Charter Contract Renewal-Evaluation of Indicators...the Sponsor (District) in consideration of a recommendation for renewal of the charter contract. Section 1: Has the School Been

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Charter Contract Renewal-Evaluation of Indicators

Overall, a summary or total of the evaluation indicator ratings reflect that the charter school has received the following: Meets the Standard Partially Meets the Standard Does not Meet the Standard Based on the evidence provided by the charter school and verified by the Sponsor, the overall recommendation is to: Approve the renewal of the charter Not approve the renewal of the charter Below is a detailed report for each of the evaluation indicators based on evidence provided by the charter school. The evidence includes information obtained from the charter school and verified by the Sponsor (District) in consideration of a recommendation for renewal of the charter contract.

Section 1: Has the School Been Successful in Increasing Student Achievement Does not meet the Standard Partially Meets the Standard Does Meet the Standard

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1.a. Did the School Make progress in meeting its established educational goals during the term of the

charter?

Does not meet the Standard Partially Meets the Standard Does Meet the Standard

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Supportive evidence requested:

Clear Quantitative evidence that the school has made satisfactory progress in student academic

performance objectives.

Evidentiary support. The response should include FCAT (or FSA) results for all appropriate grade

levels. Additional assessment data may be used.

Data should be disaggregated and include at a minimum, grade, gender, ESE, socio-economic,

and minority populations

Strengths:

The School has received State Accountability school grades of an “A” in four out of four of the most

recent reporting years [2013-14 Grade “A”, 2014-15 Grade of “A”, 2015-16 Grade of “A”, 2016-17 Grade

of “A”, 2017-18 (not reported) ]. Note: 2014-15 was the baseline year. Additionally, during the past 18

years, the charter school has received 15 “A” ratings, which is more than any other charter school in

Pasco County. Please see Exhibit 1 Progress toward meeting Academic Goals and Objectives (Last 5

years in term of Charter, 2013-2018).

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Charter School: Dayspring Academy Contract Expiration date: 6/30/18 Final Renewal Report Date: 3/14/18 Current Term of Charter: 2003-2018

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The charter school was designated by the Commissioner of Education on July 26, 2011 as being a “high-

performing charter school” (F.S. 1002.331) and has maintained this status up to this renewal year (2017-

18).

Based on the charter school’s 2016-17 School Grade Accountability school grade and past academic

performance, the charter school was 1 of 12 schools in Pasco County Schools receiving designation by

the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) as being one of the “Schools of Excellence”, F.S. 1002.631,

under the category of combination schools.

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The charter school was awarded accreditation by North Central Association Commission of Accreditation

and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement

(SACS CASI) and AdvancED network on July 29, 2016 which covers 2016-2021. The charter school

received higher than network average (315.38 charter school, 278.34 network average) on the SACS’s

National Accreditation Review Index of Education Quality including all categories: (Teaching and

Learning Capacity (319.05 charter school, 268.94 network average), Leadership Capacity (322.73

charter school, 292.64 network average), and Resource Utilization (292.86 charter school, 283.23

network average).

Overall, the charter school has exceeded the District average in percent proficiency for Mathematics,

English Language Arts, and Science over the term and has exceeded the percent proficient

(Mathematics, ELA, Science) compared with surrounding non-charter public schools. Please see Exhibit

2.

Academic learning gains (2015-16 and 2016-17) show an increase in the percent proficient in English

Language Arts (58%, 65%), but show a decrease in mathematics (69%, 54%). Please see Exhibit 2.

Academic learning gains-lowest 25% (2015-16 and 2016-17) show a considerable increase in the percent

proficient in English Language Arts (49%, 53%), but show a decrease in mathematics (60%, 44%). Please

see Exhibit 2.

The charter school provided student performance data disaggregated by grade, gender, ESE, socio-

economic, and minority populations. This data is included in the ESEA School Public Accountability

Report and captures accountability school years from 2011-12 to 2013-14) and includes the National

Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment data.

Concerns/Recommendations:

School Comments:

1.b. Did the charter school meet statewide accountability requirements (no required Corrective Action

Plan or School Improvement Plan under F.A.C. 6A-1.099827) ?


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Statewide Accountability results for each of the past five years should be included. Please

include Learning Gains and Learning Gains (lowest 25%). (See template on pages 19 – 20).

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Strengths:

The charter school has met all statewide requirements to receive a school grade for each of the past five

years of the charter contract and was not required to submit a Corrective Action Plan or School

Improvement Plan under F.A.C. 6A-1.099827

Academic learning gains (2015-16 and 2016-17) show an increase in the percent proficient in English

Language Arts (58%, 65%), but show a decrease in mathematics (69%, 54%). Please see Exhibit 2.

Academic learning gains-lowest quartile (2015-16 and 2016-17) show a considerable increase in the

percent proficient in English Language Arts (49%, 53%), but show a decrease in mathematics (60%, 44%).

Please see Exhibit 2.


School Comments:

1.c. Compare and evaluate the rates of progress of the students in the charter school with the rates of

progress of other comparable student populations in the school district. Comparable schools should

be within a five-mile radius of the charter school.


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Strengths:

With respect to School Accountability Grade reports, the charter school has been the only “A” rated

public schools on the west side of Pasco County as compared with eleven comparable student

populations for four accountability years (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17).

