Check requirements of building zoning, class size, fire - building codes, and teacher-student ratios, etc. You should also take into account your mission-vision-philosophy and the learning resources. Rental space for the classroom can be obtained from unused schools, churches, park buildings, community centers, apartment complexes, and estates. When renting, consider the availability of additional space for expansion, and obtaining a lease with at least one year's notice for cancellation, with opportunity for alteration of the building and some protection against major capital expenses and a long-term arrangement with specified rent levels.
Starting a School
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Find your interim or permanent school facility and either purchase or lease or develop your building plans if you’re building your own facility from scratch. The Building Committee will lead this assignment. The general rule is 100 sq. ft per student x $250 (construction and FFE) = Total Construction Costs.
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- Starting A School
- Steering Committee and Governance System
- Incorporation and Tax Exemption
- Strategic Plan
- Budget and Financial Plan
- Fundraising
- Location and Facilities
- Staffing
- Marketing and Recruiting
- Opening Day
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