2014-28869 ResoRESOLUTION NO.
2014-28869
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY; SAID
AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE DUAL
ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 PER FISCAL
YEAR, FOR AN INITIAL TWO YEAR TERM, WITH SUBSEQUENT ONE
YEAR EXTENSIONS, CONTINGENT UPON BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Education Compact ("Education Compact") with Miami -Dade County
Public Schools (M-DCPS), established on January 16, 2008, includes the outcome to increase
academic support and achievement; and
WHEREAS, the Education Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community
to support excellence in the City's public schools to improve educational opportunities for its
youth; and
WHEREAS, at the January 31, 2014 Commission Retreat, the City's Key Intended
Outcomes (KIO) in the Strategic Plan were updated to reflect the priority outcomes of the Mayor
and Commission, and was formally adopted on March 5, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 2014-
28525; and
WHEREAS, On May 21,2014, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-
28525, which supports the KIO to Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence; and
WHEREAS, the graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School in 2013 was 79.4%,
which is a 16.7% increase from 2010; when the overall Miami -Dade County Public Schools (M-
DCPS) graduation rates improved to 77.2% in 2013, which is a 13.0% increase from 2010; and
WHEREAS, M-DCPS climate survey data for the 2012-13 school year reflects that 74%
of parents and 91% of staff agree or strongly agree that children are receiving a good education
at Miami Beach Senior High School, which is an 8.6% and 3.0% decline respectively when
compared to the 2010-11 school year; and 54% of students agree or strongly agree that they
are receiving a good education, which is a 1.7% increase from the 2010-11 school year; and
WHEREAS, the Education Compact supports an activity to increase academic support
and achievement in order to identify and pursue the implementation of best practices strategies
which will increase the graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School (MBSH); and
WHEREAS, dual enrollment is a program (Dual Enrollment Program) that allows eligible
high school students currently attending accredited Miami -Dade County public or private high
schools, or home schools, to enroll in a college course and high school course simultaneously.
The credits that students earn must be used toward both a high school diploma and are
acceptable towards a college Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or Technical Certificate; and
WHEREAS, the Dual Enrollment Program provides MBSH students with the ability to
increase their grade point average (GPA) andtherefore enhance their competitiveness in the
college application process; and further provides an opportunity to secure college credits at no
expense to the MBSH students or their parents; and
WHEREAS, students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades that are enrolled in M-DCPS are
eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment Programs and must meet specific criteria; and
WHEREAS, Florida International University (FIU) currently offers 116 dual enrollment
courses in approximately 34 out of 53 high schools across Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, due to state funding changes for dual enrollment courses in July 2013,
individual high schools are responsible for reimbursing colleges for instructor and administrative
fees. As such, the number of courses offered is limited due to available funding, along with
credentialing limitations of instructional school staff; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2014, the City commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28601,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with FIU, authorizing
the City to contribute $5,000 per Dual Enrollment course taught at MBSH by eligible City
employees and/or City residents, solely, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal year,
with the goal of increasing the number of dual enrollment courses taught at Miami Beach Senior
High School; and
WHEREAS, to increase eligibility options, the Administration proposes to enter into an
interlocal agreement (Agreement) with MDCPS and FIU, providing for the City to fund the
administrative fee in the amount of $1,500 per course, per semester, for credentialed Miami
Beach Senior High teachers; and fund salary and benefits, in the amount of approximately
$5,300 per class, per semester, for eligible and credentialed FIU adjunct instructors, City staff,
and Miami Beach residents; all in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal year; and which
Agreement shall prioritize the hiring of a Miami Beach Senior High School teacher, above the
other categories of instructors, in an effort to maximize the benefit of the City's contribution to
the MBSH dual enrollment program; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City execute the Agreement, for an
initial term of two years, for fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, with possible one year
extensions thereafter, subject to funding approval; which Agreement incentivizes the hiring of a
Miami Beach Senior High School teacher, in an effort to continue to expand the MBSHS dual
enrollment program; and further recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute said
Agreement.
