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<br />Minnesota Charter School Resource Center (MCSRC) Handbook <br /> <br />http://www.hhh.umn.edulcenters/school-change/handbook/overview.htm <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />Develop clear and measurable goals for student achievement (both academic and nonacademic), f <br />identify how progress towards those goals will be measured. Become familiar with state testing <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Determine the composition and responsibilities of staff. Become familiar with state licensure <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Consider facilities needs and availability. <br /> <br />Develop a three-year projected budget with a positive fund balance. Revenue should be based on <br />projected enrollment, state and federal funding streams and any other projected revenue. Expenses sh <br />cover the range of expenses related developing and operating a school. <br /> <br />Build support for the school within your community. <br /> <br />Identify an organization that agrees to serve as your sponsor. <br /> <br />After Your Charter is Approved <br />Negotiate and enter into contract with your sponsor. This must be done within 90 days of charter <br />approval. <br /> <br />Submit application to the Minnesota Department of Education for start-up funds through the Federal <br />Charter School Grant Program. This application is due approximately two months ftom the date you <br />submit your charter application. <br /> <br />Prepare to Open <br />There is a lot to do during the period between charter approval and school opening, which usually las <br />1-2 years. Although you can't plan for everything, the extent to which you have good systems in plac, <br />when you open will affect your ability to focus on promoting student achievement and to adjust to (th <br />inevitable) unexpected situations. <br /> <br />Of the many things you need to do to implement a strong program, four are especially critical. <br />They are: 1) hiring a schoolleaderlleadership team; 2) securing a facility; 3) developing the <br />educational program; and 4) recruiting students. <br /> <br />Personnel <br /> <br />. Hire schoolleader/leadership team. <br /> <br />. Recruit, hire and train staff well-qualified to implement your program and, for instructional sta <br />who meet the state licensure requirements. Hire consultants, as necessary. Develop personnel <br />policies and procedures. Develop plans for ongoing professional development. Develop emplo~ <br />benefits package. <br /> <br />Facilities <br /> <br />20f4 <br /> <br />9/29/04 6: 11 PM <br />