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Indicators and Standards The following identifies the specific areas of default (as noted in the Notice of Default issued to Legacy
Academy Charter School on December 1, 2017) and the standards (the scale by which such indicators
were measured) that were analyzed. The Division of Equity, Innovation and Choice has determined the
standard status based on a review of documents submitted by the School (received via email on or
before January 5, 2018) and analysis of pertinent data points and other relevant data (available on the
FLDOE website or in AS400).
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not
Meet
Standard Rubric
1. Curriculum and Instruction
(Details in Attachment A)
X
Met 6-7 of 7 indicators = Meets
the Standard
Met 5 of 7 indicators =
Approaches the Standard
Met 0-4 of 7 indicators = Does not
meet the standard
2. Student Services – ESE, ELL and GSP
(Details in Attachment B)
X
Met 4-5 of 5 indicators = Meets
the Standard
Met 3 of 5 indicators =
Approaches the Standard
Met 0-2 of 5 indicators = Does not
meet the standard
3. Teacher Certification
(Details in Attachment C)
X
Met 1 of 1 indicator = Meets the
Standard
Met 0 of 1 indicator = Does not
meet the standard
4. Pre-Opening Checklist
(Details in Attachment D)
X
Met 11-13 of 13 indicators =
Meets the Standard
Met 8-10 of 13 indicators =
Approaches the Standard
Met 0-7 of 13 indicators = Does
not meet the standard
5. Student Records
(Details in Attachment E)
X
Met 1 of 1 indicator = Meets the
Standard
Met 0 of 1 indicator = Does not
meet the standard
Summative Determination
Because the school approaches standard in 2 criteria and does not meet the standard in 3 of the
criteria, it has been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in their response to the
Notice of Deficiency
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Attachment A
Focus Area: Curriculum and Instructional Program
Overview
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not Meet
Standard
1. Math X
2. Reading X
3. Science X
4. Social Studies X
5. Project Lead the Way X
6. Non-Core Curriculum X
7. Curricular Enhancements X
Details
Item 1-1. a. Math
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 6
Insufficient
quantities and
materials
Does Not Meet the
Standard
A. Signed POs for the purchased material was not submitted
B. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of additional purchases
a. School must purchase items first and then request reimbursement for funds expended
b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year does not indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
c. November 2017, School returned to state 92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
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#2 of 6
Incomplete
purchase order
Meets the Standard A. A signed PO was submitted
#3 of 6
Proof of purchase
and delivery
Does Not Meet the
Standard A. Invoice from Great Minds was not submitted B. Evidence of delivery was not submitted
#4 of 6
Materials for
grade 4-6
Does Not Meet the
Standard
A. School did not respond to question regarding materials for grades 4-6
B. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of additional purchases
a. School must purchase items first and then request reimbursement for funds expended
b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year does not indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
c. November 2017, School returned to state 92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
#5 of 6
Math specialist
position
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new staffing plan that moves the position to year 2
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
#6 of 6
Noncompliance
with approved
application –
Project MIND
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of Project Mind;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
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Summative Determination
Because the school meets 1 of the criteria, approaches the standard in 2 of the criteria and does not
meet the standard in 3 of the criteria, it has been determined that the school Approaches Standard
in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction - Math
Details
Item 1-1. b. Reading
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 4
Financial
procedures for
POs
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School did not provide details of procedures as to how the administrative staff would ensure that all purchase orders are signed by a Legacy administrator
B. The submitted financial policies for the School do not include a procedure for purchase orders
#2 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application –
River Deep
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of River Deep;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
#3 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application – Lack
of Writing and
Grammar
Curriculum
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of Writing and Grammar;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’
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School Board B. School did not provide any explanation as to why
they are not currently following their original application
#4 of 4
Reading specialist
position
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new staffing plan that moves the position to year 2
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
Summative Determination
Because the school approaches the standard in 3 of the criteria and does not meet the standard in 1
of the criteria it has been determined that the school Approaches the Standard in the focus area of
Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
Details
Item 1-1. c. Science
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of Science
Curriculum
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. The school has not provided evidence of an implemented Science curriculum
B. School submitted a new curriculum that modified the implementation of the Science curriculum;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
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C. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
#2 of 2
STEM/PLTW lead
teacher position
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new staffing plan that amends the position to a .5 in year 1
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
C. School did not provide evidence of anyone trained as a PLTW Lead Teacher
a. School provided documentation of 2 teachers who completed PLTW classroom teacher credentials
b. One of the 2 teachers school had certified as PLTW classroom teachers resigned from School prior to the submittal of this response
c. School identified 3 teachers who will share the 0.5 position (2nd grade teacher, PE teacher and tech specialist) beginning in January 2018
d. Two of the 3 individuals identified to implement PLTW have not been hired as of January 2018
Summative Determination
Because the school does not meet standard in both criteria it has been determined that the school
Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction - Science
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Details
Item 1-1. d. Social Studies
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of Character
Education
curricular
component
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that
modified the implementation of the school’s
Character Education;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a
formal request to modify the school’s Charter
Contract, of which the School’s original
application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter
Contract will need to be approved by BPS’
School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why
they are not currently following their original
application.
