Market Analyses

CSI’s market analyses help to validate evidence of need in charter applications. Douglas County School District Colorado Springs 11 School District East Denver/Aurora Poudre School District North Denver Montezuma/La Plata Online...

SPED Eligibility Resources

Fourteen disability categories are identified under the Colorado Exceptional Children’s Educational Act. The CDE Office of Special Education website provides a number of resources for each disability category. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Deaf-Blindness...

Conflict of Interest

“The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers. A public officer shall carry out his duties for the benefit of the people of the state.” § 24-18-103(1), Colorado...

Employment Matters

Parent Notification of Employee Felony Advisory Bulletin Sample Policy Fingerprinting and Background Checks...

21-22 Remote Learning Requirements

Updated 6/17/21 CDE Remote Learning Options for 2021-2022 As CDE 100% Remote Learning Option and Temporary Remote Learning Option guidance indicates, schools have the option to offer one or more of the three following remote learning flexibilities: 1. 100% remote...

Admissions and Enrollment

If you have any questions or concerns as you develop, review, or revise your Admissions and Enrollment Policy, please contact the Legal and Policy Department and we will be happy to support you. Grounded in the conviction that every child should have access to...

Mental Health Resources

Implementing restorative practices in a school community can have significant impact in student response to discipline, attendance, bullying and the overall wellness of the school community. Plans for the appropriate use of prevention, intervention, restorative...

Orientation for New Board Members

Welcome Letter to New Members of CSI School Boards Open CSI Supports for Governing Boards Open Evaluating Education Service Provider (ESP) Agreements Open Key Terms of the Charter Contract...

School Enrollment

SPED Enrollment Procedures Open NCSRC: Charter School Enrollment Toolkit for Board Members...

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Guide for Charter School Boards Open Governance Needs Assessment Open Goal Setting – Charter Board Partners...

Board Meetings

FAQs on Meetings and Public Notice Issues Open Open Meetings Open Open Meeting & Open Records Laws Affecting Charter Schools Open Board Meeting Compliance Checklist Download Word Version Board Minutes Compliance Checklist Download Word Version Fillable Form...

School Leadership

Head of School Evaluation Toolkit NCSRC: Charter School Governing Board Primer – School...

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Principal & Administrator Induction

With the conclusion of CDE’s Charter School Program State Entities Grant ending September 30, 2024, there are some immediate changes in our existing program. CDE’s partnership with CSI in providing charter-specific support and principal induction through the...

Graduation Guideline Resources

Menu of Options for Graduation Guidelines w/ CSI Additions Open Infinite Campus Graduation Guidelines page Open PowerSchool Graduation Guidelines Reporting page Open Graduation Guidelines File Layout – CSI Additions...

Human Resources

All CSI schools have access to CSI’s Employers Council membership to support schools in managing critical Human Resources and Employment Law issues. Each CSI school can have 2-3 people added to the CSI membership. Please reach out to Allegra Wenger to add or update...

Finance Trainings

Grant Accounting Training [slides] [recording]    Budget Statutory Requirements [slides] [recording]  Year End Reporting Training [slides] [recording]  PERA Contributions [pdf] CDE-40 Training [slides] [recording] Monthly Grant & Finance Sessions September 2024...

Budget Process

Process Overview Proposed Budget A proposed budget must be submitted to the school’s board prior to June 1st. Annual Budget Schools are required to adopt a board approved budget by June 30 for each year. This June 30 deadline includes the submission of: A...

Financial Policies & Procedures

Colorado statutes require that the Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook be used by every school district and charter school in the development of the budget, in the keeping of financial records and in the periodic presentation of financial information to the...

Grant Resources

CSI seeks to ensure its resources are as accessible as possible. If you experience any difficulty in accessing a resource, please reach out to Communications_CSI@csi.state.co.us. Guidance & Allowable Uses ELPA v. Title IIIA Allowable & Required Uses [docx]...

Financial Reporting

CSI schools are required to comply with financial reporting requirements. This page outlines the primary financial reporting submissions required each year.   CSI seeks to ensure its resources are as accessible as possible. If you experience any difficulty in...
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