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Attorney: 'Schools of Hope' building notice from Mater Academy triggers review of district facilities and legal options
Summary
The district received a premature building notice from Mater Academy under Florida's 'Schools of Hope' statute; legal counsel explained state rules and board members debated the statutory reach, potential facility-sharing requirements, and next steps including legislative advocacy and legal review.
The district's attorney, Ms. Enville, briefed the board on a building notice the district received from Mater Academy that cites Florida's Schools of Hope provisions. "Basically, under Florida law, Schools of Hope are [a] specialized category of charter schools...the statutory framework is mostly found in section 1002.333 of the Florida statutes," she said, reading key elements of the statute and related administrative rules.
Ms. Enville explained the difference between a building notice and a notice of intent and said the current submission appears premature because implementing rules have not taken effect. She listed program elements described in the statute and rule: a School of Hope operator must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates multiple charter schools and meets specified academic and financial criteria; Schools of Hope may request use of…
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