Year 0 Charter School Startup Partnership

We’ve got you covered.

From Charter Approval to Opening Day.

One Partner. Multiple Areas of Expertise. A Stronger Start.

Your Charter Has Been Approved. Now Let’s Build Your School.

Congratulations on your charter! Now the real work begins. The months before opening day are full of critical decisions, regulatory requirements and tight deadlines, from building your budget and hiring your first staff to setting up systems and preparing for state compliance. inSchools brings the expertise, tools and hands-on help to build a strong operational foundation, whether you’re starting from scratch or already have pieces in place.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Everything You Need to Get Your School Off the Ground

Opening a charter school takes more than a great educational vision. It takes the right people, processes, systems and infrastructure to support it.

Financial Planning
& Business Operations

Build a financially sound foundation before your first day of school.
Full list: Startup budgets, forecasting and cash flow · financial policies and internal controls · accounting system setup · purchasing and procurement procedures · CFO-level advisory support

Human Resources
& Talent Operations

Build your team and the HR systems to support them.
Full list: Staffing plans · compensation and salary schedules · employee handbook and HR policies · onboarding · HRIS setup · certification and background check guidance

Payroll &
Employee Benefits

Pay and support your employees accurately and on time.
Full list: Payroll system setup · payroll calendars and controls · TRS reporting prep · benefits coordination · deductions and compliance · payroll testing before the first run

PEIMS & Student
Data Systems

Have your reporting systems ready from day one.
Full list: SIS implementation guidance · PEIMS readiness · enrollment and data procedures · reporting calendar · training for data staff

Federal Programs
& Compliance

Manage state and federal requirements with confidence.
Full list: Program planning · grant management controls · policies and documentation · allowable-use guidance · reporting readiness

Leadership Guidance
& Operational Readiness

Turn your vision into a practical plan for opening day.
Full list: Year 0 milestones · readiness assessments · leadership and board policy guidance · risk and compliance priorities · training for new leaders and staff

More Than Advice. A Team That Helps You Get It Done.

A small founding team often carries work that’s normally spread across several departments. Instead of hiring an expert for every area, you get a team that knows charter school operations and the challenges of opening a new school. We help you prioritize, set up the right systems, avoid costly missteps and stay focused on opening day.

Support That Grows With Your School

Our partnership doesn’t have to end when your doors open. The systems built in Year 0 carry over into ongoing support as your enrollment, staffing and needs grow. We don’t just help you open a school. We help you build the foundation for long-term success.