Charter Schools - Site and Plan Approval

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Charter Schools - Site and Plan Approval

• School Facilities Planning Division
• Liese Olukoya, Consultant

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Background

• Education Code (EC), Section 17078.54(c)(1)
• -CDE approval for charter school applications
• Education Code, Section 17251
• Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21151
• California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5,
  Sections 14001, 14011-12, and 14030-36

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Contact Charter Consultant early

• Recommended site size letter, for application
• Pupil capacity of project
• Grade level configuration
• Review potential sites to evaluate
• Possible CCR, Title 5 concerns
• Suitability for project

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Prepare Studies for the Preferred Site

• Required studies are listed on the SFPD 4.01-C,
  School Site Approval Procedures Charter
• For early release of site funds from OPSC, a
  contingent approval may be issued prior to
• DTSC final determination letter
• Completion of CEQA action
• SFPD 4.03 Form, School Site Certification

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Site Approval Process Overview
Charter school selects potential sites
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Site Approval Process Overview
Charter school selects potential sites
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Site Approval Process Overview
Charter school selects potential sites
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Site Approval Process Overview
Charter school selects potential sites
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Site Approval Process Overview
Charter school selects potential sites
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Resources for Evaluating Potential School Sites

• School Site Selection and Approval Guide, 2000
• Guide to School Site Analysis and Development
• Architects
• Local school districts
• Local planning agency

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Small School Site Policy

• Applicable to sites that are less than 50 of
  CDEs recommended size
• Demonstrate how small site will accommodate the
  program
• Review policy and submit completed worksheet
  

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CDE Final Site Approval Requirements

• Department of Toxic Substances Control final
  determination letter
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  Notice of Completion
• A signed SFPD 4.03, School Site Certification
• A CDE final site approval is valid for five years

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Plan Approval Process Overview
Charter school develops Educational Specifications
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Plan Approval Process Overview
Charter school submits preliminary plans (design
development) to CDE
Charter school develops Educational Specifications
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Plan Approval Process Overview
Charter school submits preliminary plans (design
development) to CDE
Charter school develops Educational Specifications
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Plan Approval Process Overview
Charter school submits preliminary plans (design
development) to CDE
Charter school develops Educational Specifications
Charter school resolves CDE concerns and submits
DSA-ready plans for final approval
Charter school receives (has received) CDE final
site approval (for new construction project)
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Plan Approval Process Overview
Charter school submits preliminary plans (design
development) to CDE
Charter school develops Educational Specifications
Charter school resolves CDE concerns and submits
DSA-ready plans for final approval
Charter school receives (has received) CDE final
site approval (for new construction project)
Charter school receives CDE final plan approval
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Plan Approval Standards

• Physical Education
• If less than 70 of the CDE recommended acres,
  describe physical education program
• Final approval is valid for two years and
  renewable

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CDE Web Site Resources(www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf)

• Educational Specifications Linking Design of
  School Facilities to Educational Program, 1997
• California Code of Regulations, Title 5
• Small School Site Policy
• Forms Initial School Site Evaluation, SFPD 4.0
  School Site Approval Procedures, SFPD 4.01-C
  Plan Summary Plan Submission, SFPD 4.07

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CDE Address and Web Site

• California Department of Education
• School Facilities Planning Division
• 1430 N Street, Suite 1201
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• 916-322-2470
• http//www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/
• Charter Program Contact
• Liese Olukoya, Field Representative
• 916-445-5657
• lolukoya_at_cde.ca.gov