Step 1: Submit a Letter of Intent

At least six months prior to petition deadline. 

Step 2: Submit a Charter Start-Up Petition

To both the OCSC and your local authorizer(s).

Step 3: Local Authorizer Reviews Start-Up Petition

The local authorizer(s) will review the start-up petition and conduct panel interviews.

Step 4: Local Authorizer Takes Action on Start-Up Petition

The local authorizer(s) will decide on the start-up petition after you complete the start-up petition process. 

Step 5: OCSC Reviews Start-Up Petition

If approved locally, submit any additional start-up petition materials to the OCSC, highlighting changes made to the petition based on local district feedback. The OCSC will conduct a review and panel interviews. 

Step 6: OCSC Takes Action on Start-Up Petition

The OCSC will make a recommendation to the State Board of Education.

Step 7: State Board Votes on OCSC Recommendation

The State Board of Education will vote on the recommendation submitted by the OCSC.