between June 24, 2013 and December 2, 2013 will be eligible to count towards the 1:1 funding up to $300,000! High Point is working hard, diligently seeking grants that will allow us to promote the high tech environment we have envisioned for STEM learning. The High Point budget reflects a balanced approach. Teacher salaries and building costs comprise a large portion of the necessary funds received into the budget. However, High Point Academy, Inc. has invested in students and educational costs through contracting with a CMO and purchasing instructional items. Professional development, tutoring services, and teacher training are some of the provisions planned, in order that the money will be available to create a better environment for learning and assist children in succeeding. With grant money and contributions, High Point will be ahead of schedule for the purchase of IPADS for 6-12th grade students. Our plan originally was to have two complete classroom sets of IPADS to be used among the 19 classrooms during the first year. However, due to the initial $250,000 grant, we will have 6-8th grade students all issued an IPAD. We will also have three classroom sets purchased for use among the remaining elementary classes. The cost for this project will be just under $60,000 and includes service warranties, cases, educational networking and the IPAD. (132 IPADS) High Point will use a recommended accounting service by the SCPCSD for yearly audits. We will comply with state law in auditing and reporting procedures. The school will strictly follow the budget as outlined in the initial charter application. The Board can make necessary amendments to the budget with a majority vote. By hiring qualified individuals and a qualified CMO, High Point will have a strong framework in place for making fiscally sound decisions. Good practice with money is vital for a school to survive its inaugural year. Another necessity for High Point Academy is to recognize that student enrollment determines income. Poor management in Power School could cost an organization thousands of dollars. We believe that a system of checks and balances must be put in place to protect the school and ensure that it receives every penny due it. Procedures will be determined and developed for successful management of state funds in the months immediately following charter award.
between June 24, 2013 and December 2, 2013 will be eligible to count towards the 1:1 funding up to $300,000! High Point is working hard, diligently seeking grants that will allow us to promote the high tech environment we have envisioned for STEM learning. The High Point budget reflects a balanced approach. Teacher salaries and building costs comprise a large portion of the necessary funds received into the budget. However, High Point Academy, Inc. has invested in students and educational costs through contracting with a CMO and purchasing instructional items. Professional development, tutoring services, and teacher training are some of the provisions planned, in order that the money will be available to create a better environment for learning and assist children in succeeding. With grant money and contributions, High Point will be ahead of schedule for the purchase of IPADS for 6-12th grade students. Our plan originally was to have two complete classroom sets of IPADS to be used among the 19 classrooms during the first year. However, due to the initial $250,000 grant, we will have 6-8th grade students all issued an IPAD. We will also have three classroom sets purchased for use among the remaining elementary classes. The cost for this project will be just under $60,000 and includes service warranties, cases, educational networking and the IPAD. (132 IPADS) High Point will use a recommended accounting service by the SCPCSD for yearly audits. We will comply with state law in auditing and reporting procedures. The school will strictly follow the budget as outlined in the initial charter application. The Board can make necessary amendments to the budget with a majority vote. By hiring qualified individuals and a qualified CMO, High Point will have a strong framework in place for making fiscally sound decisions. Good practice with money is vital for a school to survive its inaugural year. Another necessity for High Point Academy is to recognize that student enrollment determines income. Poor management in Power School could cost an organization thousands of dollars. We believe that a system of checks and balances must be put in place to protect the school and ensure that it receives every penny due it. Procedures will be determined and developed for successful management of state funds in the months immediately following charter award.
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