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 authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the
City, the School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, and Florida International University,
substantially in the form of Exhibit "1", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;
said Agreement providing for the enhancement of the dual enrollment program at Miami Beach
Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal year, for an initial two year
term, with subsequent one year extensions, contingent upon budget appropriations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of December, 2014.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. dranado, City Clerk
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement Between The City, The School Board Of Miami -Dade
County, Florida And Florida International University; Said Agreement Providing For The Enhancement Of
The Dual Enrollment Program At Miami Beach Senior High School, In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000
Per Fiscal Year, For An Initial Two Year Term, With Subsequent One Year Extensions, Contingent Upon
Budget Appropriations.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
The graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School at 79.4 percent in 2013, is a 16.7 percent
increase from 2010; however, overall M-DCPS graduation rates improved to 77.2 percent in 2013, a
13.0 percent increase from 2010. M-DCPS climate survey data for 2012-13 school year reflects 74
percent of parents and 91 percent of staff agree or strongly agree that children are receiving a good
education at Miami Beach Senior High School, a 8.6 percent and 3.0 percent decline respectively
when compared to the 2010-11 school year, and 54 percent of students agree or strongly agree that
they are receiving a good education, a 1.7 percent increase from the 2010-11 school year.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Education Compact with Miami -Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), established on January 16,
2008, includes the outcome to increase academic support and achievement. An activity included in the
Education Compact is to identify and pursue the implementation of best practice strategies to increase the
graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School (MBSH). Dual Enrollment is a program that allows
eligible high school students currently attending accredited Miami Dade County public or private high
schools, or home school to enroll in a college course and high school course simultaneously. The credits
that students earn must be used toward both a high school graduation and are acceptable toward a college
Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or Technical Certificate. Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade that
are enrolled in M-DCPS are eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment programs and must meet specific
criteria. Miami Beach Senior High School is currently offering three (3) dual enrollment classes for the
2013-14 school year. Florida International University (FIU) currently offers 116 dual enrollment courses in
approximately 34 out of 53 high schools across Miami Dade County. Due to state funding changes for dual
enrollment courses in July 2013, individual high schools are responsible for reimbursing colleges for
instructor and administrative fees. As such, the number of courses offered is limited due to available
funding, along with credentialing limitations of instructional school staff. On May 21, 2014, the City
commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28601, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with FIU, authorizing the City to contribute $5,000 per Dual Enrollment course taught at
MBSH by eligible City employees and/or City residents. Following a meeting with MDCPS to increase
eligibility options, the Administration proposes to enter into an interlocal agreement with MDCPS and FIU,
providing for the City to fund the administrative fees, in the amount of $1,500 per course, per semester, for
credentialed Miami Beach Senior High teachers; and fund salary and benefits, in the amount of
approximately $5,300 per class, per semester, for eligible and credentialed FIU adjunct instructors, City
staff, and Miami Beach residents not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal year for an initial term of two years, with
possible one year extensions subject to funding approval.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
OBPI
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
Sign -Offs:
Department Director
Amount
$20,000
$20,000
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City dommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF .THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AU HORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY; SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE
ENHANCEMENT OF THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT MIAMI
BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$20,000 PER FISCAL YEAR, FOR AN INITIAL TWO YEAR TERM, WITH
SUBSEQUENT ONE YEAR EXTENSIONS, CONTINGENT UPON BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Achieve Education (K-12) Excellence
BACKGROUND
The Education Compact with Miami -Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), established
on January 16, 2008, includes the outcome to increase academic support and
achievement. Since the Education Compact implementation, the City of Miami Beach
has collaborated with M-DCPS to improve educational opportunities for youth. At the
January 31, 2014 Commission Retreat, the City's Key Intended Outcomes (KIO) in the
Strategic Plan was updated to reflect the priority outcomes of the Mayor and
Commission, and was formally adopted on March 5, 2014 per Resolution No. 2014-
28525. This Resolution supports the KIO to Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence.
The graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School at 79.4 percent in 2013, is a
16.7 percent increase from 2010; however, overall M-DCPS graduation rates improved
to 77.2 percent in 2013, a 13.0 percent increase from 2010. M-DCPS climate survey
data for the 2012-13 school year reflects 74 percent of parents and 91 percent of staff
agree or strongly agree that children are receiving a good education at Miami Beach
Senior High School, a 8.6 percent and 3.0 percent decline respectively when compared
to the 2010-11 school year, and 54 percent of students agree or strongly agree that they
are receiving a good education, a 1.7 percent increase from the 2010-11 school year.
