AuthorizerOperator Collaboration Florida Charter School Conference Daytona Beach

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 �Authorizing �Oversight and monitoring of compliance �Technical support duties: � 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

COMMUNICATION � Create a culture of mutual communication, collaboration, cooperation, and transparency �Understand District processes, procedures, and expectations �Respect the autonomy of the charter school

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. k 12. fl. us