A Member School of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Wins $10,000 Grant Award 

SouthTech Schools of Boynton Beach Receives Award at Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami 

MIAMI, Fla.  (May 22, 2025) – SouthTech Schools, a member of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS), has received a $10,000 grant award from the national nonprofit organization Building Hope.   SouthTech Schools is a leader in innovative charter school education and is located in Boynton Beach.  It received the grant award at Building Hope’s recent IMPACT Summit at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. 

Representatives of FCPCS and many of its member schools attended the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit, which brings together charter school leaders, educators, authorizers and education advocates to advance the charter school movement.  FCPCS sponsored student singers from Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores, who performed during the IMPACT Summit Awards gala dinner. 

FCPCS member school participants also heard inspiring presentations from award-winning schools and took part in solution-focused sessions and dynamic networking opportunities.  Some FCPCS member school participants were presenters at key sessions held during the 2-day event. 

“Congratulations to SouthTech Schools and all the award-winners and finalists at the Building Hope IMPACT Summit,” said Robert Haag, President of FCPCS.  “And thanks to FCPCS Director of Member Services Sherard Parker and all of the attendees from member schools of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools.  They came together in a common purpose to enhance charter school education and advance the charter school movement.” 

SouthTech Schools is made up of SouthTech Preparatory Academy and SouthTech Academy High School, which provide a strong focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE).  Students at the Boynton Beach schools take part in hands-on learning through advanced facilities like a cosmetology lab, commercial kitchen, cybersecurity, nursing, auto tech bay and expanding agri-tech offerings.  Students engage in daily real-world, career-focused training. 

SouthTech Schools was one of five finalists for the prestigious S. Joseph Bruno Model Charter Award and one of three schools to receive a financial grant award.  S. Joseph Bruno is the President and CEO-Emeritus of Building Hope and a member of its Board of Directors. 

Twenty schools were named Building Hope IMPACT Awards finalists earlier this year.  They were selected from nearly 200 applications from charter schools located in 41 states and the District of Columbia.  Three final winners were announced in each category at the Building Hope IMPACT Summit and $160,000 in grants were given out. 

In 2024, HIVE Preparatory School of Hialeah, Fla., and River City Science Academy of Jacksonville, Fla., won awards and grants as part of the Building Hope awards program.  Both schools are members of FCPCS. 

Now in its fourth year, the Building Hope IMPACT Awards Program recognizes schools for their profound impact on the communities, families and students they serve.  According to Building Hope, each application was evaluated by judges based on measurable impact, innovative educational approaches and the strength of their engagement with students and their communities. 

The program has awarded $440,000 to 33 charter schools and $40,000 to eight school volunteer leaders.  For more information about the Building Hope IMPACT Awards, visit https://impactawards.buildinghope.org/. 

About Building Hope

Building Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing educational opportunities for K-12 students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services.  During its 21-year history, Building Hope has supported over $1 billion in the development of school facilities. 

About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as part of the 2024-2025 school year, the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state.  Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven. FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.