Vendor List
Accounting and Financial Services
Westbrook & Co. has served charter schools in auditing, accounting, payroll, budgeting, special projects and advisory services since the inception of charter schools in Missouri. For many other accounting and auditing firms in the state, school finance is a part–time, summer fill–in work. This is not the case with Westbrook & Co. The firm provides more services to charter schools than all other accounting firms in the state combined. The firm consists of 16 professionals of which six perform extensive charter school services. If you are not a current client, then they encourage you to ask other schools and learn about the "Westbrook difference".
Brad Steele
205 W Main Street
Richmond, MO 64085
Phone: (816) 776-3584
We at Pritchard Osborne, LLC understand many of the business challenges that face schools on a daily basis. We have experience working with both public and private schools.
We have skilled professionals who have:
- Directed Board of Trustee's training for a local charter school.
- Hired a talented financial manager to improve the quality of a charter school's financial reporting.
- Sought out individuals to serve on charter school boards.
- Served in leadership roles on charter and public school boards.
Our professionals are skilled in:
- Annual Financial Statement Audit
- Preparation of your school's federal and state not-for-profit income tax returns
- Outsourced controller and chief financial officer
We believe strongly in educational institutions and are willing to work with you in making your school a world class school.
David Pritchard
231 S. Bemiston, Suite 1120
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 862-1371
E-mail: david@pritchardosborne.com
Website: www.pritchardosborne.com
Smart schools need smart money managers. LRM understands the needs of Charter School staffs. Discover how LRM can help manage your schools daily financial operations.
Services include:
- Banking
- Payroll
- Bill Paying
- Budget Preparation
- Fund Tracking and more
LRM gives you full-time services without full-time costs. Contact LRM for a free consultation.
Terry Blake
The Humboldt Building, Grand Center
539 N. Grand, 5th floor. St. Louis, MO 6310
Phone: (314) 289-5610
E-mail: blaket@stlarchs.org
Website: www.lrmgmt.com
Equipment and Furnishings
Staples Advantage is the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., the world's largest office products company. For over 20 years, Staples has been an innovator in providing office essentials and solutions to business of all sizes. We pride ourselves on delivering the lowest total delivered cost programs with the highest rates of customer satisfaction.
Our customers receive the full attention of a team dedicated to understanding your business and constantly monitoring, refining and enhancing your program for your greatest savings.
Staples Advantage can help you with all of your office supply, furniture, technology, print, and promotional material needs.
Laura King
10895 Lowell Ave, Suite 220
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 558-4740
E-mail: laura.king@staples.com
Facilities Design, Construction and Acquisition
IFF is the Midwest's leading nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution. Founded 20 years ago to help nonprofits serving low–income or special-needs communities gain access to affordable real estate loans, IFF's mission is to help these nonprofits own and improve their facilities, build equity, and strengthen the communities they serve. Through its Charter Schools Capital Program, IFF provides below–market rate loans and tax–exempt, long–term bond financing to charter schools in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Kirby Burkholder
1221 Locust St, Suite 408
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 588-8840
E-mail: kburkholder@iff.org
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Control Technology and Solutions promotes long–term, proactive thinking to renovate and build schools that meet the needs of the 21st century student. Our approach to each project is to improve learning environments while guaranteeing energy savings, reducing operating costs, supporting health and safety, and protecting our natural resources. CTS projects range from the complex to the simple, from construction of new facilities to the renovation of existing to provide healthy, 21st century learning environments.
Scott Ririe
Managing Partner
15933 Clayton Road, Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63011
Phone: (636) 230-0843
Fax: (636) 230-5886
E-mail: sririe@thectsgroup.com
Website: www.thectsgroup.com
Funding Solutions for Charter Schools. Where you're starting a charter school, expanding to meet a growing demand or looking to refinance debt, the Charter Schools Development Corporation is your facility and funding solutions partner.
All under one roof!
- A link to a variety of financing options
- An advisor to represent the unique financial needs of charter schools
- A partial guarantor to secure facility loans and leases
- A non-profit developer to provide by–to–suit, lease–to–purchase facilities
Contact Information
7272 Park Circle Drive, Suite 265
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (443)-561-1280
Email: info@csdc.org
Website: www.csdc.org
Duffe–Nuernberger Realty, a commercial brokerage firm, specializes in knowing the St. Louis City and inner suburbs market for all property types. DNR agents represent a number of non–for–profit agencies, large development projects, as well as, individual ownerships. DNR expertise in the use of redevelopment tools contributes valuable tools for their clients use.
DNR's knowledge, of the various economic influences impacting a property, ensures their clients benefit from that information in the sale and leasing of properties. DNR uses creative marketing to help their client's property stands out from the rest. We are City Wide and City Wise.
