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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-550 RESOLUTION NO. 2003- S~O A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION" PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE COOPERATIVE PTA ORGANIZATIONS OF VIRGINIA A. BOONE HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL TO RAISE FUNDS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE STUDENTS BY PROVIDING COMPUTERS FOR A COMPUTER LAB AND PARA-PROFESSIONALS FOR OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the 'Partnership in Education' program of the Virgina A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle PTA's was established to raise funds to benefit the students directly; and WHEREAS, the funds raised will be used to create and maintain a computer lab in the middle school and to hire Para-professionals in the elementary school to help alleviate overcrowding; and WHEREAS, the two schools combined currently have 611 Sunny Isles Beach students enrolled; and WHEREAS, both schools are "A" rated schools and it is the desire of the program to assist the schools in maintaining that level of success, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Participation. The City Commission hereby approves the city's participation in the 'Partnership In Education' Program in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000,00). Section 2, Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution, Section 3. Effective Date, This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. R2003 - Partnership In Education Program 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 2003, \,.:~, s ~J "r'. . ATTEST:, '"-'..' , ;;/~['~;.~ <,. 1 \>" I ,.... < ,'; JaneA, Hipes, Acting City Clerk ;'I"~' \:1 f ,";:.'!.. "', \ . . \ . , I ",.~"') .., :' { ,~ Approved 1\.'s)o Form and Legal Suffi' iey: Vote: 5-0 Mayor Samson Vice Mayor Edelcup Commissioner Goodman Commissioner Iglesias Commissioner Kauffman Moved by: Seconded by: 0Yes) ---.0Y es) V1Yes) :=:J21y es) ~(Yes) R2003 - Partnership In Education Program V \ C-<c (ilPr';{OfC. - ?=-f~ ~J-CU P Co MYY'\\<<?\ ON<eR... :[GL <c...<; ~~ _(No) _(NO) _(NO) _(NO) _(No) 2 JN"Y 1stF City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission /Y/ \ David Samson,Mayor 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Norman S.Edeleup,Vice Mayor I Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 33160 Gerry Goodman,Commissioner Danny Iglesias,Commissioner 13051 947-0606 City Hall Lila Kauffman,Commissioner �' (305) 949-3113 Fax Christopher J.Ru::,City Manager +F Ia o+` (305) 947-2150 Building Department Lynn M.Dannheisser,City Attorney ar o (305( 947-5107 Fax Jane Hines,Acting City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager of_ DATE: May 15, 2003 t��t RE: PARTICIPATION IN"PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION" PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION Upon submission by the Mayor and recommendation by the Vice Mayor, the City Commission is being requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to participate in the "Partnership in Education" program, contributing a donation in the amount of One Thousand Dollars($1,000.00). REASONS The PTA's of Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle established the `Partnership in Education" program with the main objective of raising funds that would be utilized for their students directly. They propose to create and maintain a computer lab in the middle school and hire paraprofessionals in the elementary school to help alleviate overcrowding. There are currently a total of 611 students from Sunny Isles Beach attending these schools, 145 in the elementary school and 466 in the middle school. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School was originally built for 600 students and currently enrolls 1,076,with 26 to 38 students per classroom. Highland Oaks Middle School was originally built for 1,250 and currently enrolls 2,048 with 37 to 42 students per classroom. These numbers are expected to increase each year. Additionally, both are "A" rated schools and it is the desire of the program to assist the schools in maintaining that level of success. This program will directly benefit the students in these schools. CJR/SS/pw Agenda Item Partneoldp In Education Donation Agenda Memo Date National PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION elrrcehild• rolewrice. loan'I IOiln xl OUb Ur nonan Ili hrind OA; \hddk Sc We can't hire more teachers, there's no room to place them. We can't build more rooms, there's no space to locate them. What we CAN do is help create a healthy learning environment for our children. March 12, 2003 Mr. David Samson Mayor City of Sunny Isles 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Sunny Isles, Florida 33160 Dear Mr. Samson: As a leader in our community you know just how hard our kids work on the FCAT,and how they succeed under difficult conditions to make both Virginia A.Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School and Highland Oaks Middle School"A" rated schools. We are proud of them,of their teachers and administrators who motivated them to succeed in an environment where so many other schools in our state have failed. Now,we are asking you and the City of Sunny Isles,to join the "Partnership in Education"of the V A.B.H.O.E.and H.O.M. PTA's. This is in an unorecedented effort of two schools joining to raise funds to benefit our combined 3 484 students directly. Our first joint venture is a Silent Auction,but the Partnership In Education has the universal goal of holding annual Rind-raising events and to ultimately include all of the schools in our feeder pattern • How much money do we want to get? $75,000 • How are we planning to raise the money? Silent Auction,May 18, 2003,Aventura Mall • How will we use the funds? To keep our children in "A"rated schools • Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Ekmenmry will hire Para-professionals to assist teachers in classrooms to help alleviate overcrowded conditions. With 1,076 students, in a school originally built for 600, and with a range of 26 to 38 students per classroom,our children deserve more attention and the teachers deserve the help. • Highland Oaks Middle will concentrate on creating and maintaining a computer lab. Technology is the key to our children's education; to succeed, they need more access. With over 2,408 students, in a school originally built for 1,250 and a range of 37 to 42 children per classroom there are only 400 computers available to the children. What can you, as a government leader do to help? As much as you possibly can,for our children and your community We kindly request that the City of Sunny Isles help sponsor the event. The Highland Oaks Elementary provides quality education to 145 children from Sunny Isles. The Highland Oaks Middle School currently has 466 Sunny Isles residents enrolled—the demographics show that this will continue to grow significantly. Virginia A.Bann Iliehland Oaks Flenant»rc 20500 NE 24'h Avenue,Ninth Miami Beach.FL 33180 t3115)431-17'0x.500 Iliehlanal Oaks Slidell School• 23'5 N.E.RL3r'Street.North Bloch,FI.33I80.(.316)032-38111 F�,Nlni1: SilentAuction03®aol.com Mr. David Samson March 12,2003 Page 2 The Schools' administrations together with the PTA's of both schools work hard on a daily basis to help improve the conditions of our schools,our efforts,directly affect the overall quality of our community. Our property values are increasing because the quality of our schools is convincing families and businesses alike to invest in our community. There is a direct correlation between our schools and our positive progress. This alone brings value added to Sunny Isles and its surrounding cities. We need your help to continue on this path to progress,both financially, as an advocate and supporter of our cause. As a community business leader you understand and recognize the value of having a wonderful education system we hope we can rely on you to make this event a tremendous success. We believe that a donation of$10.00 per student is a reasonable amount to donate towards our efforts to add much needed services to our two schools. We are requesting the same of the cities of Aventura, Sunny Isles and Golden Beach. We would also kindly request your public endorsement and promotion of the Partnership In Education and our first event, the Silent Auction on May 186. We thank you for your consideration in our request and feel confident that you and the City Management will help in this great undertaking. Should you need any additional information,please contact me at your earliest possible convenience at(305)772-3480. Sincerely, Ms. Rose M. Hernandez Highland Oaks Middle School PTA Auction Co-Chair Please help create a legacy of support for our children and maintain your investment in our community! Sponsored by. 'TURA, 4v AVENTURAw., R magazine Virginia 1.Boone i nalss€L,»entarv-•20±1110 NIL 141 c n e,North Miami(each,FL 33150-1305)931-1"n,.500 I highland Oala Middle School-33'5 N.H.203'"Street,North Miami Beach.FL 33180• (305)932-3810 E-Mail: SilentAucrionOAaaol,com s°ern Is<c y y Cit of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission David Samson,Mayor m 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Norman S.Edelcup,Vice Mayor Gerry Goodman,Commissioner Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 33160 x Danny Iglesias,Commissioner 1305) 947-C606 City Hall Lila Kauffman,Commissioner • •• X305)949-3113 Fax Christopher J.Russo,City Manager or sr ,rioS‘ X3051947-2150 Building Department Lynn M.Dannheisser,City Attorney o-g a"°st (305)947-5107 Fax Jane Hines,Acting City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager C/Q� DATE: May 15, 2003 ��tt RE: PARTICIPATION IN"PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION" PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION Upon submission by the Mayor and recommendation by the Vice Mayor, the City Commission is being requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to participate in the "Partnership in Education" program, contributing a donation in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). REASONS The PTA's of Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle established the "Partnership in Education" program with the main objective of raising funds that would be utilized for their students directly. They propose to create and maintain a computer lab in the middle school and hire paraprofessionals in the elementary school to help alleviate overcrowding. There are currently a total of 611 students from Sunny Isles Beach attending these schools, 145 in the elementary school and 466 in the middle school. