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About OSBA's services to charter schools

Charter schools are one of the innovative educational endeavors used to meet the wide range of needs for a variety of learners. Our goal is to help districts and charter schools with the legal framework, policies and leadership skills that ensure beneficial relationships among districts, charters and communities.

OSBA's experienced leadership, policy and legal staffs help school district boards understand charter law, comply with procedural requirements and make informed, well-reasoned decisions. 

• If a group is preparing a charter school application, we can help ensure the application is complete, conduct a comprehensive review, and hold public hearings. We'll help you through analysis and the approval process.
• We can help develop charter contracts and negotiate contract terms.
• When your charter contract nears expiration, we can train your board and staff on renewal requirements and procedures, review renewal requests and provide advice.
• When charter renewals are approved, we work with you to review and revise contracts.
• We can help districts and charter schools fit together the many pieces of the puzzle that create a successful learning environment, and if districts and charters experience difficulties, we're here to help you sort it out.

Charter school boards are invited to join OSBA as associate members. You receive all the services and benefits of membership except voting in OSBA elections.

For more information, please contact  Morgan Smith.