1 office of independent education & parental choice orientation 2009 csp grant office of...
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OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT EDUCATION & PARENTAL CHOICEEDUCATION & PARENTAL CHOICE
OrientationOrientation
2009 CSP Grant2009 CSP Grant Training
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DOE Grant SpecialistsDOE Grant Specialists
Charlene Burke (850) [email protected]
BrevardBrowardIndian RiverLakeOrangeOsceolaPolkSt. LucieVolusia
Laura Pond(850) [email protected]
Alachua PascoBay PinellasCharlotte St. JohnsDuval SarasotaEscambiaFlaglerHillsboroughJeffersonLeeLeonManatee
Phillip Prior(850) [email protected]
DadeMonroePalm Beach
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Role of Grant SpecialistsRole of Grant Specialists
Grant Specialists maintain files for each grant recipient, review and approve grant budgets, and are available to assist charter schools in the following ways:
• Provide technical assistance with grant forms and paperwork
• Track grant timelines and provide notices and reminders
• Act as a liaison between the charter school, the Department of Education, and the sponsor
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Charter School Web SiteCharter School Web Site
www.floridaschoolchoice.org/Information/Charter_Schools/
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Role of Grants ManagementRole of Grants Management
The Office of Grants Management provides administrative and operational support to program managers including receipt and technical review, tracking, budget review, and distribution and file maintenance of all projects awarded by the Department of Education.
Wanda [email protected]
Phyllis [email protected]
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Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
Handout 1 and 2: Governance Training Provider List and Federal Definition of a Charter School
1. Founding and Governance
A. School will have formal governing board prepared to fulfill its duties (www.charterresource.org/resource_search.cfm)
B. Governing Board will complete required governance training (within 90 days of appointment)
C. Governing Board will adopt conflict of interest policies
D. Governing Board will adopt policies to ensure school meets federal definition of a charter school
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Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
2. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Accountability
A. School will have a plan for ongoing evaluation of school performance
3. Business, Finance, and Accounting
A. School will adopt strong internal financial controls
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Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
4. School Leadership and Management
A. School principal and one board member will attend annual Florida Charter School conference each year of the grant.
B. School has board approved professional development plan for school principal.
www.floridaschoolleaders.org
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Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
5. Special Populations
A. School has policies describing procedures to ensure compliance with the Individual with Disabilities Education Act.
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/
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Training RequirementsTraining Requirements
1. Governance Training
Documentation must be provided before Implementation 1 funds are awarded for new and currently operating schools.
Note: Governing board members must receive refresher training at least once every three years in order to retain a position on the charter school board.
Rule 6A-6.0784, F.A.C.
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Training RequirementsTraining Requirements
2. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Accountability Training
This requirement must be met before Implementation 2 funds are awarded.
3. Business, Finance, and Accounting Training
This requirement must be met before Implementation 2 funds are awarded.
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Q & AQ & A
Questions?