With respect to proficiency rates, the charter school has met or exceeded the district’s rates of progress

for the students of comparable student populations in English Language Arts, Mathematics (exception of

one school), Science, and Social Studies for grades K-8 in eleven comparable student populations in the

school district.

With respect to Learning Gains and Learning Gains of the Lowest 25%, the charter school has met or

exceeded the district’s rates of progress for the majority of students of comparable student populations

in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades K-8 in eleven comparable student populations in

the school district.


School Comments:

1.d. Did the percent of students who were proficient or higher in reading, writing, math, and science

meet or exceeded the state and district average?


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Please provide evidence related to your FCAT (FSA) scores by year for the past five years,

including the percent of students at the unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and

advanced levels.

Strengths:

The charter school has exceeded both the state and district average for English Language Arts (ELA),

Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in the past four school grade accountability years (FY 2013-14,

2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17). Please see Exhibit 2.


School Comments:

1.e. Did the percentage of students who were proficient or higher in reading, writing, math, and

science meet or exceed that of similar district schools?


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Please provide evidence related to FCAT (FSA) performance by year for the past five years.

Strengths:

With respect to proficiency rates, the charter school has met or exceeded the district’s rates of progress

for the students of comparable student populations in English Language Arts, Mathematics (exception of

one school), Science, and Social Studies for grades K-8 in eleven comparable student populations in the

school district. Please see Exhibit 2.


School Comments:

1.f. Identification of the school’s goals for the term of the charter.


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Did the school meet its student achievement objectives each year? If the school did not meet

its objectives and explanation as to why and what the school will do differently in the future to

help ensure that the goals will be met.

Strengths:

The School has received State Accountability school grades of an “A” in four out of four of the most

recent reporting years [2013-14 Grade “A”, 2014-15 Grade of “A”, 2015-16 Grade of “A”, 2016-17 Grade

of “A”, 2017-18 (not reported) ]. Please see Exhibit 2.

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The charter school received higher than network average (315.38 charter school, 278.34 network

average) on the SACS’s National Accreditation Review Index of Education Quality including all

categories: (Teaching and Learning Capacity (319.05 charter school, 268.94 network average),

Leadership Capacity (322.73 charter school, 292.64 network average), and Resource Utilization (292.86

charter school, 283.23 network average).


Recommendations: The current charter contract does not include specific measurable goals, but a

document was provided in the renewal packet for the school’s stated objectives and outcomes (2018-

2022). The completed renewal packet does include Student Achievement goals for the next Five Years

with annual goals for ELA (SAT), ELA(FSA), Mathematics (FSA), Social Studies (EOC) , and High School

statewide accountability assessments.

It is recommended that a requirement for submitting annual goals and objectives to the governing

board and Sponsor be part of any renewal charter contract. The attainment of these stated goals would

also be reviewed annual by the governing board.

The SACSCASI (AdvancED) Accreditation report and findings (Conclusion, pg. 26) state that the charter

school “should use the improvement priorities to communicate school grades, challenges, and successes

to all stakeholders and the larger community. In addition, the school should involve all stakeholders in

decision making including, but not limited to, school improvement planning, mission and vision

statements, and the accreditation process.” The “Improvement Priorities”, pg. 26, state that the

institution must address Improvement Priorities, which are to “disseminate comprehensive information

about student learning, school performance, and the achievement of school improvement goals to

stakeholders and the larger community.”


School Comments:

1.g. Over the term of the charter, was the school’s educational program and design aligned with the

mission and guiding principles of the school? Please describe.


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Supportive evidence requested: Initial charter school application (or amendments/appendices) and

contract including Academic Accountability Plan (if required)

Strengths:

Over the term of the charter, the school’s educational program and design was aligned with the mission

and guiding principles of the charter school.

The charter school provided a Mission Statement and Education Plan and Curriculum Framework as

part of the renewal packet.

The mission of the charter school is “To prepare learners of Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for

high school, college, and for the work force by delivering a world-class education through the arts in a

collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.”

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The vision of the charter school is “To create an educational family, which develops character driven,

culturally literate, life-long learners, who bring value to their community.”

The charter school outlined the school’s educational program and design aligned to the mission and

guiding principles of the school and is updated with current curriculum resources.

The Educational Program Design includes a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

(STEAM) philosophy, Digital Tools, Creative and Performing Arts, Core Knowledge Sequence, Character

Education, and is aligned to the Florida Standards.

The charter school’s Curriculum and Instructional Design includes Core Academic Curriculum, English

Language Arts (Shurley English, 6+1 Traits for Writing, Writer’s workshop), Mathematics (The Standards

for Mathematical Practice, Eureka Math), Science (Core Knowledge Sequence, Delta Science Kits,

project-based learning, McGraw Hill Science), Social Studies (Core Knowledge Sequence), Reading

(6+4+ii+iii), Physical Education and Health, Music, Art, Technology, World Language (Spanish), and

Career and Education Planning. The charter school provides differentiated instruction and includes a

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process.

During the site visit conducted on December 12, 2017 for the Elementary campus using the Classroom

Walkthrough Checklist, the following were noted: 1.) Collaborative, cooperative, and constructive

groupings of students 2.) Students highly engaged 3.) Use of teacher accountable talk 4.) use of

research based curriculum 5.) significant classroom management with positive behavioral support and

reinforcement 6.) a culture of respect and educationally constructive student-teacher relationships 7.)

moderate to higher order thinking 8.) increased cognitive complexities 9.) independent and guided

practice 10.) engaging lessons 11.) Flexible and fluid groupings 12.) use of collaborative technology.

