Action Item
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Chief of Staff
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, August 11, 2015 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Contract Renewal for The Richardson Montessori Academy | |
| 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 teams' findings and recommendations (Attachment I). Staff recommends approval of a one-year contract for The Richardson Montessori Academy (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 The Richardson Montessori Academy. |
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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 • 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 77 students will generate $499,905 in Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funds. The school district retains a five percent administrative fee for up to and including 250 students ($24,995) of FEFP funds to offset services provided by the district. The school also receives approximately $13,899 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, The Richardson Montessori Academy 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 (813) 272-4733 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4895 |
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| A 9.02 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150811_698 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.02 | ||