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Member Responsibilites and Education
12.07.2021
Among the legal responsibilities of charter school board members is to know their role and responsibilities as a board member, which includes participating in ongoing education. The Association has developed the following resources to assist boards i...
Board Training Course 200 - Charter School Finances: A Public Trust
05.17.2024
This online, self-led course explores the 3 basic responsibilities of a board relative to charter school finances. Participants will learn about the financial resources available for chartered public schools. They will learn the board’s role in...
Recruitment and Orientation
12.09.2021
The recruitment and orientation of new board members are crucial aspects of charter school governance. For a board to govern effectively, a school must have capable, informed board members. Below are resources that will help guide boards recruit and ...
Board Governance Basics
12.09.2021
Given that effective board governance is necessary for the successful operation of a charter school, board members must understand the basics behind board governance. Below are resources that provide background and basic information on the unique asp...
Assessments and Evaluations
12.07.2021
For a charter school board to function effectively, it not only needs to know its responsibilities, but it also needs to assess and evaluate its own performance. The Association has developed the following resources to help individual board members a...
2024 Crisis Response Team Training
08.14.2024 - 08.15.2024
The MACS Crisis Response Team is composed of professionals from charter schools trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) to provide on-site support to those affected by traumatic events. Click here to learn more. This year's MACS Crisis...
E.C.H.O. Charter School
Innovative Quality Schools – Hutchinson, MN
Board of Directors 7 Board Members- No Majority - Board Elections held in May Other Programs Offered The school offers summer credit recovery
TEAM Academy
Novation Education Opportunities (NEO) – Eagan, MN
Board of Directors 7 board members- teacher majority - 1 community member, 1 parent and 5 teachers. Board Elections held in November.
Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA K-12)
Osprey Wilds – Minneapolis, MN
K-8 Building: 2925 Country Dr Little Canada, MN 55117 Board of Directors 9 Board Members- No Majority -3 Community Members, 3 Parent and 3 Teachers-Board Elections held in April
Twin Cities German Immersion School
University of St. Thomas – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Directors Up to 12 Board Members- No majority prescribed - at least 1 community member, 1 parent and 1 teacher - Board Elections held in May
Beacon Academy
Innovative Quality Schools – Hutchinson, MN
Board of Directors 9 Board Members- Teacher Majority - 1 Community Members, 3 Parents and 5 Teachers-Board Elections held in April/May
BlueSky Online Charter School
Innovative Quality Schools – Hutchinson, MN
Board of Directors 7 Board Members- Non Majority - 3 Community Members, 1 Parent and 3 Teachers-Board Elections held in May
Partnership Academy
Osprey Wilds – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Directors 6 Board Members- Teacher Majority - 3 Community Members, 1 Parent and 4 Teachers - Board Elections held in October
Minnesota Online High School
Pillsbury United Communities – Minneapolis, MN
Board of Directors 9 Board Members- No Majority - 5 Community Members, 1 Parent and 3 Teachers - Board Elections held in May