Administration
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, December 10, 2013 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Application for Florida Virtual Academy at Hillsborough County | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
On August 1, 2013, the district received fourteen applications for prospective charter schools. Applicants were given the opportunity to present their application to the Charter School Application Review Team. The Charter School Application Review Team, made up of staff from a variety of district departments, reviewed the applications, and applicant interviews were conducted. At the conclusion of this process, six schools withdrew their applications, and plan to receive technical assistance from the district. According to the requirements of F.S. 1002.33(6), charter applications must:
A summary of the application for Florida Virtual Academy at Hillsborough County is attached. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
The estimated cost of the review of the charter school applications is $47,500. Additional costs will be incurred in the event a charter school appeals the School Board’s decision to deny an application. The review of charter applications is not covered by the five percent administrative fee collected to support the district charter schools. | |
EVALUATION | |
Staff will annually review the application process to ensure that all statutory requirements are met. | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Jenna Hodgens | Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D. | |
Director, Charter Schools Office (813) 272-4049 |
Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071 |
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A 8.11 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.11 |