AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

February 12, 2002

MEMBERS
Governor Jeb Bush
Commissioner Charlie Crist
Secretary of State Katherine Harris
Attorney General Bob Butterworth
Comptroller Robert F. Milligan
Treasurer Tom Gallagher
Commissioner Charlie Bronson

Contact: Lynn Abbott 9:00 A.M.
(850) 488-0080 LL-03, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida

ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION

Administration

1. Developmental Center vs. Hillsborough County School Board

On November 6, 2001, the Hillsborough County School Board unanimously accepted the amended recommendation of Superintendent Earl Lennard that no charter applications be considered for the 2002-2003 school year. This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 1) FOR ACTION

2. The Hillsborough Charter Foundation, Inc. vs. Hillsborough County School Board

On November 6, 2001, the Hillsborough County School Board unanimously accepted the amended recommendation of Superintendent Earl Lennard that no charter applications be considered for the 2002-2003 school year. This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 2) FOR ACTION

3. The Summerport Charter Foundation vs. Orange County School Board

On November 20, 2001, the Orange County School Board unanimously voted to deny the Summerport Charter Foundation Application. This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 3 TO FOLLOW) FOR ACTION

Appointments

4. Appointment of Peter W. Roulhac as a member of the District Board of Trustees, Miami-Dade Community College, succeeding T. Willard Fair, for a term ending May 31, 2003.

(ATTACHMENT 4) FOR APPROVAL