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Charter School Petition Training: Facilities

This training provides detailed information on funding sources, facility location, Georgia Department of Education approval, construction guidelines, and other essential considerations for charter schools in Cobb County. Ensure compliance and successful facility acquisition.

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Charter School Petition Training: Facilities

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  1. Charter School Petition Training: Facilities Cobb County School District

  2. Funding Sources Cobb County Board of Education has determined that it will not include start-up charter schools in its building program. X SPLOST Funding • State Funding (Georgia Facility Fund, OCGA 20-2-2068.2) • Grants • Operational Funding

  3. Site Location If a facility location is determined: • Address • Cobb County Tax Parcel ID# Available at: http://gis.cobbcountyga.gov • Description of property /acreage • Plan to lease/purchase property (lease rate/purchase price) • Lease/purchase price in financial plan If a facility location is not determined: • Zip Codes/Attendance Zones of public schools • Description of type/size of property being sought • Professional confirmation of site selection/budget in financial plan

  4. Georgia Department of Education Approval Facility Guidance Resources available at www.doe.k12.ga.us Following six requirements cannot be waived by a charter school: • Site approval • Certificate of occupancy • Architectural plan submittal and review • Building construction codes • Public Works Construction Act • Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

  5. Case Study 400 Students K-5 24 I.U. 43,200 S.F. Building 9-Acres @$10/S.F. $432,000 Annual Rent

  6. Building New construction or an existing facility? • Description of facility • Proposed square footage of facility • Statement that facility will comply with State requirements or description of proposed waivers from State requirements

  7. Construction • Schedule for design, permitting, bidding & construction of facility • Proposed scope of work and estimated cost • Design professionals and oversight of construction • Compliance of applicable codes and ordinances of jurisdiction • Plan review and approval from Georgia Department of Education • Compliance with Public Works Construction Act and obtain legal counsel • Licensed, experienced and insured professionals • Certificate of Occupancy

  8. Other Considerations • Documents related to facility provided to CCSD • CCSD staff inspections of facility • Subsequent renovations reviewed/approved by CCSD • AHERA • Emergency Safety Plan

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