FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

John L. Winn

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

DONNA G. CALLAWAY

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

PHOEBE RAULERSON

KATHLEEN SHANAHAN

LINDA K. TAYLOR

INCREASING THE QUANTITY AND IMPROVING THE

QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS

March 1, 2006

MEMORANDUM

TO:

District School Superintendents

Charter School Directors

FROM:

Steven Adams, Director

Charter, Virtual and Home Education

Harrison Rivers, Bureau Chief

Grants

Management

SUBJECT:

Technical Assistance Paper, Planning and Implementation Subgrants

We are pleased to provide this technical assistance paper (TAP) designed to provide guidance to

charter school administrators on The Charter School Program (CSP) use of subgrant funds. The

CSP provides funds to support planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter

schools. This document summarizes Federal guidelines to ensure that the use of subgrant funds

is in compliance with Federal statutes and regulations.

If you have questions or need additional information concerning this TAP, please contact Karen

Hines-Henry at 850-245-0502 or karen.hines@fldoe.org.

SA/jh

Attachment

Cc:

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Finance Officers

District Charter School Contacts

VIRGINIA GENTLES

Executive Director

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Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice

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325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 522 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0502 • Fax (850) 245-0875