C. School did not provide evidence of partnership with
National University as a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with National University is
required to use their program
D. School did not provide evidence of materials received
for the Sanford Harmony Program, which is needed
for implementation
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction – Social Studies
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Details
Item 1-1. e. Project Lead The Way
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 3
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of PLTW
curricular
materials
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of PLTW;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
C. School did not provide evidence of purchase of PLTW curriculum
D. School said that it plans to order and purchase PLTW modules and materials in January 2018, with implementation beginning in January 2018
#2 of 3
Budget – Funds
to Purchase PLTW
materials
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of available funds a. School must purchase items first and then
request reimbursement for funds expended b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year
does not indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
B. November 2017, School returned to state 92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
#3 of 3
STEM/PLTW lead
teacher position
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new staffing plan that amends the position to a .5 in year 1
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter
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Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application
C. School did not provide evidence of anyone trained as a PLTW Lead Teacher
a. School provided documentation of 2 teachers who completed PLTW classroom teacher credentials
b. One of the 2 teachers school had certified as PLTW classroom teachers resigned from School prior to the submittal of this response
c. School identified 3 teachers who will share the 0.5 position (2nd grade teacher, PE teacher and tech specialist) beginning in January 2018
d. Two of the 3 individuals identified to implement PLTW have not been hired as of January 2018
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet standard in 3 out of 3 criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction – Project Lead The
Way
Details
Item 1-1.f. Non-Core Curriculum Materials
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of PE curriculum
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School did not provide requested invoice and evidence of delivery of order for PO submitted with the response to the October 13, 2017 Notice of Deficiency for evidence of PE curriculum
B. School stated PE curriculum would be ordered using CSP grant funds
C. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of additional purchases
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a. School must purchase items first and then request reimbursement for funds expended
b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year does not indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
c. November 2017, School returned to state 92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
#2 of 4
Incomplete
purchase order
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School did not provide details of procedures as to how the administrative staff would ensure that all purchase orders are signed by a Legacy administrator
B. The submitted financial policies for the School do not include a procedure for purchase orders
#3 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of Foreign
Language
curriculum
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of foreign language;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
C. School said that it purchased a series called Teach Them Spanish
D. School did not provide evidence of purchase of foreign language curriculum
#4 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application – lack
of Character
Education
curricular
component that
integrates PE into
their STEAM
theme
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that
modified the implementation of Character Education;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a
formal request to modify the school’s Charter
Contract, of which the School’s original
application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter
Contract will need to be approved by BPS’
School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why
they are not currently following their original
application.