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School was originally built for 600 students and currently enrolls 1,076,with 26 to 38 students per classroom. Highland Oaks Middle School was originally built for 1,250 and currently enrolls 2,048 with 37 to 42 students per classroom. These numbers are expected to increase each year. Additionally, both are "A" rated schools and it is the desire of the program to assist the schools in maintaining that level of success. This program will directly benefit the students in these schools. CJR/SS/pw Agenda Item Partnership In Education Donation Agenda Memo Date National PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION rr Cnrhild. uac%uier. iljniLdMiddSaul,' We can't hire more teachers, there's no room to place them. We can't build more rooms, there's no space to locate them. What we CAN do is help create a healthy learning environment for our children. March 12, 2003 Mr.David Samson Mayor City of Sunny Isles 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Sunny Isles,Florida 33160 Dear Mr. Samson: Ma leader in our community you know just how hard our kids work on the FCAT, and how they succeed under difficult conditions to make both Virginia A.Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School and Highland Oaks Middle School"A" rated schools. We are proud of them,of their teachers and administrators who motivated them to succeed in an environment where so many other schools in our state have failed. Now,we are asking you and the City of Sunny Isles,to join the "Partnership in Education"of the V.AB.H.O.E.and H.O.M. PTA's. This is in an unprecedented effort of two schools joining to raise funds to benefit our combined 3.484 students directly. Our first joint venture is a Silent Auction,but the Partnership In Education has the universal goal of holding annual fund-raising events and to ultimately include all of the schools in our feeder pattern. • How much money do we want to get? $75,000 • How are we planning to raise the money? Silent Auction,May 18, 2003,Aventura Mall • How will we use the funds? To keep our children in "A"rated schools • Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary will hire Para-professionals to assist teachers in classrooms to help alleviate overcrowded conditions. With 1,076 students, in a school originally built for 600, and with a range of 26 to 38 students per classroom,our children deserve more attention and the teachers deserve the help. • Highland Oaks Middle will concentrate on creating and maintaining a computer lab. Technology is the key to our children's education; to succeed,they need more access. With over 2,408 students, in a school originally built for 1,250 and a range of 37 to 42 children per classroom there are only 400 computers available to the children. What can you, as a government leader do to help? As much as you possibly can,for our children and your community We kindly request that the City of Sunny Isles help sponsor the event. The Highland Oaks Elementary provides quality education to 145 children from Sunny Isles. The Highland Oaks Middle School currently has 466 Sunny Isles residents enrolled—the demographics show that this will continue to grow significantly. -Virginia A. Itoone 111:hland Oaks Llementars •205110 N Ii 24"'Avenue.Nn ith Miami Beach,FL 331 fl0•(3115)031-17'70%.500 Highland Oaks Middle b hK of• 2375 N.V.2U3"1 Street.North Miami Burch.FL 33180-(3 05 7 93 2-38 111 E Mai(: SilentAuction03!daol,com Mr. David Samson March 12, 2003 Page 2 The Schools'administrations together with the PTA's of both schools work hard on a daily basis to help improve the conditions of our schools,our efforts,directly affect the overall quality of our community. Our property values are increasing because the quality of our schools is convincing families and businesses alike to invest in our community. There is a direct correlation between our schools and our positive progress. This alone brings value added to Sunny Isles and its surrounding cities. We need your help to continue on this path to progress, both financially, as an advocate and supporter of our cause. As a community business leader you understand and recognize the value of having a wonderful education system we hope we can rely on you to make this event a tremendous success. We believe that a donation of$1000 per student is a reasonable amount to donate towards our efforts to add much needed services to our two schools. We are requesting the same of the cities of Aventura, Sunny Isles and Golden Beach. We would also kindly request your public endorsement and promotion of the Partnership In Education and our first event,the Silent Auction on May I8th. We thank you for your consideration in our request and feel confident that you and the City Management will help in this great undertaking. / Should you need any additional information, please contact me at your earliest possible convenience at(305)772-3480. / Sincerely, I Ms. Rose M. Hernandez Highland Oaks Middle School PTA Auction Co-Chair Please help create a legacy of support for our children and maintain your investment in our community' Sponsored by: TURaa AVENTURA °'`n^ magazine Firginie h. Booleg�ilnnd Oaks£le'mentarv2050(1 2050W.r Avenue,Nnnh.Miami ne h.Ft. 13186•(3ac1`- t-i 0 x.500 }lit bland Oak, Middle School-2375 N.E.2U3"i Street.North Miami Beach.11 33180• (3051 932-3810 N:Nb il:SilentAuction03(alaol.com