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District proposes converting Harborside Academy from charter to district choice school to preserve program amid funding squeeze
Summary
Superintendent told the board that Harborside’s instrumentality-charter funding model is becoming financially unsustainable due to enrollment declines and funding mechanics; staff recommended exploring conversion to a district school of choice to preserve program elements while changing the funding model.
District leaders briefed the board Aug. 14 on preliminary plans to convert Harborside Academy from an instrumentality charter to a district school of choice. Presenters said the charter’s historical funding model (instrumentality charters receiving approximately 80% of independent-charter per‑pupil funding in earlier years) is strained by declining enrollment and current state funding patterns.
Staff framed the conversion…
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