C. School did not provide evidence of partnership with
National University as a Memorandum of
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Understanding (MOU) with National University is
required to use their program
D. School did not provide evidence of materials received
for the Sanford Harmony Program, which is needed
for implementation
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet the standard in 4 out of 4 criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction – Non-Core
Curriculum Materials
Details
Item 1-2. Curriculum Enhancements
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 4
CSP Grant –
Curricular
Enhancements
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of identified curricular enhancements;
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
C. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of additional purchases
a. School must purchase items first and then request reimbursement for funds expended
b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year does not indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
c. November 2017, School returned to state
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92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
#2 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application –
Jason Project
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of Jason Project
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
#3 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application –
Project MIND
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of Project MIND
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
#4 of 4
Noncompliance
with approved
application –
Project M2 and
M3
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted a new curriculum plan that modified the implementation of Project M2 and M3
a. Note: The school will need to submit a formal request to modify the school’s Charter Contract, of which the School’s original application constitutes a part of the Charter
b. All requests for modification to the Charter Contract will need to be approved by BPS’ School Board
B. School did not provide any explanation as to why they are not currently following their original application.
Summative Determination
Because the School approaches standard in 4 out of 4 criteria it has been determined that the
school Approaches Standard in the focus area of Curriculum and Instruction – Curriculum
Enhancements
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Attachment B
Focus Area: Exceptional Student Education Services
Overview
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. Documentation of Services X
B. Evidence of Services X
C. ESE Teacher X
D. ESE Parental Complaints – Lack of Services X
E. ELL and GSP Services X
Details
Item 2-1. a. Documentation of ESE Services
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 3
Services provided
by ESE teacher of
record
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. District can verify that School did hire a second ESE teacher
B. District unable to verify what specific job these individuals are doing at the school as data errors are still present in the School’s Staff Database
a. Reports dated 1/1/2018 and 1/26/2018 list the 2 ESE teachers as having 3 full-time positions at the school (3 different job codes = Intermediate Resource Teacher, Job Coach, Exceptional Education, and Teacher SLD)
C. A review of Teacher Assignment Report (submitted from the S169 screen on AS400, printed most recently on 1/29/2018) does not provide evidence of what rolls these individuals hold at the School
a. R.B.’s Teacher Assignment shows that she is
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assigned courses Monday – Friday ranging from Math Grade K to M/J Reading 1 to K-5 Gifted
b. J.S. is not listed on the Teacher Assignment Report
D. Schedule provided by School does not provide evidence of services
a. Lacks proof of who is providing services b. Lack of the specification of services being
provided
#2 of 3
Forms for Data
Collection
Meets Standard A. School provided sample Data Collection Logs that
document progress towards IEP goal
#3 of 3
Documented
evidence of ESE
services
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. Documents submitted by School do not show
evidence of services
B. School submitted:
a. List of student accommodations for ESE/504
b. Schedule of ESE services i. Lacks proof of who is providing
services ii. Lack of the specification of services
being provided
c. Sample teacher lesson plans
i. Lack of the specification of services
being provided for each student
listed
ii. Cannot correlate schedule provided
by school with lesson plans
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 1 of the criteria and does not meet standard in 2 of the 3
criterias it has been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of
Exceptional Student Education Services – Documentation of Service
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Details
Item 2-1. b. Student Schedules – No Evidence of Service
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
Student
Schedules in
AS400
Approaches
Standard
A. School did not provide evidence of corrections made in student schedules
B. School stated that student schedules are updated as necessary
a. A review of student schedules (AS400 report pulled from S713 printed as recently on 1/30/2018) showed some correction of error when compared to report pulled in during the Notice of Deficiency
