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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract Renewal for West University Charter High School (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Charter legislation includes a provision for the renewal of a charter contract for those schools that have successfully completed their contract term.  The district's process for contract renewal consideration includes the submission of a letter of intent to renew the contract, a comprehensive program review, an update of the charter application, and the development of a new contract.

Consistent with established procedures, a district review team assessed the school's performance relevant to student achievement, finance, governance, administration, curriculum and instruction, and assessment.

Attached is a school profile (Attachment I) and a report of the review teams' findings and recommendations (Attachment II).  Staff recommends approval of a ten-year contract for West University Charter High School (Attachment III).  The application update, an original document, including a five-year budget submitted by West University Charter High School is Appendix I of the contract and is available for review in the Charter School Office.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The charter school's projected enrollment of 500 students will generate $3,082,621 in FEFP (Part I) funds.  The school district retains a 5 percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($77,066) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district.  The school also receives approximately $68,191 in capital outlay funds from the Florida Department of Education.  Costs associated with the development of the contract include district staff time and attorney fees.
EVALUATION
A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2027.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Schools
Gretchen Saunders   Dr. Alberto Vázquez
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4986
    C 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170516_813 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.03