‘THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY Mayor David ott 2000s Fr ahaa Cy OF 732 pias 204 maeokcgov Wiz F recone © eoayedetnor @ ese gatoayr January 6, 2020 Mr. Ronald Grant Charter Schoo| Administrator (Oklahoma Cty Pubic Schools 3100 North Kelley Avenue (Oklahoma Chy, OK 73111 Dear Mr. Grant, | write to respectfully request your strong consideration ofthe application for ‘the proposed Enes Kanter Schoo for Exceptional Learning (EKSE). "have known Mr. Kanter for several years and know him to have a heart fr our young people, and especialy the young people of Oklahoma City. Mr. Kanter has repeatedly seized opportunities ~ and often created his own —to show his support for our city and itsyouth. also know Mr. Kanter tobe someone who follows through and dedicates the time and resources necessary to complete 2 task. havea high level of confidence that this endeavors one that Mr. Kanter will prioritize and that he will ensure i receives the resources necessary to succeed, 1am fully cognizant of the solemn responsibity itis to authorize a charter school. Ierequires a dstret to validate that a plan isin place and resources are ‘avaliable to provide the students who may utlize this schaol with as good or better opportunities than they would have had otherwise. Istrangly believe that those elements aren pace here, "1am also heartened that Mr. Kanter has gven the dstrictvtual art blanche to dictate where the school shouldbe placed. think this demonstrates the spirit of collaboration that he wishes to apply inthis project and validates his aticulated desire fortis school to serve the kids who need tthe most, Others can likely speak better tothe merits ofthe academic plan andthe unique curriculum, though | admire those aspects ofthe proposal think Ican speak best tothe character of Mr. Kanter and my level af confidence that this wil bea success because of his track record and his commitment. I commend this pplication to your consideration without reservation and pray you wil ve the strongest possible consideration. Sincerely, Sra he Davia Holt Mayor