Request for Proposals (RFP) Application Package

The Macon County Board of Education is seeking proposals for high-quality start-up or conversion public charter schools to open in the 2018-19 school year. The proposals should address educational priorities in reading and mathematics, innovative educational services, qualified staff, logistical management, financial competence, and opportunities for at-risk students.

Educational needs, foundational principles of elementary reading and mathematics, innovative educational services, qualified faculty and staff, logistical services, financial management, opportunities for at-risk students, educational experiences, school operation, teaching models, accountability, related services, adherence to law, community involvement, and student inclusion.

Public charter school application

Attachment 1-Overview of Planned Curriculum, Attachment 2-School's Curriculum, Attachment 3-Complete Set of the School's Proposed Learning Standards for Each Grade the School Will Serve, Attachment 4-School's Exit Standards for Graduating Students, Attachment 5-Annual Academic Schedule, Attachment 6-Structure of the School Day and Week, Attachment 7-School Enrollment Plan, Attachment 8-School's Approach to Student Discipline, Attachment 9-Plan to Inform Students and Parents of School Discipline Policy, Attachment 10-Qualifications, Resume, and Professional Biography of Principal/Head of School Candidate, Attachment 11-Job Description or Qualifications, Timeline, Criteria, and Recruitment/Selection Process for Principal/Head of School Candidate, Attachment 12-Qualifications, Resumes, Professional Biographies of School's Leadership/Management Team Members, Attachment 13-Proof of 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status and Federal Tax-Exempt Status, Attachment 14-School Governing Documents Already Adopted, Attachment 15-School Organizational Chart, Attachment 16-Governing Board Bylaws, Attachment 17-Complete Staffing Chart, Attachment 18-Personnel Policies or Employee Manual, Attachment 19-Leadership Evaluation Tool(s), Attachment 20-Educator Evaluation Tool(s), Attachment 21-Facility Memorandum of Understanding or Proof of Intent to Secure Facility, Attachment 22-Supporting Documents Providing Details of Facility, Attachment 23-Detailed Plan for School, Attachment 24-School Transportation Plan, Attachment 25-School Insurance Coverage, Attachment 26-Budget Narrative