About OCCS
The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) sponsors 49 charter schools across Ohio, ensuring they are legally, financially, and academically sound.
MISSION
As a sponsor of community schools, OCCS is a student-centered organization advocating excellence in education through strategic partnerships.
VISION
Advancing educational choice and achieving excellence through leadership and innovation.
CORE STRATEGIES
- Expand the OCCS brand by providing strategic leadership for growth for the school, staff, partners, and vendors.
- Refine External Oversight Processes to Strengthen Support to Stakeholders
- Identify and Integrate Innovative Technology Tools
- Enhance External Advocacy through Internal Communications
- Identify, Develop, and Provide Technical Assistance Avenues to Enhance School and Staff Performance.
Core Values:
We strongly believe in advancing educational choice and achieving excellence through leadership and innovation. At the heart of our organization are our five core values:
School Choice
Student-Centered
Integrity
Quality
Team-Based
As A Matter of Fact:
Public charter schools generally operate with just two-thirds of the per-pupil funding provided for traditional public school students, and those funds must be allocated to cover the significant costs of education, facilities and transportation. With very limited exceptions, Ohio charter schools receive no portion of local share or levy funding.