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Conference Session Sep 6, 2025 2025 Governance Conference

Recruiting & Retaining Dynamic Board Members

Presented by Mark Cannon, Greater Capacity Consortium

This session explored practical strategies for building and sustaining dynamic charter school boards, emphasizing strong recruitment, effective onboarding, and aligning skills with mission needs. It also highlighted ways to make meetings more engaging, strengthen board-school relationships, and address challenges like difficult personalities or disengaged members to maintain a culture of accountability and impact.
Topics: Boards & Governance
Conference Session Sep 6, 2025 2025 Governance Conference ▶ Recording

Shared Accountability: Navigating the Authorizer & Governing Board Dynamic

Presented by Kia Sweeney Scott and Marianne Blair from the Florida Association of Charter School Authorizers

This session focused on strengthening the relationship between charter school boards and authorizers, stressing the importance of trust, transparency, and proactive communication. Key strategies included aligning roles, sharing information regularly, and avoiding common pitfalls to ensure accountability processes support student success rather than create conflict.
Topics: Authorizing · Boards & Governance
Conference Session Sep 6, 2025 2025 Governance Conference

Strategic Planning

Presented by Cametra Edwards and Jennifer Hines from Accelerated Coaching

We apologize that the audio for this session was not usable, and therefore we are unable to provide the video recording. This session, “Flags, Focus, and Future: The Power of Strategic Planning for Boards,” emphasized how effective strategic planning helps charter school boards stay mission-focused, avoid reactive decision-making, and build long-term stability through clear priorities and alignment with long-term goals.
Topics: Boards & Governance
Conference Session Sep 6, 2025 2025 Governance Conference ▶ Recording

Title IX Requirements for K-12 Education

Presented by Russell Froman, Arnold Law Firm

This session provided an overview of Title IX requirements for K–12 schools, explaining the categories of misconduct it covers and the responsibilities of coordinators, staff, and administrators in handling complaints. It highlighted key processes, documentation rules, and the importance of fairness and transparency, noting that consistent compliance protects students while safeguarding schools from significant risks.
Topics: Boards & Governance · Legal Issues
Conference Session Sep 6, 2025 2025 Governance Conference ▶ Recording

Unchartered Waters – Navigating Insurance as a Charter School

Presented by Ismary Cardoso, EGIS Insurance

This session explored insurance and risk management for charter schools, covering essential policies such as liability, property, cyber, and crime coverage, along with often-overlooked areas like tenant improvements, flood, and sexual abuse coverage. Key takeaways emphasized proactive policy review, budgeting for growth, and strong vendor agreements to ensure schools remain financially protected, compliant, and focused on student success.
Topics: Boards & Governance · Finance & Budget
Webinar Aug 7, 2025 ▶ Recording

Beginning of Year Teacher Coaching for Instructional Excellence

Presented by Kathryn Perkins, Executive Deputy Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, FCI

The launch of the school year is an important moment to support teachers in establishing effective instructional practices that will lay the foundation for academic excellence. Join us…

Webinar Aug 5, 2025 ▶ Recording

Board Ready: Kickstart the School Year with Strong Governance

Presented by Christine Mentis, FCI Governance DIrector

Start the school year off with confidence by ensuring your charter school’s governing board is fully aligned and operational. This essential webinar for charter school principals will cover…

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ELL Plan for College Authorizers

The ELL Plan for College Authorizers and the accompanying Tracking and Planning Guide were developed by the Florida Charter Institute to support Florida College System institutions in fulfilling…

Topics: Authorizing · Special Education
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ESE Policies and Procedures (P&P) Tracker Document

This ESE Policies and Procedures (P&P) Tracker Document is a model resource for college and university LEAs sponsoring charter schools, designed to support the development and submission of…

Topics: Authorizing · Special Education
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Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Compliance Tool

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Compliance Tool, developed by the Florida Charter Institute, is a comprehensive self-assessment resource designed to help charter schools evaluate their compliance with federal…

Topics: Special Education