During the site visit conducted on December 12, 2017 for the Secondary campus using the Classroom

Walkthrough Checklist, the following were noted: 1.) Collaborative, cooperative, and constructive

groupings with student encouraging each other 2.) Students highly engaged 3.) modeling and use of

manipulatives 4.) use of research based curriculum 5.) students collaboratively producing a product 6.) a

culture of respect and educationally constructive student-teacher relationships 7.) moderate to higher

order thinking 8.) increased cognitive complexities 9.) independent and guided practice 10.) engaging

lessons 11.) checks for understanding 12.) use of collaborative technology 13.) Reciprocal teaching.

As compared with other middle and high schools in Pasco County, the charter school has the highest

passing percentage (percent by total students) for students enrolled in Industry Certification/ Career

Technical Education (CTE) programs over the past three school years (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17).

Dayspring has five guiding principles: “Content, Creativity, Collaboration, Customization, and Character.”


School Comments:

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Section 2: Is the School an Effective, Viable Organization?


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2.a. Is the school financially solvent and stable?


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Please describe and provide supporting evidence.

Strengths:

Over the term of the charter, the charter school has never received any negative findings on any

independent financial audits. The charter school has not been required to submit a Corrective Action

Plan or Financial Recovery Plan. [See Independent Financial Audits for FY 13-14, 14-15, 15-16, 16-17]


School Comments:

2.b. Has the school competently and effectively managed its finances?


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The school should provide a financial statement that discloses the costs of administration,

instruction, and other spending categories for the charter school that is understandable to the

general public and that will allow comparison of such costs to other schools.

The response should address any negative findings from independent audits and/or budget

deficits in any of the fiscal years the school has been in operation, and how the school has

responded.

Strengths:

The charter school provided a detailed operating budget (audited) for FY 16-17 and Financial Report of

Spending Past for the past Five Year Period (2012-2017).


School Comments:

2.c. Describe the school’s financial management systems and staffing arrangement for financial

management and reporting.


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Supportive evidence requested: Staffing plan for next 5 years of the renewal.

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Strengths:

The charter school provided a staffing plan for a 5-year period (2017-2022) covering four years of the

next 5 years of the renewal.


School Comments:

2.d. Describe the school’s success in achieving a balanced budget during the last five years of the

contract period.


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The charter school provided a table including their Audit (Profit and Loss) for the past five years (FY

2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17) of the charter.

Strengths:


School Comments:

2.e. Describe the school’s plan for financial management and oversight for the term of the new

charter.


X

Supportive evidence requested: Description of financial management and oversight, Financial Policies

and Procedures

Strengths:

The charter school provided a four tiered financial review process.

The charter school provided a Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual.


School Comments:

2.f. Provide projected budgets, estimated revenues and expenditures, and projected cash flow for the

next five years of the charter renewal.


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Supportive evidence requested: Five Year Budget Projection

Strengths:

The charter school provided a 5-year forecast and Five Year Budget Projection.


School Comments:

2.g. Describe how the school has been effectively governed.


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The strength and stability of the school’s governing board, along with a discussion of board

turnover during the term of its charter (including reasons for that turnover), should also be

detailed.

If the charter school contracts with an Education Service Provider, please discuss the governing

board’s record of providing appropriate oversight, detailing specifically the steps taken to

monitor the performance of the management organization. Did the board use a formal review

process and what were the essential metrics? Please include copies of the final reviews

Identify and discuss specific board actions and systems that successfully supported the school in

its efforts to improve student achievement. These may include financial, educational, or legal

challenges that school has faced.

The discussion of effective governance should also include a review of the charter school’s

conflict of interest policies and the school’s record in carrying out those policies. In this regard,

the school should discuss and disclose key transactions (if any) involving conflicts of interest that

occurred during the current charter.

In particular, a school must identify those transactions that presented actual conflicts (or the

appearance thereof) and specify the policies and procedures used to mitigate those conflicts. In

answering this question, the school may wish to review the conflicts of interest statements that

the members of the school’s board filed as part of the record.

The school should also discuss how the governing board evaluates its own effectiveness, and the

governance training and development opportunities the board has pursued over the course of

the charter period.

Provide evidence that the governing board has responded effectively to complaints (both

internal and external).

Strengths:

The charter school’s governing board consists of seven board members with a wide range of

experiences. Board members serve for a term of four years and are term-limited off the board. All

governing board members are residents of Pasco County.

The charter school has a consistent board with rare turnovers.

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The charter school maintains high standards in regards to conflict of interest concerns.

The board “evaluates its own effectiveness through School grading and financial audits.”

The charter school has procedures for conflict resolution, which includes a designated parent liaison.

The charter school’s governing board has effectively and efficiently complied with conflict resolutions as

required by established policies and procedures to comply with all federal and state guidelines.

The governing board has current Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation as well as Governing Board

Policies and Procedures.


School Comments:

Section 3: Is the School Fiscally Sound?


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3.a. There is sufficient evidence that the school has competently and effectively managed the

finances.


