Authorizer/Operator Collaboration Florida Charter School Conference Daytona Beach, Florida November 2, 2017 ______________________ Lynn Norman-Teck, Florida Charter School Alliance Jenna Hodgens, Hillsborough County Public Schools _________________________

Florida School Law FS 1002.33 is the Charter School statute FS 1002.33(5)(b) states the Sponsor’s duties: Authorizing Oversight and monitoring of compliance Technical support FS 1002.33(9) states the Charter School’s duties: Ensure the Governing Board is ultimately accountable for school’s operations and performance Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies Satisfactory academic and financial performance Discuss compliance with the charter and the approved application

COMMUNICATION Create a culture of mutual communication, collaboration, cooperation, and transparency Understand District processes, procedures, and expectations Respect the autonomy of the charter school Discuss policies that directly impact the charter schools such as transfers, student records, etc.

Florida Charter School Alliance A non-profit statewide organization whose mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by advocating for and supporting high quality public charter schools in Florida.

Hillsborough County Public Schools Monthly Principal Meetings Site visits to Schools Charter School Leaders-Florida Meet with annually to plan Meet when necessary Support schools through monthly meetings Work collaboratively

OPERATOR TESTIMONIAL Dr. Zenobia Cann, Board Chair ICan Charter Academy Hillsborough County Public Schools

WRAP UP Questions

Contact us: Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, Florida Charter School Alliance lynn@flcharteralliance.org Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Schools, Hillsborough County Public Schools jenna.hodgens@sdhc.k12.fl.us