New York Charter Cap Status
The legislative cap limits number of new charters in NYC seriously threatening growth of the sector.
Operations Brief: Frequently Asked Questions about the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
All New York charter schools are subject to the requirements of New York State's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is a New York State law that provides the public an avenue to access certain records of public agencies, and it explicitly applies to charters under the Charter Schools Act of 1998.
Charter School Board Training
The New York City Charter School Center partnered with the SUNY Charter School Institute, the NYSED Charter School Office and the NYC DOE Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships to host a three-part series of events for charter school board members.
Charter School Legal Issues: "Friends Of" Organizations
A “Friends of XYZ Charter School” organization is a separate, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is created to raise funds, awareness and otherwise support a charter school or the charter school movement. This white paper from the Lawyers Alliance for New York is a guide for any charter school who is thinking of establishing one.
Model Conflict of Interest Policy
Model policy on conflicts of interest, including exceptions to the law; express prohibitions; penalties; disclosure of interests.
Governance: Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policies for Charter Schools
All charter schools must have a set of bylaws and conflict of interest policies that comply with New York law. When was the last time your school reviewed these documents? Do they comply with the New York Nonprofit Revitalization Act, General Municipal Law, and Opening Meetings Law?
Facilities: For Charters Co-Located in DOE Buildings
The NYC DOE sets clear campus guidelines for schools co-located in DOE buildings whether they are district or charter schools. The DOE Division of Space Management Co-Location Handbook spells out the philosophy and protocols for shared campuses. It includes sections on the Building Response Team, Safety Planning, custodial services, and the building council.
For campuses with charter schools, the work of the building council is supplemented by a shared space committee.
FAQs: Open Meetings Law
Did you know that New York City charter schools are subject to the requirements of New York State's Open Meetings Law (OML)? The OML is based on a presumption of access that provides the public with the right to know in advance about meetings of public bodies and then to observe the meetings and deliberations. It applies explicitly to charter schools under the Charter Schools Act of 1998.
NYC Council Education Committee Oversight Hearing
Testimony Presented to the New York City Council Education Committee Oversight Hearing on Charter School Management and Accountability
New York City Charter School Facts (2013-14)
See demographics, achievement numbers, and much more.