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Charter School Manual

Charter School Manual (.pdf file)

This manual is intended for use by charter school planning groups and the boards of charter schools already in operation. School district boards may also find it helpful in learning about charter schools and the process by which they are authorized. The manual’s goals are:

  • To help charter school petitioners maintain and grow their vision
  • To explain the required elements of charter school petitions
  • To guide charter school petitioners through the application process
  • To guide the development of charter school governing boards
  • To provide resources including state, federal, payroll, and insurance requirements, as well as a variety of sample documents

Please note that this manual is not produced by the State of Idaho, nor is it intended to be an official or comprehensive guide. No information herein should be considered a substitute for the advice of your attorney.

Commission Meeting Materials Submission Policy

Materials to be considered at a regular Commission meeting will be received no later than 30 days prior to the meeting date. Materials to be considered at a special Commission meeting will be received no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting time. No additional materials or handouts will be received at Commission meetings.

Meeting materials should be submitted on 8.5 x 11 white paper. Please do not submit bound, hole-punched, or stapled materials, and avoid the use of dividers for ease of duplication in our office. An identical electronic copy on CD or via email is always appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Programmatic Operations Audits

How to Testify at a Charter Commission Meeting

Anyone wishing to testify must notify Commission staff in writing up to and including the day of the meeting. To contact the Commission staff:

Testimony will only be taken if it is pertinent to a specific petition, not charter schools in general.

Additional Charter School Information

List of all Idaho Charter Schools from the Idaho Charter School Network Website:
http://csi.boisestate.edu/IdahoCharters.htm

More information about charter schools on the Idaho Charter School Network Website:
http://csi.boisestate.edu/CharterResources.htm