involve parents in its operations."]
[null,"Describe any community partnerships."]
[null,"Outline the methods that will be used for resolving disputes between parents and the school."]
[null,"Student Recruitment and Enrollment"]
[null,"Describe the plan for recruiting students, including strategies for reaching the school’s targeted populations and those that might otherwise not have easy access to information on available educational options.","(7)(a)7 The admissions procedures and dismissal procedures, including the school's code of student conduct.   (7)(a)8 The ways by which the school will achieve a racial/ethnic balance reflective of the community it serves or within the racial/ethnic range of other public schools in the same school district."]
[null,"Explain how the school will achieve a racial/ethnic balance reflective of the community it serves or with the racial/ethnic range of other local public schools."]
[null,"Describe the school’s enrollment policies and procedures, including an explanation of the enrollment timeline, criteria and/or any preferences for enrollment, and lottery process.","(10)(b) The charter school shall enroll an eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process.; (d) A charter school may give enrollment preference to the following student populations:; (e) A charter school may limit the enrollment process only to target the following student populations... and all of (10)"]
[null,"Explain any student and/or family contracts that will be used as a requisite for initial and continued enrollment in the school. Describe if and how the school will enforce such contracts."]
[null,"BUSINESS PLAN"]
[null,"Facilities"]
[null,"If the site is secured:"]
[null,"Describe the proposed facility, including location, size and layout of space.","(5)(b)1c.  The sponsor may approve a charter for a charter school before the applicant has identified space, equipment, or personnel, if the applicant indicates approval is necessary for it to raise working funds.  (7)(a)13 The facilities to be used and their location.    (16)(a)5 (a)  A charter school shall operate in accordance with its charter and shall be exempt from all statutes in chapters 1000-1013. However, a charter school shall be in compliance with the following statutes in chapters 1000-1013: \n5.  Those statutes pertaining to student health, safety, and welfare.; and (18)(a) A startup charter school shall utilize facilities which comply with the Florida Building Code pursuant to chapter 553 except for the State Requirements for Educational Facilities. Conversion charter schools shall utilize facilities that comply with the State Requirements for Educational Facilities provided that the school district and the charter school have entered into a mutual management plan for the reasonable maintenance of such facilities.; and all of (18)\n"]
[null,"Describe the actions that will be taken to ensure the facility is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies and is ready for the school’s opening."]
[null,"Explain the anticipated costs for the facility, including renovation, rent, utilities and maintenance and identify, if applicable, any funding sources (other than state and local funding) that will be applied to facilities-related costs."]
[null,"Describe the back-up facilities plan."]
[null,"If the site is not secured:"]
[null,"Explain the school’s facility needs, including desired location, size, and layout of space."]
[null,"Provide an estimate of the costs of the anticipated facility needs and describe how such estimates have been derived."]
[null,"Explain the strategy and schedule that will be employed to secure an adequate facility."]
[null,"Describe the back-up facilities plan."]
[null,"Transportation and Food Service"]
[null,"Describe the school’s plan for transportation, including any plans for contracting services.","(20)(c) Transportation of charter school students shall be provided by the charter school consistent with the requirements of subpart I.E. of chapter 1006 and s. 1012.45. The governing body of the charter school may provide transportation through an agreement or contract with the district school board, a private provider, or parents. The charter school and the sponsor shall cooperate in making arrangements that ensure that transportation is not a barrier to equal access for all students residing within a reasonable distance of the charter school as determined in its charter."]
[null,"Describe the school’s plan for food services, including any plans for contracting services."]
[null,"Budget"]
[null,"Provide an operating budget covering each year of the requested charter term that contains revenue projections, expenses and anticipated fund balances.","(6)(a)5 Contains an annual financial plan for each year requested by the charter for operation of the school for up to 5 years. This plan must contain anticipated fund balances based on revenue projections, a spending plan based on projected revenues and expenses, and a description of controls that will safeguard finances and projected enrollment trends."]
[null,"Provide a start-up budget (i.e. from the date on which the application is approved to the beginning of the first fiscal year of operation) that contains revenue projections, expenses and anticipated fund balance."]
[null,"Provide a detailed narrative description of the revenue and expenditure assumptions on\nwhich the operating and start-up budget are based.","(6)(b)2 In order to ensure fiscal responsibility, an application for a charter school shall include a full accounting of expected assets, a projection of expected sources and amounts of income, including income derived from projected student enrollments and from community support, and an expense projection that includes full accounting of the costs of operation, including start-up costs."]
[null,"Explain the school’s spending priorities."]
[null,"Provide monthly cash flow projections for the school’s start-up period (i.e. from the date on which the application is approved to the beginning of the first fiscal year of operation) and each year of the requested charter term."]
[null,"Describe the school’s fundraising plan. Report on the current status of any fundraising efforts, including verification of any fundraising monies reported in the school’s start-up or operating budgets."]
[null,"Financial Management and Oversight"]
[null,"Describe who will manage the school’s finances and how the school will ensure financial resources are properly managed.","(6)(a)5 Contains an annual financial plan for each year requested by the charter for operation of the school for up to 5 years. This plan must contain anticipated fund balances based on revenue projections, a spending plan based on projected revenues and expenses, and a description of controls that will safeguard finances and projected enrollment trends.     (7)(a)9 The financial and administrative management of the school, including a reasonable demonstration of the professional experience or competence of those individuals or organizations applying to operate the charter school or those hired or retained to perform such professional services and the description of clearly delineated responsibilities and the policies and practices needed to effectively manage the charter school. A description of internal audit procedures and establishment of controls to ensure that financial resources are properly managed must be included. Both public sector and private sector professional experience shall be equally valid in such a consideration."]
[null,"Describe the financial controls, including an annual audit and regular board review of financial statements, which will be employed to safeguard finances and projected enrollment trends."]
[null,"Describe the method by which accounting records will be maintained."]
[null,"Describe how the school will store student and financial records."]
[null,"Describe the insurance coverage the school will obtain, including applicable health, worker’s compensation, general liability, property insurance and director’s and officer’s liability coverage.","(7)(a)11 ...the manner in which the school will be insured, including whether or not the school will be required to have liability insurance, and, if so, the terms and conditions thereof and the amounts of coverage."]
[null,"Action Plan"]
[null,"Present a timetable for the school’s start-up.","(7)(a)16 A timetable for implementing the charter which addresses the implementation of each element thereof and the date by which the charter shall be awarded in order to meet this timetable."]
[null,"Statutorial Requirements"]
[null,"Model charter application used?","(6)(a) A person or entity wishing to open a charter school shall prepare and submit an application on a model application form prepared by the Department of Education…"]
[null,"Addendums submitted (table of contents)?","(6)(a)6.  Documents that the applicant has participated in the training required in subparagraph (g)2.  A sponsor may require an applicant to provide additional information as an addendum to the charter school application described in this paragraph."]
[null,"Evidence that the appropriate people have attended the DOE new applicant training?","(6)(g)2.  A charter school applicant must participate in the training provided by the Department of Education before filing an application.  However, a sponsor may require the charter school applicant to attend training provided by the sponsor in lieu of the department's training if the sponsor's training standards meet or exceed the standards developed by the Department of Education.  The training shall include instruction in accurate financial planning and good business practices.  If the applicant is a management company or other nonprofit organization, the charter school principal and the chief financial officer or his or her equivalent must also participate in the training."]

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