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Developer Grant and Information Sessions For 2009-2010

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Massachusetts Charter Schools

Back-to-School Charter Update: 2007-08

To:Charter School Leaders, Administrative Personnel, & Boards of Trustees
From:Mary Street, Director of Charter Schools
Date:August 15, 2007

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I'm sure all of you are very busy preparing for the coming academic year, but please take the time to review the information and materials in this packet, pass on to others what is appropriate, and respond where requested.

Welcome to Global Learning Charter Public School in New Bedford, Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett, and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Amherst. All three schools are opening this fall.

Additional information includes:

  1. Upcoming Trainings and Meetings
    • Orientation for New Charter School Administrators - Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, 9am-4 pm
    • Directory Administration Training - Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 10-11 am
    • Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) Program - October 17 & 18, 2007
    • Annual Fall Charter Leader Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 15, 2006, 9am-4 pm
    • Other Department Trainings - Various dates during the fall

  2. Changes to AYP Determinations for 2007 - New Baseline CPIs

  3. Regulatory/Advisory Updates and Reminders
    • Open Meeting Law
    • Board of Education Approval of Loans Beyond Charter Terms
    • Verification of Board Members and Approval Process
    • Technical Advisory Reminders on Transportation and Teacher Qualifications

  4. Finance
    • Commonwealth Charter Tuition
    • Charter School Developer Program (Fund Code 534)
    • FY07 Audit and Charter School End of Year Report (CSEOYFR)

  5. Coordinated Program Reviews and Area Special Education Meetings
    • Coordinated Program Reviews
    • Fall Update Area Meetings
    • Networking Meetings for Federal Program Coordinators

  6. Volunteer Site Visitors

  7. New School News

  8. Charter School Office News

  9. Reporting Requirements

Enclosures

Download PDF Document  Download MS EXCEL DocumentCharter School Reporting Requirements for the 2007 - 2008 School Year
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentDisclosure of Financial Interest Form



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