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Renaissance Academy to close; district moves to support families after sale of property
Summary
Board members reported that Renaissance Academy (a charter school overseen by Charter Schools USA) sold its property and will close at the end of the school year; the superintendent said staff prepared communications to families and will schedule meetings to support a smooth closure.
Board members informed the meeting that Renaissance Academy (formerly Governors Academy), a charter school overseen by Charter Schools USA, sold its property and will close at the end of the school year. Superintendent Hannah and staff said the district prepared and sent letters to families, provided paper copies to students, and will schedule meetings with administration, faculty and staff to manage a smooth closure process.
Staff told the board the property was sold to a private school, Tallahassee Preparatory Academy. District staff said they confirmed the sale and the school's planned closure and then prepared parent communications under the superintendent's leadership. District officials said they had a technical issue that delayed distribution of one letter but that letters went out and staff are coordinating next steps for families and employees affected by the closure.
Ending District staff said they will schedule transition meetings and provide supports for families and employees as Renaissance Academy closes at the end of the school year. The board's discussion was informational; no board action was required at the meeting.
