Charter school powers

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A charter school may exercise those powers necessary for carrying out the terms of its charter contract, including the following powers:

To receive and disburse funds authorized by law for school purposes;

To secure appropriate insurance and to enter into contracts and leases;

To contract with an education service provider for the management and operation of the charter school so long as the school's governing board retains oversight authority over the school;

To solicit and accept any gifts or grants for school purposes subject to applicable laws and the terms of its charter contract;

To acquire real property for use as its facility or facilities, from public or private sources; and

To sue and be sued in its own name.


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