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Draft Like a Pro 2019

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Salary Basis Calculator

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: HR & Employment

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Sample Policies - School Safety - 1. School Emergency Plans

Category: Sample Policies

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Resource Links for Categorical Programs

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

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Sample Policies - School Safety - 2. Field Trips and Excursions

Category: Sample Policies

Membership Level: CSDC Member

CapitolTrack

Category: CapitolTrack Reports

Topics: Law & Policy

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Acronym List for CBOs

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

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Disability and Special Education Acronyms

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Special Education

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Regulations for Smartphones on School Campuses

Category: Sample Policies

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - School Safety - 3. Injury and Illness Prevention Program Guidance

Category: Sample Policies

Membership Level: CSDC Member

General Purpose Cash Flow For New Schools, New Grades

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter Currents: Important Dashboard Local Indicator Deadline Approaches, with New High Stakes

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Posted: 9 October, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter Currents: Legislature Recesses After Approving More Anti-Charter Bills

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 16 September, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter Currents: Amendments Confirm Destructive Impact of AB 1505 and AB 1507 on Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 3 September, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter Currents: CSDC Remains Opposed to AB 1505

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 29 August, 2019

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Charter Currents: Adopted State Budget Tweaks Pension Payments and Stiff-Arms Charter Schools on Multiple Fronts

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 11 July, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter Currents: Charter Task Force Reports Fuzzy Consensus

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 10 June, 2019

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Charter Currents: CSDC’s NEW LCAP Drafting Package

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 24 May, 2019

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Charter Currents: Charter Haters Dig Deep to Advance AB 1505 to State Senate

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 23 May, 2019

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Charter Currents: Anti-Charter Legislation Update—Key Floor Votes Pending

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 22 May, 2019

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Charter Currents: May Revise May Revise Fundamental Parts of Charter School Law

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 17 May, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Vendor Member - Plus | CSDC Member

Test

Posted: 15 May, 2019

Membership Level: Non-member

May 9, 2019: Newsom’s May Revise Trims Funding, Takes Cheap Shot at Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 9 May, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 6, 2019: Performance Indicator Review—Now for all LEAs

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Posted: 6 May, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

February 15, 2019: LCAP Updates for 2019

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 15 February, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

February 12, 2019: Newsom Appoints Darling-Hammond to Head State Board of Education

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 12 February, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 30, 2019: Governor Newsom’s First Budget Proposal Offers “COLA and Jack” For Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 30 January, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

"To Do" Legislative List

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 22 January, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member

AB 2022 2018 Sample Letter

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 21 January, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 11, 2019: Governor Newsom Calls for Modest Funding, Increased Charter School Transparency in 2019-20

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 11 January, 2019

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

November 8, 2018: Important Dashboard Local Indicator Deadline Approaches

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Posted: 8 November, 2018

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Charter School Governing Board Policy Checklist

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance, Law & Policy, HR & Employment

Posted: 1 November, 2018

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October 09, 2018: It’s a Mixed Bag as Governor Brown Prepares to Leave Office

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 9 October, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

September 19, 2018: Budget “Clean-Up” Bill Restores “Missing” Charter: Funding as 2018-19 Budget Picture Clarifies

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, Governance, Law & Policy, LCAP, CA State Budget (Other Years), Special Education, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 19 September, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

September 10, 2018: Act Now to Urge Governor to VETO Anti-Charter Bills

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Governance, Law & Policy, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 10 September, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Sample Policies - School Safety - 4. Child Safety Alert System

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 4 September, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - School Safety - 5. Transportation Safety Plan

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 August, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 6. Pupil Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedures

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 11 July, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

July 9, 2018 • PCSGP Dissemination and Expansion Grant: Applications Due August 7

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 9 July, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 8. Math Placement Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 20. Suicide Prevention Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 19. Immigration Enforcement Policy Related to the Detention or Deportation of a Student’s Family Member

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 18. Immigration Enforcement Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 5. Educational Records and Student Information

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 1. Admissions and Enrollment

