2009-2010 NWCEO Events
NWCEO Workshops & Events
Sound Financial Management Systems for Charter Schools
April 16th, 2010 - REGISTRATION FORM
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Clackamas, OR
A vital component of a charter school’s health is Sound Financial Management. The very nature of charter schools as public entities, which are also non-profits, creates unique financial management challenges. New (2009) laws require charter schools to HAVE and to USE “sound financial management systems;” failure to do so can result in closure (termination or non-renewal).
This workshop is designed to help you understanding the key components of a strong financial management system and how to build and those components. Included in the workshop will be specific example and template.
Topics include: board and staff financial management responsibilities, fiscal policies, budget development and oversight system, creating and using budgets, accounting systems, payroll, insurance and benefits, financial reporting, internal controls (staffing, policies and procedures), the audit (understanding, conducting, and preparing for an audit), and using 990s.
National Charter School Week-Celebration at Oregon State Capitol
May 3rd - May 7th, 2010
This following link provides suggestions on how to become involved in National Charter Schools Week http://www.publiccharters.org/NCSW2010
Risk Management Series-Playground Liability and Safety/Supervising Students During Unstructured Times
CANCELLED May 7th, 2010 - REGISTRATION FORM
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 10121 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 329, Clackamas, OR
Cost: $ 0 (Free) to NWCEO Members (two people per member organization)
$75.00 for non-NWCEO members
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Part 4 of the "Risk Management for Charter Schools Training Series" provided in conjunction with the United Schools Insurance Program of Oregon (USIPO) and the Fournier Group. This workshop is designed for administrators and staff who supervise students during recess and other unstructured times. Key content includes: Specifics about playground equipment; Appropriate supervision of playground areas; What to do if an injury or accident occurs; Supervising students during unstructured times such as recesses, field trips, etc.
National Charter School Conference
June 28th - July 1st, 2010
McCormick Place Lakeside Center
Chicago, IL
The National Charter School Conference is the single largest event in the Charter School movement. This is a n excellent opportunity to gain a national perspective, learn valuable information, and network with successful Charter School stakeholders.
Link to the NWCEO 2009-2010 Calendar
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