§ 2-754. Duties and powers.

(a)

The enumerated powers and duties of the charter school oversight committee for charters granted by the School Board of Miami-Dade County to the city are as follows:

(1)

Provide oversight and supervision for all of the charter school operations;

(2)

Establish policies regarding educational philosophy, and oversee assessment and accountability procedures to ensure that student performance standards are met or exceeded;

(3)

Provide oversight and guidance in the creation and modification of the curriculum and approving an annual budget;

(4)

Employ or remove personnel, including, but not limited to, the director/principal, teachers, support staff and technical and maintenance personnel or enter into an agreement with a charter school management company to exercise this responsibility;

(5)

Adopt rules, policies, standards and programs that are consistent with all applicable federal, state and local law and all rules and regulations that are necessary or desirable for the efficient operation and general improvement of a city-sponsored charter school; and

(6)

Follow the city procurement procedures and spending limitations that require approval as provided in the Charter and Code.

(b)

The powers and duties granted to the charter school oversight committee for charters granted by the City as co-sponsor with the Florida Schools for Excellence are as follows:

(1)

Grant school charters and carry out all such other duties provided in the co-sponsorship agreement with the Florida Schools for Excellence pursuant to F.S. § 1002.335(7); and

(2)

Follow the city procurement procedures and spending limitations that require approval as provided in the Charter and Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-48, § 1, 6-10-2008)