Hillsborough County Public Schools Administration
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Contract for Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy High School

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 October 16, 2007, the School Board approved the application for Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy High School.

Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy High School will be located at 6771 Madison Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619, adjacent to Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy Middle School. The school will serve students in grades 9‑12. The curriculum will be research based and meet the Sunshine State Standards with a focus on leadership, character, and technology.

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 School Board Office. The school’s academic goals and objectives are found in Appendix II. Appendix III includes the evaluation tool used for the principal and the teachers. In the event there is a discrepancy between the contract and the charter application, the terms of the contract will prevail. Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy High School has agreed to all terms of the contract, which has been revised to include the most recent revisions to 1002.33, F.S.

The attached documents are originals submitted by Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy High School.

A copy of the application review summary is attached indicating where weaknesses are addressed in the contract.

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

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The charter school’s first year enrollment projection of 125 students will generate approximately $813,090.00 in FEFP (Part I) funds. The District retains five (5) percent of these funds as an administrative fee to support services provided by the District. The school will also qualify for categorical, capital outlay and grant funds as appropriate and allowed by Florida statutes.

EVALUATION

June 30, 2013

SUBMITTED BY: Jenna Hodgens, Supervisor, Charter Schools

William H. Person
General Director, Student Planning, Placement and Support Programs
(813) 272-4876
Lewis A. Brinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
(813) 272-4071
A 7.03
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