Title: CS5-Renewal of Charter from five (5) years to one (1) year charter for Hope Learning Community of Ri

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the new Charter with Hope Learning Community of Riviera Beach, Inc.  (dba: Noah's Ark International)  which shall become effective upon signing by both parties, and shall cover a term on one (1) year commencing on July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007 except as otherwise provided in their Charter.

Description:

The Charter School will be offered a one-year renewal contract.  During that one year time period, the school must increase enrollment in tested grade levels to insure academic accountability, and meet the necessary expectations set forth in the model charter.  The Charter School Department will offer technical assistance to support the school in fulfilling the obligations set forth in the model charter.  The Charter School will be afforded due process as per Florida State Statute.

The new Charter for Noah's Ark was agreed upon by all parties. The new Charter has been submitted and reviewed by the appropriate District staff. 

The new Charter shall become effective upon the signing by both parties, and shall cover a term of one (1) year commencing on July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007 except as otherwise provided in their Charter.

Due to the large number of pages, a copy of the Charter is on file in the Board Minutes Office for review.

Financial Impact:
The Charter School will receive 95% of the funded FTE generated by up to 500 students.  The District will retain 5% of the FTE, for up to 500 students per school, as per Florida Statute, and any amount above the 500 will be determined in accordance with statute.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets/(akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)
Janice S. Cover
Juanita W. Edwards

Attachments (list):
Data Panel.pdf
Data Panel Noahs Ark.pdf
legal review Noahs Ark .pdf