2023 CSDC Conference Sponsors

Founded in 2004 by leaders of the charter school community, CharterSAFE is an intrinsic part of the California charter community. CharterSAFE is a nonprofit, membership organization founded by and for the California charter school community with 17+ years of experience proactively serving and protecting members. Contact CharterSAFE today info@chartersafe.org 888-901-0004

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CharterLIFE is the only statewide health Trust created specifically by and for charter school people. CharterLIFE members enjoy the many advantages of pooling staff, buying power, networking, customized wellness programs, electronic billing, online employee self-service, and other valuable resources. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, wellness, access to voluntary benefits, budgeting and petition assistance, board presentations, ACA training, and much more! Please contact a specialist at 1.888.392.3928, www.CharterLIFE.org, or email info@CharterLIFE.org for more information on how you can start benefiting!

DMS is an employee-owned charter school business services firm now in our 20th year. We provide a comprehensive set of back-office, administrative, and financing services to charter schools throughout California, assisting them in meeting the complex operational and compliance hurdles of successful charter school operation. As employee owners, our focus is on bringing the highest available levels of service and expertise to you and your school.

Building long-term relationships matters and, as California’s premier service-oriented back-office provider, DMS strives for peace of mind. We focus on keeping you and your board fully informed about all aspects of your school’s business while letting you remain focused on educating California’s children.

DMS services are all completed 100% in-house without outsourcing or subcontracting any functions, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of your data. Our efficient back-office services ensure a stable operating environment for your school, minimizing costs, generating additional revenue, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal oversight and reporting requirements. Our fully in-house services include:

Fiscal Services:

Strategic Fiscal Planning / Accounting / Budgeting / AP / AR

Compliance & Reporting:

LCFF & LCAP Support / PCSGP Compliance / Federal CARS & Cash Management Reporting / Attendance Reporting / Special Education MOE & Fiscal Reporting

Payroll & HR Support:

Payroll Including Payroll Tax Reporting / Retirement Reporting / Benefits & HR Support

Purchasing & Procurement:

Purchasing / Integrated Approval Process / Cal-Card Support

At Charter Impact we take full ownership of back-office responsibilities so your administration can shine. Your focus is on improving the lives of your students. Our focus is on enabling you to do so.

We hire experts who are passionate about the flexibility and opportunities that charter schools can bring to public education. Our staff provides lightning-fast communication, meticulous attention to detail, and unmatched adaptability to the challenges facing your institution.

Our back-office services include: Implementation, Training and Development Budgeting and Forecasting Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger Maintenance Cash Management Monthly Financial Reporting Accounts Receivable/Payable Processing Payroll Processing and Retirement Reporting Compliance and Grant Reporting Charter Authorizer Support Audit Preparation and Oversight Tax Preparation and Support Strategic Planning

We also provide student data, CALPADS and attendance tracking and reporting. Our team helps clients select, design, refine, and better utilize their SIS while ensuring maximum school funding. Data support includes:

Student Information System (SIS) setup and support, including PowerSchool and Aeries, master schedules, gradebook, health monitoring tools and custom reports CALPADS Management, including Fall 1, Fall 2, End-of-Year 1-4, and State Student Identifier Data integration, including Clever, Mealtime, SchoolMint and Tableau exports Pupil Attendance Management, including Principal Apportionment Funding Report, PENSEC, and truancy tracking Charter Renewal Support, including processing of CAASPP, FastBridge, Achieve3000, MAP, EL, Grades and Attendance Data; Descriptive Analysis, drilldowns via subgroups or student data levels, and growth analysis

It’s not apples to apples. Not all back-office providers are created equal, even though they may present themselves with identical bullet points in side-by-side proposals. Beneath the surface, there can be significant variations in the quality of services and their ability to meet - or exceed - your organization's expectations. At Charter Impact, we've built our reputation on client satisfaction and are proud to share our 95% client retention rate.

Many current clients have turned to us after having a less than satisfactory experience working with other providers. Whether you’re working with another back-office provider or managing the business-side of your school internally, if compliance reporting still keeps you up at night or audit season gives you heartburn, it’s time to explore your options. Email us info@charterimpact.com or visit us at charterimpact.com to learn more.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, and retirement solutions to charter schools seeking the best coverage and services with minimal administrative burden. We combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan.

Your institution requires more than great insurance—you need a partner that does their homework. We approach your organization holistically to help you succeed and grow at every level.

Serving educational institutions across the country, MMA has the resources, products, and expertise to meet—and exceed—your needs. We help schools manage insurance premiums, mitigate costs, and address potential risks. Our risk management programs include comprehensive insurance coverage, competitive pricing, and specialists who are experienced in education and understand your specific challenges.