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Please provide a clear, concise narrative statement that includes sufficient evidence that the

school has competently and effectively managed its finances. The statement should address any

negative findings from independent audits and/or budget deficits in a fiscal year, and explain

how the school responded to either. Future major expenditures should be included, as well as

the academic benefit(s) of said expenditures.

Suggested sources of evidence: Results from independent financial audits, financial audits, and

annual financial statements, as appropriate.

Strengths:


School Comments:

Dayspring is one of 11 schools out of 654 in Florida, which does not receive capital funds from its local

district. Dayspring met with the district in September 2017. At which time, the district discussed

potential resolutions for capital. Since that time, the district has not responded to multiple requests to

continue the dialogue on capital outlay. The Pasco School District is treating the students of Dayspring

inequitably. The district has not provided any capital resources in 18 years nor has expressed plans to

provide any resources in capital funds. This inequity commits injury to the students of Dayspring

Academy. Dayspring has an open request to meet with Pasco’s Superintendent to resolve this iniquity

since July 2017. As of March 2018, the Superintendent has not responded to inquiries and requests for

updates on this matter.

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Chart 1 outlines the funds allocated from the state and from Pasco School District.

3.b. Is the school’s enrollment stable and near or at capacity?


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The school’s response should include a concise statement about the history of student

enrollment during the term of current charter. Document demand and student turnover, with a

clear explanation of the reasons for turnover. Specific attention and detail should be included

regarding ESE and minority population numbers.

Strengths:

The charter school has increased student enrollment each of the past five years of the charter and is at

the high percentage range (i.e. 90% or higher) based on the enrollment capacity designated in the

charter contract or amendments.

The charter school receives a high number of enrollment applications and consistently maintains an

extensive waiting list.


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School Comments:

3.c. Is the professional staff of the charter school competent and resourceful?


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Provide evidence that the professional staff is highly qualified and have performed capably,

including specific information regarding professional development and ongoing staff training,

and the plan to address teacher retention and professional development in the upcoming

renewal charter period.

Suggested sources of evidence: Evaluations, surveys, formal complaints, teacher turnover rates,

qualifications of teachers and staff, administrative leadership changes, examples of staff issues

and how they were addressed.

Strengths:

The charter school employs certified teachers/instructors with a relatively small number of teachers

considered to be out of field [ex: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement].

The 2016-17 Staff Survey Summary shows that 28 out of the 38 questions rated either “Agree” or

“Strongly Agree” with a few areas (#12,14,19,20,23,24,28,29,35,37) that may require further discussions

or considerations. See Exhibit 4A.

The 2017-18 Staff Survey Summary shows that 34 out of the 37 questions rated either “Agree” or

“Strongly Agree” with a few areas (#19,33,35) that may require further discussions or considerations.

See Exhibit 4B.


School Comments:

3.d. During the term of the charter, has there been a high level of parent and community

involvement?


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To demonstrate student and parent satisfaction with the school, please provide a history of the

school’s enrollment during the term of its charter, and comprehensively address demand and

persistence patterns. Specifically, the applicant should provide data on a year-to-year basis of

the number of students who stayed in the school and those who left over the past five years.

Also include the number of students on a waiting list for enrollment in the school.

Provide parent and student survey results or other verifiable data that attest to parent

satisfaction with the school’s program. The school should demonstrate that the surveys were

administered and analyzed using generally accepted evaluation methods (including method of

administration, time of year, and adequate response rate).

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Provide specific evidence of parent satisfaction and participation over the past three years.

Describe how parents and members of the community have been involved in the school over

the past three years.

Describe how the school anticipates that parents and members of the community will be

involved in the school in the coming charter renewal period.

Strengths:

The charter school’s data show that there are a significant number of students enrolling and remaining

at the charter school over the past five years. Please see Exhibit 3.

The charter school submitted a comprehensive professional development plan.

The charter school encourages parents and families to volunteer at their school in order to participate in

their child’s education further.

In 2015-16 and 2016-17, 100% of parents/guardians completed 15 volunteer hours or more with total

volunteer hours reaching 9,463 (2015-16) and 10,310 (2016-17).

The Elementary Parent Survey Comparison for 2015-16 and 2016-17 shows that 22 out of 22 questions

asked achieved an 80% or higher rating in the category of “Agree” and “Strongly Agree” and all

questions showed an increase in percentage of “Agree” and “Strongly Agree” from 2015-16 to 2016-17.

Please see Exhibit 5A.

The Secondary Parent Survey Comparison for 2015-16 and 2016-17 shows that 25 out of 25 questions

asked achieved an 80% or higher rating in the category of “Agree” and “Strongly Agree” and all

questions (except three) showed an increase in percentage of “Agree” and “Strongly Agree” from 2015-

16 to 2016-17. Please see Exhibit 5B.


School Comments:

Section 4: Compliance and Faithfulness to the Terms of the Contract and

Applicable Law


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4.a. Has the charter school has been faithful to the terms of its contract?


X

Supportive evidence requested: Charter School Annual Reviews (past 3 years)

Strengths:

The charter school has received high marks on their past Charter School Annual Reviews (FY2014-15,

2015-16, and 2016-17) with minimal areas in need of correction or revision.

The charter school has been faithful to the terms of its contract.

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School Comments:

4.b. Explain how the charter school has complied with all financial requirements.


