Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, November 14, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Application for Patel Institute for Innovation (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 1, 2017, the District received nine applications for prospective charter schools.  Applicants were given the opportunity to present their applications to the Charter School Application Review Team. The Team, made up of staff from a variety of District departments, reviewed the applications and provided feedback collectively. Feedback was compiled and used to interview the applicant for further understanding of the application.  According to the requirements of F.S. 1002.33(6), charter applications must:  Demonstrate how the school will use the guiding principles and meet the statutorily defined purpose of a charter school. Provide a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Florida Standards. Contain goals and objectives for improving student learning and measuring that improvement. Describe the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher, and a separate curriculum and strategy for students who are reading below grade level. Contain an annual financial plan for each year requested by the charter for operation of the school for up to five years. A summary of the application for Patel Institute for Innovation is attached.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The estimated cost of the review of the nine charter school applications is $83,444.05. The review of charter school applications is not covered by the two to five percent administrative fee collected to support the District charter schools.
EVALUATION
Staff will annually review the application process to ensure that all statutory requirements are met.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Office

Gretchen Saunders		Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986
		C 6.10
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20171114_823 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.10