#2 of 2
Compensatory
Education
Does Not meet
Standard
A. School submitted a statement say that any
compensatory education owed will be made up
B. School did not provided evidence if they reviewed
data and determined if compensatory education was
needed or not
Summative Determination
Because the School approaches standard in 1 criteria and does not meet standard in 1 criteria it has
been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Exceptional Student
Education Services – Student Schedules – Evidence of Service
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Details
Item 2-1. c. ESE Teacher – Assigned to Other Tasks
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
ESE Teachers
Assigned Other
Tasks
Does Not Meet
A. School stated that ESE teachers are on task, meeting with students, as evidenced by their schedules and data in AS400
a. Unable to verify what specific job these individuals are doing at the school as data errors are still present in the School’s Staff Database
i. Reports dated 1/1/2018 and 1/26/2018 list the 2 ESE teachers as having 3 full-time positions at the school (3 different job codes = Intermediate Resource Teacher, Job Coach, Exceptional Education, and Teacher SLD)
b. A review of Teacher Assignment Report (submitted from the S169 screen on AS400, printed most recently on 1/29/2018) does not provide evidence of what rolls these individuals hold at the School
i. R.B.’s Teacher Assignment shows that she is assigned courses Monday – Friday ranging from Math Grade K to M/J Reading 1 to K-5 Gifted
ii. J.S. is not listed on the Teacher Assignment Report
c. Schedule provided by School does not provide evidence of services
i. Lacks proof of who is providing services (no teacher name on schedule)
ii. Lack of the specification of services being provided
#2 of 2
Teacher Job Code
Does Not Meet
Standard A. Unable to verify what specific job these individuals
are doing at the school as data errors are still present in the School’s Staff Database
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a. Reports dated 1/1/2018 and 1/26/2018 list the 2 ESE teachers as having 3 full-time positions at the school (3 different job codes = Intermediate Resource Teacher, Job Coach, Exceptional Education, and Teacher SLD)
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet standard in 2 of the 2 criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Exceptional Student Education Services – ESE
Teacher
Details
Item 2-1. d. ESE Parental Complaints – Lack of Services
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Lack of Services
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted a statement say that any
compensatory education owed will be made up
B. School did not provided evidence that the data had
been reviewed to reflect the number of minutes
owed to students for compensatory education
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet standard in critera it has been determined that the school Does
Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Exceptional Student Education Services – ESE Parental
Complaints – Lack of Services
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Details
Item 2-2. ELL and GSP Services – No Evidence of Services being Provided
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 4
GSP – Evidence of
Service
Does Not Meet
Standard A. School provided sample lesson plans B. School did not provide evidence of service
#2 of 4
GSP – Evidence of
Pull-Out Services
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School stated that student schedules were updated
to reflect pull-out services, as evident by the attached
AS400 report
a. No report was attached
#3 of 4
ELL – Evidence of
services
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School did not include evidence of services, stating
that ESOL services were documented by teacher on
the “Classroom Accommodation and Strategies
Checklist”
#4 of 4
ELL - Compliance
Approaches
Standard
A. ELL Plan submitted by School was incomplete
a. District ELL Coordinator requested an
updated plan on 1/8/2018
B. School submitted name of ELL Contact, R
Breckenridge
C. School picked up ESOL Binder in December (3 months
late)
Summative Determination
Because the School approaches standard in 1 of the criteria and does not meet standard in 3 of the
4 criterias it has been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of
Exceptional Student Education Services – ELL and GSP Services
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Attachment C
Focus Area: Teacher Certification
Overview
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not Meet
Standard
1. Student Enrollment & Conduct X
Details
Item 3-1. Teacher Certification
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Teacher
Certification -
Kindergarten
Approaches
Standard
A. The situation with the kindergarten teacher was rectified following the October 13, 2017 notice of Deficiency.
B. However, The School’s Staff Database report, dated 1/26/2018, still does not reflect who teaching kindergarten at the school
a. A review of the School’s Staff Database (dated 1/26/2018) and the Teacher Assignment Verification report (dated 1/29/2018) identifies the following discrepancies:
Teacher Staff Database Teacher Assignment Verification
Other
Percchalski Active Kdg teacher
Kdg teacher No certification number
Trip Terminated Kdg teacher
Kdg teacher Discrepancy between reports
Summative Determination
Because the School approaches standard in the criteria it has been determined that the school
