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Mandates that the week that includes April 28 will be known as "Workplace Readiness Week" at all public high schools, including charter schools. In observence, schools must provide information to students on their rights as workers on topics such as child labor, compensation, and unemployment insurance. Additionally, it is mandatory that beginning August 1, 2024, any minor seeking signature on a work permit be issued a document clearly explaning basic labor rights extended tow workers.
Topic: Student Services
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Applies to: Schools serving students 9-12
Charter School Board Action Required? No
Actions to be taken: Observe week of April 28: Workplace Readiness Week.
To be entitled to reimbursement, a claim preparer for each sponsor must submit a monthly claim for reimbursement that provides data in sufficient detail to justify the reimbursement claimed. Reimbursement data must include, at a minimum: the number of free meals, reduced-price meals, and paid meals served. An authorized agent or district official of the sponsor must certify and submit the claim in Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS).
Topic: School Nutrition Programs
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Applies to: Schools participating in federal meal programs
Actions to be taken: Submit claim for reimbursement in CNIPS by this deadline.
Schools receiving After School Education and Safety (ASES) Programs funding are required to meet various reporting due dates for various funded years.
Topic: State Categorical Funding (Ongoing)
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Applies to: Schools receiving ASES funding for after-school programs
Actions to be taken: Submit reporting for reporting period: January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025.
Reporting Period 4 Window is from April 10-30 by charter schools receiving funding from any of the following grant programs: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D, Subpart 2; Title II, Part A; Title III EL; Title III Immigrant; and Title IV, Part A.
Topic: Federal Funding
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Applies to: Schools awarded federal funds under any ESEA grant
Actions to be taken: <html>Submit quarterly report of federal cash balances to Cash Management Data Collection (CDMC). <b>Note</b>: Cash balance to be reported regardless of the fiscal year from which the funds originated. </html>
Form 941 is used to report income taxes, social security tax, and Medicare tax withheld from employees' paychecks (for the fourth quarter of the previous calendar year).
Topic: Accounting
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Applies to: All employers
Actions to be taken: File Form 941, employer's quarterly Federal Tax Return, either electronically or with IRS. Reporting period includes: January, February, March
Federal act established to improve career-technical education programs, integrate academic and career-technical instruction, serve special populations, and meet gender equity needs.
Topic: Federal Funding
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Applies to: Direct funded charter high schools
Actions to be taken: Submit Perkins grant mandatory third quarter claim for expenses from January 1 through March 31.
Reports due include Low Incidence Reimbursement Request.
Topic: Special Ed
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Applies to: EL Dorado Charter SELPA Member Schools
Actions to be taken: Timing varies by SELPA; check with school's (if not El Dorado).
Federal act established to improve career-technical education programs, integrate academic and career-technical instruction, serve special populations, and meet gender equity needs.
Topic: Federal Funding
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Applies to: Direct funded charter high schools
Actions to be taken: *Estimated Due Date*: Check PGMS for exact date and submit by the deadline.
Local educational agencies (LEAs) must annually certify that all AMS funds will be used to provide arts education programs, among other assurances. Note: the certification must be kept for auditing purposes but is not required to be posted on the LEA web page or submitted to the CDE.
Topic: State Funding
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Applies to: All schools
Actions to be taken: Complete certification by deadline through portal.
Charter school has until this date and/or up to 30 days after final facility proposal is received to accept/decline final facility offer. Both parties can engage in voluntary, non-binding mediation process if charter objects to proposed facility. Space must be available for occupancy by charter school 10 working days prior to first day of instruction—may reduce to 7 working days for “good cause."
Topic: Facilities
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Applies to: Charter schools currently in or seeking Prop 39 facilities
Charter School Board Action Required? Yes
Actions to be taken: Review and prepare acceptance/declination of proposed facilities within 30 days.
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