DPNY approves support agreement with Harbor Charter School

Democracy Prep New York’s Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding and Funding & Support Agreement with Harbor Science and Arts Charter School to provide temporary financial and operational support through the end of the 2025–2026 school year, including summer pay for teachers. The agreement is structured to avoid DPNY assuming Harbor’s liabilities while facilitating a transition path for Harbor students into DPNY schools.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

approximately $1.5 million over two years (discussed as one option); specific MOU funding amount not stated

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Remainder of the 2025–2026 school year (including summer pay to teachers); longer-term two-year expansion option discussed but not adopted in this action

Renewal date

2026-08-31

Renewal

The agreement is intended as a limited, temporary support arrangement covering the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year and associated summer pay; no automatic renewal or multi-year commitment was approved, though a separate two-year charter expansion option was discussed but not adopted.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Democracy Preparatory Charter School Minutes Board of Trustees Meeting 2026-03-31

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Democracy Preparatory Charter School?

Harbor Science & Arts Charter School was awarded this government contract by Democracy Preparatory Charter School, as recorded on March 31, 2026. The contract value is approximately $1.5 million over two years (discussed as one option); specific MOU funding amount not stated.

How much is the Harbor Science & Arts Charter School contract with Democracy Preparatory Charter School worth?

The Harbor Science & Arts Charter School contract with Democracy Preparatory Charter School is valued at approximately $1.5 million over two years (discussed as one option); specific MOU funding amount not stated.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Democracy Preparatory Charter School Minutes Board of Trustees Meeting 2026-03-31 (Minutes), dated March 31, 2026 from Democracy Preparatory Charter School. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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