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Board presses state rules, costs, and accountability for Schools of Hope colocation
Summary
Orange County Public Schools staff reviewed the state's Schools of Hope law and colocation rules; board members raised concerns about unclear definitions ("underused" facilities), financial burdens on the district for shared services, liability, and the fact that HOPE operators are not required to hire certified teachers.
Orange County Public Schools devoted a substantial portion of its Nov. 18 work session to the state's Schools of Hope program and the operational, financial and equity implications of charter colocation on district campuses.
Dr. Kia Scott, School Choice staff, outlined the statutory framework that allows a designated HOPE operator to submit a notice of intent and a performance-based agreement to a district; under that process the district has 60 days to execute a performance contract or risk a reduction in the administrative fee. She summarized definitions in current law and rule (including facility-notice timelines and shared facility/mutual management plans) and highlighted several ambiguities the district must manage.
Key concerns raised by the board included: how an "underused" facility is defined (staff noted the rule's definition is broad and could treat any unused…
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