Hillsborough County Public Schools Chief Academic Officer
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Contract Renewal for the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA Academy) for Five Years

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 school district’s process for contract renewal consideration includes the submission of a letter of intent to renew the contract, a comprehensive program review, 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 summary of the review team’s findings and recommendations. (Attachment 1) Staff recommends approval of a five year contract for Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA Academy). (Attachment 2)

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Goal 6 – All schools in the district will be assigned a state grade of A, B, or C.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The charter school’s projected enrollment will generate approximately $710,687 in FEFP funds. The school district retains five percent ($35,534) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district. The school also receives $39,492 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

SUBMITTED BY: Charlene Staley, Ed.D.

Charlene Staley, Ed.D.
Charter School Liaison
272-4438
Donnie W. Evans, Ed.D.
Chief District Academic Officer
272-4876
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20050712_146 * Section E Item# 8.02b