A Directory of Our Corporate Contributors
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Categories
AUDITING
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
FACILITIES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCING
FOOD SERVICES
FUNDRAISING
HUMAN RESOURCES (e.g. benefits, insurance, payroll)
LEGAL SERVICES
MULTIPLE SERVICES (e.g. start-up support,management services, data analysis, leadership support)
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTE STAFFING
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSPORTATION
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HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd.
Tom Hodnefield
4810 White Bear Parkway
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-7000
thodnefield@hlbtr.com
www.hlbtr.com
HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. offers charter schools another choice for auditing and tax reporting needs. With more than 30 years experience servicing not-for-profits and governmental entities; HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. is well-positioned to cater to the needs of charter schools.
More attention. Better results. That's the HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. difference. Clients hire us for our expertise and then remain loyal because we invest the time and resources necessary to understand their unique needs and interests.
LarsonAllen
Dennis Hoogeveen
220 South 6th Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1436
612-376-4500
Dhoogeveen@larsonallen.com
www.larsonallen.com
LarsonAllen provides: High quality audit services to Minnesota charter schools which emphasizes constructive feedback for continued success and compliance with state-reporting requirements in order to maximize the school's potential from a financial standpoint. Tax preparation and consulting services covering the annual reporting requirements of both federal and state government (e.g. Form 990) as well as payroll tax and compliance issues. Consulting and training on a range of issues important to the charter school environment and also demonstrates a commitment to the success of this educational choice for families by actively participating in and leading seminars and presentations on relevant issues and also by monitoring and giving input on legislative developments impacting this movement.
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Dan O'Mara Associates
Dan O'Mara, Principle
P.O. Box 27785
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-545-8439
danomara@comcast.net
Dan O'Mara has been involved in architecture and construction since 1994. Having worked in the field of construction, he has first hand knowledge of how a building gets put together - this helps him design efficient spaces while being aware of contsruction costs from the very beginning. His experience with managing projects has spanned from construction field scheduling through architectural management including consultant coordiation and contract administration.
Dan O'Mara Associates has designed educational faciliities from childcare centers through K-12 schools; public and private; Montessori; and Charter Schools. As budgets continue to get pinched, it is important to design facilities that get "the most bang for the buck" without taking away the quality space for learning. We can offer you that quality while creating updated, bright, colorful spaces even on a slim budget.
DLR Group
Deborah Rathman
9521 West 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55344
drathman@dlrgroup.com
www.dlrgroup.com
For 39 years, DLR Group has provided architecture, engineering, and planning services to private and public school organizations and communities across the United States. DLR Group offers a full range of services, allowing us to provide comprehensive support for our clients as they develop and manage their facilities. Our team is comprised of professionals representing the following disciplines and services:
Architecture
Interior Design
Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Graphic Design
Cost Estimating
Commissioning
Construction Administration & Management
Technology Planning & Design
Facility Assessments & Capital Planning
Innovative Modular Solutions
Mary Roberts, Marketing Manager
1555 Naperville/ Wheaton Road, Suite 206
Naperville, IL 60563
630-305-0300
mroberts@innovativemodular.com
www.innovativemodular.com
Award winning modular classrooms and office space for sale or lease. IMS new and used buildings are high quality education environments that are cost effective and quick to install. IMS buildings are safe, attractive and will meet or exceed all state building codes. Temporary and portable or a permanent structure - IMS has a building to meet your needs!
Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd.
Edward J. Kodet, Jr., FAIA/President
15 Groveland Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1154
612-377-2737
arch@kodet.com
www.kodet.com
Accessibility Evaluation
Condition Assessment Reports
Pre-Design & Programming Services
Planning & Master Planning
Full Architectural Services
Feasibility Studies
Cost Estimating
Full Interior Services
Construction Administration Services
Owner Representatation
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School Business Solutions, Inc.