Commission Memorandum
December 17, 2014
Dual Enrollment Miami Beach Senior High School
Page 2 of 3
An activity included in the Education Compact to increase academic support and
achievement is to identify and pursue the implementation of best practice strategies to
increase the graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High School (MBSH). Dual
Enrollment programs enrich the course opportunities for outstanding high school
students and saves students and parents money.
The Dual Enrollment Program provides MBSH students with the ability to increase their
grade point average (GPA) and therefore enhance their competitiveness in the college
application process; and further provides an opportunity to secure college credits at no
expense to the MBSH students or their parents. The credits that students earn must be
used toward both a high school diploma and are acceptable towards a college Associate
or Baccalaureate degree, or Technical Certificate. The benefits of offering dual
enrolment classes to high school students include:
• Enriches the course opportunities for outstanding high school students
• Shortens the time to attain a college degree
• Saves students and parents money, as dual enrollment students are
exempt from paying application, registration, tuition, laboratory, and
special fees if the class(es) taken are being used toward high school
graduation
• Provides students with college credit that is transferable to a college or
university
• Grades earned through dual enrollment will become part of the students'
permanent high school and college transcripts
Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades that are enrolled in M-DCPS are eligible to
participate in the Dual Enrollment programs and must meet the following criteria:
• A minimum 3.0 high school unweighted grade point average (GPA)
• Passed the appropriate sections of the College's Basic Skills Assessment
Tests (PERT or CPT), or submitted adequate SAT/ACT scores, or
submitted adequate FCAT scores.
• Permission from the parent/guardian, high school principal and counselor
• Met with the College Dual Enrollment Coordinator at the Campus he/she
plans to attend
• An understanding that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual
enrollment courses will be greater than in high school courses and must
earn a grade of "C" or higher in their college -level courses to continue
participation. Students whose College GPA falls below 2.0 are ineligible
to continue dual enrollment.
Miami Beach Senior High School is currently offering no dual enrollment classes for the
2014-15 school year. Florida International University (FIU) currently offers 116 dual
enrollment courses in approximately 34 out of 53 high schools across Miami Dade
County. Due to legislative changes (Senate Bill 1514), funding for the dual enrollment
program changed, effective July 1, 2013. As such, the number of courses offered is
limited due to available funding, along with credentialing limitations of instructional
school staff.
Commission Memorandum
December 17, 2014
Dual Enrollment Miami Beach Senior High School
Page 3 of 3
On May 21, 2014, the City commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28601, authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with FIU, authorizing the
City to contribute $5,000 per Dual Enrollment course taught at MBSH by eligible City
employees and/or City residents, solely, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal
year, with the goal of increasing the number of dual enrollment courses taught at Miami
Beach Senior High School. Subsequently, a meeting was held with M-DCPS to discuss
the option to increase eligibility. The Administration proposes to enter into an interlocal
agreement (Agreement) with M-DCPS and FIU, providing for the City to fund the
administrative fee in the amount of $1,500 per course, per semester, for credentialed
Miami Beach Senior High teachers; and fund salary and benefits, in the amount of
approximately $5,300 per class, per semester, for eligible and credentialed FIU adjunct
instructors, City staff, and Miami Beach residents; all in an amount not to exceed
$20,000 per fiscal year. The agreement will prioritize the hiring of a Miami Beach Senior
High School teachers, above the other categories of instructors, in an effort to maximize
the benefit of the City's contribution to the MBSH dual enrollment program.
The Administration recommends that the City execute the Agreement for an initial term
of two years, for fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, with possible one-year
extensions thereafter, subject to funding approval. The Agreement incentivizes the
hiring of a Miami Beach Senior High School teachers.
