Adopt a policy
and administrative regulations regarding
charter schools and the procedures the district will follow when an application comes to
the district.
Review the district’s existing alternative
education programs to make sure a charter school proposal doesn’t fall into this
category (i.e., the charter school should offer educational opportunities not currently
offered by alternatives).
If the school district is the employer, review
the district’s collective bargaining agreements for impacts on charter school
employees.
If the school district is the employer, review
policies for administrators and non-bargaining unit staff for impacts on charter
employees.
Review the charter
school legislation (ORS
Chapter 338), the Department of Education administrative rules
and the TSPC
administrative rules concerning
charter schools to understand the requirements and the role of the school district.
Because school
districts are unique, many details and questions must be
addressed at the school board level. OSBA will tailor its
resources to serve these needs through publications and
newsletters, down to customized services for your district.
OSBA’s Charter
School Resource Center services include, as part of OSBA dues,
an initial presentation on charter schools for board and
district staff.
Other services that
may require additional fees include:
- Charter
application review and analysis
- Assistance with
charter application negotiations
- Start-to-finish
charter application/approval oversight
- Assistance to
board/district on appeal of charter denial
- Assistance with
charter review/monitoring
Dori Brattain is Legal
Services Director/General Counsel. Please contact Dori
at 800-578-6722 for more information.
