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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2006-907 RESOLUTION NO. 2006- q 0 J A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND 2006 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution provides that the education of children is a fundamental value of the people of Florida and a paramount duty of the State; and WHEREAS, the Constitution creates a clear mandate for a uniform and high quality education system and for the State to make adequate provision for this purpose; and WHEREAS, Florida is one of the leaders in the nation in mandating public school educational accountability measures and the School Board of Miami-Dade County has improved its overall grade from C to B in the state accountability system; and WHEREAS, the number of schools in Miami-Dade County, Florida, receiving a letter grade of A increased to 48%, highest percentage ever, despite tougher state standards and the number of schools receiving a repeat grade of F was reduced by 66% to 3; and WHEREAS, the number of third graders considered proficient readers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools rose to 61 %, the highest percentage ever. and 1,814 fewer third graders are at risk of being held back due to reading scores; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has reorganized its central office and eliminated more than 500 positions, freeing up $38 million for other educational needs; and WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has constructed 18,000 new student seats to address overcrowding using local funds, more than three times the number planned by prior administrations, although the majority of state Classrooms for Kids allocations have gone to school districts without documented capital outlay needs; and WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, will need approximately $136 million in new monies above current funding levels to continue these initiatives, but the recent change in District Cost Differential could reduce the district's share of annual funding by as much as $78 million; and WHEREAS, Florida employers consistently rank improving education and workforce development as top concerns to the success of their business, and a highly qualified, trained workforce is critical to strengthening our business climate; and R2006-907 Miami-Dade Co School Leg Priorities Supported Page I of 3 WHEREAS, the education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of Florida's employers, including programs that expand career academies in high schools, aligning career education with industry standards and workforce demands, and expanding options for students to continue their education and enter the workforce; and WHEREAS, ensuring excellence in education and workforce is a top strategic priority to achieve Enterprise Florida's vision of Florida as a global leader in knowledge-based jobs, leading- edge technology and competitive enterprises in the 21 st century; and WHEREAS, the pre-K-20 education system is a key foundation for Florida's future providing the talent base for economic diversification and an economic engine for the knowledge economy, and Florida should continue to move its education system at all levels (pre-K-20) into the top quartile in education quality, student rankings and graduation rates based on national standards; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach believes that funding a high-quality education system is an investment in the ability to compete nationally and globally in the marketplace; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a high-quality education system measured by student achievement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above whereas clauses are incorporated by reference. Section 2. Supp0l1 of the City Commission. The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach supports the Miami-Dade County Public Schools' legislative initiative and requests that the Florida Legislature: . appropriate adequate funding to raise Miami-Dade's per- pupil funding sufficient to provide a rigorous, high quality educational experience for every student and continue initiatives that are successfully raising student achievement in the District; . use non-recurring funds to mitigate 100% of the loss due to the modification to the District Cost Differential; and . amend the Classrooms for Kids allocation formula for capital outlay funding to reflect actual capital outlay need. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 2006. R2006- SUppOlt Miami-Dade Co, Public School System Leg Priorities Page 2 of3 - ATTEST: .... :) , -'.. ~'.i~ ,J!)I!e A. I-lines, ~C, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND _NCY ;Hans ttinot, City Attorney Vote: 5-0 Mayor Norman S. Ede1cup Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias Commissioner Lewis Thaler Moved by: Cn~ GOObMAA) Seconded by:{' vV\'V'rl\l~ Ie; LzS liAS vY es) ~(Yes) V (Yes) ~(Y es) V(Y es) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R2006- Support Miami-Dade Co. Public School System Leg Priorities Page 3 of3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2006 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM MISSION/GOAL STATEMENT Provide the highest quality education so that all of our students are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FUNDING FOR EDUCA TlON (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Adequately and equitably fund the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), and fully fund the operating and capital outlay costs of implementing the class size reduction constitutional amendment, taking into account actual student enrollment, cost of living, equalizing features in the FEFP formula, inflation, increasing utility and insurance costs, and the actual cost of delivering programs to special populations. Maintain the integrity of the FEFP and equity of funding among school districts. . Base student allocation (BSA) should keep pace with inflation; . Equalization features in the formula; . Oppose any further equalization of the ,51-mill