Charter School Board Governance 101
The May 4th charter school board governance training, held in Columbus, drew almost 100 board members and charter school stakeholders from across the state. Participants left with vital information about effective school governance and the myriad regulations, guidelines and statutes affecting Ohio’s charter schools—presented by national and state experts.
Brian Carpenter, CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute and author of Charter School Board University, provided attendees with a comprehensive set of best practices (including what not to do!). To access Mr. Carpenter's materials, click here.
Chas Kidwell, partner at the legal firm Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur, LLC, offered guidance on charter school law and potential legal liabilities facing charter school boards. His presentation is available here , and a comprehensive list of state statutes affecting charters can be found here .
Ann Guinan, Assistant Director of the Office for Exceptional Children at the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), reviewed state and federal special education law, regulations and compliance. Ms. Guinan's presentation is available here .
And Mitch Chester, Associate Superintendent for Policy and Accountability at ODE, walked participants through state and federal academic accountability requirements. His presentation can be found here .
Charter School Board Governance Training 101 was made possible by the generous support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and was sponsored by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, the Educational Service Center of Franklin County, and the Ohio Department of Education.
