
STARTING AND MAINTANING AN AFRICAN-CENTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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Taught by Báyé Kemit, Baálé of The Garvey Schoo/Eégún Ọmọdé Shule, Trenton, NJ Tuesday evenings, from 7:30-9:00 PM Class Dates are April 23, April 30, May 14 and May 21st OUTLINE FOR WORKSHOP STARTING AND MAINTANING AN AFRICAN-CENTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
WEEK 1: GETTING STARTED Discuss the origins of the Council of Independent Black Institutions. How The Garvey School/Egun Omode Shule was founded? Overcoming the doubts and doubters-YOU CAN DO IT!! Choosing your mission. Why do you want to operate a school? Discuss finding a building, incorporating your business…knowing your state and local laws.
WEEK 2: PLANNING STAGE Techniques for attracting families. Techniques for hiring and retaining staff. Setting staff salaries (Full time/Part time). Choosing curricular goals. Finding and maintaining a location. (Turn key or renovation?)
WEEK 3: MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Fees, fees, fees and more fees. Cost are always rising. Taxes, federal and state (employee, workers comp., insurance—building and org.,) Lunch Uniforms Tuition Salaries Fundraising Summer, Saturday and after-school programs Grants
WEEK 4 OPENING YOUR DOORS-KEEPING THE DOORS OPEN Discuss the challenges with operating an IBI Discuss effective strategies for maintaining an IBI Review notes of the previous 3 weeks and facilitate any questions or concerns.
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