State Charter Schools Commission Updates & Announcements | |
School Year 2024-25 Proposed CPF & Renewal Criteria Updates | SCSC staff proposed changes to the academic section of the CPF at the SCSC's August 28, 2024, board meeting. These changes aim to provide greater clarity to Georgia families about state charter school performance. Additionally, the SCSC proposed updates to the charter renewal criteria. Both proposals are open for public feedback until September 20, 2024. Feedback can be submitted via email to Katie Manthey, Director of Research & Evaluation, at katie.manthey@scsc.georgia.gov. Tentative adoption by the SCSC Board of Commissioners is scheduled for the September 25, 2024, board meeting. Learn more in the links and video below. | | | |  |
Academic CPF & Renewal Criteria
Updates Webinar
Recorded on August 29, 2024
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FY25 Monitoring
The SCSC administrative portal is open for FY25 Operations and Fiscal monitoring submissions. The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. October 1, 2024. Learn more below.
| FY 25 Monitoring Timeline | |
| SCSC Administrative Portal opens | Now Open | | Document submission window | August 20 - October 1 (6 weeks) | | Health and Safety Visit window | September 9 - October 31 | | |
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This month, $2.25 million in CSP subgrants were approved for four Georgia charter schools as a part of the Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative. The Initiative is excited to support these four high-quality charter schools as they expand to serve more students.
Congratulations to the new CSP subgrantees: Amana Academy, Ethos Classical Charter School, International Charter Academy of Georgia, and Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence!
Learn more about CSP subgrants and the Charter Growth Initiative at findagacharter.org.
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Did You Know?
It’s Reporting Season!
Schools are welcoming back students for the 2024-2025 school year (Fiscal Year 2025). There is a great deal going on when school starts up again. The SCSC would like to remind the staff at schools responsible for financial reporting to be aware of these important requirements.
BUDGETS & AUDITS
Every fiscal year, school districts are required to submit documents to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) under the Transparency in Government Act. This includes all SCSC state charter schools.
Specifically, O.C.G.A. §36-80-21 (c) & (d) require:
- Within 30 days of final budget adoption for the upcoming fiscal year, a copy of the budget shall be electronically transmitted in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and posted on the website as soon as practicable.
- A copy of the Local Units of Administration (LUA) audit to be electronically transmitted to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and posted on the website as soon as practicable.
To submit documents to CVIOG, set up a user account by visiting the CVIOG Portal login page. Once a school’s user account is established, your school will be able to submit its required documentation.
You can create an account to submit documents through the DOAA Portal.
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FY24 AUDITS DUE TO THE SCSC
By now all schools have selected an auditor using the SCSC’s Approved Auditor Program to audit their financials from FY 2024 (2023-2024 school year). Audits are due to the SCSC November 1, 2024. Last year all schools except for one submitted on time. Let’s make it 100% this year!
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DE46 FINANCIALS AND BUDGET
DE46- Financial and Budget submissions:
- FY24 Financial DE46 final upload with Superintendent sign off due September 30, 2024
- FY25 Budget DE46 final upload with Superintendent sign off due October 31, 2024
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Georgia Department of Education Updates & Announcements | |
Professional Learning & Development Opportunity | |
GCSA Financial Training Courses Offered This Fall
Expand your financial knowledge and skills by ENROLLING TODAY in GCSA's Financial Management Courses! Our courses are tailored to address the unique financial issues facing charter schools. GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program is offered virtually, consisting of six courses, each divided into two sessions of four hours within the same week. Registration is open to all interested charter school employees and their board members. Attendees can register for individual courses or the entire program.
Scholarships are available for state charter school participants. Learn More.
- QBE & Budget Development: Monday, Sept. 16 & Wednesday, Sept. 18
- Policy Development, Implementation & Evaluation: Monday, Sept. 30 & Wednesday, Oct. 2
- Procurement, Payroll & Compensation: Monday, Oct. 21 & Wednesday, Oct. 23
- Internal Controls & Effective Financial Oversight: Monday Nov. 18 & Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Audit Preparation & Best Practices: Tuesday, Dec. 3 & Wednesday, Dec. 4
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Georgia RESAs & GaDOE Updates
Every other Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Next Sessions: Sep 4 & Sep 18
Info & Schedule
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FY25 Academy of New
Federal Programs Leaders
Monthly, Next Session:
Sep 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Info & Registration
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Federal Programs Timely Talks
Monthly, Next Session: Sep 24, 10-11 a.m.
Info & Registration
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Improving Outcomes for
Federally Identified Schools
Monthly, Next Session: Sep 25, 10-11 a.m.
Info & Registration
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EIP and REP Technical Assistance Chats
Monthly, Next Session: Sep 11, 12-1 p.m.
Info & Registration
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2024 GaDOE Accountability Updates
3rd Wednesday of the month
Next Session: Sep 18, 12-1 p.m.
Info & Registration
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Fall 2024 McKinney-Vento Workshop
In-person event
Sep 24-25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Info & Registration
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FY25 Mckinney-Vento Updates
Next Session: Oct 17, 10-11 a.m.
Info & Registration
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GaDOE Competitive Grants
Periodically, funding is available for GaDOE to award to districts and schools in the form of competitive grants, solidifying this commitment to Georgia's students. In an effort to streamline communication and create a consistent application process, all competitive grant opportunities can now be accessed below.
GaDOE Grant Opportunities
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Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant, Round 2
The Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant, Round 2 is intended to promote recruitment in schools and systems across Georgia by providing financial support to paraprofessionals completing their teaching certification through the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) program. The State of Georgia is providing a maximum of $3,200,000 to fund this grant opportunity. The Georgia Department of Education will award Georgia LEAs up to $5,000 in reimbursable grants per eligible paraprofessional.
Applications Due:
Sep 5, 11:59 p.m.
Grant Info
Application
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Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant
The Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant is intended to support the launch, revitalization, or expansion of outdoor learning opportunities for children in all parts of the state. Through an appropriation from the Georgia General Assembly, a maximum of $90,000 will be awarded, ranging from $500 to $5000 per recipient. Georgia LEAs and non-profit organizations providing outdoor learning opportunities to children will be eligible to apply.
Application Due:
Sep 20, 11:59 p.m.
Grant Info
Application
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Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community (CSTEC) Grant
The Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community (CSTEC) Grant provides support for all students to engage in computer science experiences. This grant offers professional support for instruction, practice, and pedagogy, including the use of physical computing to engage students in computer science education. A maximum of $200,000 will be awarded in grants for the FY25 school year, up to $10,000 per district. Georgia LEAs are eligible to apply.
Applications Due:
Oct 1, 5 p.m.
Grant Info
Application
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Computer Science Teacher Credential Grant
The Computer Science Teacher Credential (CSTC) Grant is intended to support broadening participation in K-12 Computer Science (CS) education and to assist in the implementation of O.C.G.A. 20-2-149.3 by providing funding for teacher professional development and training, teacher certifications, and teacher endorsements for middle and high school CS teachers. A maximum of $300,000 in grant funds is available, with a maximum of $15,000 per district. Georgia LEAs are eligible to apply.
Applications Due:
Oct 1, 5 p.m.
Grant Info
Application
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Teacher Grants for Innovation
Are you a teacher with an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on your students' lives? Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education is awarding between $500 and $2,500 in Teacher Grants for Innovation to Georgia public school teachers to help bring your creative ideas to life. This grant will remain open, and applications are received on a rolling basis.
Applications for each monthly round are due on the 15th of each month. Winners are announced on the 15th of the following month.
Grant Info & Application
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