What should the charter proposal contain?
The proposal must include at least the following: • Identification of the charter applicant • Description of the curriculum • Projected enrollment and the ages or grades to be served • Address, facilities and physical location of school • School’s proposed budget and financial plan • Description of staff and teacher qualifications • Name of the proposed school • Description of the expected results of the curriculum • Target student population the school will serve • Description of admission policies and application procedures • Standards of student behavior and procedures for student discipline, suspension or expulsion • Date of beginning operation • Description of the school’s philosophy and mission • Governance structure • Description of any distinctive learning or teaching techniques • Statutes and rules that will apply to the school • School calendar, including length of school day and year • Arrangements for special education services • Length of the charter • How program review a