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 to Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as of this
2014 (the Effective Date, which shall be the date this Agreement is fully executed), by
and between
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE-COUNTY, MIAMI, FLORDIA
(hereafter referred to as M-DCPS)
a body corporate and political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose principal place of business is
Office of Academics and Transformation
Division of Academic Support
1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
And
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, MIAMI, FLORIDA
(hereinafter referred to as CMB)
a body corporate and political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose principal place of business is
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
And
THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MIAMI,
FLORIDA
(hereinafter referred to as FIU)
a member of the State University System of Florida,
whose principal place of business is
Undergraduate Education
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street, PC 245, Miami, Florida 33199
WHEREAS, FIU, M-DCPS and CMB are encouraged to enter into interlocal agreements
to promote educational opportunities through the Dual Enrollment Program at Miami Beach
Senior High School; and
Exhibit "1"
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WHEREAS, accelerated mechanisms include programs whereby eligible home
education, public and non-public high school students are permitted to enroll in a postsecondary
course creditable toward a high school diploma and a vocational/technical certificate, or an
associate or baccalaureate degree; and
WHEREAS, FIU, M-DCPS and CMB offer courses which will enhance accelerated
learning opportunities, including dual enrollment, for qualified Miami Beach Senior High School
students; and
WHEREAS, through this Agreement, in partnership with M-DCPS and FIU, CMB seeks
to combine its resources with M-DCPS and FIU in order to increase the competitiveness of the
students of Miami Beach Senior High School by enhancing and supporting the Miami Beach
Senior High School's Dual Enrollment Program; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes, school districts may not
deny dual enrollment participation to students who meet statutory eligibility requirements and
any additional college readiness requirements established by the post -secondary institution in
this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, a student who is enrolled in dual enrollment via a state university is exempt
from the payment of tuition and fees, pursuant to Section 1009.25, Florida Statutes, and the fee
exemption includes application, registration, tuition, and laboratory fees for courses taken
through dual enrollment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1— RECITALS AND DEFINITIONS
1.01 Recitals. The Parties agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and that such
recitals are incorporated herein by reference.
1.02 CMB Emplovee(s): As referred to herein, CMB Employee shall be defined as any
member of the CMB Commission, officer, department head, regular employees in the
legal department employed on a full-time basis, servant or agent of CMB regularly
receiving compensation from CMB for personal services; except, unless otherwise
qualified, members of boards or commissions, officers and employees who receive no
salary or a nominal salary, contractual employees or persons who are employed on a
provisional, original probationary or other temporary status under civil service
regulations.
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1.03 CMB Resident(s): As referred to herein, CMB Resident shall be defined as any person
who has resided in the City of Miami Beach for longer than six consecutive months.
Proof of residency may be established by presenting two of the following documents: a
driver's license, voter's registration, automobile registration, a recorded deed, a lease for
place of residence, a utility bill and other similar documents.
1.04 Class(es): the scheduling of more than one offering of the same Dual Enrollment Course
during the same semester, on separate dates and/or times.
1.05 Courtesy Appointment Lecturer(s)(s): a Miami -Dade Classroom teacher, as defined in
Section 1012.01(2)(a), Florida Statutes, who is employed on a fulltime basis at Miami
Beach Senior High School (Miami Beach Senior High School Teacher), who is
credentialed by FIU, pursuant to subsection 2.14(C) herein, to teach Dual Enrollment
Courses at Miami Beach Senior High School as a courtesy lecturer.
1.06 Dual Enrollment Course(s)/Program(s): Dual Enrollment is a program (Dual
Enrollment Program) that allows an eligible high school student currently attending an
accredited Miami -Dade County public or private high school, or home school, to enroll in
a college course, creditable toward high school completion and a career certificate or an
association or baccalaureate degree (Dual Enrollment Course(s)). A list of the Dual
Enrollment Courses which could be offered during the 2014-2015 or 2015-2016 school
year are set forth in Appendix A.
1.07 FIU Adjunct Instructor(s): instructional staff who will serve as a courtesy lecturer for
Dual Enrollment Courses at Miami Beach Senior High School. The FIU Adjunct
Instructor will be credentialed by FIU, pursuant to the subsection 2.14 (C) herein, and
could be an FIU Professor, a CMB Resident or a CMB Employee (excludes a Courtesy
Appointment Lecturer).
1.08 FIU Professor(s): a fulltime or part-time member of the teaching faculty of FIU.
1.09 Florida International University (FIU): a member of the State University System of
Florida, with the principal place of business at 11200 S.W. 8th Street, PC 245, Miami,
Florida 33199.