Sandy Schmidt, President
1821 University Avenue W., Suite 256
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651-917-6259
office@sbsfyi.com
www.sbsfyi.com
School Business Solutions, Inc. provides financial management, accounting, and state compliance services to charter schools throughout Minnesota. Strong systems, quality services, and a unique approach combine to give us the ability to help our clients operate effectively and efficiently. For more information, please see us at www.sbsfyi.com, or call 651-917-6259.
Stenmark Financial Services Josh Mahlen
140 W. 98th Street, Suite 114
Bloomington, MN 55420
Other location
509 Park Street, Suite 8
St. Paul, MN 55103
952-767-0207
joshm@stenmarkinc.com
www.stenmarkinc.com
Stenmark Financial Services will provide value to your charter school by performing all of the tasks of a business manager and more. We offer all of the services that you would expect from a charter school accounting company such as budget development, financial management, audit preparation and coding and execution for prudent compliance. In addition to these services, we have a proprietary internal system that is registered and approved by the State of Minnesota for all of the required uploads of UFARS data. Our internal system also allows us to open a custom-designed web-portal for our clients to have 24-hour access to financial reports and other key data.
Stenmark has been providing charter school accounting services since 1993. We believe that we have the expertise and technology in place to provide value to your charter school regardless of your location. For more information, please visit our website at www.stenmarkinc.com or call 952-767-0207.
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Dougherty & Co., LLC
Richard M. Ward, Senior Vice President
90 South Seventh Street, Suite 4400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-376-4100
dward@doughertymarkets.com
www.doughertymarkets.com
The Minnesota and National leader in charter facility financing, we provide:
Tax-exempt and taxable bond financing for charter facility owners
Mortgage financing for facilities
Assistance with alternative financing programs and lines of credit
As the first originator in the country of permanent charter facility financing, our professionals offer the most successful programs for each school's needs.
NCB Development Corporation (NCBDC)
Cindy Stewart, Business Development Officer
1333 Broadway, Suite 602
Oakland, CA 94611
510-496-2235
cstewart@ncbdc.org
www.ncbdc.org
NCBDC is a nonprofit providing financing to charter schools around the country. NCBDC offers loan products that are competitive with traditional bank financing for leasehold improvements, equipment and facilities. The Enhancement Fund provides financing to Minnesota charter schools serving low-income neighborhoods.
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Caravan Kids Catering
Garry & Nancy Close
706 1st Avenue
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
612-247-3281
GarryCls@aol.com
www.caravankidscatering.com
Caravan Kids Catering (CKC) is a family-owned and operated company. For the past fourteen years CKC has specialized in Daycare and Charter School food service programs. CKC's success relies on our continued education as well as our ability to implement the ever-changing state and federal guidelines.
CKC currently provides service for over 50 schools in the metro area. Each individual voice of a client has been an integral part of CKC's growth as a company. Together CKC and each sponsoring authority create a food service program combining both the legal and individual requirements of the school. Due to our large client base, CKC has developed many programs. Some of them include on-site programs, vegetarian programs, and programs for schools under construction.
CKC's continued client growth is a testimony to its success in managing many school food service programs.
Lancer Hospitality
Steve Craver
1255 Trapp Road
Eagan, MN 55121
651-290-9864
scraver@lancercatering.com
www.lancerhospitality.com
On-site cafeteria management, daily-delivered dining services and vending services.
The most complete, nutritionally based services being offered to any schools in Minnesota.
A "Food For Life" program encompassing, fresher, natural foods meeting the highest standards.
Cost effective services
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Blue Sky Guide - The Coupon Book for Healthy Living
Anne Swanson, Community Outreach Manager
1043 Grand Avenue #165
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-291-1989
anne.swanson@ecometro.com
www.ecometro.com
Blue Sky Guide is an annual book of resources and coupons promoting local businesses, healthy living and "green" communities. We invite schools, clubs, athletic teams and community groups of all sizes to use Blue Sky Guide as a profitable fundraiser.
