For Schools

This page will provide current schools with local, state and federal resources in order to successfully meet all necessary requirements.

Resources

2024 SPCSA Revolving Loan Application

	Spring Cycle	Fall Cycle
Application Window Opens	January 1	July 1
Application Window Closes (Deadline)	March 15	October 15
Board Meeting for Possible Action	May/June board meeting	December/January board meeting
Interim Finance Committee Hearing	1^st meeting after SPCSA Board Meeting	1^st meeting after SPCSA Board Meeting
Funds Released	As early as June	As early as February

Amendments

	Spring Cycle	Fall Cycle
Notice of Intent to submit Request for Charter Amendment (RFA)	Due No Later Than March 1	Due No Later Than Sept.1
Request For Amendment (RFA)	Due between April 1 - 15	Due between October 1 - 15
Tentative Board Meetings for Possible Action	June board meeting	December or January board meeting
For charter schools seeking to make changes for which a Request for Amendment is required, contact SPCSA staff regarding the amendment application and other required documentation. Please send an email to Katie Broughton, kbroughton@spcsa.nv.gov, and Danny Peltier, dpeltier@spcsa.nv.gov.

Assessment and Accountability

Operation Resources

Pre-Opening Process for New Schools

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (refer to 29 U.S.C. 794d)

Congress significantly strengthened Section 508 in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Its primary purpose is to provide access to and use of Federal executive agencies’ electronic and information technology (ICT) by individuals with disabilities. Compliance with Section 508 is mandatory for all entities receiving federal funds--including the SPCSA and its charters.

Conflict of Interest Policies

Renewal

Renewal Application

Charter Renewal Timeline
Authority-provided Renewal Report:
Sent to School by June 30
Letter of Intent to submit for renewal:
Due September 1
Charter Renewal Application:
Due Between October 1 – 15

Accountability

State Public Charter School Authority Performance Framework

SPCSA Academic Performance Framework

SPCSA Financial Performance Framework

SPCSA Organizational Framework

Nevada Department of Education Accountability

Site Evaluation Information

Site Evaluation Handbook

School Resources

Governance and Operation Resources

Federal and State Programs

SPCSA Risk-based Monitoring

The SPCSA is required to conduct a risk assessment and provide appropriate risk-tier level monitoring as a requirement of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR.)