HCPS FL Logo Chief of Staff
Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract for SouthShore Charter Academy (Formerly Hillsborough Charter Academy South)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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 October 13, 2015, the School Board approved the application for Hillsborough Charter Academy South.  The charter school board approved a name change on February 5, 2016 to SouthShore Charter Academy. The school will serve students in grades K-8 using the Charter Schools USA Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum.

A copy of the proposed five year contract for the school is Attachment I. The original charter application approved by the School Board will become Appendix I of this contract, and will be available for review in the Charter School Office.

In the event of a discrepancy between the contract and the charter application, the terms of the contract will prevail. SouthShore Charter Academy 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 Attachment II indicating where weaknesses are addressed in the contract.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The charter school’s first year enrollment projection of 500 students will generate approximately $3,305,174 in FEFP (Part I) funds. The school district retains a five (5) percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students (84,748) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district.  The school will also qualify for categorical, capital outlay, and grant funds as appropriate and allowed by Florida statutes.
EVALUATION
A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2021.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jenna Hodgens   Alberto Vázquez, Ed.D.
General Director, Charter Schools Office
(813) 272-4733
  Chief of Staff
(813) 272-4895
    C 9.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160412_758 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 9.03