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August 31 is the final deadline for California legislation to pass or fail in the 2021-22 session. If a bill passes the legislature, it will land on the governor’s desk and its fate will be determined there. The outcome of more than 1,600 bills must be decided by state lawmakers this month. Issues related to abortion, guns, COVID, homelessness, crime, and the environment are just a few of the topics that will be discussed, and for charter school supporters, three “charter killer” bills remain on the docket.

August 09, 2022

It takes some deliberate planning to create a high-quality meeting of the board.  This edition of the Board Bulletin outlines three suggestions and offers a handful of resources to consider when planning your school’s next governing board meeting.

June 08, 2022

The backbone of effective and sustainable charter schools is a set of comprehensive and coherent board policies. But let’s face it, creating, reviewing and passing board policies is one of the least exciting aspects of governing, so why do it?

April 12, 2022

In the movie Toy Story, the animated character Buzz Lightyear had a tagline: “To infinity and beyond!” This catchphrase, signifying limitless possibilities, was used by both Buzz Lightyear and by the character Woody as a rallying cry for the other toys. Different from the word “infinity” the word “affinity” means “a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship” and an “affinity group” is a term commonly meant to indicate a group created around a common set of shared interests or goals.

February 07, 2022

As the winter holidays approach, it’s more fun to think about festive songs by Frank Sinatra than it is to think about charter school bylaws. But well-written charter school governing bylaws are important to think about because they increase the transparency and accountability of charter school governing boards and help to guide the board’s decision-making process.

December 10, 2021

In this issue of the Board Bulletin, CSDC will share a few aspects of the Brown Act that are particularly important for governing board members to understand.

October 04, 2021

This Board Bulletin highlights three ways that strategic planning for charter schools is like training for a triathlon.

August 02, 2021

This Board Bulletin highlights four customizable tools to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of your school's governing board.

June 07, 2021

Annually on April 1, governing board members and some administrative staff are required to complete the FPPC's Form 700. This bulletin covers some FAQ about the form and offers additional resources.

April 02, 2021

As a charter school board member, you have a unique platform from which to advocate. In this issue of CSDC’s Board Bulletin, we offer five simple steps that board members can take to further the cause of their charter school, and to further the cause of the overall charter school mission.

February 01, 2021