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The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) is pleased to invite proposals for quality charter schools seeking to open in the 2023-2024 school year or thereafter. The MCSAB is charged with approving only quality charter school proposals that meet identified educational needs and promote a diversity of educational choices. 

*New for 2022* NACSA Revisions to Application Cycle & RFP 
Presentation Slides - December Board Meeting

Milestones
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ New Schools 
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ Existing Operators 
Letter of Intent ~ New & Existing Schools
Letters of Intent & Eligibility Demonstrations
Applications Submitted & Reviewed for Completeness 

Public Comment period open through August 5, 2022 ~ Comments received by deadline

Full Applications:
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Level-Up Academy Public Charter
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School
Natchez-Adams Early Childhood & Intermediate Center
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar

Southwest Mississippi Academy of Health Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Conservatory for Performing & Media Arts

Stage 2 Threshold Quality Review Findings:
Applications Committee Meeting Presentation Slides

Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Level-Up Academy Public Charter
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School
Natchez-Adams Early Childhood & Intermediate Center
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar
Southwest Mississippi Academy of Health Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Conservatory for Performing & Media Arts

Initial Stage 3 Independent Evaluation Recommendation Reports (Pre-Capacity Interview):
Applications Committee Meeting Presentation Slides

Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar

Board Resolutions & Final Recommendation Reports
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar

2023 Application Cycle
2022 Application Cycle
2021 Application Cycle
2020 Application Cycle
2019 Application Cycle