Application Timeline
ICSB holds two Charter Application cycles for new schools each year: one in the Spring (typically in May) and one in the Fall (typically in October). Charter Renewal decisions (for schools in their fifth year of operation) are typically made in December. All dates are subject to change.
Fall 2021 Cycle Application Timeline
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
June 14, 2021 | ICSB Request for Proposal Period Opens. Letter of Intent Form available here. |
July 12 | The Letter of Intent form is due by 11:59 p.m. EDT. |
Week of July 19 | Applicant access to Epicenter and distribution of training material |
August 18 | Applications due by 11:59 p.m. EST. |
August 21 | Public Comment period opens until October 15, 2021 |
Week of September 27 | Capacity Interviews |
Week of October 4 | Public Hearings |
October 15 | Public Comment period ends |
Week of October 25 | ICSB Public meeting |
Renewal 2021 Timeline
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
August 23, 2021 | ICSB Renewal Application available. |
August 31 | Intent to Renew letter from Organizer due by 11:59 p.m. EDT. |
September 24 | ICSB Accountability Dashboard disseminated to school leader and board chair |
October 20 | Renewal Application due by 11:59 p.m. EST. |
October 22 | Public Comment period opens until November 29, 2021 |
Weeks of November 8-19 | Site Visits and Public Hearings (both conducted at school) |
November 29 | Public Comment period ends |
Week of December 13 | ICSB Public meeting |