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Jun
16
2014
SUNY Releases Second Guidance Update for the January 2014 RFP Summer Cycle
Institute News
A second guidance update specifically pertaining to the Summer Cycle of the January 2014 SUNY Request for Proposals is now available.  This guidance supplements and/or updates any previously released guidance or information relating to the Summer Cycle. 
Jun
09
2014
New Guidance for the Summer Cycle of the Request for Proposals
Institute News
Updated guidance is now available to establish new charter schools on the  January 2014 RFP – Summer Cycle page. 
Jun
09
2014
SUNY Releases Guidance Update for the Summer Cycle
The Guidance Update for the Summer Cycle of the 2014 RFP serves as a supplement to, and in cases where explicitly noted, replacement for, sections of the January 2014 Guidance Handbook that accompanies the January 2014 RFP. It is imperative that proposals ...
Jun
06
2014
SUNY Renewal Policies
The SUNY Board of Trustees adopted renewal policies for considering applications for the renewal of charter schools authorized by the SUNY Trustees. These policies are pursuant to the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998.  SUNY Renewal Policies
Jun
05
2014
Financial Oversight Handbook
The Institute will be releasing an updated Financial Oversight Handbook designed to be a comprehensive resource for SUNY authorized charter schools in navigating financial accountability. 
Jun
05
2014
Renewal Financial Template
As part of the charter renewal process, SUNY authorized charter schools must submit financial information using the appropriate template.  Template: Renewal – Five Year Budget Outlook
Jun
05
2014
Annual Report
The Annual Report is required by statute and governed by regulations promulgated by the State Education Department. Guidance is available through the New York State Education Department.  Charter School Annual Report Guidelines  
Jun
05
2014
Accountability Plan Progress Report
As part of annual reporting requirements, each SUNY authorized charter school must submit an Accountability Plan Progress Report using the progress report template.  Schools must also use the data correction template to report data inaccuracies or ...
Jun
05
2014
SUNY Renewal Benchmarks
The SUNY Renewal Benchmarks provide a framework for the Institute to gather and evaluate evidence to determine whether a school has made an adequate case for renewal. In addition, the Benchmarks provide schools with a guide to understanding the ...
Jun
04
2014
Complaint Policy Guidance
The charter agreement for all SUNY authorized charter schools requires that the school board of trustees must implement a policy to receive and handle any complaints. The Complaints and the Charter Schools Act document provides guidance to schools for how ...