B6.21 - Contract Renewal and Consolidation Approval for RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy (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).  RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy have 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.  

F.S. 1002.33(7)(d) permits the consolidation of multiple charters into a single charter if the schools are operated under the same governing board. Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc. is requesting a consolidation of RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy. The consolidated school will be named RCMA Wimauma Community Academy.  

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 RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy, 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 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019 state assessment data for RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy, as well as, three district schools located close to the charter schools.

*http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

**https://edudata.fldoe.org/  

See the School Profile attachment for State Student Achievement Results and other data from the previous contract term, 2015/2016 through 2018/2019.

The enrollment for the last three school years can be found in the chart below:

The school will continue to meet the requirements of F.S. 1002.33(7)(a).

* Improve the high school graduation rate

* Improve Student Achievement

* Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child

* Develop a culture of respect, trust, collaboration and equity

* Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders

* Continuously improve processes and systems

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health

* Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning

Approve consolidation of RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy. The new school’s name will be RCMA Wimauma Community Academy.  Approve renewal of the contract for RCMA Wimauma Academy and RCMA Leadership Academy for a ten-year term, based on F.S. 1002.33(7)(c)1, which allows for long-term contract in order to facilitate financing for charter school construction.

Jenna Hodgens, General Director, jenna.hodgens@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813)272-4733
Dr. Cinzia DeLange, Supervisor, cinzia.delange@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813)272-4049

The charter school’s enrollment projection of 343 students will generate approximately $2,412,621.00 in FEFP (Part I) funds. The school district retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($87,861.98) 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.

A contract renewal review will be completed prior to the contract end of June 30, 2030.