Common use of Charter Schools Clause in Contracts

Charter Schools. A. Notification to Polk Education Association 1. When the Polk County School Board receives an application for a charter school, the PEA will: Receive a copy of the application within ten (10) working days, or a mutually agreed upon extended time frame, and notify the Polk County School Board’s bargaining agent of any possible impact of the proposed charter school on wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment of the bargaining unit members it represents. B. Voting Procedures for Conversion of an Existing School 1. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida Statute, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the teachers employed at the school. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification (no less than 24 hours) to all eligible teachers, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process. 2. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida Statute, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must also demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the parents voting whose children are enrolled at the school, provided that a majority of the parents eligible to vote participate in the ballot process. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification of all eligible parents, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process.

Charter Schools. A. Notification to Polk Education Association 1. When the Polk County School Board receives an application for a charter school, the PEA will: Receive a copy of the application within ten (10) working days, or a mutually agreed upon extended time frame, and notify the Polk County School Board’s bargaining agent of any possible impact of the proposed charter school on wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment of the bargaining unit members it represents. B. Voting Procedures for Conversion of an Existing School 1. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) 1002.33(3)(b), Florida StatuteStatutes, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the teachers employed at the school. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification (no less than 24 hours) to all eligible teachers, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process. 2. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) 1002.33(3)(b), Florida StatuteStatutes, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must also demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the parents voting whose children are enrolled at the school, provided that a majority of the parents eligible to vote participate in the ballot process. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification of all eligible parents, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process.

Charter Schools. A. Notification to Polk Education Association 1. When the Polk County School Board receives an application for a charter school, the PEA will: Receive a copy of the application within ten (10) working days, or a mutually agreed upon extended time frame, and notify the Polk County School Board’s bargaining agent of any possible impact of the proposed charter school on wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment of the bargaining unit members it represents. B. Voting Procedures for Conversion of an Existing School 1. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida StatuteStatute 1002.33(3)(b), an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the teachers employed at the school. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification (no less than 24 hours) to all eligible teachers, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process. 2. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida StatuteStatute 1002.33(3)(b), an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must also demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the parents voting whose children are enrolled at the school, provided that a majority of the parents eligible to vote participate in the ballot process. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification of all eligible parents, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process.

Charter Schools. A. Notification to Polk Education Association 1. When the Polk County School Board receives an application for a charter school, the PEA will: Receive a copy of the application within ten (10) working days, or a mutually agreed upon extended time frame, and notify the Polk County School Board’s bargaining agent of any possible impact of the proposed charter school on wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment of the bargaining unit members it represents. B. Voting Procedures for Conversion of an Existing School 1. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) 1002.33(3)(b), Florida StatuteStatutes, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the teachers employed at the school. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification (no less than 24 hours) to all eligible teachers, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process. 2. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) 1002.33(3)(b), Florida StatuteStatutes, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must also demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the parents voting whose children are enrolled at the school, provided that a majority of the parents eligible to vote participate in the ballot process. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification of all eligible parents, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process.. Date Recvd/Association No: Date File/Association Step: Rec’vd By: Filed By: Name Address Home Phone: Date of Incident School Assignment School Phone: Relevant Article(s) Of Contract - Policy Statement of Grievance: Relief Sought: Signature of Grievant Date Disposition: Signature of Supervisor Date Date Received By Date Received By Copies to: Grievant - Association - Supervisor Request for Transfer for the school year: (This request is valid for one school year only) Current School Year:

Charter Schools. A. Notification to Polk Education Association Association 1. When the Polk County School Board receives an application for a charter school, the PEA will: Receive a copy of the application within ten (10) working days, or a mutually agreed upon extended time frame, and notify the Polk County School Board’s bargaining agent of any possible impact of the proposed charter school on wages, hours, and the terms and conditions of employment of the bargaining unit members it represents. B. Voting Procedures for Conversion of an Existing School 1. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida Statute, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the teachers employed at the school. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification (no less than 24 hours) to all eligible teachers, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process. 2. Pursuant to §.1002.33(3)(b) Florida Statute, an application to convert an existing public school to a charter school must also demonstrate the support of at least 50 percent of the parents voting whose children are enrolled at the school, provided that a majority of the parents eligible to vote participate in the ballot process. To the extent allowed by law, balloting to demonstrate such support shall be done by secret ballot, provide for adequate notification of all eligible parents, provide a process which is clearly explained prior to the actual vote, and provide for votes to be counted by an impartial committee whose make-up shall be disclosed to the School Board as part of the application review process.