Charter School Information
Claiborne Parish School Board 2024-2025 Charter School Application Process for Schools Opening in the 2026-2027 School Year or Beyond
Forms and Information Needed for Submission of Type 1 or Type 3 Charter School Proposal
In compliance with R.S. 17:3982, the Claiborne Parish School Board is making public through our website, and in printed form upon request, the guidelines for submitting a charter proposal, all forms required for submission of a charter proposal, the timelines established for accepting and reviewing charter proposals, the process that will be used to review charter proposals submitted to the board, and the name and contact information for a primary point of contact for charter proposals.
Charter School Application
Applicants should complete the 2024-2025 Common Charter School Application found here. Applicants should complete the appropriate application based on whether or not they are a New Charter Operator or an Experienced Charter Operator.
Charter School Process Schedule
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October 25, 2024 - Charter applications are due to Chris Brooks at cbrooks@cpsb.us.
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January 17, 2025 - Deadline for Claiborne Parish School Board to consider applications. If the district has not decided on a charter application by this time, that applicant group is eligible to appeal to BESE.
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January 31, 2025 - Local school boards notify LDOE of board recommendations.
For questions about the district's charter application process, contact:
Chris Brooks, Superintendent
Email: cbrooks@cpsb.us
Phone: (318) 927-3502