Governance

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Dear Dayspring Academy Supporter,

Thank you for visiting the Dayspring Academy web page. Dayspring Academy is committed to providing high-quality education to learners in grades Pre- K through 12th grade and college. Dayspring provides an academically rich curriculum using the arts, technology, and embracing creativity and collaboration. Dayspring is determined not only in preparing learners academically, but we strive to instill quality character and values in our learners to make a lasting positive impact in the community and in the world.

Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who reside in Pasco County and are committed to education.  The Board is diverse and each member uniquely brings their expertise, professionalism and passion for improving public education for all students.  We welcome you to contact us if you have any questions or need further information.

Kind Regards,

Kenneth Foote
Board Chair

DAYSPRING BOARD MEMBERS 2024-2025

Kenneth Foote – Chair

Danita Hiles – Vice Chair

Kylie Owens – Secretary

Eric Seltzer – Treasurer

Julie Rogers – Board Member

Tarah Savino - Board Member

Bronwen Martin – Board Member

DARREN CURTIS – Board/Parent Liaison

(727) 238-5018

To contact a Dayspring Board Member, please email us here (indicate “For Board” in the subject line).

UPCOMING BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Mullins Music, 5736 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Building Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Google Meet

Diversity and Recruitment Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Google Meet

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 4:30 PM | Google Meet

Safety and Security Committee Meeting: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Google Meet

Governance Committee Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Google Meet

ANNUAL AUDITS

Annual Audit 2023 - Dayspring Academy

Annual Audit 2023 - Dayspring Academy Jazz

2024-2025 Annual Budget ( July 2024)

Dayspring 4301 Enrollment Capacity (updated every 12 weeks)

Dayspring Angeline Enrollment Capacity (updated every 12 weeks)

Florida School Report Card/ Accountability Reports - Dayspring Academy

PARENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

If a parent has a grievance or complaint or needs assistance, please follow the process below:

Seek to resolve the problem with the teacher, if applicable.

If the problem is not resolved, you can meet with the school principal. You may email them directly to address the issue or to set up an appointment.

  • Harmony Academy: Wendy Finlay

  • Jazz Academy: Audrey Windlan

  • Angeline Academy: Diana Greenier

  • Symphony Academy: Cecilia DeLeon

  • Ovation Academy: Karla Marone

If still unresolved, you may contact studentservices@dayspringacademy.org.

If still unresolved, you may contact our Board Liaison, Darren Curtis, at liason@dayspringacademy.org.

If still unresolved, you may bring the issue directly to the board by completing a board resolution form and emailing it to the board at grievance@dayspringacademy.org. Incomplete forms or forms that need more information may be returned for more information prior to launching a grievance review.

A board member will be assigned to investigate the grievance review. Please note that if you have not completed steps 1-3, the assigned board member will not be able to proceed with the grievance review until steps 1-3 are complete.

Upon completion of the grievance review, the board member will make a recommendation to the entire Dayspring Board at a scheduled board meeting. All decisions made by the board are final and cannot be appealed. A final report will be emailed to the complainant within 45 days of the board's decision.

Dayspring Board meets every other month on the last Monday of the month.

BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION PROCESS

Dayspring Academy is a public charter school located in Pasco County, FL, and is run by a private Board of Directors. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member of our governing Board, complete a Board Member Application.

Our Board of Directors and Administration will review your information. If a Board position becomes available, you will be given the opportunity to interview with our Board. If we do not have an opening at this time, we will keep your information on file in the event an opening becomes available.

Dayspring Board Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month, with the exception of November – December and June—July. Unless otherwise noted, they are held at our Ovation Campus, located at 8330 Dayspring Academy Way, Port Richey, FL 34668. Upcoming Board meeting dates are listed on the left.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our school.

Dayspring Academy promotes Equal Education and Employment Opportunities.

Disclaimer: It is the policy of Dayspring Academy that all requests for public records for Dayspring Academy must be submitted in writing to Pasco County School District.

Equity Coordinator- Kenyata Hayes –727-238-5018

Public Records Request