Planning & Launching
What We Offer
Charter Application Training
Opening the doors on a new charter school starts with getting approval from an authorizer. The FCI-Support team helps you navigate this step in a way that satisfies the requirements of those who are charged with upholding charter school quality while also creating a touchstone to guide the formation of your new school. The training covers basics of charter school laws in Florida and walks through each section of the charter application and issues to consider while developing a charter application.
Launch Year Training and Collaborative Sessions
Specifically for Florida schools and greared towards schools opening in the upcoming August, this comprehensive training series prepares for a successful opening once a school has an approved charter. The online course posts weekly videos about timely topics you should be considering along your journey to open your school, and hosts monthly live calls to brainstorm and discuss issues with other people also opening schools in coming months.
New Operator Training
FCI-Support will be collaborates with the Florida Department of Education and experts in the field to make the statutorily-mandated training for new operators available online in May each year.
Resources & Templates
From checklists for new schools to sample policy manuals, the FCI-Support Team’s library contains invaluable resources to get your school started on the right foot.
Planning & Launching
Sample Principal Contract
March 9, 2021Sample employee contract for the school’s principal of executive director.
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March 9, 2021The Excel file below is offered as one possible solution to how a school may wish to develop a salary …
Read moreFMLA Request for Leave Form
March 9, 2021Sample FMLA Request form to be used if your school is required to offer FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) …
Read moreEmployee Exit Check List
March 9, 2021Form to use to ensure all tasks are completed when an employee resigns or is terminated.
Read moreEmployee Warning Notice
March 9, 2021This is a sample form to document warnings issued for disciplinary issues related to the school’s employees.
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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.