Boards & Governance
What We Offer
Governing Board Recruitment and Training
COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
– Chuck Malatesta, CEO, FORZA Education Management (Florida)
Presentations
FCI-Support presenters are available for in-person and virtual presentations on a wide range of topics of importance to charter school leaders, including governance, facilities planning, and best practices in accounting and fiscal management.
Board Attendance
The FCI-Support team is available to attend the governing board meetings of charter schools during their planning and first years of operation. We can attend either virtually or in person to offer suggestions on items your Board may wish to consider to help improve efficiency, or to be a resource for your leadership and Board Members during the meetings.
Document Reviews
Bylaws. Policies. Handbooks. Send us your school’s foundational documents, and we’ll provide feedback based on what we’ve seen work for other charter schools. In addition, the resource library offers an extensive collection of templates.
Strategic Planning Facilitation
Ready to plan for what’s next? The FCI-Support team helps charter schools chart their course from good to great. Through surveys of staff and key stakeholders, followed by eight hours of planning sessions, we will help your board and leadership reflect on the school’s mission, vision, and history and set key objectives and measurable goals for the next phase.
Boards & Governance
Trainings, Webinars, Sample Documents, Resources, and more…
Employee Application Form
March 9, 2021Sample employee application form to use for potential employees.
Read moreEmergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) / E-Rate – What to Know
June 10, 2021Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan which included $7.1 Billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). ECF will provide schools and libraries with the opportunity for funding to purchase …
Read moreEffective Committee Use
April 5, 2021Active engaged committees doing strategic work in between board meetings is vital for your board to function effectively. But, most charter school boards have committees in name only. Come to …
Read moreEducation Records: FERPA, Videos, Public Record Requests, and Retention Requirements
November 28, 2023In this webinar we will explore the legal definition of “education records” and discuss them generally with respect to the laws that govern requests from parents, other government entities, the …
Read moreDiversity in Staffing: Doing vs. Being
March 10, 2021The public is shining a light on diversity and inclusion in the charter sector. What’s lurking in the shadows is something we’re just coming to grips with – charter school …
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How can we help your school?
We’re here…because we’ve been there. The FCI-Support team of consultants is eager to share what we’ve learned from developing, leading, and growing schools. Turn to us for tested strategies and tools collected from some of the country’s most successful charter school leaders and advocates.