Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #31
Title
APPROVAL OF THE NEW CHARTER CONTRACT BETWEEN SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The Governing Board of Sarasota Military Academy, Inc. has applied for a new charter incorporating Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) and Sarasota Military Academy Prep (SMA Prep) into one grades 6-12 school, which will be known as the Sarasota Military Academy. The consolidation of the two schools will increase efficiency and reduce expenses for SMA. The current SMA charter ends June 30, 2028. The current SMA Prep charter ends June 30, 2019. A new charter has been negotiated which combines the two contracts with a term ending on June 30, 2025.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the charter combining Sarasota Military Academy and Sarasota Military Academy Prep as presented.
Contact
BOWDEN & ROCA/WARD
Financial Impact
n/a
Attachment: SMA Charter JUL2017-JUN2025.pdf