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Weekly Update - February 15, 2012
February 15, 2012
Good Things Happening in Our Schools:

NCA AdvancEd accredits The Romine Group
The Romine Group (TRG) is pleased and proud to announce that NCA AdvancEd has accredited TRG. This results in not only all of the schools managed by TRG being accredited, but now TRG is accredited as a district. This is a huge accomplishment, as they become the first Educational Service Provider in the State of Michigan to become fully accredited by this organization.

Paul Romine, President and CEO of TRG stated, “this accomplishment was the result of a total team effort and provides evidence that charter schools are demonstrating they can provide quality educational experiences to the children and families they are serving." John Romine, the founder of TRG, said "this is an achievement that is an honor for TRG and all of the schools it serves. Congratulations to the entire TRG Team!"


Please submit any announcements, news or event information for MAPSA's "Good Things Happening in Our Schools" feature to Breanna Cope at bcope@charterschools.org.

Governor releases FY 2013 budget proposal
On February 9, Governor Rick Snyder released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget proposal. This budget includes a 2.5 percent increase to the state's school aid budget. The recommendation keeps the foundation allowance at FY 2012 levels ($6,846 – $7,110 for PSAs) with the potential to earn additional revenue based on practices and performance.
 
$190 million is budgeted for schools that engage in best practices and meet performance metrics. $120 million of that is dedicated to schools that meet five of six best practices, which equates to an additional $75 per pupil increase.

PSAs would also be eligible for up to an additional $100 per pupil for demonstrating growth in student scores in math and reading for grades 3 to 8 and on all five tested subject areas for high school students.
 
MAPSA will continue to monitor throughout, and we encourage you to let us know how the proposal will impact your school. Please contact Alicia Urbain at aurbain@charterschools.org with any questions or concerns.

Click here to read the full Legislative Bulletin from MAPSA.
 
Register now for the 2012 Michigan Charter Schools Job Fair! 
Sign up today to recruit your staff for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet & greet with hundreds of candidates from across the state. Through our marketing efforts we ensure a diverse group of candidates that will be educated by us on the charter movement. 2011 participating organizations endorsed the job fair with a 100% satisfaction rating. Visit charterschools.org/jobfair for more information and to register today!

2012 Michigan Charter Public Schools Job Fair
April 28, 2012
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi, MI

2012 Leadership Roundtables
Join MAPSA, key legislators and your peers for discussions surrounding today’s hottest legislative topics and many other important issues taking place in your building. With 5 convenient locations around the state, MAPSA’s Leadership Roundtables will provide you an opportunity to get the latest in what’s happening in the charter movement. Click on the location nearest you to register today! This is a member only event. For more information visit charterschools.org/events!

Lansing
March 1 – 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Detroit
March 9 – 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Grand Rapids
March 16 – 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Flint
March 23 – 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Petoskey
April 13 – 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.


Speak up and stay involved!
Your state legislator will be in your area and available to you. Don’t miss out on your chance to speak up now and impact education in your community.

Rep. Joan Bauer
February 16
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Pablo’s
311 E. Grand River Ave.
Old Town

Rep. Kurt Damrow
February 19
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuscola County Commissioner's Room
Tuscola County H.H. Purdy Building
125 W. Lincoln St.
Caro, MI 48723

Rep Marilyn Lane
February 20
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
35555 Garfield Road, Suite 3
Mike Foster Plaza
Clinton Township, MI

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
35555 Garfield Road, Suite 3
Mike Foster Plaza
Clinton Township, MI

Rep. Sean McCann
February 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
315 North Burdick Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI

Rep. Amanda Price
February 17
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Grounds
41 Washington Ave. #180
Grand Haven, MI 49417

February 19
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Park Township Hall
52 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424

Rep. Charles Smiley
February 20
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Paul’s Coney Island
2280 South Center Road
Burton, MI

Rep. Maureen Stapleton
February 17
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
McDonald’s
8825 East Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI

Rep. Jon Switalski
February 20
6:30 p.m.
Beat Café
29200 Hoover Road
Warren, MI

Rep. John Walsh
February 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Livonia Senior Center
15218 Farmington Rd
Livonia, MI

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