X

Supportive evidence requested: Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reports, annual budget, independent

financial audit

Strengths:


School Comments:

4.c. School Enrollment Process


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Please describe how the school has established a fair and appropriate pupil enrollment process.

Include a copy of your application, lottery and enrollment policies and procedures for the past

five years.

Strengths:

The charter school maintains a fair and appropriate student enrollment process including a random

lottery under the requirements specified in the charter application, charter contract, and Florida

Statute.


School Comments:

4.d. Services for Students with Special Education Needs


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Explain how the school has fulfilled its legal obligations related to access and services to

students with disabilities, including students with a 504 Plan. Include information regarding

special education staffing, the percentage of students receiving special education and 504

services, and the number of special education students who have left your school and their

reason for leaving.

Explain how the school has utilized the Problem Solving/Response to Intervention process.

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Strengths:

The charter school has received 100% compliant internal ESE FTE audits with no corrective action plans

required for the past four years (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17) for Surveys 2 and 3.


School Comments:

4.e. Services for English Language Learners


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Explain how the school has fulfilled its legal obligation related to access and services to English

Language Learners. Describe the steps the school undertakes to provide support to students

who are limited English proficient. Documentation should include summaries of home language

survey data and English language assessments conducted by the school (i.e. number/percent of

students assessed, number/percent found to be limited English proficient for each year of the

charter).

Strengths:

The charter school provided the percentage of English Language Learners (active LY’s) for the past five

years in the term of the charter. Please see Exhibit 3


School Comments:

4.f. Student Discipline


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Include summary data of the number of suspensions issued for the last three years of the

current charter. Include both in-school and out-of-school suspensions.

Strengths:

The charter school has a relatively small amount of students that received either “In-School

Suspensions” or “Out-of-School Suspensions” for the past five years of the Charter [FY 2013-14, 2014-

15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 (to date)]


School Comments:

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4.g. Compliance with the Florida statutes related to Student with Reading Deficiencies and student

progress.


X


Describe how the school is fulfilling its legal obligations under Florida statute related to students

with reading and math deficiencies.

Strengths:

Student performance is continually assessed and analyzed by the MTSS Leadership team and student-

specific PS/RtI team when applicable.

Students not making adequate progress towards the Florida Standards are identified and specific

measures are implemented.


School Comments:

4.h. Provide evidence of professional development activities supported by the school over the past

three years of the current charter.


X

Supportive evidence requested: Professional Development Timeline of Activities (current school year)

Strengths:

The charter school submitted a comprehensive Professional Development timeline.


School Comments:

Section 5: What are the School's Plans for the TERM of the New Charter?


X

5.a. Please describe the school’s proposed educational program for the term of the new charter.


X


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For those schools that are essentially making no material changes to their educational program

(including adding no new grades), the narrative response should so indicate and include plans

for sustaining and/or improving student outcomes.

Strengths:

The charter school submitted a comprehensive Education Plan and Curriculum Framework.


School Comments:

5.b. Please describe any facility plans, a general timeline, and an explanation of how the school will achieve its plans for the term of the new charter.


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Provide the school’s plans for the facility over the next five years. Please include a description

of the plan, a general timeline, and an explanation of how the school will achieve its plan.

Strengths:

The charter school has preliminary plans to absorb incremental growth of approximately 20-30 students

per year over the next five years.


School Comments:

Section 6: Understanding the Organization's Plans for the Future (include at

least five years)

6.a. Please describe the organization's plans (i.e. five-year strategic plan) for the next five years in the

term of the new charter.


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Provide a copy of the organization's five-year strategic plan. The plan should be inserted in the

Exhibits section (tab 9) at the back of the renewal binder

Strengths:

The charter school submitted a Five Year Strategic Plan 2018-2023 as part of the renewal packet and

includes Student Achievement Goals.


School Comments:

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Section 7: Legal

7.a. Please provide information concerning any and all pending and threatened legal actions involving

the school, including an estimate of potential exposure.


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Provide information concerning any and all pending and threatened legal actions involving the

school, including an estimate of potential exposure.

Strengths:

There are no pending or threatening legal actions.


School Comments:

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Exhibit 1: Dayspring Academy’s Progress toward meeting Stated Academic Goals and Objectives

(Last 5 years in term of Charter, 2013-2018)

2013-2014 *2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

Year in 5-year term Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

School Accountability Grade

A A A A

Grades represented for data collection

K-8 K-9 K-10 K-11(DE) K-12(DE)

Stated Goals and Objectives-ELA-percent proficient

Not required in current contract




Not required in

current contract

ELA- Actual % Proficient

83(FCAT) 78(FSA) 72(FSA) 74(FSA)

ELA-District-% Proficient


Goal Met ( Yes or No) Met state overall goal

Met state overall goal



Stated Goals and Objectives- Mathematics- percent proficient





Not required in

current contract

Mathematics-Actual % Proficient

75 84 79 70

Mathematics- District % Proficient


Mathematics Goal Met (Yes or No)





* Baseline year

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Exhibit 2: Dayspring Academy’s Accountability by Category and Subgroups- Last 5 years in term of Charter (2013-2018)

