New School Info Form The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools is committed to supporting founding groups in their efforts to develop a high quality charter school. Charter school development is at minimum a two-year process that includes planning, writing the charter application, and completing all tasks necessary to open a new school. In order for LAPCS to best support your efforts, please take a few moments to let us know about your new school initiative. Founder/School Leader Name*Proposed School Name*Board Chair/Representative Name*Contact Email Address*Contact Phone Number*Anticipated School Opening Date*City*Parish*Ideally, where will your school be located?*Why are you interested in opening a charter school?*Please describe the focus of your proposed school/model and what makes it innovative compared to other district or charter schools in the target area.*Which grade levels do you plan to serve in your first year? Please check all that apply.* K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 About how many students do you plan to serve in your first year?*Please select the choice that best describes where you are in the process of starting a charter school.*Just got the idea and I'm interested in learning more.I'm currently working alone and have not formed a founding committee.Working with a founding group and researching.Working with a founding group and have drafted a new charter application.I have previously submitted a new charter application that was denied.OtherIf Other, please specify.What is your current IRS status?*Research phase.Form 1023 application in process.Have applied for 501(c)(3) status; waiting on response.Have recieved confirmation of 501(c)(3) status.What is your current status with the La. Secretary of State? (Check all that apply.)* Research phase. Name reservation has been filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Business has been registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Business has been registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Business has been registered with the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Δ