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 [email protected]. 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.
January 4, 2019 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 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 235-647-197
Milestone/Task
Date
Application Released
Face to Face Applicant Information Session
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
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 [email protected]
Applicants to Open a Type 1 Charter School
Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools Contact Person: Kate Mehok, [email protected]
Educators for Quality Alternatives
Educators for Quality Alternatives Contact Person: Elizabeth Ostberg, [email protected]
Lyceum Schools, Inc.
Lyceum Schools, Inc. Contact Person: Byron Arthur, [email protected]
The Next Generation Academy
The Next Generation Academy Contact Person: Dr. Bethel Cager, [email protected]
Pathways in Education - New Orleans
Pathways In Education � New Orleans Contact Person: Ronnie King Jr., [email protected]
Applicants withdrawn from the Spring 2019 Charter RFA
Ignite New Orleans Schools
Ignite New Orleans Schools Contact Person: Emily Ferris, [email protected]