FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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JIM HORNE
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
SALLY BRADSHAW
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
CONTACT PERSONS
Name:
Mary Jo Butler
Roger Henry
Phone:
(850) 245-0481
Suncom:
205-0481
E-mail:
MaryJo.Butler@fldoe.org
Roger.Henry@fldoe.org
DPS:
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04-035
MEMORANDUM
To:
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School District Superintendents
From:
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Jim Warford
Date:
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October 6, 2003
Subject:
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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
FOR 2003-2004
I am pleased to advise you that the 2003 Legislature appropriated $4,000,000 to fund
the
Alternative School/Public Private Partnership
grants. These funds are available to
school districts that comply with the requirements of Specific Item 70 in the General
Appropriations Act.
Guidelines for applying for these funds include the following:
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A school district may apply for funding for an educational program that serves a
minimum of 400 disruptive and low-performing students per school in grades 6-12.
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Programs funded must provide proof of educational progress in reading and
mathematics as demonstrated in existing programs with similar student populations.
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The program shall operate in a separate school facility provided by the education
provider, unless otherwise negotiated with the school district.
JIM WARFORD
K – 12 Chancellor
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
School District Superintendents
October 6, 2003
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Any provider of this program must have at least five years of experience
successfully serving this student population.
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The design of the school shall include small learning communities and areas of
support services provided by community-based providers.
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The district school board may contract with a nonprofit or for-profit entity to
operate the program, including the provision of personnel, supplies, equipment, or
facilities.
Districts interested in applying for funds must submit a letter of intent to apply
by October 21, 2003, to:
Office of Intervention and Prevention Services
Attn: Roger Henry
Florida Department of Education
501 Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Roger Henry at (850)
245-0481 or via email at Roger.Henry@fldoe.org.
JW/rhf
cc:
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Assistant Superintendents for Instruction
Dropout Prevention Coordinators
Student Services Directors
