Administration
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, December 9, 2014 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Application for Tampa Academy of Math and Science | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
On August 4, 2014, the district received twelve applications for prospective charter schools. Two of the applications were for replications of high performing schools. Applicants were given the opportunity to present their application to the Charter School Application Review Team. The 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, nine 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:
This application was submitted as a replication under F.S. 1002.331(3)(a) which allows a high-performing charter school to submit an application pursuant to s.1002.33(6) in any school district in the state to establish and operate a new charter school that will substantially replicate its educational program. Florida Statute 1002.33(6)(b)3b provides the reasons for denial of an application that is submitted under F.S. 1002.331. The summary of the application for Tampa Academy of Math and Science is attached. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
The estimated cost of the review of the charter school applications is $51,000. 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 two to five percent administrative fee collected to support the district charter schools. | |
EVALUATION | |
N/A | |
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 8.09 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141209_646 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.09 |