OPSB Obligations
What is OPSB considered for all funding purposes and statutory definitions?
The local education agency (LEA).
What must Charter School comply with according to the agreement?
All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Under what act can OPSB apply for and receive federal Title I funds?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Who has the duty to monitor and oversee Charter School’s compliance with the agreement?
OPSB.
When does the term of the Local Educational Agency Agreement commence and expire?
Commences on July 1, 2024, and expires on June 30, 2025.
What must OPSB ensure LEA schools receive according to the guidelines of the grants?
Federal and state funds.
What must Charter School provide OPSB to respond to federal and state complaints and investigations?
Any and all necessary information.
What kind of funds does OPSB retain and manage for services to students with disabilities?
IDEA funds.
What kind of actions can OPSB enforce if Charter School fails to provide services in accordance with applicable law or policy?
Corrective actions and interventions.
Who represents OPSB in the agreement?
Katherine Baudouin.
By when must OPSB notify Charter School of the projected cost of services for the subsequent school year?
February 15.
What kind of plans must Charter School develop and maintain for students?
Individual Academic Improvement Plans (IAIP) and Individual Graduation Plans (IGP).
What must Charter School comply with to receive state and federal grant program funds?
The terms of the grants.
What must Charter School promptly report to OPSB?
Any and all complaints relating to special education, Section 504, or the ADA.
What must OPSB manage for student information security?
Data certification data portal for personally identifiable student information.
What kind of support does OPSB provide related to homeless children and youth?
Guidance on identification, monitoring, and support.
Who should Charter School identify to oversee special education activities.
A Special Education Leader.
By when must Charter School submit reimbursement requests for state or federal program funds?
Within 30 days of the end of the fiscal quarter.
What kind of compliance must OPSB oversee concerning the education of students with disabilities?
Procedural compliance with federal and state law and regulations.
What must OPSB provide training on related to state policy and procedure updates?
State reporting, collaboration opportunities, and identifying errors in the Student Information System (SIS).
What percentage of Charter School’s state and local Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) funds does OPSB charge?
5%.
What must Charter School maintain for all assets obtained with federal funds?
An inventory and effective control and accountability.
What may OPSB withhold from grant proceeds to subsidize the cost of processing and administering the grants?
An administrative fee.
What authority does OPSB have if Charter School is in fiscal distress due to past due amounts?
To deduct past due amounts from Charter Operator’s monthly MFP allocations or make other payment arrangements.
What specific services must Charter School provide for students with IEPs?
Services such as speech pathology, adapted physical education, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orientation and mobility, interpreting services (sign language), services for sensorially impaired students.