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Meeting Date:
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12/12/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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2. Action on a Recommendation to Approve the Renewal of the Instrumentality Charter School Contract for Honey Creek Continuous Progress Charter School, Inc. for Honey Creek Continuous Progress Charter School
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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Honey Creek Application for Renewal
Honey Creek Performance Summary
Honey Creek Recommendation
Honey Creek Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Honey Creek Continuous Progress School (Honey Creek), located at 6701 West Eden Place, was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning in 2005. During each renewal cycle since, the Board has approved a five-year renewed contract. The current contract is for a maximum of 410 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 5.
The vision of Honey Creek is to provide an equitable, inclusive, engaging, and collaborative learning community which prepares students to develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and character necessary to be lifelong learners. Honey Creek is dedicated to partnering with families and their community to help students succeed to their full potential.
In May 2024, the Department of Contracted School Services initiated the Charter School Review Process. On July 23, 2024, representatives from Honey Creek submitted the Charter Renewal Letter of Intent and on August 30, 2024, Honey Creek submitted its Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of its charter school contract.
On October 8, 2024, the Charter School Review Team (Team) conducted a full-day site visit at Honey Creek. The Team examined the school’s academic, financial, and organizational performance and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team reviewed additional responses and information provided by the school. The Team participated in classroom observations and heard testimony from parents, students, and staff.
Based on a thorough review of the evidence provided, the Team recommends a five-year renewal of the instrumentality charter school contract with Honey Creek. This recommendation is based on strong academic performance, positive school culture, and nurturing the whole child.
The charter school renewal application, performance summary data, and Team’s recommendation are attached to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. Pending contract approval, the funds for the charter school contract will be authorized as a part of the annual budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of Honey Creek, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the renewal of a five-year instrumentality charter school contract with Honey Creek Continuous Progress School, Inc.; and authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to enter into negotiations with representatives of Honey Creek Continuous Progress School, Inc. for Honey Creek Continuous Progress School and to draft a renewed instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the start of the 2025-26 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2029-30 school year.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Lisa Haar - Partnership School Supervisor II
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Signed By:
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Bridget Schock - Director I
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Signed By:
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Nick Sinram - Director II, Financial Planning and Budget
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Signed By:
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Michael Harris - Interim Chief School Administration
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Signed By:
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Eduardo Galvan - Interim Superintendent
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