March 17, 2014
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Authorize the Superintendent to notify The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ? 5392, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review.
Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school?s Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement.
It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed renewal of the Charter Agreement.
Pursuant to Section 1002.33(7)(b)(1), Florida Statutes, a charter may be renewed provided that a program review demonstrates that the criteria in paragraph (a) have been successfully accomplished and that none of the grounds for nonrenewal established by paragraph (8)(a) has been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has thoroughly reviewed the Charter Renewal Program Review and determined that it meets the renewal criteria. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has recommended a five-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the five-year renewal.
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 National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ? 5392, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review.
Summary
Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school?s Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement.
It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed renewal of the Charter Agreement.
Pursuant to Section 1002.33(7)(b)(1), Florida Statutes, a charter may be renewed provided that a program review demonstrates that the criteria in paragraph (a) have been successfully accomplished and that none of the grounds for nonrenewal established by paragraph (8)(a) has been documented. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has thoroughly reviewed the Charter Renewal Program Review and determined that it meets the renewal criteria. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has recommended a five-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the five-year renewal.
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.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction | ||
| Goal 3: Effective Communication |
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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Charter Renewal Application (Files) | |
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Notification Letter (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |