ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 2012 TYPE 1 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION TIMELINE RFA Release
May 18
Review Room Launch
May 28
OPSB will distribute template documents for the applicants’ use in preparing applications. Applications will only be accepted via upload to the Review Room online application submission platform: https://opsb-charterapp.myreviewroom.com/ Web-based Orientation Sessions for Prospective Applicants
Week of May 28 (Exact dates and times TBA)
OPSB will conduct Webinar orientation sessions for prospective applicants. The sessions will provide interested groups with information about the RFQ content and process, including a demonstration of the Review Room online application upload process. Deadline for submission of LOI/Eligibility Packet
June 18, Noon
The MANDATORY Letter of Intent and Eligibility Packet must be submitted via upload to Review Room by noon. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants who fail to submit an LOI will NOT be permitted to submit a full application. Deadline for submission of full applications
August 1, noon
Proposals must be submitted in complete and final form by noon. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Application evaluation
August 9 – September 10
Requests for Clarification presented to applicants
September 17
Deadline for applicant responses to request for clarification
September 25, noon
Interviews
October 1-2 (specific dates/times/locations TBA)
Interviews will ONLY be held on these two days; therefore, applicants should keep both of days entirely open in their calendars. District staff will notify applicants of their assigned interview date and time as soon as possible. Due to significant logistical challenges, it is unlikely that changes to assigned interview times will be possible. Draft recommendations presented to applicants and district staff
October 29
Deadline for applicant response to draft recommendation
November 12, noon
Presentation of recommendations to district staff
November 19
OPSB November meeting
November 20