Facilities

This section discusses the variety of facilities options, including those under Proposition 39, available to charter schools and how to finance them.

General Facilities Resources

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  • Handbook: Developing Charter School Facilities

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    A handbook designed to help charter-school operators navigate the ins-and-outs of the facility acquisition process; covers topics such as developing a facility-needs inventory, zoning regulations, building a new school from the ground up, and much more.

    Published January 5, 2012. Last Modified January 5, 2012

  • Facilities Tax Exemption

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    Overview of how charter schools renting a non-governmental facility can claim the property tax exemption for all public schools granted under California law

    Published November 16, 2011. Last Modified November 16, 2011

  • How to Select a Facility

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    Learn how to select a facility, from forming a facilities team to beginning your search.

    Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011

  • Types of Charter School Facilities

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    Charter Schools find themselves in all sorts of facilities, from traditional school buildings to radically unexpected spaces. There are advantages and disadvantages to every facility type. This presents a few things to remember when considering the various available options.

    Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011

  • Facilities Funding Options

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    Learn about facilities financing options for charter schools

    Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011

Prop 39 Facilities Resources

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  • Proposition 39 Overview

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    The intent of Proposition 39 ("Prop. 39") is to ensure "that public school facilities should be shared fairly among all public school pupils, including those in charter schools." (Ed Code 47614)

    Published November 29, 2011. Last Modified November 29, 2011

  • Proposition 39 Resources and Templates

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    Collection of sample letters, forms and materials to support charter schools in Prop 39 application process.

    Published March 29, 2012. Last Modified March 29, 2012

  • Training Session: Acquiring Facilities Under Prop. 39

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    A three-part video series that includes an overview of the Prop. 39 law, a step-by-step look at the template request form developed by CCSA and MYM, and the details of the preliminary and final facilities offer process

    Published January 9, 2012. Last Modified January 9, 2012

  • Prop. 39 Community Outreach and Media Tool Kit

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    This tool kit contains background, tips, templates, and more to build community support and effectively reach out to the media around your Prop. 39 application.

    Published February 15, 2012. Last Modified February 15, 2012