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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Non-Renewal of Contract with Newpoint High of Tampa
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Newpoint High of Tampa was approved by the School Board on November 18, 2008, to open for the 2009/2010 school year. The original contract was four years commencing on July 1, 2009, and ending on June 30, 2013. 

During the contract term, the school experienced a high turn over with their administration. While reviewing the school for contract renewal this year, there was evidence of governance and financial concerns.  Several letters were sent to the Newpoint High of Tampa's board addressing these concerns.

On May 3, 2013, the Superintendent wrote a letter to Newpoint High of Tampa's board chair recommending non-renewal of the charter contract (Attachment 1). The non-renewal was based on governance and financial issues. Information regarding the request for a hearing was noted in the letter. The school responded to the Superintendent in a letter dated May 24, 2013 (Attachment 2) waiving their right to a hearing. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Newpoint High of Tampa received $818,432 in Full Time Equivalency (FTE) funds for the 2012/2013 school year.  Costs also include district staff time for implementing closure procedures.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jenna Hodgens   Lewis A. Brinson
Supervisor, Charter Schools
(813) 272-4049
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.15