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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Termination of Contract with GATES Senior High School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 12, 2012, the Hillsborough County School Board approved a five-year contract with GATES Senior High School. The contract commenced on July 1, 2012, and was scheduled to be in place until June 30, 2017.

Due to lack of a facility, the GATES Senior High School Board has chosen to close the school. Attached is a letter from the board chair confirming their action.

GATES Senior High School currently has 84 students enrolled. The district staff will work closely with the charter school and the families to ensure that all students will be supported to make a smooth transition to their next school setting.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
GATES Senior High School received approximately $379,091 through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding for the 2012/13 school year. They also received $27,374 in capital outlay money.
EVALUATION
There will be no evaluation since this contract is being terminated.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jenna Hodgens   Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Charter Schools
(813) 272-4049
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
    A 8.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130730_592 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 8.05