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 12, 2018 • It’s Soup: Budget Conferees, Governor Reach Accord on 2018-19 State Budget

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 12 June, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 31, 2018 • Legislation Alert: Bill to Impose Meal Mandate on Charter Schools Advances

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, Law & Policy

Posted: 31 May, 2018

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May 23, 2018 • "May Revise" Webinar

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, Law & Policy, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 23 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 21, 2018 • It’s Time to Reevaluate Your Independent Contractor Relationships

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, HR & Employment

Posted: 21 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 11, 2018 • May Revise Budget Proposal Includes Modest Funding Increases Despite Surging State Revenues

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 11 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 13. Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 7A. Conflicts of Interest Code

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 9. Freedom of Expression Policy and Procedures

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 10. Public Records Requests

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 2. Attendance Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 9. Dissolution of the School

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 12. Internal Complaint Procedures - Special Education

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 6. Board Operations

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 4. Code of Ethics for Board Members

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 7. Health Examinations, Immunizations and Oral Health Assessments

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 3. Student Complaints

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 15A. Parent Involvement Policies and Parent-School Compact (School-Level)

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 15C. Parent Involvement Policies and Parent-School Compact (Single School LEA)

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 16B. Homeless Education Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 15B. Parent Involvement Policies and Parent-School Compact (Multi-School LEA)

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 11. Uniform Complaint Procedures

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 17. Notice of Non-Discrimination

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 2. Annual Organizational Meeting

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 3. Procedure for Policy Adoption

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 5. School Board Meetings - Brown Act Compliance

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 16A. Homeless Education Policy

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 10. Policy Against Plagiarism

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 14. Activities of Military Recruiters on Campus

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Board Governance - 7B. Conflicts of Interest Code

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 11. Internet Use Policy and Agreement

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 8. Acceptance of Gifts

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 13. Student Organizations and Clubs

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Employee Handbook

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Student Policies - 8. Administration of Medications, Anti-Seizure Medication, Emergencies and Head Lice

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 12. Sexual Harassment and Procedures

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 1. Board Duties and Responsibilities: Delegation of Power

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 May, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 9, 2018 • The PCSGP is Back

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 9 March, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 30, 2018 • Deadline Reminder: Nonclassroom-Based “Funding Determination” Requests Due February 1

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 30 January, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 24, 2018 • Governor’s Budget Proposes Full Funding for LCFF While Bolstering State Reserves

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Facilities, Finance, LCAP, CA State Budget (FY2018-19)

Posted: 24 January, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 10, 2018 • Governor Brown Proposes Full Funding for Local Control Funding Formula, Increase for Charter Facilities

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, LCAP, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 10 January, 2018

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

November 8, 2017 • Dashboard Local Indicator Deadline Approaches

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal

Posted: 8 November, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

October 5, 2017 • Reminder: Friday Deadline for Schools Serving High-Risk Students to Apply For “Alternative” Status

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal

Posted: 5 October, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

July 28, 2017 • State Budget Provides Modest Funding Increases as Expenditure Pressures Mount

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Facilities, Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 28 July, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

June 9, 2017 • Conference Committee Adopts 2017-18 K-12 Funding Package

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 9 June, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 23, 2017 • State Board Grants Nonclassroom Resource Center Waivers: Subject Schools Should Review, Adhere to Waiver Terms

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 23 May, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 22, 2017 • Governor’s May Revise Boosts Education Funding By $1.6 Billion—But There’s a Catch

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 22 May, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 12, 2017 • Brown Proposes Increased LCFF and “One-Time” Funding for Schools in “May Revise” Budget Proposal

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 12 May, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

March 17, 2017 • Trump Budget Would Cut Title II Teacher and 21st Century After School Programs

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 17 March, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

March 10, 2017 • State Board Approves Limited Waiver Policy for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Resource Centers

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 10 March, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Accounting Software Comparison

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 10 March, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

February 22, 2017 • Deadlines & Updates

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 22 February, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