1.10 Miami Beach Senior High School (the High School): a secondary school located in
Miami -Dade County, Florida, at 2231 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
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ARTICLE 2 — SPECIAL CONDITIONS
2.01 Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of the last date
signed by all Parties through the 15th of June, 2016, unless the Agreement is terminated
earlier pursuant to Section 3.05 of this Agreement. The Agreement may be renewed for
additional periods of time upon the mutual written consent of the Parties and subject to
such terms and conditions as the Parties shall determine in writing. Such extension would
require the amendment of the Agreement to incorporate eligibility criteria and
requirements. Any amendment would require the approval of authorities of M-DCPS,
CMB and FIU.
In support of the objective of this Agreement, to expand the opportunities of the students
of Miami Beach Senior High School students by enhancing and expanding the existing
dual enrollment program at the High School, as a condition to renewing this Agreement
for an additional period, CMB may require that M-DCPS and FIU meet additional
benchmarks, including, but not limited to: 1. increasing the number of credentialed
Miami Beach Senior High School Teachers; 2. increasing the number of dual enrollment
courses offered at Miami Beach Senior High School; and/or 3. increasing the scope of
subjects being offered at Miami Beach Senior High School.
2.02 Dual Enrollment Courses. To meet the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools'
Commission on Colleges' (SACSCOC) standard 3.4.7, FIU is responsible for ensuring
the quality of all dual enrollment coursework offered through contractual agreements.
2.03 Program Review. The responsibility and role of the parties delineated in this Agreement
are basic to FIU's ability to ensure the quality of the educational dual enrollment program
and courses covered by this Agreement. FIU, M-DCPS and CMB personnel will
collaborate in identifying the criteria that will be used to evaluate the dual enrollment
program.
2.04 Joint Responsibilities. M-DCPS, CMB and FIU shall maintain responsibility for
implementing the various components of this Agreement as delineated in this Agreement.
2.05 Dual Enrollment Registration Procedures. This agreement will follow the same
processes already in place for the dual enrollment program.
2.06 Dual Enrollment Withdrawal Procedures. All dual enrollment students are responsible
for officially withdrawing from classes that they are no longer attending in accordance
with FIU requirements and deadlines. The Registrar's Office must receive an official
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withdrawal from a dual enrollment course(s) within three weeks after enrollment.
Students who do not officially withdraw from a class may receive a failing grade. Such a
failing grade becomes a part of students' permanent transcript records and could have a
negative effect on future college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and/or financial
aid. All dual enrollment students are responsible for notifying the high school guidance
counselor, in writing, prior to withdrawal from any dual enrollment course.
2.07 FIU Courses offered on High School Campus Locations. M-DPCS/CMB provides
financial support for students to engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates core
academics necessary to a four (4) year degree, while students complete a high school
diploma. FIU agrees to permit high school students enrolled in the CMB, Miami -Dade
County, Florida, or who otherwise qualify pursuant to Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes,
who have been certified by their principals as qualified, to dually enroll in regularly
offered FIU courses at Miami Beach Senior High School. In general, the majority of the
dual enrollment courses are only available to Juniors and Seniors, with the exception of
those courses identified in Appendix A as opened to Sophomores. Students participating
in dual enrollment options must meet the following entrance eligibility requirements: (1)
enrolled in a course of study which will fulfill requirements for high school graduation;
(2) maintain a 3.0 cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA); (3) achieve a
minimum standardized college placement score; (4) satisfy any course prerequisites; and
(5) meet any additional admissions criteria set by FIU. In order to continue in the
program, students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted GPA in their high school academic
work and earn a 3.0 or better in college -level work, as confirmed by their high school
guidance director and FIU's Registrar's Office. Students who earn a 'C' or lower in any
one dual enrollment course will not be allowed to continue participating in the dual
enrollment program.
A. Marketing. FIU, M-DCPS and the CMB will work collaboratively to market the
programs, provide staff development, transition students, evaluate courses, and assess
overall results.
B. Payment. The fees for the Dual Enrollment Courses will be allocated as follows:
1. M-DCPS shall pay FIU a nonrefundable $3,500 per term (Monitoring and
Oversight Fee).
