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What you need to know:
From organizing, negotiating with the district, drafting policies, funding, hiring staff and enrolling students, establishing a charter school requires knowledge of both
state and federal laws and regulations as well as experience in governance and administration. Annual reporting to the local school district, the Oregon Department of Education, the IRS and other agencies is also critical. Experienced legal advice will help to ensure a solid foundation and trouble-free operations.
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Need Help?
Ms. Dyson was at the forefront of charter school law and has been active since 2003 helping charter schools with every step from incorporating and obtaining tax-exempt status to negotiating the charter. She has the expertise and experience to help you through start-up and also provide legal counsel and
charter school advice as required for day-to-day operations.
To contact Deborah and begin the discussion, please download and complete the intake
form (choose format):
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or
PDF
To contact Deborah if you are in the planning stage, please download and complete the intake
form (choose format):
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or
PDF
For a description of legal fees for charter schools,
click here
(pdf). For a description of legal fees during the planning stage,
click here
(pdf).
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Choosing legal counsel:
Ms. Dyson understands the issues, challenges and concerns of operating a charter school and stays informed of changes in the laws and regulations as they occur. Her services include:
- Forming the nonprofit and getting 501(c)(3) status for the new charter school
- Drafting, reviewing and amending articles of incorporation.
- Drafting, reviewing and amending bylaws.
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Applying for and negotiating 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
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Applying for exemption from County property tax.
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating charter agreements and charter renewals with the respective school district or state board of education.
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases and contracts for the charter school.
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Serving as general legal counsel in matters of employment, board governance, education, charters, contracts, donations, insurance, and other legal matters.
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Drafting and reviewing policies such as IRS recommended policies, personnel policies and public contracting policies.
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Purchasing real estate for the school.
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Representing the charter school before the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service, and other government agencies.
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Dissolving a charter school and re-organizing the nonprofit.
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Training Programs.
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