Application Instructions

Application Instructions for the 2013-2014 School Year

1. The School Board of Hillsborough County is authorized to operate charter schools.

2. It is the responsibility of the charter school applicants to request technical assistance from the Florida Department of Education or the School Board of Hillsborough County.

3. Acceptance of an application for review does not imply or ensure approval of the application.

4. Approval of an application does not authorize the operation of the charter school. Approval of an application authorizes the parties to negotiate a contract to operate the school.

5. Charter school applicants wishing to apply for the 2013-2014 school year shall provide a letter of intent to establish a charter school to the School Board of Hillsborough County on or before July 1, 2012.

• indicate special population you are targeting and estimated number of students

• enrollment estimate by grade

• name, address, and phone number of contact person

6. Applicants shall submit 6 original bound paper copies and 20 individually labeled compact discs (cd's) of completed applications by August 1, 2012 (all applications must be in our office by the close of business, 4:45 p.m.). Applications should be mailed or hand delivered to:

   Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center (ROSSAC)
   Charter Office
   901 East Kennedy Boulevard
   Tampa, FL 33602

7. All applications will be presented to the School Board within 60 days of August 1, 2012, with the recommendation for approval or denial from the Superintendent unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties.

8. For an application or more information about submitting a Charter School Proposal, contact the Charter Office at (813) 272-4049.