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3 Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Work Session 1:00 PM Jim Miles Professional Development Center 4270 Wallace Rd. Lakeland, FL 33812 A. Discussion Items Subject 1. 1:00 PM-1:55 PM Charter Review Team’s Recommendation to the Superintendent on Charter Applications Received February 1, 2021 Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category A. Discussion Items Type Discussion DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive review completed by the Charter Review Team for the charter proposal submitted by: • Lux Mundi Academy – Application Withdrawn • Mater Academy Elementary Davenport • Mater Academy Davenport Middle School • Navigator Academy of Leadership High School • Navigator Academy of Leadership Virtual School • Polk County Acceleration Academy CONTACT: Candy Amato, Director of Charter Schools (863) 534-0625 Vicki Mace, Consultant (321) 398-5795 FINANCIAL IMPACT: FTE and categoricals that a charter school is eligible for under state charter law as well as Federal Start-Up Grant. File Attachments WS-Summary-CRT Recommendations.pdf (144 KB) 2021 Polk County Acceleration Evaluation.pdf (1,230 KB) 2021 Polk County Navigator Academy Leadership High Davenport Evaluation .pdf (906 KB) 2021 Polk County Mater Middle School High Performing Evaluation.pdf (2,013 KB) 2021 Polk County Mater Elementary High Performing Evaluation.pdf (2,541 KB) 2021 Polk County Navigator Academy Leadership Virtual K-8 Davenport Evaluation .pdf (878 KB) Subject 2. 1:55 PM-2:00 PM Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Contract Modification Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category A. Discussion Items Type Discussion DESCRIPTION: Per 1002.331 (1), Florida Statutes, a high-performing charter school is authorized to expand grade levels within kindergarten through grade 12 to add grade levels not already served, not to exceed the School's enrollment capacity. The Governing Board of Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has approved to increase grade levels to grades 9-12 at their January 27, 2020, board meeting. CONTACT: Candy Amato, Director of Charter Schools (863) 534-0625 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The FTE and categorical funds allocated to charter schools by Florida Statute. File Attachments Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Board Minutes 1-27-20.pdf (12 KB) WS Summary - Charter Modification for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy.pdf (113 KB) Subject 3. 2:00 PM-2:05 PM Head Start COLA funds increase 2021 Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category A. Discussion Items Type Discussion DESCRIPTION: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, contains an increase of COLA award to the Polk Head Start Administration of $102,200. Recommend acceptance of COLA increase. CONTACT: Matti Friedt, Director Preschool Programs, 863-648-3051 x 401 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Increase funding via COLA adjustment to Head Start Administration Grant Amount: $102,200 Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: N/A Cost Center: 9310000000 Fund:42060021 Functional Area:3000 GL:3130000 File Attachments OHS COLA Funding Guidance - 04CH011911.pdf (61 KB) COLA 2021.pdf (101 KB) 04CH01191 Certifications and Assurances.pdf (1,488 KB) 04CH01191 Application SF-424 COLA.pdf (152 KB) Subject 4. 2:05 PM-2:015 PM Break Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category A. Discussion Items Type DESCRIPTION: CONTACT: FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 5. 2:15 PM-4:30 PM Superintendent Search Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category A. Discussion Items Type Discussion DESCRIPTION: Superintendent Search Update: To select finalists (no ranking) Discuss Board member questions for finalists Address finalists interview schedule as needed Address method/process for selection of superintendent and contract negotiation items/process CONTACT: Lori Cunningham, Board Chair (863) 534-0529 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Polk Tally Sheet finalist.pdf (76 KB) B. Information Items Subject 1. Financial statements for period ending February 28, 2021 Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category B. Information Items Type Information DESCRIPTION: The financial statements for period ending February 28, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Jenkins, Acting CFO Lisa Hester, Director of Accounting FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments February 2021 Board Financial Packet.pdf (2,448 KB) C. Board Agenda Review D. Old Business E. New Business F. Board Comments Subject 1. Board Member Comments Meeting Apr 13, 2021 - Work Session 1:00 PM Category F. Board Comments Type Information File Attachments