Title: CS4 Denial of Charter School Application of Imagine Charter School

Recommendation:

I recommend that the School Board deny the application of Imagine Charter School, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all related contracts and documents.

Description:

Imagine Charter School proposes to provide K-5 students with a quality learning opportunity by maintaining a caring learning environment, working with parents and local communities to develop the intellect and character of the students, utilizing innovative teaching techniques delivered by a highly qualified faculty, and offering a challenging curriculum that prepare children for lives of leadership in a rapidly changing world.

The application is reviewed by various departments (e.g. Facilities, Transportation, K-12 Literacy, Research & Evaluation, Accounting Services, etc.)  Each department uses the respective component of the matrix to review the application.

Acceptable applications scored 212 points or 90% on the rubric.

This application received 172 points which equals 74% and was denied by the reviewers.

The unacceptable areas are as follows:

• Academic Design:  Educational Program, Student Assessment.
• Governance and Management:  Profile of the application group and management team, School Governance, and Length of Contract and Implementation Table, Recruiting and Marketing Plan.
• Finance and Facilities:  Finance, Facilities.
• Transportation.
• Food Service.

Attached is a copy of the rubric for Imagine Charter School and the Charter School Application Reviewers' Feedback Sheet.

A copy of the charter application is available for review in the Board Office.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the District.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Janice S. Cover, Ed.D.

Juanita W. Edwards

Attachments (list):
CS2 Attachment.pdf