Board hears fast‑track charter application and classical‑school materials recommendation

Mar 17, 2026

Staff recommended approval of Somerset Academy’s replication application for Westbure Elementary and Westbure Middle under Florida Statute 1002.33 and reported committee recommendations for Pelican Island Classical Magnet instructional materials (K–8), with a 30‑day public review window and follow‑up public hearing before final board action.

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Board staff briefed members on two education items: (1) a replication charter application from Somerset Academy for Westbure Elementary and Westbure Middle, which the application review committee recommended moving forward on a fast timeline under Florida Statute 1002.33 and board policy 9,800; and (2) the second phase of instructional‑materials adoption for Pelican Island Classical Magnet covering grades 2–8.

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