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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Contract Renewal and Consolidation of Community Charter School of Excellence and Community Charter Middle School of Excellence
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. Community Charter School of Excellence, Inc. is requesting a consolidation of their elementary and middle schools. The consolidated school will be named Community Charter School of Excellence.

Attached is a report of the review teams’ findings and recommendations (Attachment I). Staff recommends approval of a one-year contract for Community Charter School of Excellence (Attachment II). 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 Community Charter School of Excellence.
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 358 students will generate $2,162,504 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funds. The school district retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($75,506) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district. The school also receives approximately $31,859 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, 2016, Community Charter School of Excellence 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   Alberto Vázquez, Ed.D.
General Director, Charter Schools
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150728_697 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 9.04