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, 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.

Learning Gate Community Charter School is requesting a 15-year contract. According to Florida Statute 1002.33(7)18(b)1..."charter schools operating for a minimum of three (3) years and demonstrating exemplary academic programming and fiscal management are eliglible for a 15-year charter renewal". F.S. 1002.33(7)18(b)2 further states, "The 15-year charter renewal...shall be granted to a charter school that has received a school grade of "A" or "B" pursuant to s.1008.34 in three (3) of the past four (4) years and is not in a state of financial emergency or deficit position...". Based on the requirements of the referenced statute, Learning Gate's performance over the past eight (8) years, and the work of the review team, it is recommended that Learning Gate Community School receive a 15-year contract commencing on July 1, 2010, and ending on June 30, 2025.

Attachment 1 is a report of the review team's findings and recommendations. The recommended 15-year contract for Learning Gate Community School is Attachment 2. An application update, including a 15-year budget and annual academic goals submitted by the school are Appendix I and II of the contract.

The attached application update and academic goals are original documents submitted by Learning Gate Community School.