Approve Contract for Advantage Academy Elementary School

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 November 18, 2008, the School Board approved the application for Advantage Academy Elementary School. The school will serve students in grades K-5 using a standard curriculum with the integration of multi-cultural thematic units.

A copy of the proposed four 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 clarification of the scope and sequence, explanation on the use of the continued improvement model and a more detailed plan for Exceptional Education Students (ESE) students.

In the event there is a discrepancy between the contract and the charter application, the terms of the contract will prevail. Advantage Academy Elementary School has agreed to all terms of the contract, which has been revised to include the most recent revisions to 1002.33, F.S.

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

All Strategic Objectives

The charter school's first year enrollment projection of 246 students will generate approximately $1,488,075 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.

June 30, 2013