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DATE: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Presentations by "D" and "F" Charter Schools
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Florida Statute 1002.33(9)(n)1 states, "The director and a representative of the governing board of a charter school that has earned a grade of "D" or "F" pursuant to s. 1008.34(2) shall appear before the sponsor to present information concerning each contract component having noted deficiencies ..."

Florida Statute 1002.33(9)(n)2a states, "If a charter school earns ... two consecutive grades of "D" followed by a grade of "F", ... the charter school governing board shall choose one of the following corrective actions ..."

The following charter schools will be presenting due to their school grade:

  • New Springs Elementary School
  • Community Charter School of Excellence
  • King's Kids Academy of Health Sciences

Attached is a school profile for each school presenting.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The cost to the district will be covered by the 5% administrative fee received by each charter school for the support the district staff provides for School Improvement Plan submission as well as monitoring the school's progress throughout the 2014/2015 school year.
EVALUATION
The school's grade for the 2014/2015 school year.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jenna Hodgens   Cathy L. Valdes
Director, Charter School Office
(813)272-4049
  Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141015_680 (Board Workshop) * Section W Item# 1