2009-27005 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS' LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE AND REQUEST THAT THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE FULFILL ITS COMMITMENT TO HOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT
OPERATIONAL AND CAPITAL FUNDING HARMLESS FROM THE IMPACT
OF PROPERTY TAX REFORM, RESTORE THE LOCAL DISCRETIONARY
CAPITAL OUTLAY LEVY, AND OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT REDUCED
THE NUMBER OF IN-SERVICE HOURS REQUIRED OF TEACHERS
PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.
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, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has experienced
significant budget reductions of nearly $300 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 of Miami Beach believes that funding ahigh-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 of Miami Beach believes that adequate funding is needed to
achieve ahigh-quality education system measured by gains in student achievement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA hereby support Miami-Dade
County Public Schools' legislative initiative and request that the Florida Legislature:
• Fulfill its commitment to hold school district operational and capital funding
harmless from the impact of property tax reform and budget
• shortfalls by funding the student enrollment at minimally 2008-2009 levels of
$6, 968.29;
• Restore the local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy to 2-mills; and
• Oppose legislation that reduces the number of in-service hours required of
teachers providing instruction to English Language Learners.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of February 2009.
MAYOR
Matti Herrera Bower
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
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A Resolution to support Miami-Dade County Public Schools' legislative initiative and request
that the Florida Legislature fulfills its commitment to hold school district operational and
capital funding harmless, restore the local discretionary capital outlay levy, and oppose
le islation that reduces in-service hours for En lish Ian ua a learner teachers.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Enhance Learning Opportunities for Youth
Issue:
Shall the Ma or and Ci Commission a rove the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has experienced significant budget
reductions of nearly $300 million. 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. In
addition, 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. The City of Miami Beach believes that funding ahigh-
qualityeducation system is an investment in our state's and our community's ability to compete
nationally and globally in the marketplace and that adequate funding is needed to achieve a high-
quality education system measured by gains in student achievement.
To protect youth in the classroom, MDCPS budget cuts to date have been aimed at central
administration, which has been reduced by 27 percent, including reductions to salaries of
between 2 and 10 percent. This action positions Miami-Dade as the district with the smallest
administrative cost per student in the entire state. Unfortunately, additional budget reductions will
likely affect our students. Approved by the School Board at its meeting of November 18, 2008,
the MDCPS State and Federal Legislative programs reflect legislative needs identified not just by
the School Board, but also by interested citizen and PTA/PTSA groups, employee groups,
administrators, and school-site personnel.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
N/A
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE AND
REQUEST THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FULFILL ITS
COMMITMENT TO HOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONAL AND
CAPITAL FUNDING HARMLESS FROM THE IMPACT OF PROPERTY
TAX REFORM, RESTORE THE LOCAL DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL
OUTLAY LEVY, AND OPPOSE LEGISLATION THAT REDUCED THE
NUMBER OF IN-SERVICE HOURS REQUIRED OF TEACHERS
PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has experienced significant budget
reductions of nearly $300 million. 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. In addition, 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.
The City of Miami Beach believes that funding ahigh-quality education system is an
investment in our state's and our community's ability to compete nationally and globally in
the marketplace and that adequate funding is needed to achieve ahigh-quality education
system measured by gains in student achievement.
To protect youth in the classroom, MDCPS budget cuts to date have been aimed at central
administration, which has been reduced by 27 percent, including reductions to salaries of
between 2 and 10 percent. This action positions Miami-Dade as the districtwith the smallest
administrative cost per student in the entire state. Unfortunately, additional budget
reductions will likely affect our students.
Approved by the School Board at its meeting of November 18, 2008, the MDCPS State and
Federal Legislative programs reflect legislative needs identified not just by the School Board,
but also by interested citizen and PTA/PTSA groups, employee groups, administrators, and
school-site personnel.
Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission to support Miami-Dade County Public
Schools' legislative initiative
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of this Resolution. This approval will assist
the Department in accomplishing its measurable objectives linked to the City's Key Intended
Outcome of Enhancing Learning Opportunities for Youth.
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