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Charter School Attorneys for Financing, Governance, and Facility Strategy

Kirton McConkie’s charter school attorneys are recognized leaders in school financing, governance, and borrower’s counsel services across the western U.S. Our attorneys have represented over 70 charter schools in four states, helping them secure more than $1.1 billion in financing, resulting in lower facility costs for over 50,000 students.

We have extensive experience in tax-exempt bond financings, facility leasing and purchasing, and long-term strategic planning for sustainable growth. Our knowledge of the education, non-profit, and real estate sectors gives us a unique ability to spot and solve issues that could otherwise disrupt a school’s financial future.

Financing, Leasing, & Facility Transactions

Our legal team guides charter schools through facility financing, bond issuance, leasing, and USDA funding to secure long-term savings and independence.

Leasing

We help schools evaluate all available options to secure the most competitive lease rate and ideal location for current and future needs.

Purchase

When your school is ready to buy, we ensure you pay a fair, arm’s-length price, paving the way for long-term savings and independence.

Financing

We’ve raised over $367 million in more than 40 charter school financings. Our team is skilled in tax-exempt bond deals and has pioneered the use of USDA and New Markets Tax Credit financing.

Refinancing

We help charter schools renegotiate original loan terms and access additional capital. Our extensive knowledge of loan documents helps you secure favorable terms for expansion or restructuring.

Charter School Law & Governance

Our charter school lawyers advise on nonprofit formation, board governance, federal compliance, and day-to-day legal operations.

  • Charter applications (new, expansion, satellite, subdivision)
  • 501(c)(3) applications and federal tax compliance
  • Articles of incorporation, bylaws, and non-profit governance
  • Open Meeting and Open Records Act compliance
  • Separation of church and state (facility use and religious release time)
  • Board fiduciary duties and liability protection
  • Conflicts of interest and proper disclosure procedures
  • Building use policies for community events
  • Insurance and governmental immunity guidance
  • Retirement plan legal compliance
Strategic & Operational Support

We also support schools on the day-to-day issues that come with growth and innovation:

  • Contracts with for-profit management companies
  • Foreign exchange student tuition programs
  • Cell tower lease negotiations
  • Employment, immigration, and staffing legal support
  • Online education structure and compliance (including experience as counsel to the largest online charter school in Utah)

With knowledgeable attorneys and unmatched experience in the field, Kirton McConkie brings the legal precision and strategic insight your charter school needs, whether you’re opening your doors for the first time or expanding to serve more students.

Charter School Affiliations
  • Member, Public Charter School Attorney Association
  • Member, Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
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