2017 Calendar Year Retirement, Compensation, & Health Benefits Limits

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance, HR & Employment

Posted: 6 February, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 27, 2017 • Deadlines & Updates

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 27 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 23, 2017 • California Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Controversial Resource Center Location Ruling

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 23 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 20, 2017 • Brown’s Budget Proposes “COLA-Only” 2017-18 School Funding Despite Rapidly Increasing School Costs

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 20 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 13, 2017 • Feds Post CMO Expansion Grant Application

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 13 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 10, 2017 • State Board Adopts High-Stakes Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Evaluation Rubrics

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Posted: 10 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 10, 2017 • Governor’s Budget Taps Brakes in Response to Lagging Revenues

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (FY2017-18)

Posted: 10 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

January 6, 2017 • New Year Updates!

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 6 January, 2017

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

FCMAT Calculator 17.2 b

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 6 December, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

November 14, 2016 • Charter School Impact of the 2016 Election

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 14 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

November 3, 2016 • College Readiness Block Grant Update

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 3 November, 2016

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Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 5. Interscholastic Sports

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 6. Student Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Parking

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 1. Curriculum and Development Modification

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

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Sample Policies - Student Policies - 4. Student Dress Code

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 4. Public Solicitations on School Grounds

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 7. Independent Study

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 4. Graduation Requirements

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 3. Curriculum and Assessment

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 2. Community Use of Facilities

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 1. Facilities Development

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 2. Assessments and Examinations

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Curriculum and Instruction - 6. School Calendar

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Budget Policies

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 3. Capital Expenditures

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample Policies - Board Governance - 7C. Conflicts of Interest Code

Category: Sample Policies

Posted: 1 November, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

October 28, 2016 • Deadlines and Opportunities!

Category: Charter Currents

Posted: 28 October, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

October 21, 2016 • Appellate Court Rules Against Out-of-District-In-County Resource Centers

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 21 October, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

October 12, 2016 • Charter School Facilities Grant Application for Newly Eligible Schools due October 17, 2016

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance

Posted: 12 October, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Reproduction of 9/16/16 email from the CDE concerning 2017 AP/IB Test Fees

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 12 October, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

September 30, 2016 • Governor Brown Channels Solomon: Vetoes Both Anti- and Pro-Charter Bills

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 30 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Rubric Info: College/Career Indicator

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 20 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Rubric Info: Intervention Criteria

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 20 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Rubric Info: Website Sample

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 20 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Rubric Info: Proposed Percentile Cut Scores for State Indicators

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 20 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

September 14, 2016 • Draft Like a Pro: It’s Petition and PCSGP Season

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 14 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

September 12, 2016 • 2016 Legislative Session Wrap: Mixed Results for Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 12 September, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

August 26, 2016 • The “Start-Up Grant” Starts Up Again

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 26 August, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

July 12, 2016 • Final State Budget Package Reflects Governor’s Priorities, Minus Preschool Reforms

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 12 July, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Sample Policies - Facilities and Operations - 5. Registration of Visitors/Guests

Category: Sample Policies

Topics: Governance

Posted: 15 June, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

2016-2017 Budget Alternative Form MYP

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 10 June, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

June 10, 2016 • Budget Conferees Approve Budget Package

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 10 June, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

June 8, 2016 • CSDC Newsflash! Annual Funding Survey Released with Very Short Turnaround Time!

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 8 June, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 20, 2016 • May Revise Offers Modest Additional Funding And Controversial Pre-Kinder Consolidation Proposal

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 20 May, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 13, 2016 • Governor’s May Budget Revise Proposes Slight Funding Increases Despite Decreasing State Revenues

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 13 May, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

May 12, 2016 • Charter School Updates and Reminders

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, Start-Up and Growth, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 12 May, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

April 18, 2016 • Charter School Updates and Reminders

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Special Education

Posted: 18 April, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

LCAP Tools: Comparison of Charter and District LCAPs

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 7 April, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Tools: 5 CCR 15495 and 195496 (Quick Reference)

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 28 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Tools: Definitions & Outcomes

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 28 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Tools: Eight State Priorities Checklist

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 28 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Tools: EC 47606 and 52052 (Quick Reference)

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 28 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

LCAP Tools: SBE-Approved LCAP Template

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: LCAP

Posted: 28 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

Charter School Second Interim Financial Report (FY2015-16)

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 2 March, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | Non-member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

February 25, 2016 • “One-Time” Funds Present High-Stakes Accounting Questions for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 25 February, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

February 8, 2016 • Charter Schools Division Wrapping up PCSGP and Freedom from SES!

