Authorizer Sample Documents
Compiled here are documents and instruments developed by charter school authorizers throughout Florida. These documents are provided
as a reference to authorizers in evaluating and improving their authorizing practices. District authorizers who have additional materials
they would like to share are encouraged to submit them for inclusion here.
Note: The documents provided below are neither developed by nor endorsed by the Florida Department of Education.
They are provided as examples only, and are not to be regarded as prescriptive. District authorizers should consult
with their charter and legal teams in developing instruments appropriate to the needs of their district and in line with statutory requirements.
| Document | Provided by |
|---|
| Application |
| Application Process Overview (PDF, 85KB) | Orange |
| Application Review Rubric 2009-10 (PDF, 209KB) | Manatee |
| Charter Review Committee Tool 2009(Excel, 80KB) | Orange |
| Potential Applicant Letter 2009(PDF, 103KB) | Manatee |
| Potential Applicant Letter 2008-09(PDF, 54KB) | Osceola |
| Review Board Interview Guide(PDF, 34KB) | Orange |
| Legal/Contract |
| Denial Letter Format(PDF, 85KB) | Palm Beach |
| School Board Charter Policy (pending approval)(PDF, 132KB) | Polk |
| Monitoring |
| Accountability Plan Evaluation Matrix(PDF, 99KB) | Polk |
| Accountability Plan Guidelines 2010(PDF, 150KB) | Polk |
| Accountability Progress Summary(PCC Chain of Lakes)(PDF, 194KB) | Polk |
| AFR and Cost Report Status Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 13KB) | Indian River |
| Beginning of Year Requirements Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 16KB) | Indian River |
| Calendar of Charter Contract Reports(Achievement Academy)(PDF, 68KB) | Polk |
| Capital Outlay Plan(PDF, 32KB) | Indian River |
| Governing Board Meeting Minutes Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 19KB) | Indian River |
| Insurance Renewal Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 11KB) | Indian River |
| Manuals and Handbooks Checklist(PDF, 13KB) | Indian River |
| Master Calendar of Reporting Requirements 2009-10(PDF, 93KB) | Polk |
| Mid-year Financial Review 2010(PDF, 148KB) | Palm Beach |
| Mid-year Review Report 2009-10(PDF, 82KB) | Palm Beach |
| Monthly Charter School Meetings Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 27KB) | Indian River |
| Monthly Financial Report Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 20KB) | Indian River |
| Pre-opening Checklist(PDF, 80KB) | Osceola |
| Pre-opening Site Checklist 2009-10(PDF, 127KB) | Polk |
| Site Monitoring Form 2009-10(PDF, 206KB) | Osceola |
| Renewal |
| Academic Evaluation for Renewal(Compass)(PDF, 99KB) | Polk |
| Academic Evaluation Summary(Compass)(PDF, 10KB) | Polk |
| Renewal Accountability Plan Progress Report(PCC Chain of Lakes)(PDF, 229KB) | Polk |
| Renewal Site Visit Checklist 2010(PDF, 86KB) | Polk |
| Renewal Timeline 2010(PDF, 103KB) | Polk |
