CURRENT SAS APPLICATIONS TEA memo is attached explaining the continuation of the original SAS Federal Grant.
SUPERINTENDENT'S BUYOUT AGREEMENT We received a letter from TEA stating that "any superintendent's severance payments made since May 30, 1995 must be reported to the Commissioner of Education, and the subsequent reduction in the respective district's Foundation School Program funds must be reflected in the district's budget." For more information call Barbara Slough at 512-463-9375.
FURNITURE, OFFICE EQUIPMENT The Neighborhood Pride, Inc., a non-profit parent organization for two charters that have delayed their opening, has the following items for sale at below market rates: desks (school, computer, secretary), typewriters, televisions, overhead projectors, microwaves, monitors, answering machines, sofas, and folding chairs. Please call Donna at 512-472-1529 for more information.
DEADLINES FOR ALL LEAs (CHARTER SCHOOLS) Please see attached memo from Brooks Flemister concerning deadlines for funding sources.
THIRD ANNUAL TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE Back by popular demand, Dr. Howard Fuller is confirmed as one of our keynote speakers for the Third Annual Texas Charter School Conference which will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 25 - 26, 2000 at the Corpus Christi Omni. Because we maxed-out the hotel for our conference this past April, we urge you to make your room reservations early by calling the Omni at 361-887-1600. Please let them know you are with the Charter School Conference so that you may qualify for the $70 room rate. Your credit card will not be billed until you check-in at the hotel.
URGENT MEMORANDUM TEA has determined that charter schools that have not provided evidence of their 501(c)(3) status of their sponsoring entities are not eligible for state funding. Please see attached memo from Brooks Flemister for more information.
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