Charter Schools
Information to assist school districts and charter schools in seeking state facility funding assistance under AB 14 (Chapter 935, statutes of 2002), which defines the manner of funds available.California
Department of Education Charter Schools
A link to the Charter Schools home page, which contains information
and legislative references regarding the establishment and operation
of charter schools.
Division
of the State Architect
Information regarding the design of buildings and oversight of
school construction, including the codes and standards that affect
the industry. A listing of Division of the State Architect certified
project inspectors is included.
Department
of Toxic Substances Control
Information regarding the legislatively mandated process for evaluating
the effects of potential environmental hazards on a prospective
school site and overseeing clean-up to ensure a safe and uncontaminated
site.
California
School Finance Authority
Information on the California School Finance Authority's verification
of the financial soundness of charter schools applying for state
bond funds, pursuant to Education Code Section 17078.52(d)(4)
Education Code Section 17078.52 et.seq Charter Schools
The Education Code sections that relate to the establishment
of a program to allocate funding for the purpose of providing
school facilities for charter school pupils.
For a list of currently active charter schools (From the California School Directory Web page , select “Advanced Search”. In addition to the default options already available chose “Only Charter Schools” from the “Charter” option box. Then click on “Search”. The results show all charter schools currently active and the results are available for export.
Contacts for Assistance
| State Agency | Contact | E-mail Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | School Facilities & Transportation Services Division | sftsd@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2470 |
| Office of Public School Construction |
Janna Shaffer | janna.shaffer@dgs.ca.gov | 916-376-1822 |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control - Northern California | Mark Malinowski | mmalinowi@dtsc.ca.gov | 916-255-3717 |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control - Southern California | Shahir Haddad | shahir.haddad@dtsc.ca.gov | 714-484-5368 |
| Division of State Architect | Dan Levernier | dan.levernier@dgs.ca.gov | 916-445-8100 |
For additional information contact the California School Finance Authority, Charter School Facilities Program
at 213-620-4467.