Approve Renewal Franchise License with Florida Virtual School, June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007 - $85,000 (Secondary Education)

In 2000, the School Board approved the initial Florida Franchise License with Florida Virtual School (FLVS). The renewal of this Franchise License allows the District to continue utilizing the FLVS curriculum and management system to provide students access to online courses.

Blake Accelerated Magnet program has offered Florida Virtual School since 2000 utilizing courses provided through the Franchise License and serves approximately 150-200 full-time students annually.

The District also serves approximately 620 students per year through the online summer program, providing virtual courses for remediation and enrichment. Hillsborough District also provided students access to approximately 1,500 individual course enrollments in 2005-2006. The District earns FTE funds for students who successfully complete courses through the Blake Accelerated Magnet Program. This Franchise License also allows the District to explore options for creating its own Hillsborough Virtual School to serve additional student needs in the online environment.

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Funds of $85,000 are included in the divisional general operating budget for Curriculum and Instruction. The cost includes a $15,000 yearly franchise fee and per enrollment fees of $35 per half-credit, estimated at $70,000 for 2,000 projected enrollments for 2006/2007.