New & Transfer Charters

​​​​​If you are interested in opening a new charter school, access our Charter School Manual for all detailed information. Please make note that the charter school must reside within the borders of the Chisago Lakes School District. In addition, Chisago Lakes School District does not authorize early learning programs.

If you are an existing charter school and would like to transfer to Chisago Lakes School District as your authorizer, access our Charter School Manual for all detailed information. Please make note that the charter school must reside within the borders of the Chisago Lakes School District. In addition, Chisago Lakes School District does not authorize early learning programs.

• The charter school board must submit a letter of intent to Chisago Lakes School District, attention Sarah Schmidt
• New Charter Application
• CLSD Charter Contract Template
• Ready to Open Checklist
• The charter school board must submit a letter of intent to Chisago Lakes School District, attention Sarah Schmidt
• Change in Authorizer Application