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E.__The manner in which the charter school will comply with
state and federal requirements for the education of children
with special needs, including the delivery of appropriate
special education services and any innovative delivery
systems;

 
F.__The manner in which financial audits will be conducted;

 
G.__The qualifications required of the teachers in addition
to those required under section 2418; and

 
H.__The management and administration of the charter school.

 
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3.__Addendum to charter.__The charter school shall include as
an addendum to the charter document a plan covering the following
items before the school begins operating:

 
A.__The governance structure of the charter school;

 
B.__In the case of an existing public school converting to a
charter school, alternative arrangements for current
students who choose not to attend the charter school and for
current teachers who choose not to teach in the charter
school after conversion;

 
C.__The learning methods to be used;

 
D.__Any distinctive learning techniques to be employed;

 
E.__A draft of a 2-year financial plan showing anticipated
enrollment and anticipated revenues and expenses and a
description of the system of internal financial controls;

 
F.__How the charter school will be insured;

 
G.__The facilities to be used and their location; and

 
H.__The arrangements for covering teachers and other staff
for health, retirement and other employee benefits.

 
§2417.__Review, renewal or termination of the charter agreement

 
1.__Major review; renewal.__Prior to renewal of each 5-year
term, the chartering authority shall conduct a major review of
the operations and achievements of each of its charter schools.__
At least 6 months prior to the end of each 5-year term of a
charter school, the chartering authority shall begin a review
process with the charter school to determine if the contract will


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