Category 2013-2014 *2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

Grades served K-8 K-9 K-10 K-11 K-12

School Grade A A A A

Proficiency in ELA 83 78 72 74

Proficiency in ELA-District

59 55 53 56

Proficiency in Mathematics

75 84 79 70

Proficiency in Mathematics-District

57 55 53 57

Proficiency in Writing

54

Proficiency in Writing-District

49

Proficiency in Science

75 77 72 70

Proficiency in Science-District

59 58 56 56

Math Learning Gains Lowest 25%

44 60 44

Math Learning Gains Lowest 25%-District

66 50 56

Math Learning Gains

55 69 54

Math Learning Gains -District

58 36 41

ELA Learning Gains Lowest 25%

77 46 57

ELA Learning Gains Lowest 25%-District

65 49 53

ELA Learning Gains

76 58 65

ELA Learning Gains-District

63 36 43

Social Studies N/A 100 90 92

MS Acceleration 43 (participation)

49 (performance)

90 79 75

*Baseline year

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Exhibit 3: Dayspring Academy’s Statistical Overview of Student Enrollment- Last Five Years in term of

Charter (2013-2018)

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

Total Student Enrollment(Survey 3)

585 606 641 695 746 (Survey 2)

Total Enrollment Change from Prior school year (Survey 3)

+30 +21 +35 +54 +52

Student enrollment capacity designated in charter contract

585 610 655 750 825

Percent of Total Student Enrollment Capacity out of Enrollment Capacity designated in contract

100.0% 99.3% 97.9% 92.7% 90.4%

Student enrollment capacity of building

Not identified in contract

Not identified in contract

655 750 750

Percent of Total Student Enrollment Capacity out of Enrollment Capacity of building

N/A N/A 97.9% 92.7% 99.5%

Lottery applications (previous Spring)

692 764 816 860 956

Percent of SWD 12 13 14 14 13

Percent of ELLs 0 1 1 1 1

Percent of Minority 23.2 23.3 23.9 24.3 26.6

Percent of FRL 39 49 48 48 51

Total number of teachers

42 44 44 45 48

Dayspring Academy’s Statistical Overview of Projected Student Enrollment-Five Year Charter (2018-2023)

2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 3

Student Enrollment Capacity

780 810 830 850 880

Budgeted Enrollment 780 810 830 850 880

Total Instructional Classrooms

*36 *37 *38 *39 *40

*Pending addition of new facility or determinations of increased capacity.

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Exhibit 4A: Dayspring Academy’s Staff Survey Summary (2016-17)

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1.) Please select your campus (Elementary, Secondary, Little Scholars).

2.) I have been with Dayspring Academy (Less than 1 school year, More than 1 school year)

3.) My opinions count related to school policies and procedures that impact my ability to be an effective teacher. 3% 0% 19% 57% 22% 79%

4.) Administration communicates frequently with employees and keeps me informed and up-to-date with information I need to know. 0% 5% 13% 42% 40% 82%

5.) Our school goals, objectives, and strategies are clearly communicated. 0% 3% 11% 34% 53% 87%

6.) My opinions count related to campus policies and procedures that impact me. 3% 0% 37% 34% 26% 80%

7.) I understand my job expectations and responsibilities. 0% 0% 5% 50% 45% 95%

8.) Conflicts within my team are handled appropriately. 0% 0% 13% 50% 37% 87%

9.) My team works well together. 0% 0% 13% 45% 42% 87%

10.) Different teams/departments within Dayspring work well together. 0% 0% 16% 55% 29% 84%

11.) The Administration at Dayspring provides support to the teaching staff so that I am able to be an effective teacher. 3% 3% 11% 32% 53% 85%

12.) My Supervisor does a good job of giving me constructive feedback. 3% 0% 18% 37% 42% 79%

13.) My Supervisor coaches me to help me develop professionally.

14.) I receive positive recognition from my Supervisor when I do a good job. 3% 5% 21% 26% 45% 71%

15.) Performance evaluations are fair and unbiased. 15% 3% 13% 45% 37% 82%

16.) My Supervisor would never ask me to do anything unethical. 0% 3% 3% 24% 71% 95%

17.) My Supervisor is available to me when I have questions or need help. 0% 8% 5% 41% 46% 87%

18.) My Supervisor encourages me to take initiative in my job. 0% 3% 16% 26% 55% 81%

19.) I would rate the training I receive to do my job as…(Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent) 5% 8% 37% 26% 24% 50%

20.) Dayspring supports my efforts to seek relevant job training. 0% 5% 21% 34% 39% 73%

21.) I am satisfied that I have opportunities to apply my talents and expertise at Dayspring. 3% 0% 8% 37% 53% 90%

22.) I can take time off to handle personal commitments. 0% 3% 8% 39% 50% 89%

23.) I have enough time to do my work. 8% 21% 32% 29% 11% 40%

24.) I am able to balance work and my personal life. 3% 13% 32% 42% 11% 53%

25.) Dayspring is a family-friendly place to work. 0% 0% 11% 39% 50% 89%

26.) I am satisfied with my PTO and holiday pay benefits. 0% 3% 11% 37% 50% 87%

27.) I am satisfied with my healthcare-related benefits offered by Dayspring. 0% 3% 11% 50% 37% 87%

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28.) I am satisfied with the employer funded retirement plan offered by Dayspring. 0% 3% 18% 47% 32% 79%

29.) My pay compensation is fair, relative to the local job market. 0% 11% 21% 47% 21% 68%

