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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.

March 16, 2010 Board Meeting Agenda Item #30 Title APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC. Description The Charters for Island Village Montessori School, Inc. (dba Island Village Montessori North and Island Village Montessori Middle School) expire on June 30, 2010. The Charter for Island Village Montessori School, Inc. expires on June 30, 2011.  The Board of Island Village Montessori School, Inc. has applied to renew their Charter incorporating all of the organization into one K-8 school. Pursuant to F.S. 1002.33 (8), the School Board must notify the school 90 days prior to the end of the contract if, due to statutory reasons, the Charter will not be renewed. The school and district staff has provided the Board with data and comments related to the school's application at a workshop on February 16, 2010.  If the renewal application is approved, a new Charter will be negotiated and brought to the Board for approval. Recommendation That the Board approve/deny the Charter renewal application for the Island Village Montessori School, Inc. Contact WHITE & ROCA/METHENY Financial Impact N/A