Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 23, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Contract for Florida Connections Academy (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Charter School legislation, 1002.33 F.S., permits individuals, organizations, and community members the opportunity to submit an application to the School Board for the creation of a charter school. On August 29, 2017, the School Board approved the application for Florida Connections Academy. The school will serve students in grades K-12 using a virtual learning model presenting online curriculum provided by Florida Connections Academy. A copy of the proposed five-year contract for the school is attached. The original charter application approved by the School Board will become Appendix I of this contract, and will be available for review in the Charter School Office.  In the event of a discrepancy between the contract and the charter application, the terms of the contract will prevail. Florida Connections Academy has agreed to all terms of the contract, which has been revised to include the most recent revisions to 1002.33, F.S.  A copy of the application review summary is attached indicating where weaknesses are addressed in the contract.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The charter school’s first year enrollment projection of 750 students will generate approximately $3,922,500 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) (Part I) funds. The School District retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($65,375) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the District. The school will also qualify for grant funds as appropriate and allowed by Florida statutes.
EVALUATION
A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2023.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Office

Gretchen Saunders		Jeffrey Eakins
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270		Superintendent (813) 272-4047
		C 6.17
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180123_858 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.17