Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #35
Title
APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO BE THE SOLE AUTHORIZER FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHIN SARASOTA COUNTY FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
Description
The School Board was one of only three district sponsors in the state granted sole authority to authorize Charter schools for 2007-08 by the State Board of Education in October, 2007. That authority extends only for one academic year and the district must apply prior to March 1 every year for consideration of exclusive authority for the next year. This resolution becomes part of the application process.
Recommendation
That the resolution for the School Board of Sarasota County to be the sole authorizer for Charter schools in Sarasota County for the 2008-2009 school year be approved as presented.
Contact
WHITE & /FIGAREDO-ALBERTS/METHENY
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachment: Exclusivity resolution 08-0.pdf