Susan Sauer
1425 S. 18th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 571-7654
E-mail: ssauer@ndconsulting.com
Website: www.dnrealty.com
Fundraising
Growkids, earth–friendly fundraising is dedicated to promoting products that students, parents, teachers and your community will be proud to support! Through our efforts, children are learning to be responsible sellers and consumers while raising money for critical programs. We offer exclusive brands at great prices, while maintaining our commitment to the environment. 50% of all purchases go directly to your organization!
At Growkids, we believe small changes can make a big difference.
Shawna Manion
RR 1 Box 89
Keenes, IL 62851
Phone: (800) 823-4595
E-mail: shawnamanion@growkids.org
Website: www.growkids.org
Insurance
Just as educators prepare students for life's challenges, we prepare educators for SUCCESS in their financial goals. We provide group benefit solutions to help reduce employer payroll costs. Our supplemental insurance and 403b plans can help prepare your employees for life's future financial challenges while expanding your benefits package with little or no costs to your school.
Matt Stark
8229 Clayton Rd, Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 862-5990
E-mail: matthewstark@allstate.com
Website: agent.allstate.com
The first national insurance program designed for charter schools, by charter school leaders! Broad, all–in–one, comprehensive insurance protection covering:
- Property
- General Liability
- Automobile
- Workers’ Compensation
- Crime
- School Board Liability
- Sexual Abuse
- Umbrella Liability
Backed by the Walton Family Foundation– long time advocates of school choice.
Scott Wightman
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
Phone: (314) 965-4346
E-mail: scott_wightman@ajg.com
Website: www.chartersafe.com
Technology
Software Unlimited, Inc.'s School Accounting System is a flexible and comprehensive in–house fund accounting solution tailored to meet the state reporting requirements for Missouri schools.
The core program of the School Accounting System includes the Accounts Payable and Payroll modules that integrate with the General Ledger module for financial reporting. Our suite of integrated add–on modules can be added at any time and provides a complete set of tools to complement your business office.
Shayla Waugh
Sales & Marketing
5015 S. Broadband Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone: (800) 756-0035 ext. 118
E-mail: srw@su-inc.com
Website: www.su-inc.com
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Other Services
Hackett Security has expertise in providing security systems for schools, big and small, urban and suburban. We're a fully integrated Security Solutions Provider specializing in Intrusion, Fire Alarm systems, Digital Video Recording, IP video, Access Control, CCTV, Metal Detection and High Definition Identification systems. Our 24/7/365 UL listed Central station is maintained using cutting edge technology. Our staff is professional, timely and practical. The Hackett Security motto says it all: We're looking out for you!
Jennie Shane
Manager
9811 South Forty Drive
St. Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 983-1408
E-mail: jennie@Hackettsecurity.com
Website: www.Hackettsecurity.com
SpedTrack™ is a web–based suite of modules that revolutionizes the management of your Special Education program. SpedTrack centralizes your information and processes into one user friendly application, easing the burden of managing Special Education for both teachers and administrators. SpedTrack also offers the Medicaid Billing Module for direct services.
Summer Allison
Director of Sales and Marketing
3045 S. Scenic, Suite 104
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 823-8449 ext. 15
E-mail: summer.allison@spedtrack.com
Website: www.spedtrack.com
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Imagine… a place where every voice is heard, where everyone shares common goals for student achievement and success.
Imagine Schools operates public charter schools in Saint Louis and Kansas City serving grades K–12.
We offer a challenging research–based curriculum in a safe and structured learning environment. Parents and guardians are active participants working closely with our certified teaching staff. Our programs institute unique themes which invigorate learning and character development critical to preparing students for the world ahead.
Paul Faber
Regional Executive
1509 Washington Ave., Suite 500
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (316) 241-3070
E-mail: paul.faber@imagineschools.com
Website: www.imaginemissouri.com
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. The Alliance works to increase the number of high–performing charter schools available to all families, particularly low–income and minority families who do not have access to quality public schools. The Alliance provides assistance to state associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, and serves as the united voice for this diverse movement.
Sarah Johnson
Communications Manager
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
Phone: (202) 210-6527
E-mail: sarah@publiccharters.org
Website: www.publicharters.org
Genuine reform through charter schools happens with the interplay of three principles: choice, autonomy and accountability. Good authorizers protect choice and autonomy and demand accountability. Schools excel when these core principles are present.
NACSA works with local experts to create the conditions needed for quality schools to thrive. We push for high standards for authorizers and the environments in which they work. High standards beget high achievement. It's true for students and it's true for the adults who work with charter schools.
Doug Thaman
Director, Professional Services
296 Edwin Ave
St. Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 261-3657
E-mail: dougt@qualitycharters.org
Website: www.qualitycharters.org
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