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In accordance with Indiana Charter Schools Law as described within IC § 20-24, the Indiana Charter School Board (ICSB) is pleased to invite proposals for quality charter schools seeking to operate in the state of Indiana. The ICSB holds two application cycles per year: one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

During its Spring 2012 application cycle, the ICSB will accept applications from all types of applicants, including:

• New Operators seeking to launch a new charter school;
• Experienced Operators seeking to launch one or more charter schools; and
• Existing Indiana charter schools seeking to switch authorizers.

The ICSB defines “New Operators” as those applicants who have not previously operated a charter school and who do not intend to contract with an Education Service Provider (ESP) to oversee school operations. “Experienced Operators” are defined as either: (a) applicants that have previously operated a charter school or managed a network of charter schools; or (b) applicants that have not previously operated a charter school, but intend to contract with an ESP. Experienced Operators may apply for one or more charters.

In creating its application materials, the ICSB has benchmarked with successful charter school authorizers from around the country. Every effort has been made to establish a rigorous, transparent and streamlined application review process. When assessing applicant qualifications and capacity, the ICSB will draw upon the expertise of its staff and external evaluators experienced with charter school application reviews. The final decision on all charter school applications will be made by the appointed members of the Indiana Charter School Board. 

If you need assistance with the application, please contact the ICSB Manager, Sarah McClamroch, at (317) 232-0964 or at smcclamroch@doe.in.gov. Thank you for your interest in the Indiana Charter School Board.