1. Authorizer/Operator Collaboration
Florida Charter School Conference
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 2, 2017
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Lynn Norman-Teck, Florida Charter School Alliance
Jenna Hodgens, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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2. Florida School Law FS 1002.33 is the Charter School statute
FS (5)(b) states the Sponsor’s duties:
Authorizing
Oversight and monitoring of compliance
Technical support
FS (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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. WRAP UP
Questions

8. Contact us:
Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, Florida Charter School Alliance
Jenna Hodgens, General Director, Charter Schools, Hillsborough County Public Schools