Procedures

• Step 1 – Notice of Intent and Application-by Nov 1
  
  • Verification of Notice of Intent/Application by the Superintendent or Designee.
    • Days: Up to 30 Days
    • Total Days (Cumulative): Up to 30 days (approx. Dec. 1)
• Step 2 – Petition for Election
  • Applicant Petition for Election – At least 25% Signatures of Parents/Legal Guardians
    • Days: Up to 45 Days
    • Total Days (Cumulative): Up to 75 days (approx. Jan. 14)
  • Verification of Petition – District
    • Days: Up to 30 Days
    • Total Days (Cumulative): Up to 105 days (approx. Feb. 14)
• Step 3 – Election and Campaign
  
  • Election
  • Board ratifies election – at a Board Meeting
    • Days: 15 Days
    • Total Days (Cumulative): Up to 120 days (approx. March 1)
• Step 4 – Final Approval
  • Verification of tax-exempt status, EIN number, charitable solicitation agreement, and policies
  • Proof of insurance
  • Board recognizes parent school support association/organization group at a Board meeting
    • Days: 60 Days
    • Total Days (Cumulative): Up to 180 days (approx. May 1)