Authorizers:
Major sponsors include the State Board of Education, the Lucas County
Educational Service Center, and the Ohio Council of Community Schools.
Length of charter:
5 years
Caps on number of schools:
Through July 1, 2005, there is a cap of 225 schools. After that time, the
cap expires and an unlimited number of schools may open.
Funding:
A community school is funded:
by the state through per-pupil foundation payments;
by additional funds from grants, government and private services;
by state start-up grants for developers with preliminary agreements;
by the Public Charter Schools Grant Program through the US Department of Education.
