2014-28522 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28522
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A
DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE MIAMI
BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION FROM PROCEEDS OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH'S INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (1113)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATING THE
$10,000.00 DONATION TO THE CITY'S IB PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, over the past several years, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce has
been working with the City of Miami Beach and the City's public schools to support various
components of the Miami Beach Education Compact; and
WHEREAS, the Education Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community
to support excellence in the City's public schools and is an investment in the overall
enhancement of education for the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the City's Education Compact with Miami-Dade Public
Schools, all public schools in Miami Beach offer the IB program which is internationally
recognized as a benchmark for education excellence and also fosters student participation in
community service; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Program at Miami
Beach public schools depends on appropriate funding for a variety of operating costs such as
teacher training, and student books, supplies, and fees; and
WHEREAS, certain proceeds from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's Annual
Golf Tournament were received by the Miami Beach Education Foundation, which Foundation
has generously offered to donate $10,000.00 to the City's IB Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Miami Beach
Education Foundation, which it received from proceeds of the Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce's Annual Golf Tournament, said funds shall be utilized by the City of Miami Beach
for its International Baccalaureate Educational Program, and appropriating the $10,000.00
donation to the City's IB Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of March, 2014. '��
ATTEST:
Philip Levine
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution accepting a donation of$10,000 from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
to be appropriated by the City to offset annual fees and professional development of staff for
the International Baccalaureate authorized Miami Beach public schools.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance Learning Opportunities for Youth
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): In the 2013 Survey, 91% of
respondents with children in public schools were either very satisfied or satisfied with the
City's public schools compared to 51% in 2007 and 53% in 2005. 76% of low-income
International Baccalaureate diploma graduates go on to get a 4-year degree, compared to
69% in Miami-Dade Public Schools and 63% at Miami Beach Senior High.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
As part of the City's Education Compact, the City agreed to support discussions with the Miami
Beach Chamber and other appropriate organizations to identify funding for annual International
Baccalaureate Program operating costs. Developed with significant community input, the
Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community to support excellence in their schools
and an investment in the overall enhancement of education for its residents. The areas of focus
in our Compact include: teacher recruitment/retention,enhanced communication,family support,
increase well-being, enhance student achievement, improve safety, and improve access to
technology. Enhanced student achievement includes a seamless curriculum of advanced
studies through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program from Pre-Kindergarten through
twelfth grade. On January 6, 2009, the City made a presentation to the Chamber outlining
additional needs to support the IB programs in Miami Beach Schools. The Chamber understood
that as each school becomes authorized annual fees and professional development of staff are
required to maintain the IB programs. As a result, the Miami Beach Chamber's Education
Foundation has donated$40,620 to date to offset the annual fees and professional development
of staff for the International Baccalaureate authorized schools. These funds will be applied to
upcoming annual fees and professional development of staff for Miami Beach public schools. It
is recommended that the Commission approve the resolution accepting the donation.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $10,000 # 177-8000-366917
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Development Officer
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager CityMana
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AGENDA ITEM 670
MiAMIBEACH DATE
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City C mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 5, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,000.00 FROM THE MIAMI BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION FROM
PROCEEDS OF THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND
APPROPRIATING THE $10,000.00 DONATION TO CITY'S IB PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
As part of the City's Education Compact, the City agreed to facilitate discussions with the
Miami Beach Chamber and other appropriate organizations to identify funding for annual
International Baccalaureate Program operating costs that include required annual fees,
ongoing teacher training, coordinator supplements, books, extra teaching period
supplements, and annual exam registration and fee per student for the Diploma Program.
Developed with significant community input, the Compact reflects the desire of the Miami
Beach community to support excellence in their schools and an investment in the overall
enhancement of education for its residents. The areas of focus in our Compact include:
teacher recruitment and retention, enhanced communication of education and community
events,family involvement and support as well as engaging youth and community, increase
the health and well-being of students, enhance student achievement, improve safety and
perceptions of safety in our schools, and improve access to technology. Enhanced student
achievement includes a seamless curriculum of advanced studies through the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Program from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. To date,
approximately$440,718 has been expended for application fees, professional development
for teachers,and other youth related activities. The following is the status of implementation
for each IB program:
➢ Diploma Program (DP): Miami Beach Senior High is authorized to teach the IB
Diploma Program as of Fall 2010. As an IB World School, approximately 82 percent
of those eligible in 2012 and 89 percent of those eligible in 2013 received the IB
Diploma. Currently there are 145 students in the ninth grade seeking the IB
Diploma, a 418 percent increase since the program inception.
Commission Memorandum
March 5, 2014
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Donation
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➢ Middle Years Program(MYP): Nautilus Middle School and Fienberg Fisher K-8 are
authorized to teach the IB MYP Program and attained authorization in 2011.
➢ Primary Years Program (PYP): South Point, North Beach, Biscayne, Fienberg
Fisher, and Treasure Island Elementary are authorized IB schools as of February
2013.
CHAMBER SUPPORT
Over the past several years, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce has been working
with the City of Miami Beach and the City's public schools,to support various components of
the Education Compact.
On January 6, 2009,the City made a presentation to the Chamber outlining additional needs
to support the IB programs in Miami Beach Schools. The Chamber understood that as
each school is authorized, annual fees and professional development of staff are required to
maintain the IB programs. As a result,the Miami Beach Chamber's Education Foundation
has donated$40,620 as of February 2014 to partially fund IB related expenses for the City's
IB authorized public schools.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of this Resolution accepting a donation for
$10,000 from the MBCC for the implementation of the IB program in Miami Beach schools.
This approval will assist the Department in accomplishing its measurable objectives linked to
the C' 's Key Inv Bided Outcome of Enhancing Learning Opportunities for Youth.
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