Approaches Standard in the focus area of Teacher Certification
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Attachment D
Focus Area: Pre-Opening Checklist
Overview
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not Meet
Standard
1. Governing - Parent Liaison X
2. Curricular Materials X
3. Staff Database in AS400 X
4. Staff Turnover Rate X
5. Educational Service Provider X
6. Finance - Budget X
7. Finance – Back Office Support X
8. Finance – Fiscal Policies and Procedures X
9. Facility – AHERA Inspection X
10. Facilities – Property Inventory X
11. Technology - Infrastructure X
12. Technology - Equipment X
13. Technology – State Testing Requirement X
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Details
Item 4-1. c. Governance – Parent Liaison Background Clearance
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
Background
Clearance
Meets Standard A. Parent Liaison, D. Strohschein, has completed background clearance/fingerprinting
#2 of 2
Attendance at
board meetings
Meets Standard A. Parent Liaison has been in attendance at the last
several board meetings
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 2 out of 2 criteria it has been determined that the school
Meets the Standard in the focus area of Governance – Parent Liaison
Details
Item 4-2. a. Curricular Materials
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
A. See Attachment A
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Details
Item 4-3. a. AS400 Not Updated for Administration and Staff
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Background
Clearance
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. The School’s Staff Database report, dated 1/26/2018, does not reflect who is employed at the School, with proper certification noted
a. A review of the School’s Staff Database (dated 1/26/2018) and the Teacher Assignment Verification report (dated 1/29/2018) identifies the following discrepancies:
Teacher Staff Database Teacher Assignment Verification
Other
Alban Active 3rd grade teacher
3rd Grade No Certification Number
Breckenridge 3 different job codes
Varies Discrepancy between reports
Kolker No Record 4th grade teacher No certification number
Kress Active 2nd grade teacher
2nd grade teacher No certification number
Mangaroo Active 3rd grade teacher
3rd grade teacher No certification number
Mizell Active Drop Out Prevention
1st grade teacher Discrepancy between reports
Percchalski Active Kdg Kdg teacher No certification
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teacher number
Ramkisson Active substitute 6th grade teacher Discrepancy between reports and no certification number
Ruisi Active 3rd grade teacher
No record Discrepancy between reports
Shotzbarger Active 5th grade teacher
5th grade teacher No certification number
Skaja 3 different job codes
No record Discrepancy between reports
Trip Terminated Kdg teacher
Kdg teacher Discrepancy between reports
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – AS400 Not Updated
for Administration and Staff
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Details
Item 4-3. b. Staff Turnover Rate
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Turnover Rate
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. The School still continues to have a high staff turnover rate.
a. Nov-Dec, the school lost 10 out of its 26 (38%) staff members (excludes substitutes)
b. All 10 were classroom teachers (9 out of 11 [82%] core classroom teachers and 1 special area teacher)
c. Staff turnover rate for teachers at the school, Nov-Dec, was 10 out of 15 teachers (including special areas) or 67%
Summative Determination
Because the School does not meet the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the
school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – Staff Turnover Rate
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Details
Item 4-4. a. Management Company
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Management
Company
Meets the Standard
A. School submitted copy of letter terminating services with Management Company
B. School hired an AP in place of another management company
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the School Meets
the Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – Management Company
Details
Item 4-5. a. Finance – No Viable Budget
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 5
Over inflated
revenues
Approaches
Standard
A. School submitted new budget; however, it was missing footnotes to help clarify amounts listed a. For example, school lists $175, 864 in other local
revenue without any explanation as to the source
#2 of 5
Debt payment Meets the Standard A. School submitted new budget that includes debt
payment
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#3 of 5
CSP Grant Meets the Standard A. School was awarded CSP grant, signed by FLDOE on
January 4, 2018
#4 of 5
Funds in Budget
for PLTW
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School stated that funds for its main innovation PLTW, would come from the CSP grant.
B. Award of CSP Grant is not proof of additional purchases a. School must purchase items first and then request
reimbursement for funds expended b. School budget for the 2017-18 school year does not
indicate how these purchases will be made as the School shows an ending fund balance of $8,926.44
c. November 2017, School returned to state 92% of its awarded CSP Planning grant ($22,975.38 out of $25,000).
