RI Existing public schools, groups of public school personnel, or public school districts. No private school conversions. Operates independently, but within existing school district structure. CS teachers and administrators remain employees of district for purposes of salary, benefits, and pension. CS teachers remain members of district collective bargaining unit.
Application provides a financial plan including a proposed budget.
A public, nonprofit corporation. Operates within a public school district. CS is considered a public school that is part of school district for the purposes of state law and state constitution. Organized as public nonprofit corporation. Application shall include an explanation of relationship between CS and its employees.