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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract Renewal for Walton Academy for the Performing Arts
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Charter legislation includes a provision for the renewal of a charter contract for those schools that have successfully completed their contract term.  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.

Attached is a report of the review team's findings and recommendations (Attachment 1).  Staff recommends approval of a five-year contract for Walton Academy for the Performing Arts (Attachment 2).  An application update including a five-year budget submitted by the school is Appendix I of the contract. 

The attached application update is an original document submitted by Walton Academy for the Performing Arts.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The charter school's projected enrollment of 232 students will generate $1,441,913.00 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funds.  The district retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($75,890.00) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district.  The school also receives approximately $66,918.00 in capital outlay funds from the Florida Department of Education.  Costs associated with the development of the contract include district staff time and attorney fees.
EVALUATION
On June 30, 2019, Walton Academy for the Performing Arts will participate in another contract renewal process which will include but not be limited to site visits, quarterly monitoring of student achievement, monthly monitoring of financial records, and comprehensive district review.
SUBMITTED BY: 
Jenna Hodgens   Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D.
Director, Charter Schools
(813) 272-4049
  Assistant Superintendent, Administration
(813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140715_636 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.05