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Our Regions

Tampa Bay

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IDEA's Tampa Bay locations:

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Regional Page

IDEA's Jacksonville locations:

4

SCHOOLS

In 2021, Florida will be home to four IDEA schools.

960

STUDENTS

In 2021, we will serve a total of 960 students between our academy and college prep campuses. We will open with grades K-3 & 6, and will grow to serve grades K-12 when fully scaled.

100%

COLLEGE BOUND

Since IDEA’s first graduating class in 2007, 100% of our seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities nationwide.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING

Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them. 

Expert Teachers

Our teachers bring subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success.

FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

Our school is family. Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each student reach their full potential. 

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Work at IDEA

We are a looking for hard-working, talented individuals to help make college a reality for all children in the Tampa Bay region. From the classroom to transportation and everything in between – your work will directly deliver on IDEA’s mission.

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Public Custodian of Records

For public custodial records requests, please contact:

Jennifer White
jennifer.white@ideapublicschools.org

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Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar

IDEA Florida ESSER Information

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IDEA Florida Board Members

Lizzette Reynolds
Christina Barker
Gary Chartrand
Nick Rhodes

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IDEA Tampa Bay

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IDEA Jacksonville

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IDEA Florida ADOPTED BUDGET

IDEA Florida Budget (2022-2023) – Download

IDEA Florida Budget (2021-2022) – Download

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IDEA FLORIDA BOARD APPROVED POLICIES

Conflict of Interest

Authority over Fiscal Matters

Accountable Plan

Net Assets

Executive Benefits

Fundraising

Employee Awards & Gifts

Gift Acceptance

Accounts Payable

Financial Reporting

Internal Audits

Capital Assets

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Travel

Allowable & Prohibited Use of Funds

Authorization of Expenditures of Funds

Purchasing

Corporate Card

Florida Drug Free Workplace Policy

Disqualification List Policy

Mandatory Reporting of Abuse & Neglect

2022-23 Guideposts for Excellent Teaching Rubric

Nepotism in Hiring Policy

Telecommuting Policy

Vehicle Allowance Policy

Sick Leave Bank

Tuition Reimbursement

2022-23 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct

Procedures for Collaboration of Public & Private Instructional Personnel

2022-23 Grading Policy

Anti-Bullying & Harassment

2022-23 Wellness Policy

2022-23 Meal Charge Policy

Health & Safety Portions of 2022-23 Student Handbook

2022-23 IPS Employee Handbook-Florida Edition

2022-23 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct

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IDEA’s Anonymous Ethics and Compliance Hotline 833-380-1041

As required by Title IX, IDEA Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with IDEA Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to IDEA’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

All Title IX Complaints should be emailed to: titleixconcern@ideapublicschool.org. The Title IX Coordinator for allegations involving only students is Israel Ybarra, VP of School Development. The Title IX Coordinator for allegations involving only employees, or employees in relation to students, is Harold Schuman, Director of Human Resources Investigations.

IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Vice-Chair and Treasurer, Ryan Vaughan – Secretary, Reba Cardenas McNair, David Earl, Erich Holmsten, Michael Adams, Gary Lindgren, Ovidio Vitas, Theresa Barrera-Shaw.

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