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Finance Q & A
Questions posed by members and the answers from our experts Restricted

General Finance Knowledge Briefs
2010-2011 Governor's January Budget Proposal
Highlights of the Governor's 2010-2011 January California State Budget Proposal
Source: CCSA
California Charter School ConsortiaRestricted
An overview of the ways charter schools in California have utilized consortia as a creative solution, suggestions for other cooperative ventures, and an introduction of the consortia the California Charter Schools Association has created for member schools statewide
Charter School Autonomy Knowledge BriefRestricted
An overview of some of the components of “dependent” and “independent” charter school operations
Source: CCSA


General Finance Sample Docs
A Comparative Analysis of Charter School Budgets [PDF 151 KB]Restricted
A comparative analysis of charter school budgets, including typical charter school expenses and potential revenue sources
Source: EdTec
Budget, Sample - Keiller Leadership AcademyRestricted
Sample budget for a conversion charter middle school serving grades 6-8
Source: Keiller Leadership Academy
Fiscal Policies and Procedures HandbookRestricted
Sample fiscal control policies and procedures handbook for a charter school
Source: ExED


Featured Content

Financial Help: The Association has compiled these resources for our members to reference in these tough times.


General Finance Reference Docs
2009-10 Revenue Calendar

A Guide to Understanding and Completing the Consolidated ApplicationRestricted

Source: ExED
All About E-Rate, EETT and Tech PlansRestricted
Overview of the various technology funding programs available to charter schools, with advice for starting the planning process for accessing funds
Source: The Miller Institute