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Webinar Nov 9, 2017 ▶ Recording

It’s Not Just A Facebook Page, It’s a Communication Plan

Presented by Shaina Cook and Nicole Wilkins of Collaborative Communications

Running a charter school requires not only providing a top-notch educational program, but also effectively communicating with the school’s stakeholders. This engaging webinar will provide a social media…

Topics: School Operations
Webinar Oct 5, 2017 ▶ Recording

Changes to Public Records Statutes

Presented by Mr. Shawn Arnold, Arnold Law Firm

Public Records Requests have been on the rise for charter schools, and lawsuits for those who do not properly respond to such requests are a reality for charters…

Resource Aug 15, 2017

2017 HB 7069 Statute Updates

The 2017 Legislature approved House Bill #7069 which made many changes to educational and charter school statutes in Florida. The CSU has created a summary of the bill…

Topics: Boards & Governance
Webinar Apr 13, 2017 ▶ Recording

Using the CSU Budget Template for Charter Applications

Presented by Curtis Fuller, Director of the Charter Support Unit

The Charter Support Unit has developed a comprehensive budget template designed to help create a complete budget. Many groups writing charter applications have used the template to write…

Topics: Finance & Budget
Webinar Mar 23, 2017 ▶ Recording

Negotiating a Facilities Lease for Charter Schools

Presented by Jeff Wood

The two largest expenses charter schools face are typically employees and facilities. Negotiating a favorable lease is essential to not only ensuring that the school is paying an…

Topics: Finance & Budget
Webinar Mar 16, 2017 ▶ Recording

Effectively Using Social Media as a Marketing Tool

Presented by Dr. Steven Blinder

Marketing charter schools can be a complicated task. With limited budgets, and the ever present need to ensure the school meets enrollment targets, finding inexpensive and effective ways…

Webinar Feb 16, 2017 ▶ Recording

Firing an employee – Make sure you cross your “T”s and dot your “i”s

Presented by Lindsay Oyewale of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP

Charter Schools have the option to be a public or private employer. Florida is an at-will employment state. Many people believe that this means you can just terminate…

Topics: Planning & Launching
Webinar Feb 9, 2017 ▶ Recording

Standards for Effective Charter School Governance

Presented by Debbie Lister

While a great board is not the only ingredient for success, it is essential to the recipe, great schools need great boards. This webinar will represent the best…

Webinar Jan 26, 2017 ▶ Recording

Key Focus Areas of High Performing Schools

Presented by Debra Berlin & Lisa Fraize

Charter School leaders are challenged with many demands, and often too little time to accomplish them. With the rigorous demands of the Florida Standards, being able to effectively…

Topics: Planning & Launching
Webinar Dec 15, 2016 ▶ Recording

We’re getting sued … what should we do?

Presented by Amber Ashton

The unfortunate truth is that we live in a litigious society. As a not-for-profit corporation, charter schools are not exempt from lawsuits and should have a plan for…