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 8 February, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 27, 2016 • Deadline Reminder: Nonclassroom-Based “Funding Determination” Requests Due February 1st

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 27 January, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 26, 2016 • Governor’s 2016-17 Budget Increases Education Funding and Fattens State’s Reserves

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 26 January, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 19, 2016 • Money Opportunities Available from the California School Finance Authority

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance

Posted: 19 January, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 8, 2016 • Brown’s 2016-17 State Budget Proposal Boosts LCFF Funding, Continues “One-Time” Grants

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 8 January, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Calendar for California Charter School CFOs and COOs

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 8 January, 2016

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

October 13, 2015 • CDE Plans “Lightning Round” To Allocate Remaining Federal Charter School Start-Up Grant Funds

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 13 October, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

October 6, 2015 • Charter School Facilities Grant Application for Newly Eligible Schools Due October 15, 2015

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 6 October, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 24, 2015 • Nonclassroom-Based Funding Determination Deadline Reminder

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 24 September, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 18, 2015 • 2015 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 18 September, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 9, 2015 • Window Closing on Microsoft Technology Voucher Program

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 9 September, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

August 26, 2015 • Internet Connectivity Grant Window Opens

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 26 August, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

August 13, 2015 • 2016 Fiscal Update

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 13 August, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

FAQs: Budget Reserve Caps Specified in EC §42127.01

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 8 July, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member | Non-member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

June 30, 2015 • “Final” 2015-16 State Budget Accord Reflects Governor’s Conservative Revenue Estimates

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 30 June, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 19, 2015 • Feds Post CMO Expansion Grant Application

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 19 June, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 12, 2015 • Budget “Mini-Update” And Key Data Reporting Deadlines Reminder

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 12 June, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 5, 2015 • LCAP Completion Guidance and Suggestions

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, LCAP

Posted: 5 June, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

Sample 2015-2016 Budget Report

Category: CBO Direct

Topics: Finance

Posted: 2 June, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member | CSDC Vendor Member - Plus

May 21, 2015 • Governor’s May Revise Budget Adds $5 Billion For Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 21 May, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

May 14, 2015 • Governor’s May Revise Includes Large Increase In LCFF and One-Time Funds for Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 14 May, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

April 17, 2015 • Don’t Blink: Short Federal Facility Grant Application Window Now Open

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance

Posted: 17 April, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

April 17, 2015 • Investment Returns Moderate CalPERS Rate Increases

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, HR & Employment

Posted: 17 April, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

April 10, 2015 • Supreme Court Rules Districts Must Follow Law When Computing Classrooms Offered Under Prop 39

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Law & Policy

Posted: 10 April, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 4, 2015 • Hurry! Round Two of the Charter School StartUp Grant Program is Available! Deadline for Application is March 18th

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 4 March, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

February 18, 2015 • Charter Funding Opportunities & Deadlines

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 18 February, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 21, 2015 • Governor Proposes Increased LCFF and Expanded Charter Facility Grant Funding (Expanded)

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 21 January, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 13, 2015 • Understanding "Salary Basis" for Exempt Employees

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: HR & Employment

Posted: 13 January, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 9, 2015 • Governor Proposes Increased LCFF and Expanded Charter Facility Grant Funding

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 9 January, 2015

Membership Level: CSDC Member

December 23, 2014 • Does My School’s Sick Leave Policy Need Revising?

