Deputy Superintendent Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, January 14, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Contract for Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay (Charter Office)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Charter School legislation, 1002.33 F.S., permits individuals, organizations, and community members the opportunity to submit an application to the Board for the creation of a charter school. On August 20, 2019, the Board approved the application for Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay. The school will serve students in grades K-8 using a research-based, Florida Standards model that uses The Leader In Me and Marzano methodologies, along with Google Classroom, for a fully integrated learning experience for the students. A copy of the proposed 10-year contract for the school is attached. The original charter application approved by the 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. Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay 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 attached 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 552 students will generate approximately $3,879,306 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Part I funds. The school district retains a 5 percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students, or approximately $35,138 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, 2030.
SUBMITTED BY:

Jenna Hodgens		Gretchen Saunders
General Director, Charter Schools (813) 272-4733		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200114_977 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.12