Charter Facilities 101: “Lunch and Learn” Series (January & February)

GCSA Facility Resource Center Presents:
Charter Facilities 101: “Lunch and Learn” Series (January & February)

TOPIC: What Came First: The Students or The Building??  Where To Start!
Ready to embark on your next facility challenge?  Every charter school grapples with space and enrollment issues, but many aren’t sure what to prioritize.  How do we find a location? Who do we hire and when? How do we pay for this process?   How does launching a second campus differ from launching the first??  Tune in for answers to all these questions (and more)!

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 12-12:45 p.m., Register here.

TOPIC: Shop Local
Every school needs a “facility team” with the capacity to ensure the school opens on time.  This training focuses on the importance of shopping local, the timelines and approaches to building out the team, and how to qualify the experience to match the project at hand.  

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 12-12:45 p.m., Register here. 

TOPIC: Money Problems
Every facility project comes with finance challenges.   With over 17 different types of capital markets to access, charter schools have a variety of unique lending tools they can leverage.  Each capital market is unique and offers different benefits and restraints.  Tune in to learn more about how to navigate the various markets and enhance your school’s credit profile so you can access competitive rates and terms.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 12-12:45 p.m., Register here. 

TOPIC: Facility Issues
No two properties are alike.  However, many of the challenges and issues faced by schools can be addressed by common techniques and strategies.  During this training, we will cover the most common mistakes and challenges schools face and provide attendees with some tangible strategies and questions the facility team should be considering.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12-12:45 p.m., Register here.