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 Compensation Manual
March 9, 2021This document provides information on how to calculate payroll information for employees, especially salaried employees whose salaries are paid over …
Read moreRFP – Alarm Monitoring
March 9, 2021RFP (Request for Proposal) form to use to solicit bids to find a company to monitor the school’s security system. …
Read moreRFP – Back Office Services Provider
March 9, 2021RFP (Request for Proposal) form to use to solicit bids to acquire a payroll process / employee leasing company. This …
Read moreRFP – Insurance
March 9, 2021RFP (Request for Proposal) form to use to solicit bids to insurance policies in alignment with the school’s charter contract. …
Read moreRFP – Intercom System
March 9, 2021RFP (Request for Proposal) to solicit bids for an intercom system to be used within a charter school. This document …
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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.