30.) The HR department provides accurate and helpful benefits information. 0% 0% 11% 47% 42% 89%

31.) Dayspring is a safe work environment. 0% 0% 8% 24% 68% 92%

32.) I know what to do in an emergency situation. 0% 0% 3% 37% 61% 98%

33.) I know what to do if I feel I am being harassed in my work environment. 3% 0% 5% 42% 50% 92%

34.) Our building and work areas are kept clean and presentable. 0% 0% 11% 61% 29% 90%

35.) The Purchasing procedures at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 16% 26% 43% 24% 67%

36.) The Leave procedures for taking time off at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 3% 11% 50% 37% 87%

37.) The Field Trip procedures at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 16% 32% 37% 16% 53%

38.) I believe Dayspring has a positive impact on the lives of our learners. 0% 0% 0% 34% 66% 100%

39.) Overall, I am satisfied with my teaching experience at Dayspring. 0% 0% 8% 38% 54% 92%

40.) I am satisfied with my overall job security. 0% 5% 13% 37% 45% 82%

41.) I am proud to tell people that I work for Dayspring Academy. 0% 0% 0% 34% 66% 100%

42.) Please enter any additional feedback you would like to share.

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Exhibit 4B: Dayspring Academy’s Staff Survey Summary (2017-18)

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2.) I have been with Dayspring Academy (Less than 1 school year, More than 1 school year)

3.) My opinions count related to school policies and procedures that impact my ability to be an effective teacher. 0% 0% 11% 58% 31% 89%

4.) Administration communicates frequently with employees and keeps me informed and up-to-date with information I need to know. 0% 0% 4% 38% 58% 96%

5.) Our school goals, objectives, and strategies are clearly communicated. 0% 0% 2% 42% 56% 98%

6.) My opinions count related to campus policies and procedures that impact me. 0% 0% 13% 49% 38% 87%

7.) I understand my job expectations and responsibilities. 0% 0% 2% 36% 62% 98%

8.) Conflicts within my team are handled appropriately. 0% 4% 11% 33% 51% 84%

9.) My team works well together. 0% 4% 9% 33% 53% 86%

10.) Different teams/departments within Dayspring work well together. 0% 0% 7% 47% 47% 94%

11.) The Administration at Dayspring provides support to the teaching staff so that I am able to be an effective teacher. 0% 0% 2% 40% 58% 98%

12.) My Supervisor does a good job of giving me constructive feedback. 0% 0% 0% 33% 67% 100%

13.) My Supervisor coaches me to help me develop professionally. 0% 0% 9% 20% 71% 91%

14.) I receive positive recognition from my Supervisor when I do a good job. 0% 0% 0% 29% 71% 100%

15.) Performance evaluations are fair and unbiased. 0% 0% 2% 27% 71% 98%

16.) My Supervisor would never ask me to do anything unethical. 0% 0% 0% 16% 84% 100%

17.) My Supervisor is available to me when I have questions or need help. 0% 0% 0% 20% 80% 100%

18.) My Supervisor encourages me to take initiative in my job. 0% 0% 0% 27% 73% 100%

19.) I would rate the training I receive to do my job as…(Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent) 0% 0% 26% 26% 49% 75%

20.) Dayspring supports my efforts to seek relevant job training. 0% 0% 12% 33% 56% 89%

21.) I am satisfied that I have opportunities to apply my talents and expertise at Dayspring. 0% 0% 5% 30% 65% 95%

22.) I can take time off to handle personal commitments. 0% 2% 9% 21% 67% 88%

23.) Dayspring is a family-friendly place to work. 0% 0% 7% 14% 79% 93%

24.) I am satisfied with my PTO and holiday pay benefits. 0% 5% 16% 33% 47% 80%

25.) I am satisfied with my healthcare-related benefits offered by Dayspring. 0% 2% 12% 35% 51% 86%

26.) I am satisfied with the employer funded retirement plan offered by Dayspring. 2% 0% 14% 42% 42% 84%

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27.) My pay compensation is fair, relative to the local job market. 0% 5% 16% 40% 40% 80%

28.) The HR department provides accurate and helpful benefits information. 0% 0% 5% 30% 65% 95%

29.) Dayspring is a safe work environment. 0% 0% 2% 19% 79% 98%

30.) I know what to do in an emergency situation. 0% 0% 0% 23% 77% 100%

31.) I know what to do if I feel I am being harassed in my work environment. 0% 0% 0% 23% 77% 100%

32.) Our building and work areas are kept clean and presentable. 0% 0% 0% 23% 77% 100%

33.) The Purchasing procedures at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 2% 23% 37% 37% 74%

34.) The Leave procedures for taking time off at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 2% 7% 26% 65% 91%

35.) The Field Trip procedures at Dayspring are easy to follow and meet my needs. 0% 7% 16% 40% 37% 77%

36.) I believe Dayspring has a positive impact on the lives of our learners. 0% 0% 2% 14% 83% 97%

37.) Overall, I am satisfied with my teaching experience at Dayspring. 0% 0% 5% 21% 74% 95%

38.) I am satisfied with my overall job security. 0% 0% 5% 21% 74% 95%

39.) I am proud to tell people that I work for Dayspring Academy. 0% 0% 0% 17% 83% 100%

40.) Please enter any additional feedback you would like to share.