levy; . Safe schools, Supplemental Academic Instruction, ESE guaranteed allocation should increase to accommodate student enrollment and inflation; and . Higher cost of living districts should be compensated. CAP/TAL FUNDING (District Goal IV - Reform business practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high ethical standards) . Provide funding through a stable long-term revenue source for the actual capital outlay needs of districts based on existing student station deficits, projected enrollment growth, the need for replacement, remodeling and maintenance of facilities, providing for cost enhancements associated with varying local construction costs, state-mandated requirements and adverse environmental conditions. . Amend the Classrooms for Kids (class size reduction capital outlay) allocation formula for capital outlay funding to reflect actual capital outlay need and the intent of the constitutional amendment. . Repeal statutory limitations on the use of the 2-mill capital outlay levy, . Amend state statutes requiring the cost per student station to increase by the Construction Cost Index instead of the Consumer Price Index. . Oppose the deletion of impact fees unless replaced with another revenue source. . Oppose any attempt to equalize the 2-milllevy. Page 1 of 2 · Support a sales tax exemption on all equipment and materials used to construct and maintain a public K-12 facility, not limited to materials and equipment incorporated directly into the building, ensuring that the savings are passed on to the school districts. SECONDARY EDUCA TION REFORM (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Provide funding for secondary education reform that supports an extended school day and year, and encourages themed career path based academies and smaller learning communities, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (District Goal V - Recruit, develop, and retain high- performing, diverse, and motivated faculty and staff) Provide increased support for new teachers and competency-based professional development and alternative pathway principal preparation programs. TEACHER RECRUITMENT (District Goal V - Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse, and motivated faculty and staff) Provide incentives from state lottery funds to recruit and retain young people into the teaching profession. VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Modify the required instructional hours for the summer program. LEGAL (District Goal IV - Reform business practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high ethical standards) Support the passage of a legislative claims relief act on behalf of the Estate of Jaime Gough. Amend state statutes making it a felony violation for applicants and teachers who knowingly attempt to fraudulently obtain and/or maintain teacher positions. OTHER (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Encourage the education of parents and children regarding the dangers of sexual solicitation and abuse of youth. POLICY STA TEMENTS Support maximum flexibility in the use of categorical funds. Oppose the imposition of unfunded state-mandated expenditures. Support increased accountability measures for all publicly funded school choice options. Oppose voucher programs that lack equitable and sufficient accountability measures. Maintain the current dual delivery system of post-secondary programs. Page 2 of 2 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33 160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Vice Mayor Gerry Goodman, Commissioner Danny Iglesias, Commissioner Lewis J. Thaler, Commissioner A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, City Clerk MEMORANDUM A John Szerlag, City Manager ~, lAY ~ Priscilla Walker, Deputy City Clerk March 22, 2006 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities Resolution At its regular meeting of March 16, 2006, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006- 907, which supported the Miami-Dade County Public School Legislative Priorities and 2006 State Legislative Program. Attached is a copy of the resolution for your files. FYI, the resolution has already been transmitted to the requesting authority - Ludy Lopez, Ph.D, District Supervisor, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration. Thank you. :pw Attachments cc: Hans Ottinot, City Attorney (memo only) Jorge L. Vera, Assistant City Manager (memo only) Dr. Rudolph Crew, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Mdc Public School Leg Priorities Reso Trans Memo TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Vice Mayor Gerry Goodman. Commissioner Danny Iglesias, Commissioner Lewis Thaler, Commissioner (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3 I I 3 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk Memorandum The Honorable City Commission Mayor Norman S, EdeICUP~ March 16, 2006 Supporting the Miami-Dade County Public School Legislative Priorities and 2006 State Legislative Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission approve the Resolution supporting the Miami-Dade County Public School Legislative Priorities and 2006 State Legislative Program. REASON (S): The School Board of Miami-Dade County has requested that the City of Sunny Isles Beach and other municipalities in Miami-Dade County support their Legislative Priorities and 2006 State Legislative Program. Approval of their Legislative Priorities and Program will assist the Miami-Dade County Public Schools to continue providing a high quality education experience for every student in the County along with initiatives that are successfully raising student achievements. Agenda Item _\ 0 t< Date 3 - ll.c, - Dfo r "Lopez. Ludy" <LLopez@dadeschools. net> To: <JHines@sibfl.net> cc: Subject: RE: Miami Dade County Public Schaals Legislative Priarities 03/17/200602:03 PM Thank you so much!!! You're the best!! LucEy Lopez, ph/D. (j)istrict Supervisor Office of Intergovernmenta[}lffairs and qrants }Idministration 305-995-2515 305-358-8706 -----Original Message-_m From: JHines@sibfl.net [mailto:JHines@sibfl.net] Sent: Friday, March 17,20069:07 AM To: Lopez, Ludy Cc: Pwalker@sibfl.net Subject: RE: Miami Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities Good Morning Ludy Attached is the executed copy of Resolution No. 2006-907 adopted at last night's City Commission Meeting Let me know if you need anything else, Have a great weekend' Jane A Hines. CMC City Clerk Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach. FL 33160 Phone. 