Action Item
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Chief of Schools
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, July 19, 2016 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Contract Renewal for Community Charter School of Excellence | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Charter legislation includes a provision for the renewal of a charter contract for those schools that have successfully completed their contract term. The district’s process for contract renewal consideration includes the submission of a letter of intent to renew the contract, a comprehensive program review, an update of the charter application, and the development of a new contract.
On July 28, 2015, the Board approved a one-year contract for Community Charter School of Excellence during which time the school was required to take specific actions to address concerns discovered during the 2015 contract renewal review process. District staff monitored the school monthly for progress and the school successfully addressed the concerns documented by the contract renewal review team. Subsequently, an annual review was conducted consistent with established procedures. A district review team assessed the school’s performance relevant to student achievement, finance, governance, administration, curriculum and instruction and assessment. Attached is a school profile (Attachment I) and a report of the review teams findings and recommendations (Attachment II). Staff recommends approval of a five-year contract for Community Charter School of Excellence (Attachment III). The application update, an original document, including a five-year budget submitted by Community Charter School of Excellence, is Appendix I of the contract and is available for review in the Charter Schools Office. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| All Strategic Objectives | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| The charter schools projected enrollment of 210 students will generate $1,353,082 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funds. The District retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($67,654) of FEFP funds from the services provided by the District. The school will receive approximately $38,992 in capital outlay funds from the Florida Department of Education. Costs associated with the development of the contract include district staff time and attorney fees. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2021. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Schools | |
| Larry Sykes, Ed.D. | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
| Chief of Schools (813) 272-4071 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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| C 8.03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160719_764 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 8.03 | ||