The charter school application process provides Louisiana non-profit organizations with the opportunity to create schools that parents and guardians desire for their students. 

All applications must be received by Superintent Karl Bruchhaus, Calcasieu Parish School Board, at 3310 Broad Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Applications are due by Friday, March 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. All tabs must be completed and all requested information must be provided as outlined in the 2020 Louisiana application template. 

Completed applications will be reviewed by the Calcasieu Parish School Board staff or designees by April 30, 2020. Final recommendations on approval status will be made to the ful Calcasieu Parish School Board at its May 12, 2020 meeting at 5 p.m. Meetings are held at 3310 Broad Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


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