The Charter School Governance Conference is designed for Florida charter school leaders and governing board members featuring high-quality breakout sessions on various topics that impact charter school operations and governance.

Join us at the beautiful South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach, FL, or attend virtually from anywhere! On-site attendance allows for networking and collaboration with charter school leaders and governing board members throughout the state and includes a boxed lunch. Choose whichever style best fits your needs! Join us for a great time of discussion and collaboration! This hybrid event is at no cost to schools.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

9:00am - 4:30pm

Hosted by South Tech Academy
6161 W. Woolbright Rd., Boynton Beach, FL

Participate in person or online.

Breakout Sessions

Opening Keynote Speaker

Sara Clements

Vice President
 State Gov Relations
McGuire Woods Conulting

  • Role of the Board
  • Understanding the Role of the Board with Authorizers & Accountability
  • Governing Boards & Compliance
  • Effective Governing Board Meetings
  • Implementing Committees
  • Engaging with All Stakeholders
  • Parents as Advocates of Charter Schools
  • Enhancing Community Presence: Strategies for Charter Schools
  • Creating Data Dashboards – How Boards Can Collect Data & Accurately Make Decisions
  • Evaluating Your Principal or Executive Director
  • The Secrets of Strategic Planning Every Board Member Should Know
  • Developing a Powerhouse IT Strategy
  • Legislative Updates
  • Biggest Legal Mistakes Charter Schools Might Make
  • Conflict of Interest for Board Members & Staff
  • Setting Up Financial Systems For Success
  • Risk Management and Insurance: Mitigating Liability Pitfalls
  • How Can the Board Ensure the School is Following ESE Requirements
  • An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Identifying Schools in Early Distress

Conference Sponsors

Florida Charter Institute
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