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, HR & Employment

Posted: 23 December, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

December 17, 2014 • ASES, Common Core Reporting, & CARS

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Finance

Posted: 17 December, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

December 2, 2014 • Law Firm Threatens Legal Action Against Schools’ Parent Support Requirements

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 2 December, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

November 21, 2014 • Funding Available to Expand Existing Pre-School Programs for Three- and Four-Year-Olds

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 21 November, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

November 10, 2014 • Second Round Application for Career Pathway Grants Posted

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 10 November, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

October 10, 2014 • Office of Civil Rights Data Collection Coming Your Way

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 10 October, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 30, 2014 • Governor Brown Vetoes AB 913

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Governance, Law & Policy

Posted: 30 September, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 29, 2014 • Funding Determination Season Opens For Nonclassroom-Based Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 29 September, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 23, 2014 • Location, Location, Location: Governor Vetoes SB 1263

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Law & Policy, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 23 September, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

September 8, 2014 • Upcoming Charter School Funding Deadlines and Opportunities

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 8 September, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

July 14, 2014 • Adopted Budget Increases Funding While Boosting Teacher Retirement System Costs

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Facilities, Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years), HR & Employment

Posted: 14 July, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 3, 2014 • Legislative Update

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 3 June, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

May 19, 2014 • Governor Continues Frugal Approach in May Budget Revision

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 19 May, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 14, 2014 • Transparency Run Amok?

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Governance, Law & Policy

Posted: 14 March, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 28, 2014 • State Board Adopts Controversial “Local Control” Planning and Spending Regulations

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Finance

Posted: 28 January, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 15, 2014 • Governor's 2014-15 Budget Proposal Oozes Prudence

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 15 January, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

January 3, 2014 • New Laws Update: A Summary of the New Laws Taking Effect in 2014

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy

Posted: 3 January, 2014

Membership Level: CSDC Member

October 22, 2013 • New Accountability Landscape Under AB 484 and AB 97

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal

Posted: 22 October, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

August 5, 2013 • PCSGP "Start-Up" Application Window Opens

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 5 August, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

July 29, 2013 • August 1st "Prop 39" Energy Grants Application Deadline Approaching

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance

Posted: 29 July, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

July 23, 2013 • California Supreme Court Rules that Revocation of Today's Fresh Start's Charter Did Not Violate Due Process

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, Law & Policy

Posted: 23 July, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

June 18, 2013 • Last-Minute Budget Amendments Drop Accountability Bomb on Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Accountability & Renewal, CA State Budget (Other Years), Finance

Posted: 18 June, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

May 31, 2013 • Legislature's Budget Committees Adopt Alternatives to Governor's May Revise Budget Proposals

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 31 May, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

May 15, 2013 • Little New Money in May Revise Despite $4.5 Billion Increase in State Tax Receipts

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 15 May, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 28, 2013 • CDE Asserts Narrow Fee Authority For Charter Schools

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Law & Policy

Posted: 28 March, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 25, 2013 • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Updated I-9 Form for Use No Later than May 8

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: HR & Employment

Posted: 25 March, 2013

Membership Level: CSDC Member

March 6, 2013 • Revisions to FMLA Include Requirements to Hang a New FMLA Poster by March 8, 2013

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: HR & Employment

Posted: 8 March, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member

February 19, 2013 • Governor's Proposed "Simplification" of K-12 Finance System Clouds 2013-14 Revenue Forecasting

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 19 February, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member

February 5, 2013 • Update: Nonclassroom-Based Funding Determinations

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 5 February, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member

January 29, 2013 • PCSGP Dissemination Sub-Grant Webinar

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Law & Policy, Start-Up and Growth

Posted: 29 January, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member

January 28, 2013 • SNAFU for "Nonclassroom-Based" Charter Fund Determinations

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Nonclassroom-Based

Posted: 28 January, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member

January 10, 2013 • Governor Continues Push for K-12 Finance Overhaul

Category: Charter Currents

Topics: Finance, Law & Policy, CA State Budget (Other Years)

Posted: 10 January, 2013

Membership Level: Non-member