March 17, 2014
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Authorize the Superintendent to notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the Charter School Agreement.
The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school?s charter. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(a)(4), Florida Statutes, a Sponsor may terminate a charter agreement for failure to meet requirements set forth in the charter. In accordance to Charter School Agreement 6B - Compliance with Building and Zoning Requirements: "The School shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, state, and local governance, including IDEA, the ADA, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The School shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits, zoning, use approval, facility certification, and other approvals required for use and continued occupancy of the facility as required by the local government or other governmental agencies, and copies shall be provided to the Sponsor".
Additionally, in accordance with the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, both parties agreed that "...the facility to be used by the school beginning with 2012-2013, and subsequent years, for operation of the charter school shall be located at 404 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311". On Monday, August 19, 2013, The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, Inc., (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), failed to open in the facility agreed upon in its charter contract.
It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 2), notifying The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the charter agreement. An Executive Summary which provides additional details for the termination is attached.
A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center.
A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.
This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is no financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the Charter School Agreement.
Summary
The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school?s charter. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(a)(4), Florida Statutes, a Sponsor may terminate a charter agreement for failure to meet requirements set forth in the charter. In accordance to Charter School Agreement 6B - Compliance with Building and Zoning Requirements: "The School shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, state, and local governance, including IDEA, the ADA, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The School shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits, zoning, use approval, facility certification, and other approvals required for use and continued occupancy of the facility as required by the local government or other governmental agencies, and copies shall be provided to the Sponsor".
Additionally, in accordance with the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, both parties agreed that "...the facility to be used by the school beginning with 2012-2013, and subsequent years, for operation of the charter school shall be located at 404 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311". On Monday, August 19, 2013, The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, Inc., (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), failed to open in the facility agreed upon in its charter contract.
It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 2), notifying The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the charter agreement. An Executive Summary which provides additional details for the termination is attached.
A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center.
A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.
This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Jody Perry 754-321-2135
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary (Files) | |
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Notification Letter (Files) | |
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Approved ARF for E-5, September 19, 2012 (Files) | |
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Approved Arf for F-2, May 1, 2012 (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |