Spring 2019 OPSB Charter Application Cycle
Spring 2019 Charter Request For Application
Thank you for your interest in serving the students and families of Orleans Parish by applying to operate a Type 1 or Type 3 charter school. The Spring 2019 Charter RFA Calendar and application resources can be found below.
All interested applicants shall submit a letter of intent prior to application submission, due by January 28, 2019 to Kwame_Juakali@opsb.us.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to continue to check this page frequently, as all updates and new materials will be posted here as soon as they are available.
Milestone/Task | Date |
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Application Released | January 4, 2019 |
Face to Face Applicant Information Session | January 15, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm * To be held at OPSB central office 2401 Westbend Parkway New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 |
Applicant Informational Webinar Please use the below link to join webinar https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/235647197 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 235-647-197 | January 17, 2019 10:00am |
Eligibility Determination Forms Submitted | February 6, 2019 |
Spring 2019 Charter Application Submitted | March 1, 2019 |
Public Hearing | March 19, 2019 |
Capacity Interviews | April 29 - May 1, 2019 |
Superintendent Recommendations | May 2019 OPSB Board Meeting |
Charter Application Resources
- Charter Application – Sample Charter RFA Letter of Intent
- Charter Application – Eligibility Determination
- Charter Application – Spring 2019 New Operator Charter Application
- Charter Application – Spring 2019 Experienced Operator Charter Application
- Charter Application – Supplementary Materials
- Charter Application – Transformation Addendum
- Charter Application – Corporate Partnership Addendum
- Charter Application – Virtual School Addendum
- Charter Application – Spring 2019 New Operator Application Template
- Charter Application – Spring 2019 Experienced Operator Application Template
- Background Check Guidance
- Charter Application Information Presentation PDF
- Charter Application – Evaluation Rubric
For any questions or concerns regarding the Spring 2019 OPSB Charter School RFA, charter school application or evaluation process please contact Kwame Juakali, Manager of Charter Applications, by email at Kwame_Juakali@opsb.us
Applicants to Open a Type 1 Charter School
Crescent City Schools
Contact Person: Kate Mehok, kmehok@crescentcityschools.org
- Letter of Intent
- Eligibility Determination Forms
- Application (Without Attachments)
- Full Zipped Application
- Budget
Educators for Quality Alternatives
Contact Person: Elizabeth Ostberg, eostberg@thenetnola.org
- Letter of Intent
- Eligibility Determination Forms
- Application (Without Attachments)
- Full Zipped Application
- Budget
Lyceum Schools, Inc.
Contact Person: Byron Arthur, barthur@thearthurschool.com
- Letter of Intent
- Eligibility Determination Forms
- Application (Without Attachments)
- Full Zipped Application
- Budget
The Next Generation Academy
Contact Person: Dr. Bethel Cager, Bcager1908@gmail.com
- Letter of Intent
- Eligibility Determination Forms
- Application (Without Attachments)
- Full Zipped Application
- Budget
Pathways In Education – New Orleans
Contact Person: Ronnie King Jr., ronniekingjr@gmail.com
- Letter of Intent
- Eligibility Determination Forms
- Application (Without Attachments)
- Full Zipped Application
- Budget
Applicants withdrawn from the Spring 2019 Charter RFA
Ignite New Orleans Schools
Contact Person: Emily Ferris, Emily.Ferris@ignitenola.org