Dinner CSI for Business Managers: Improving Charter School Cash Flow March 24, 2009

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March CSI for Business Managers:
Improving Charter School Cash Flow, Challenges in Grant Reimbursements, and Upcoming Challenges in 2009-2010
*CSI stands for Charter School Innovators. The CSI series is a forum for charter school staff and faculty to come together regularly to share best practices and innovations in different aspects of running a quality charter school.
Purpose of the Business Manager CSI:

To network and develop stronger relationships with other charter school
business managers, finance directors, etc. who are facing similar
challenges
To hear from charter leaders on best practices and tips for getting grants approved quickly and reimbursements disbursed quickly
To create a community of charter school business managers who can turn to each other for help and advice
To develop stronger relationships with the DOE and grant-evaluation officials
To hear about the Staples Advantage/LAPCS program, a program that can save 5-20% off of for LAPCS members
To provide a forum for business managers and finance directors to share challenges and best practices
To hear about upcoming changes and challenges in funding for the 2009-2010 school year--(proposed changes in local MFP funding, proposed cutting of MFP for next year)

Event Agenda:
6:00-6:45 // Personal introductions & short talks on best practices from charter school business managers and state officials
6:45-7:00 // Dinner and drinks
7:00-8:00 // Small rotating roundtable discussions on select topics (PCSP grant, Title grant, solutions to cash flow challenges, lines of credit, etc.) to facilitate best practices sharing and structured networking
Event Host:
Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (www.lacharterschools.org): Our mission is to increase student achievement by supporting quality charter schools in Louisiana.
*Dinner will be served.
**This event is only open to charter school business managers, finance directors, school leaders and staff members who work directly with charter school finances. Please register, as this event is limited to 40 participants.

Organized by Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools
Our mission is to increase student achievement by supporting and advocating for high quality charter schools.

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Ticket Info:  

• LAPCS Member School, Free
• LAPCS Non-Member School, $15.99

Official Website: http://csibusiness-upcoming.eventbrite.com