#5 of 5
Budget Not
Submitted
Meet the Standard A. School submitted new budget, approved by their board on 12/18/2017
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 3 of the 5 criteria, approaches standard in 1 of the 5
criteria and does not meet the standard in 1 of the 5 criteria it has been determined that the school
Approaches Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – Finance – No Viable Budget
Details
Item 4-5. b. Finance – No Contract for Back Office Tasks
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
Contract for back
Office Service
Incomplete
Meets the Standard
A. School submitted letter terminating services with back office support, Grayson-Cummings
B. School stated that it was entering into contract with new Building Hope
#2 of 2 Does Not Meet
Standard A. School submitted letter terminating services with back
office support, Grayson-Cummings
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Back Office
Support B. No proof of current contract for back office services
a. School submitted contract and statement of work from Charter School Services Corporation, Inc. d/b/a Building Hope for back office support
b. Neither contract or statement of work is signed or dated by the School or the company
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 1 of the 2 criterias and does not meet the standard in 1 of
the 2 criterias it has been determined that the school Approaches Standard in the focus area of Pre-
Opening Documents – Finance – Back Office Support
Details
Item 4-5. c. Finance – Fiscal Policies and Procedures
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
No Fiscal Policies
or Procedures
Meets the Standard A. School submitted fiscal policies and procedures
#2 of 2
Ownership of
fiscal policies and
procedures
Meets the Standard A. School submitted fiscal policies and procedures
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 2 of the 2 criterias it has been determined that the school
Meets the Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – Finance – Fiscal Policies and
Procedures
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Details
Item 4-6. a. Facilities – No AHERA Inspection Report
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Missing Report Meets the Standard
A. School submitted AHERA Report for the Titusville Location
B. School has since moved to a new location in Port St. John a. School will need to submit an AHERA report for the
new facility
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the school Meets
the Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – AHERA Inspection Report
Details
Item 4-6. b. Facilities – Property Inventory
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 1
Property Inventor Meets the Standard A. School submitted copy of its property inventory
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in the criteria it has been determined that the school Meets
the Standard in the focus area of Pre-Opening Documents – Facility – Property Inventory
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Details
Item 4-7. a. Technology – No Technology Infrastructure
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 3
Technology Plan
and Budget
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. In the Notice of Default, the school was requested to submit a copy of its technology plan, which was referenced in the School’s response to the October, 2017 Notice of Deficiency
B. To date, this plan has not been submitted to the district
#2 of 3
Technology
Specialist
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School submitted budget; however, it lacks footnotes to be able to determine if the technology specialist position is included
#3 of 3
Infrastructure at
Titusville Facility
Meets the Standard A. School moved to its Port St. John Facility in November, 2017 making this item irrelevant
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 1 of the 3 criterias and does not meet the standard in 2
out of the 3 criterias it has been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus
area of Pre-Opening Documents – Technology Infrastructure
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Details
Item 4-7. b. Technology – Equipment
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 2
Technology Plan
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. In the Notice of Default, the school was requested to submit a copy of its technology plan, which was referenced in the School’s response to the October, 2017 Notice of Deficiency
B. To date, this plan has not been submitted to the district
#2 of 2
Equipment Meets the Standard
A. School’s re-submitted property inventory includes evidence of technology equipment and a visual inspection at the school verifies that equipment is set up at the school
Summative Determination
Because the School meets the standard in 1 of the criteria and does not meet the standard in the 1
of the criteria it has been determined that the school Does Not Meet Standard in the focus area of
Pre-Opening Documents – Technology - Equipment
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Details
Item 4-7. c. Technology – Not Able to Meet State Online Testing Requirement
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Summative Determination
Because these criteria were in reference to the School’s former site in Titusville, FL. they are
irrelevant as the School has moved to a new facility in Port St. John
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Attachment E
Focus Area: Student Records
Overview
Dispute Area Meets the
Standard
Approaches
Standard
Does Not Meet
Standard
1. Security of Student Records X
Details
Item 5 Student Records – Security of Student Records
Meets the Standard Approaches Standard Does Not Meet Standard
X
Findings:
Status Evidence
#1 of 3
Proof of Purchase
for Fire Proof File
Cabinets
Meets the Standard A. School submitted copy of invoice and bank statement as proof of purchase of fire proof file cabinets
#2 of 3
Purchase
Protocol
Does Not Meet
Standard
A. School did not respond to inquiry regarding how they would ensure that purchases for the school are being made by authorized school personnel instead of by non-affiliated individuals
B. School stated that purchase for file cabinets were authorized by the principal; however, no proof of this authorization was provided except for a bank statement that shows that the school paid for the item
#3 of 3
Access to student
records
Meets the Standard A. The school provided a plan to ensure that only authorized individuals will access student record files
Summative Determination
Because the School met the standard in2 of the 3 criterias and does not meet the standard in 1 of
the criteria it has been determined that the school Approaches Standard in the focus area of Pre-
Opening Documents – Security of Student Records