Approve Contract for Shiloh Middle Charter School

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 November 18, 2008, the School Board approved the application for Shiloh Middle Charter School. The school will serve students in grades 6-8. The curricular focus will be on math and science using innovative, reform-based instructional methods

A copy of the proposed four year contract for the school is attached. The original charter application approved by the School Board will become Appendix I of this contract and will be available for review in the School Board Office. The school's academic goals and objectives are found in Appendix II. Appendix III includes information regarding the focus on science, the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements, and projected cost of baseline assessments.

In the event there is a discrepancy between the contract and the charter application, the terms of the contract will prevail. Shiloh Middle Charter School 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.

All Strategic Objectives

The charter school's first year enrollment projection of 330 students will generate approximately $1,864,953 in FEFP (Part I) funds. The District retains five (5) percent of these funds as an administrative fee to support services provided by the District. The school will also qualify for categorical, capital outlay and grant funds as appropriate and allowed by Florida Statutes.

June 30, 2013