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BCCS provides professional training in Direct Instruction to all teachers and paraprofessionals. BCCS has developed a cadre of DI coaches within its faculty. These coaches have undergone additional training and are available on campus to address implementation issues and to provide ongoing classroom training in the proper use of the curriculum. (46) State that all personnel employed by the charter school will be fingerprinted. All persons employed by Baconton Community Charter School will be fingerprinted. (47) State that all personnel employed by the charter school will have a criminal record check prior to employment. All persons employed by Baconton Community Charter School will undergo a criminal background check prior to employment. (48) Describe financial policies and procedures proposed that are to be followed by the charter school to assure sound fiscal management. It is the firm commitment of the BCCS Governing Board to be good stewards of the taxpayer dollars which fund BCCS. With this always in mind, BCCS will practice efficiency in all areas, but remain committed that first and foremost, the end result of every dollar that flows through this school is an investment in our future through a quality education for the students who are in attendance. The policies and practices adopted by the BCCS Governing Board are in support of this belief. Disbursements from BCCS operating account over the amount of $30,000 will require the signature of the Administrator and the Governing Board Treasurer. BCCS reserves the right to re-allocate funds from one line item to another if purchasing practices or conservation result in expenditures more or less than that budgeted. Should a deficit occur in any school year, BCCS will be responsible for managing, reducing, and/or eliminating said deficit, BCCS will be responsible for the sound fiscal management and will borrow money as required and will be fully responsible for its repayment. BCCS retains the right to purchase goods and services through contracts in effect with the Mitchell County Board of Education and its vendors. BCCS also reserves the right to obtain competitive bids and services when it is in the best interest of BCCS to do so, and to enter into purchasing contracts in substitution for or beyond those in place with the Mitchell County Board of Education. Unless purchased under an existing Mitchell County Board of Education contract, contractual services and purchase of supplies, material, and equipment shall be procured through a system of competitive bidding for expenditures or purchases valued at greater than $10,000.00. Services to the Mitchell County Board of Education available at low, reduced, or no cost will be made available to BCCS and the Mitchell County Board of Education will disseminate information about such goods and services to BCCS. Payments which are authorized by BCCS to be made through the Mitchell County Board of Education will be deducted from payments that are otherwise due BCCS. (49) Describe financial policies and procedures proposed that are to be followed by the local board or state board to assure a predictable flow of funds to the charter school. During the duration of this Charter, the Mitchell County Board of Education will provide funding to the school in the amount provided for in O.C.G.A. Section 20-2-2068 (1). So long as BCCS is not in breach of the Charter, public funding will be made in monthly installments consistent with the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2005. (50-51) Provide a financial plan for the first fiscal year. Provide a budget for the full term of the proposed charter.