School District of Clay County Green Cove Springs, Florida

Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - TBA REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

November 20, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Item #38 Item Title Public Hearing and School Board action on one time waiver of time lines set forth in Section V, Paragraph B, of the Clay County Charter School Plan to allow Orange Park Performing Arts Academy (OPPAA) to submit its charter school application Issue/Rationale The Clay county Charter School Plan requires that all completed charter school application be submitted no later than August 1 of each year.  It does not contain provisions for amendment.  OPPAA has requested that the School Board grant a one-time waiver of this policy so that OPPAA can submit an amended application to the charter review committee.  The waiver would allow OPPAA to file its amended application no later than the end of the School Board meeting on November 20, 2012.  Approval of this waiver would be only for this one instance and would not change board policy. Recommended Action Approve one time waiver of Charter School timelines as presented. Financial Impact None Submitted By Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney