Action Item
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Administration
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, June 10, 2014 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Termination of Contract with W.E. Phillips Learning Academy, Inc. | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| On June 12, 2012, the Hillsborough County School Board approved a five-year contract with W. E. Phillips Learning Academy. The contract commenced on July 1, 2012, and was scheduled to be in place until June 30, 2017.
Due to low student enrollment, the W.E. Phillips Board met on May 12, 2014, to discuss the future of the school. The Board reached the decision to close the school at the end of the 2013/2014 school year for the following reason: low enrollment which created a challenge in meeting the needs of their students. Attached is a letter from the board chair confirming their action. W.E. Phillips currently has 44 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. |
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| 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) | |
| W.E. Phillips School received approximately $282,369 through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding for the 2013/2014 school year. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| There will be no evaluation since this contract is being terminated. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Jenna Hodgens | Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D. | |
| Director of Charter Schools (813) 272-4049 |
Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071 |
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| A 8.09 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.09 | ||