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HUMAN RESOURCES (e.g. benefits, insurance, payroll)
Human Resources Performance Consulting
CJ Pierson
530 North Robert Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
952-346-1643
cj.hrpc@msn.com
www.cjhrpc.com
Offering 30 years of hands-on-experience in all phases of Human Resources. Call for an estimate on how HR Outsourcing can save on your bottom line.
T.C. Field & Company
Thomas H. Farnham
530 North Robert Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-227-8405
tfarnham@tcfield.com
www.tcfield.com
T.C. Field & Company is the benchmark for insurance agencies in the Upper Midwest because of its tradition of excellence.
The firm was founded in 1912 by Thaddeus C. Field to provide contractor surety and insurance services. Since then, the company has grown and diversified into a full-service agency. The agency emphasizes the fundamentals of insurance-service to clients backed by a professional staff to provide risk management techniques to limit exposures and minimize costs.
T.C. Field & Company represents many of the nation's leading surety and insurance companies. The agency provides a wide variety of clients with surety bonds, property and general liability coverage, workers' compensation, commercial automobile, life, accident and health insurance.
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Briggs & Morgan P.A.
John Cairns, Shareholder
80 South 8th Street, 2200 IDS Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2157
612-977-8400
jcairns@briggs.com
www.briggs.com
Briggs is a large Midwest law firm with offices in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. With John Cairns as primary contact, the firm has acted as bond and company counsel on over $100 million of tax-exempt lease revenue bonds to finance facilities for charter schools. Briggs has represented several hundred charter schools on all issues permitting them to flourish. Briggs has also represented many of the third-party managers of charter and other public schools.
John Cairns was one of the founding participants in the charter school movement and concept. He has represented most of the charter schools in Minnesota and many others around the United States. Nearly all of the currently used charter school contracts are based on the protocols developed in the early charter school applications for clients that he counseled, and has performed many hours of pro bono work in proper circumstances for charter school organizers and operating boards. He has represented charter schools across the U.S. in resolving definitive issues with the IRS on all aspects of charter school activities related to achieving and maintaining IRS tax exempt organization status.
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]MULTIPLE SERVICES (e.g. start-up support, management services, data analysis, leadership support)
Designs for Learning
David Alley, President
2233 University Avenue West, Suite 450
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1634
651-645-0200 ext. 3003
david@designlearn.net
www.designlearn.net
Designs for Learning is a professional services, school management, customized training, and consulting firm, dedicated to helping charter schools succeed. Current areas of service and/or capacity building provided by a staff of 16:
Proposal Development
Start-up Coordination
Finance, Accounting & Payroll
Human Resources
Government Reporting & Evaluation
Technology Support
Comprehensive Special Education Services
Facilities Planning and Organization Development
School Nutrition Programs Management
The company's Community Learning Centers school reform model is a comprehensive, learner-centered, systemic approach to pre-K-12 education.
Nancy Randall Dana
748 Goodrich Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
612-369-0961
nrdana@comcast.net
Licensed Administrator & Superintendent
Start-Up Consultant
Board Development
Staff Review & Support
Strategic Planning
Troubleshooter!
"Whatever it Takes"
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Teachers On Call
Missy Dahms, Executive Director
Lorri Zuleger, Teachers Coordinator
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 485
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-703-3719
mdahms@teachersoncall.com
lzuleger@teachersoncall.com
www.teachersoncall.com
Teachers On Call is a substitute staffing service that has been in business since May of 1999. We are a unique highly reputable staffing network that provides substitute teachers and staff to Early Childhood Education programs, Private schools, Charter schools, Montessori schools and Public schools on a day-to-day, week-long, long-term and permanent basis. Our teachers are licensed in a variety of areas, allowing us to be your "one-stop-shop" for all your substitute needs! Teachers On Call is passionate about helping your school in any way possible. It is our job to assist you as best we can, regardless of your needs! We truly look forward to serving your staffing needs for teachers, assistants, or aides.
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