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Exhibit 5A: Dayspring Academy’s Elementary Parent Survey Comparison (2015-16 to 2016-17)

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1.) I feel welcome when I telephone, visit, or volunteer at Dayspring Secondary School. 7% 93%

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2.) The school’s office staff is courteous and helpful to me. 6% 94% 4% 96% -2 +2

3.) I feel that I am kept informed about school activities and information (through emails, notes, phone calls, conferences, newsletters, open house, website, Facebook, and notices). 6% 94% 5% 95% -1 +1

4.) The school is utilizing an interesting any challenging curriculum. 7% 93% 4% 96% -3 +3

5.) My child is well taught in the areas of reading and writing. 6% 94% 6% 94% 0 0

6.) My child is well taught in the area of math. 8% 92% 5% 95% -3 +3

7.) My child is well taught in the area of science. 7% 93% 4% 96% -3 +3

8.) My child is well taught in the areas of geography and history. 6% 94% 4% 96% -2 +2

9.) My child is well taught in the area of humanities (if applicable).

9a.) My child is well taught in the area of visual art. 5% 95% 2% 98% -3 +3

9b.) My child will well taught in the area of drama. 7% 93% 3% 97% -4 +4

9c.) My child is well taught in the area of music. 7% 93% 3% 97% -4 +4

9d.) My child is well taught in the area of PE (physical education). 5% 95% 3% 97% -2 +2

10.) My child is receiving a quality education. 6% 94% 2% 98% -4 +4

11.) My child’s teachers are accessible for communication. 6% 94% 2% 98% -4 +4

12.) The school staff is dedicated to helping my child learn. 6% 94% 3% 97% -3 +3

13.) I believe that all of my child’s academic needs are being met. 9% 91% 6% 94% -3 +3

14.) Dayspring Elementary maintains a safe learning environment for my child. 6% 94% 4% 96% -2

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15.) The school facility is clean and organized. 5% 95% 1% 99% -4 +4

16.) The Elementary Principals are approachable and accessible. 6% 94% 5% 95% -1 +1

17.) My child generally enjoys attending Dayspring Academy. 8% 92% 5% 95% -3 +3

18.) Dayspring is preparing my child for success throughout their academic career. 5% 95% 3% 97% -2 +2

19.) Overall, I am satisfied with Dayspring Academy Elementary School. 6% 94% 4% 96% -2 +2

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Exhibit 5B: Dayspring Academy’s Secondary Parent Survey Comparison (2015-16 to 2016-17)

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1.) I feel welcome when I telephone, visit, or volunteer at Dayspring Secondary School. 8% 92% 5% 95% -3 +3

2.) The school’s office staff is courteous and helpful to me. 8% 92% 5% 95% -3 +3

3.) I feel that I am kept informed about school activities and information (through emails, notes, phone calls, conferences, newsletters, open house, website, Facebook, and notices). 13% 87%

12% 88% -1 +1

4.) The school is utilizing an interesting any challenging curriculum. 8% 92% 7% 93% -1 +1

5.) My child is well taught in the areas of reading and writing. 10% 90% 5% 95% -5 +5

6.) My child is well taught in the area of math. 9% 91% 19% 81% +10 -10

7.) My child is well taught in the area of science. 7% 93% 9% 91% +2 -2

8.) My child is well taught in the areas of geography and history. 6% 94% 7% 93% +1 -1

9.) My child is well taught in the area of humanities (if applicable). 6% 94% 4% 96% -2 +2

10.) My child is well taught in his/her elective (please list elective in the “other” section below). 7% 93% 4% 96% -3 +3

11.) My child is well taught in his/her elective (please list elective in the “other” section below). 8% 92% 4% 96% -4 +4

12.) The use of the iPad has increased my child’s skills in the area of technology. 8% 92% 10% 90% +2 -2

13.) The use of the iPad has improved my child’s overall educational experience. 12% 88% 14% 86% +2 -2

14.) My child’s teachers are accessible for communication. 8% 92% 10% 90% +2 -2

15.) My child is receiving a quality education. 7% 93% 4% 96% -3 +3

16.) My child’s teacher(s) encourage(s) him/her to work to his/her highest potential. 9% 91% 8% 92% -1 +1

17.) The school staff is dedicated to helping my child learn. 7% 93% 6% 94% -1 +1

18.) I would recommend Dayspring Secondary School to other parents. 7% 93% 5% 95% -2 +2

19.) I believe all of my child’s academic needs are met. 11% 89% 9% 91% -2 +2

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20.) Dayspring Secondary School maintains a safe learning environment for my child. 5% 95% 4% 96% -1 +1

21.) The school facility is clean and organized. 5% 95% 5% 95% 0 0

22.) My child considers the Secondary School Principal to be approachable and accessible. 12% 88% 18% 82% +6 -6

23.) Dayspring is preparing my child for success in High School and College. 7% 93% 4% 96% -3 +3

24.) My child generally enjoys attending Dayspring Academy. 10% 90% 10% 90% 0 0

25.) Overall I am satisfied with the Dayspring Secondary School. 7% 93% 6% 94% -1 +1

Documents

Charter Contract Renewal-Evaluation of Indicators...the Sponsor (District) in consideration of a recommendation for renewal of the charter contract. Section 1: Has the School Been