FCPCS Board Governance Training
Training is Mandatory for Charter School Governing Boards According to the State Board of Education Rule 6A.6.0784, Every member of a Florida charter school governing board must participate in state-approved training. FCPCS offers its member schools two state-approved governance training courses to help charter school board members meet the state mandated requirement for training Four-Hour Initial Governance Board Training CourseThis training is designed for governing boards with one or more members who have had no previous board service or have served on the board for less than ninety days. Two-Hour "Refresher" Governance Board Training CourseThis course is designed for governing boards if ALL of the members have 1) served continuously on the school’s board for ninety days or more and 2) completed four hours of initial state-approved training. Members who are new to the board must still complete the four-hour course within 90 days of their appointment to the board even if other members have previously completed the four-hour training. Questions? Please call 954-463-9595 to speak with Sherard Parker, Executive Director More about the FCPCS Online Self-Guided TrainingThis self-guided, engaging course can be used for an individual board member or for small or large groups. It can be accessed from any type of computer. Your governing board will learn about its primary responsibilities and effective strategies to ensure that it sets high expectations, operates under the Sunshine Laws and is prepared to meet the challenges of intense scrutiny. The course includes a PowerPoint presentation with hands-on activities and informational handouts that cover all aspects of effective board governance. It also includes real-life examples of issues that face Florida charter school boards. CostAvailable to FCPCS Members Only
Board members must complete their refresher training every three years before the date they took their initial training. |