About Newfront Newfront is a modern brokerage transforming the risk management, business insurance, total rewards, and retirement services space through the combination of elite expertise and cutting-edge technology. Specializing in more than 20 industries and headquartered in San Francisco, Newfront has offices nationwide and is home to more than 800 employees serving organizations across the United State and globally. For more information, visit newfront.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Who We Are Parsec Education (parseceducation.com) is an educational technology and data analytics company on a mission to modernize and transform K-12 education and student outcomes. Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Eugene Park started the company when he saw that educational systems were flooded with large amounts of data but were without the internal capacity to make them meaningful. After experiencing these problems firsthand while working as an analyst for a school district, Eugene and his wife, Victoria, made the decision to sell their home and use that equity to launch Parsec Education.

Over the last 5 years, Parsec Education has partnered with over 90 LEAs of all sizes - from the smallest of charter schools to the third largest district in the state of California. Data Storytelling to Improve Student Achievement The power of data visualization rests in its ability to communicate & clarify complex data stories. Our team works with educational partners to analyze, draw insights from, and present their unique data stories. This is done in a variety of capacities, including: Data Visualization Dashboards ● ParsecGO: deep dive data analysis ● ParsecPRO: presentation-ready visuals sharing your data story 360 Data Reporting ● Multiple Measures Student Report Card: reporting on climate & culture, state & local performance, grades, and more ● Student Champion Report: reporting on classroom level and school level performance including leader attendance, state & local performance, class/school climate, and more. Professional Development Workshops ● Street Data Capacity Workshops: equipping you and your team with the foundational skills and knowledge to adopt a street data approach to your systems ● Partner Summits: dedicated time and space for your leaders to identify bright spots and areas for improvement and create a game plan for transforming student success using data evidence & intentional change ideas AI Technology & Applications We constantly seek to make powerful insights more accessible more quickly, helping partners take faster and more effective actions to support student outcomes. ● Parsec Academy: build instructional calendars, develop lesson plans leveraging AI, and tie in the standards that students need mastered in preparation for the state test ● ParsecReel: amplify student voice and draw powerful, actionable insights to better address your students’ needs Where We’re Going Our vision? To make the world a better place to learn.

Now, how are we going to get there? Parsec Education is committed to the success of its partners. It is through these partnerships that transformation within the K-12 educational system can happen. We are a company that advocates for making data more meaningful through connecting satellite data with map data and street data, using student and parent-friendly visuals, and telling full-picture data stories. If you are an educational agency interested in making the most of your data and being a part of this transformation- we would love to talk to you.

Email us anytime: support@parseceducation.com or call us at (559) 753-4529

Procopio attorneys are dedicated to charter school excellence. During this unprecedented time of constant change and challenges in public education, we are proud to stay at the forefront of new developments to support charter school clients. We offer the expertise and depth of a full-service law firm, with specialized knowledge and experience in the particular needs and nuances of charter schools and their distinctive environments. Our team has a genuine passion for charters, school growth, and innovation in public education. Most of all, we’re responsive to your needs.

EdTec is a social enterprise committed to improving public education by supporting charter schools with business, operations, and performance services. We provide a comprehensive range of services in the areas of back office, new charter petitions and renewals, school data and compliance, school software, grant writing, consulting, and more.

Since California's Charter Schools Act of 1992, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP (YM&C) leads in charter school advocacy. Offering expertise in school creation, expansion, and operation, we adopt a proactive legal approach. With 35 attorneys across California, our diverse team provides dedicated and skillful representation for your charter school needs.

Gallagher is proud to be sponsoring schools to attend the 2023 CSDC Conference! Gallagher's Education Practice specializes in providing insurance and risk management solutions tailored to the unique needs of charter schools. They understand the specific challenges and risks faced by these schools and offer comprehensive coverage options to protect their assets, students, and staff.

With over 1,200 charter school clients nationwide, Gallagher has a deep understanding of the charter school landscape and the regulatory environment in which they operate. They work closely with charter school leaders and administrators to develop customized insurance programs that address their specific needs and risk profiles.

Gallagher's services for charter schools include property and casualty insurance, liability coverage, workers' compensation, cyber liability protection, student accident insurance, and employee benefits solutions. They also provide risk management consulting, claims advocacy, and loss control services to help charter schools mitigate risks and improve safety.

By partnering with Gallagher, charter schools can benefit from their industry expertise, extensive network of insurance carriers, and dedicated team of education specialists. Gallagher's goal is to help charter schools navigate the complex insurance landscape, protect their assets, and ensure the continuity of their educational mission.

Grow Schools (Formerly Charter School Capital) is in service to schools, helping school leaders get where they’re going. That means getting them the money, resources, and know-how to create thriving schools. Our vision is for every kid to have access to a nourishing school environment where they can flourish.

The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), a world-renowned accrediting association provides assistance to schools worldwide, especially in California, Hawaii, Guam, Asia, the Pacific Region, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.