Administration
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, December 13, 2011 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Application for New Tampa Academy Charter School | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
On August 1, 2011, the district received twenty-seven (27) applications for prospective charter schools. Applicants were given the opportunity to present their application to the Charter School Application Review Team. The Charter School Application Review Team, made up of staff from a variety of district departments, reviewed the applications, and applicant interviews were conducted. At the conclusion of this process, thirteen (13) schools withdrew their applications and plan to receive technical assistance from the district. According to the requirements of F.S. 1002.33(6), charter applications must:
Demonstrate how the school will use the guiding principles and meet the statutorily defined purpose of a charter schoolProvide a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services to attain the Sunshine State StandardsContain goals and objectives for improving student learning and measuring that improvementDescribe the reading curriculum and differentiated strategies that will be used for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategy for students who are reading below grade levelContain an annual financial plan for each year requested by the charter for operation of the school for up to five years A summary of the application for New Tampa Academy Charter School is attached. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
The estimated cost of the review of the charter school applications is $35,000. Additional costs will be incurred in the event that a charter school appeals the School Board’s decision to deny an application. The review of charter applications is not covered by the five percent administrative fee collected to support the district charter schools. | |
EVALUATION | |
Staff will annually review the application process to ensure that all statutory requirements are met. | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Jenna Hodgens | Lewis A. Brinson | |
Supervisor, Charter Schools Office 813-272-4049 |
Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071 |
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A 7.08 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20111213_480 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.08 |