C11.03 - Contract Renewal Approval for New Springs Schools (Charter Office)
F.S. 1002.33(7)(c)1 permits the renewal of a charter contract for schools that have successfully completed their contract term in accordance with F.S. 1002.33(7)(a). New Springs Schools has successfully met the statutory requirements for contract renewal.
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.
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 and a report of the Review Team’s findings and recommendations. A fully negotiated contract is also attached. The contract renewal application is an original document submitted by New Springs Schools and will be Appendix I of the contract and is available for review in the Charter Schools Office.
Below is a performance comparison of the 2018-19, 2017-18, and 2016-17 state assessment data of New Springs Schools and three district schools within a 2-mile radius of the charter school.
| School | 16/17 Grade | 17/18 Grade | 18/19 Grade |
| New Springs Schools (K-8) | C | C | C |
| Sulphur Springs (K-8) Community School | D | F | D |
| Belle Witter Elementary School | C | C | D |
| Dr. Carter G Woodson K-8 School | ^ | D | C |
*https://edudata.fldoe.org/
**http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm
^Cahoon Elementary School and Van Buren Middle School both received a state grade of "D" during the 2016-17 school year, prior to combining the schools into Woodson K-8.
See the School Profile attachment for State Student Achievement Results and other data from the previous contract term, 2015-16 through 2018-19.
The enrollment for the last three school years can be found in the chart below:
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
| 504 | 465 | 438 |
The school will continue to meet the requirements of F.S. 1002.33(7)(a).
A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2025.
Goal 1: Increase Graduation Rates
Goal 2: Communication with Stakeholders
Goal 3: Building Strong Culture and Relationships
Approve renewal of the contract for New Springs Schools for a five-year term.
Jenna Hodgens, General Director of Charter Schools, jenna.hodgens@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4733
Dr. Cinzia DeLange, Supervisor of Charter Schools, cinzia.delange@sdhc.k12.fl.us (813) 272-4049
The charter school's enrollment projection of 540 students will generate approximately $3,708,749 in FEFP (Part I) funds. The school district retains a five (5) percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($85,850.67) 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.
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