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<br />Minnesota Charter School Resource Center (MCSRC) Handbook <br /> <br />http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/school-change/handbook/overview.htm <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br />. Identify and secure appropriate facility and make renovations, if necessary. <br /> <br />Educational Program <br /> <br />. Develop learning program, aligned with Minnesota academic standards. <br /> <br />. Refine accountability system to include clear, measurable goals and objectives and ways to <br />measure progress. Identify short, medium and longterm goals and use multiple measures to <br />determine progress, including those required by the state. Establish system to collect baseline d <br /> <br />. Retain special education director and formalize plan for providing services to students with spe <br />needs. <br /> <br />. Develop student/parent handbook, student code of conduct and discipline policies. <br /> <br />. Develop forms for collecting student data and for student activities. <br /> <br />. Build a strong, shared school culture among the staff, board and families. Develop plans for <br />ongoing parent involvement. <br /> <br />Recruit Students <br /> <br />. Develop admissions policies, enrollment forms and marketing materials. Recruit students. <br /> <br />. Continue to build support for school within community. <br /> <br />Business and Operations <br /> <br />. Legally establish school as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation or cooperative and obtain Federa <br />tax-exempt status and state sales tax exemption. <br /> <br />. Draft By-Laws governing the operation (and election) of the Board of Directors. <br /> <br />. Purchase equipment, furniture, materials and supplies. <br /> <br />. Finalize policies and procedures for transportation and food service. <br /> <br />. Establish systems for financial management, accounting and reporting. Develop 3-5 year budge <br />and cash flow analyses (have several projections based on different enrollment figures). Open ~ <br />bank account and develop internal controls policies. Establish relationship with lender for brid! <br />financing, line of credit, etc., if possible. Develop a business plan. <br /> <br />. Develop systems for reporting financial and student data to state. <br /> <br />. Obtain appropriate insurance, including Directors and Officers, general liability and property <br />msurance. <br /> <br />. Identify sources of financial support and access available funding. <br /> <br />30f4 <br /> <br />9/29/046: II PM <br />