305-957-1 303 Fa.lC 305-792-1563 'vVWW.sibfl,net "Lopez. Ludy" <LLopez@dadeschools.net> To: <JHines@sibfl.net> cc: <Pwalker@sibfl.net> 03/17/200607:52 AM . Subject RE: Miami Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities You're the best. Thank you, Luay Lopez, PnJD. ([)istrict Supervisor Office of Intergo'vernmenta[J1.j{airs ana grants J1.dministration 305-995-2515 305-358-8706 -----Original Message----- From: JHines@sibfl.net [mailto:JHines@sibfl.net] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 4:40 PM To: Lopez, Ludy Cc: Pwalker@sibfl.net Subject: Re: Miami Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities Hi Ludy. The resolution is on tonight's agenda I will ask the Mayor to sign it upon approval and email the signed copy to you. Thank you. Jane A Hines. CMC Ciiy Clerk Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach. FL 33160 Phone: 305-957-1303 Fax 305-792-1563 www.sibflnet "Lopez. Ludy" <LLopez@dadeschools,net> To: <Jhines@sibfLnet> cc: <Pwalker@sibfLnet> Subject: Miami Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities 03/16/2006 0400 PM Dear Ms. Hines: Hope all is well in the beautiful City of Sunny Isles Beach. .. .' Have you had the opportunity to present the attached resolution to your Commission? Please fax (305-358-8706) and or email the signed copy to me as soon as you can. Thank you Jane for your patience and support. Ludy Lopez, pfiJD. (j)istrict Supervisor Office of I ntergovernmenta{ }lffairs am! grants }laministration 305-995-2515 305-358-8706 f(\~ ~ u ~ 03/06/200604:21 PM To: Hans OttinatlSIBFL@SIBFL - ~ S,bject Miami-Dade Coooty P,blic School, Legi,'a'"" PclOcle---- ~ Jane Hines Hans: Please advise, I will fO(!!j:Y The School Board has asked that we put this on the March 16.2006 City Commission Meeting, copy to Mayor Edelcup, Thank you. c: Mayor Norman Edelcup Jane A Hines. CMC City Clerk Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach. FL 33160 Phone: 305-957-1 303 Fax: 305-792-1 563 W"vVW.sibfl.net nno Forwarded by Jane Hines/SIBFL on 03/06/2006 04:20 PM nno "Lopez. Ludy" <LLopez@dadeschools. net> To: <jhines@sibfl.net> cc: Subject: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Legislative Priorities 03/06/200604:13 PM Dear Jane; It was a pleasure to speak to you today. I am forwarding you the Resolution we discussed in support of the Miami-Dade County Public School Legislative Priorities and our 2006 State Legislative Program. Please review and return fully executed to me by March 24,2006 via my emailllopez@dadeschools.net or fax at 305-358-8706. Should you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Iraida R. Mendez-Cartaya, Administrative Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration at 305-995-1497. On behalf of the Miami-Dade County Public School children, we thank you. Ludy Lopez, P/iA). (j)istrict Supervisor Office of Intergovernmenta[jIjfairs ana (jrants jIaministration 305-995-2515 305-358-8706 Funding resolution in support of the District initiatives - shell.c Adopted 2006 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 9-12-05.do Resolution on Legislative Needs Whereas, the Florida Constitution provides that the education of children is a fundamental value of the people of Florida and a paramount duty of the State; Whereas, the Constitution creates a clear mandate for a uniform and hiah Qualitv education system and for the State to make adequate provision for this purpose; Whereas, Florida is one of the leaders in the nation in mandating public school educational accountability measures and The School Board of Miami-Dade County has improved its overall grade from C to B in the state accountability system; Whereas the number of schools in Miami-Dade County, Florida, receiving a letter grade of A increased to 48% - highest percentage ever - despite tougher state standards and the number of schools receiving a repeat grade of F was reduced by 66% to 3; Whereas the number of third graders considered proficient readers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools rose to 61% - the highest percentage ever - and 1,814 fewer third graders are at risk of being held back due to reading scores; Whereas Miami-Dade County Public Schools has reorganized its central office and eliminated more than 500 positions, freeing up $38 million for other educational needs; Whereas The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has constructed 18,000 new student seats to address overcrowding using local funds - more than three times the number planned by prior administrations- although the majority of state Classrooms for Kids allocations have gone to school districts without documented capital outlay needs; Whereas The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, will need approximately $136 million in new monies above current funding levels to continue these initiatives, but the recent change in District Cost Differential could reduce the district's share of annual funding by as much as $78 million; Whereas, Florida employers consistently rank improving education and workforce development as top concerns to the success of their business, and a highly qualified, trained workforce is critical to strengthening our business climate; Whereas, the education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of Florida's employers, including programs that expand career academies in high schools, aligning career education with industry standards and workforce demands, and expanding options for students to continue their education and enter the workforce; Whereas, ensuring excellence in education and workforce is a top strategic priority to achieve Enterprise Florida's vision of Florida as a global leader in knowledge-based jobs, leading-edge technology and competitive enterprises in the 21 st century; Whereas, the pre-K-20 education system is a key foundation for Florida's future providing the talent base for economic diversification and an economic engine for the knowledge economy, and Florida should continue to move its education system at all levels (pre-K-20) into the top quartile in education quality, student rankings and graduation rates based on national standards; Whereas, the believes that funding a high-quality education system is an investment in the ability to compete nationally and globally in the marketplace; and Whereas, the believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a high- quality education system measured by student achievement; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: The supports the Miami-Dade County Public Schools' legislative initiative and requests that the Florida Legislature: ./ appropriate adequate funding to raise Miami-Dade's per- pupil funding sufficient to provide a rigorous, high quality educational experience for every student and continue initiatives that are successfully raising student achievement in the District; ./ use non-recurring funds to mitigate 100% of the loss due to the modification to the District Cost Differential; and ./ amend the Classrooms for Kids allocation formula for capital outlay funding to reflect actual capital outlay need. , \. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2006 STA TE LEGISLA TIVE PROGRAM MISSION/GOAL STATEMENT Provide the highest quality education so that all of our students are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FUND/NG FOR EDUCA TION (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Adequately and equitably fund the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), and fully fund the operating and capital outlay costs of implementing the class size reduction constitutional amendment, taking into account actual student enrollment, cost of living, equalizing features in the FEFP formula, inflation, increasing utility and insurance costs, and the actual cost of delivering programs to special populations. Maintain the integrity of the FEFP and equity of funding among school districts. . Base student allocation (BSA) should keep pace with inflation; . Equalization features in the formula; . Oppose any further equalization of the .51-milllevy; . Safe schools, Supplemental Academic Instruction, ESE guaranteed allocation should increase to accommodate student enrollment and inflation; and . Higher cost of living districts should be compensated. CAPITAL FUNDING (District Goal IV - Reform business practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high ethical standards) . Provide funding through a stable long-term revenue source for the actual capital outlay needs of districts based on existing student station deficits, projected enrollment growth, the need for replacement, remodeling and maintenance of facilities, providing for cost enhancements associated with varying local construction costs, state-mandated requirements and adverse environmental conditions. . Amend the Classrooms for Kids (class size reduction capital outlay) allocation formula for capital outlay funding to reflect actual capital outlay need and the intent of the constitutional amendment. . Repeal statutory limitations on the use of the 2-mill capital outlay levy. . Amend state statutes requiring the cost per student station to increase by the Construction Cost Index instead of the Consumer Price Index. . Oppose the deletion of impact fees unless replaced with another revenue source. Paqe 1 of 3 . . Oppose any attempt to equalize the 2-milllevy. . Support a sales tax exemption on all equipment and materials used to construct and maintain a public K-12 facility, not limited to materials and equipment incorporated directly into the building, ensuring that the savings are passed on to the school districts. SECONDARY EDUCA TION REFORM (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Provide funding for secondary education reform that supports an extended school day and year, and encourages themed career path based academies and smaller learning communities. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (District Goal V - Recruit, develop, and retain high- performing, diverse, and motivated faculty and staff) Provide increased support for new teachers and competency-based professional development and alternative pathway principal preparation programs. TEACHER RECRUITMENT (District Goal V - Recruit. develop. and retain hiah-performina. diverse. and motivated facultv and staff) Provide incentives from state lottery funds to recruit and retain younq people into the teachinq profession. VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of high academic standards by all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfully compete in the global economy) Modify the required instructional hours for the summer program. LEGAL -(District Goal IV - Reform business practices to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high ethical standards) Support the passaqe of a leqislative claims relief act on behalf of the Estate of Jaime Gouqh. Amend state statutes makinq it a felony violation for applicants and teachers who knowinqly attempt to fraudulently obtain and/or maintain teacher positions. OTHER (District Goal I - Ensure achievement of hiah academic standards bV all students; District Goal II - Develop our students so that they are able to successfullv compete in the alobal economy) Encouraqe the education of parents and children reqardinq the danqers of sexual solicitation and abuse of youth. POLICY STA TEMENTS Support maximum flexibility in the use of categorical funds. Oppose the imposition of unfunded state-mandated expenditures. Support increased accountability measures for all publicly funded school choice options. Oppose voucher programs that lack equitable and sufficient accountability measures. Page 2 of 3 . . . I Maintain the current dual delivery system of post-secondary programs. Page 3 of 3