Vermilion Parish School Board 2023 District Charter School Application Process
for Schools Opening in the 2024-2025 School Year or Beyond

Forms and Information Needed for Submission of a Type 1 or Type 3 Charter School Proposal

In compliance with R.S. 17:3982, the Vermilion Parish School Board is making public through our website, and in printed form upon request, the guidelines for submitting a charter proposal, all forms required for submission of a charter proposal, the timelines established for accepting and reviewing charter proposals, the process that will be used to review charter proposals submitted to the board, and the name and contact information for a primary point of contact for charter proposals.

I. Charter School Application

Applicants should complete the 2024 Common Charter School Application found here.

Applicants should complete the appropriate application based on whether or not they are a New Charter Operator, an Experienced Charter Operator or an applicant proposing to open a Virtual Charter School.

II. Charter School Process Schedule

February 3, 2025

LDOE application window opens for Types 2, 4, and 5 applicants.

February 10, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)

Letter of Intent Due

March 10, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)

Eligibility Determination Forms Due

March 31, 2025

LDOE submission deadline for the full application for Types 2, 4, and 5 applicants.

April/June, 2025

Capacity Interviews for Type 2, 4, and 5 applicants conducted by 3rd party.

August 19, 2025

Types 2, 4, and 5 Applicants: BESE considers applications for new charter schools.

III. Charter Application Review Process

All charter applications will be reviewed by an independent evaluator with educational, organizational, legal, and financial expertise. Applicants will have the opportunity to provide to the evaluator a written response to the independent evaluation of their charter application before the evaluator provides a final recommendation to Vermilion Parish School Board.

IV. Charter School Contact Information

Individuals or organizations with questions about the district's charter application process should contact:

Thomas J. Byler, Superintendent
superintendent@vpsb.net
337-740-5910

Updated 12/27/2023

Vermilion Parish School System