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Codes Used Come from the CSDE Charter School RFA Guide: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/RFP/RFP020Charter_Application2022.pdf
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Budget CategoryGL/Account ItemDescription
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Salaries and Benefits111A-Salary-Admin/SupervisorsFull-time and part-time administrative employees, including business manager if applicable
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111B-Salary-TeachersFull-time and part-time employees including counselors providing direct
instruction to pupils
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112A-Salary-Education AidesFull-time and part-time employees who assist staff in providing classroom
instruction
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112B-Salary-ClericalFull-time and part-time employees performing clerical and secretarial duties
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119-Salary-OtherFull-time and part-time employees who do not fit into objects 111A, 111B, 112A or 112B, but are in eligible positions covered by the Allowable Cost Guide
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200-BenefitsAmounts paid on behalf of employees, over and above gross salaries. Such fringe benefit payments include group insurance, social security contribution, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, unemployment compensation and workmen's compensation insurance.
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Services and Activities322-In-service staff developmentStaff development activities performed by persons qualified to assist teachers and supervisors to enhance the quality of the teaching process. This category includes curriculum consultants, in-service training specialists, etc., who are not on the subgrantee's payroll
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323-Pupil servicesCertified or licensed individual who serve students’ mental and physical needs not listed above under salaries and benefits. Includes medical doctors, therapists, audiologists, neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, contracted guidance counselors, etc
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330-Professional Tech ServicesTechnical services that are not directly related to instructional activities. Included are payments for data processing, technology installation, consultants, legal services, etc. Do not include the cost of an independent auditor in this category
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330-AccountingOutside accounting services and or accounting software
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331-AuditFirst year audit of the subgrantee program by an independent auditor.
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510-Student transportationStart-up costs for transporting pupils to and from school in the first year. Costs for bus passes, initial bus routes or contract with bussing vendor. Purchase of school vehicles (i.e. busses or vans should be categorized under the 700 line in supplies and equipment).
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530-CommunicationServices provided by persons or businesses to assist in transmitting and receiving messages or information. This category includes telephone and internet services.
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530-PostageDirect postage costs spent on communications fully expended within the grant year. Cannot be used for a multi-service contract for a postage machine or pre-paid postage outside of the terms of the grant.
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580-TravelExpenses associated with staff travel
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Physical Plant400-RentRent or lease of building for up to three months prior to school opening date.
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400-Maintenance and repairsRepair services and materials not provided by school personnel. Including contracts and agreements covering the repair of buildings and
equipment that do not materially alter the structure of the building or add to the permanent value of the structure.
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Marketing and Development590-Advertising/RecruitmentAdvertisement costs for announcements in professional publications, newspapers or broadcasts to assist with student and personnel recruitment. This should exclude any costs associated with promotional materials or items that are branded with school insignia.
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590-PrintingPublishing of school handbooks, annual reports, brochures, etc. associated with the first years of the school
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Supplies and Equipment611-Supplies-InstructionalConsumable items purchased for instructional use
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612-Supplies-AdministrativeConsumable items directly related to non-instructional program administration, cannot include supplies for cleaning, food service, or non-instructional program purposes.
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641-Textbooks
Textbooks, workbooks, and other published materials
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642-Library BooksLibrary books, reference books, periodicals and newspapers purchased for use by school library
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700-Computer and hardware-Instructional
Electronic devices capable of reading, processing and executing software programs for use in instructional and student-facing purposes. Includes peripherals to the main hardware devices.
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700-Computer and hardware-Administrative
Electronic devices capable of reading, processing and executing software programs for use by staff or administrative team. Includes peripherals to the main hardware devices.
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700-Software-InstructionalPrograms or applications run on hardware devices delivered online or via tangible disc for the purpose of advancing the instructional program. Subscription and license fees are allowable for software purchases are allowable only for the years within the grant program.
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700-Software-AdmininstrativePrograms or applications run on hardware devices delivered online or via tangible disc for the purpose of supporting the schools central operations. Subscription and license fees are allowable for software purchases are allowable only for the years within the grant program.
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700-Furniture-InstructionalFurniture, equipment, and fixtures with a useful life greater than year used in instructional settings. Cannot be purchased in quantities exceeding what is reasonable for use in that year of the grant.
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700-Furniture-AdministrativeFurniture, equipment, and fixtures with a useful life greater than year used in administrative or central office settings. Cannot be purchased in quantities exceeding what is reasonable for use in that year of the grant.
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700-VehiclesPurchase of vans or busses for start-up transportation period.
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700-Other equipmentNon-instructional equipment (i.e. playground equipment, PE/recess equipment) that is allowable under the cost guide. Cannot be permanently affixed to facilities.
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