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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 022608-K - Support Imagine SchoolRESOLUTION NO. 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE AWARD OF A SCHOOL CHARTER TO BE ISSUED TO IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY WILLIAMSON COUNTY. WHEREAS, 1he City of Georgetown is supportive of efforts to provide quality public education to the children in our City and County; and WHEREAS, there is currently no open -enrollment charter school in Williamson County, which limits parental options; and WHEREAS, the population growth in our City and surrounding County is more than sufficient to support public, tuition -free school choice; and WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is supportive of bringing educational choices to families in Georgetown, and WHEREAS, the International Baccalaureate curriculum is a world-renowned curriculum, having been in schools around the globe for the past forty years, and is the curriculum for thirty-four of the top one hundred schools in the United States; and WHEREAS, a student graduating with an International Baccalaureate Diploma will be granted 24 college credit hours at any State University in Texas, thus providing a virtual scholarship; and WHEREAS, Imagine International Academy will serve up to 1,300 students K-12 , and WHEREAS, graduates of Imagine International Academy will be equipped for higher education and thus improve the quality of life in Central Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1 Imagine International School Williamson County is a desirable and high quality addition to the educational opportunities for families in Georgetown and the surroundmg County. SECTION 4 2. 1he facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. SECTION 3. 1he City Council has found that this action implements the following Century Plan Policy Statement: Resolution No. 02-2- 08- t< Support for Imagine International Academy Page 1 of 2 Pages Policy Statement 14 A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations. SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. RESOLVED this 26th day of February, 2008. APPROVED: Gary/IY elon, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney Resolution No. 02 2& ©g- i{ Support for Imagine International Academy Page 2 of 2 Pages ATTEST: Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary