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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2009-1503 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- 150 ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEGISLA TIVE INITIATIVE AND REQUESTS; PROVIDING DIRECTIVE TO THE CITY CLERK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN 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 to the state; and WHEREAS, the Constitution creates clear mandate for a uniform and high quality education system and for the State to make adequate provision fro this purpose; and WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has experienced significant budget reductions of nearly $500 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 as critical to strengthening our business climate; and WHEREAS, the education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of Florida's employers, including programs that expand career academies in high schools, align career education with industry standards and workforce demands, and expand options for students to continue their education and enter the workforce; and WHEREAS, The Pre-K 20 education system is the 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 Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach believes that funding a high-quality education system is an investment in our state's and our community's ability to compete nationally and globally in the marketplace; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a high-quality education system measured by gains in student achievements. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Support of the Miami-Dade County Schools Legislative Initiative. The City Commission hereby supports the Miami-Dade County Schools' legislative initiative and request that the Florida Legislature: · Increase total potential funding per student by $100; . Restore the local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy to 2-mills; . Conduct a third party study of the District Cost Differential; and · Oppose legislation that reduces the number of in-service hours required of teachers providing instruction to English Language Learners. Section 2. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Commission hereby directs the City Clerk to mail this Resolution to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation. Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 ih day of December 2009. ATTEST: c:L~~ Jane A. Hines, City Clerk Moved by: C..t\~ ~~"'Z..tU Seconded by: Vi (~ ffi ~v ~\l\L~ Vote: 4-0- \ Mayor Edelcup Vice Mayor Thaler Commissioner Goodman ~S~ Commissioner Brezin Commissioner Scholl ---1L (Yes) V (Yes) _~(Yes) ---.tL(Yes) V (Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) JI December 4, 2009 liIiami-Dade county School BoaITl Dr. Solomon C. stinson, Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, V'rce Chair Agustin J. Barrera Renier Diaz de /a Portif18 Dr. Lawrance S. Feldman Dr. 'Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin stewart Karp Ana Rivas Logan Dr. Marla POI9Z SuperinfBndent of Schools AJbedo M. Carvalho The Honorable Lewis J. Thaler City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Dear Vice Mayor Thaler: Our state and nation, as well as our community and school district are still struggling through the sharpest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been hit especially hard, having had to reduce its budget by more than $400 million over the last three years. As protecting the classroom has been and will continue to be my top priority, budget cuts to-date have been aimed at central administration which has been reduced by 27 percent, reductions to salaries of between two and ten percent, and a reduction of the work year for all employees with the exception of teachers. Unfortunately, the financial outlook for the state remains bleak, with projected deficit budgets for the next three years. As a longtime supporter of our schools, your organization can help M-DCPS overcome this crisis and enable us to continue giving our students the quality education they deserve. Our 2010 State and Federal Legislative programs are enclosed for your review. We are requesting that your organization adopt the attached resolution and forward it to the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation. By endorsing our program, you can help us attain the School Board's legislative priorities. We must speak out in a clear and unified voice to let Tallahassee and Washington know that public education is a top priority. Mindful of the current financial crisis that the Florida Legislature is facing, we are requesting a miniscule increase of $100 per student, the restoration of capital funding, and support for a re-evaluation of the District Cost Differential. Both the State and Federal Legislative Programs reflect our philosophy of fiscal responsibility, yet insist on "adequate" and "equitable" funding (both operating and capital) to the District. Our programs also stress academic concerns, particularly rigor and relevance. Approved by the School Board at its meeting of October 14, 2009, the programs reflect legislative needs identified not just by the School Board, but also by interested citizen and PTAlPTSA groups, employee groups, administrators, and school-site personnel. Those needs are enumerated in the enclosed resolution, and we ask that your organization endorse it and forward a copy to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 931, Miami, Florida 33132, as well as to the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation, 13550 S.W. 88 Street, Suite 150, Miami, Florida 33186. School Board Administration Building · 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue · Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-1000 · www.dadesohools.net - On behalf of the students of Miami-Dade County, I thank you for your continued support; it will help us reach our legislative goals and provide our children with the education and skills they need to live productive lives and compete globally. If you have questions or need additional copies of the printed legislative programs, please contact Ms. Iraida R. Mendez-Cartaya, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants Administration, and Community Services, at 305-995-1497. Sincerely, ~-- Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools AMC:lbd L655 cc: School Board Members School Board Attorney Superintendent's Cabinet Page 2 of 2 City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 949-3 II 3 Fax Rick Conner, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission From: Date: Re: Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler .~ December 17, 2009 Resolution Supporting Miami-Dade County School Board Legislative Initiative RECOMMENDATION This Resolution is presented for your consideration. REASONS In continuation of the City's partnership with the Miami-Dade County School District, the Superintendent of Miami-Dade County School District has asked the City to support the School Board's Legislative Initiative. Funding available: lob 12.-I,-D'l Finance Department Approval: Ci ty Manager Cover Memo Support MDCPSchool Legislative Initiative Commission Meeting Date: City Commission Norman S. Edelcup Mayor Lewis J. Thaler Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezi n Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl Commissioner Rick Conner City Manager Hans Ottinot City Attorney Jane A. Hines City Clerk January 8, 2010 Alberto M. Carvalho School Board Administration Miami-Dade County Public Schools 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 931 Miami, FL 33132 Re: Resolution Expressing Support for the Miami-Dade County Schools Legislative Initiative Dear Mr. Carvalho: At its Regular City Commission Meeting on December 17, 2009, the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2009-1503, expressing support for the Miami-Dade County Schools Legislative Initiative and Requests. Enclosed, please find a copy of this resolution for your records. Enclosures Mauricio Betancur From: Sent: To: Mauricio Betancur Friday, January 08,201010:26 AM 'wilson. frederica. web@flsenate.gov'; 'rich. nan. web@flsenate.gov'; 'dan. web@flsenate.gov'; 'portilla. alex. web@flsenate.gov'; 'villalobos. alex. web@flsenate.gov'; 'bullard .Iarcen ia. web@flsenate.gov'; 'garcia. rudy. web@flsenate.gov'; 'eddy. gonzalez@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'Oscar. braynon@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'yolly. roberson@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'Richard. stein berg@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'Iu is. garcia@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'ronald. brise@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'james. bush@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'esteban. bovo@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'Erik. fresen@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'david. rivera@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'carlos. lopez- cantera@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'anitere. flores@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'jc. planas@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'jc. planas@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'marcelo.llorente@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'julio. robaina@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'Dwig ht. bu lIard@myfloridahouse.gov'; 'j uan .zapata@myfloridahous.gov'; 'ron. sau nders@myfloridahouse.gov' Sunny Isles Beach Resolution No. 2009-1503 image001.gif; 1503. PDF Subject: Attachments: At its Regular City Commission Meeting on December 17, 2009, the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2009-1503, expressing support for the Miami-Dade County Schools Legislative Initiative and Requests. Enclosed, please find a copy of this resolution for your records. Thank you. Mauricio Betancur Assistant City Clerk Office of the City Clerk City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Office: (305) 792-1703 Fax: (305) 949-3113 1