2. M-DCPS shall pay FIU the benefits (Benefits) portion of the compensation
for the FIU Adjunct Instructor ), in the amount of $382.50 (7.65 percent of the
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Adjunct Instructor Salary) per FIU Adjunct Instructor, in the 2014-15 and
2015-20161 school year.
3. M-DCPS shall pay FIU $5,000.00 (Adjunct Instructor Salary) for each FIU
Adjunct Instructor to teach a Dual Enrollment Class at Miami Beach Senior
High School in the 2014-15 school year and 2015-2016 school year.
4. M-DCPS shall pay FIU a Fee of $1,500.00 per course for academic
monitoring and oversight (Monitoring and Oversight Fee) per unique Dual
Enrollment Course taught by a Courtesy Appointment Lecturer. This
Monitoring and Oversight Fee shall be waived when an FIU Adjunct
Instructor teaches a Dual Enrollment Course.
5. CMB shall reimburse M-DCPS for the Benefits and Adjunct Instructor Salary
described in the preceding subsections 2.14(B)(2-3) with respect to an FIU
Adjunct Instructor. CMB shall not be responsible for reimbursing M-DCPS
for the Benefits or the Adjunct Instructor Salary with respect to Courtesy
Appointment Lecturer; however, CMB shall be responsible for reimbursing
M-DCPS the Monitoring and Oversight Fee for a Courtesy Appointment
Lecturer, as described in the preceding subsection 2.14(B)(4), per unique Dual
Enrollment Course taught at Miami Beach Senior High School, regardless of
how many Classes are taught. The total amount of reimbursements paid by
CMB under this Agreement (CMB Contributions), shall be paid within thirty
(30) days from receipt of a detailed invoice from M-DCPS, setting forth the
breakdown of the charges and the number of registered students for each
course. Said CMB Contributions shall not exceed $20,000.00 in a given fiscal
year (from October 1 of a given year to September 30 of a subsequent year).
6. M-DCPS shall pay all student instructional material costs for all Dual
Enrollment Classes taught pursuant to this Agreement, with an anticipated
cost of $16,425.00 (in Spring 2015 based upon 122 enrolled students in six (6)
Dual Enrollment Courses).
1.11 Teacher Credentialing. In accordance with FIU faculty credentialing requirements, a
college -level instructor must have a concentration of at least a master degree in the
teaching discipline or a master degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate
semester hours in the teaching discipline AND a teaching experience or certification).
The credentialing process an FIU Adjunct Instructor or Courtesy Appointment Lecturer
occurs at the level of the FIU academic unit. FIU shall provide priority to applicants who
' Funding for the CMB Contributions for the 2015-2016 school year is subject to funding, as may
be approved by CMB for its 2015-2016 fiscal year budget.
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would like to serve as a courtesy lecturer for Dual Enrollment Courses taught at Miami
Beach Senior High School as follows: first, Courtesy Appointment Lecturers; second,
FIU Professors; third, CMB Residents; and fourth, CMB Employees.
C. The principal for Miami Beach Senior High School must approve any courtesy
lecturer (FIU Adjunct Instructor/Courtesy Appointment Lecturer) recommended by
FIU for Dual Enrollment Courses taught at Miami Beach Senior High School. Miami
Beach Senior High School shall send instructors' curricula vitae, official transcripts
and course proposals to an FIU representative for approval. M-DCPS and CMB must
follow FIU's dual enrollment guidelines and meet deadlines for course requests and
student registration period. Qualified teachers will receive courtesy appointments to
teach college -level courses at Miami Beach Senior High School under the supervision
of the pertinent FIU academic unit.
Per Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes, each FIU Adjunct Instructor and Courtesy
Appointment Lecturer credentialed by FIU must provide a copy of the current
syllabus for each course taught to the FIU department chair, before the start of each
term. The content of each syllabus must meet the same standards required for all
college -level courses offered by FIU.
D. Teacher Credentialing for Miami Beach Senior High School Teachers, CMB
employees, or residents. In order to add to the pool of qualified teachers, Miami
Beach Senior High School Teachers, CMB Residents and CMB Employees may
become credentialed as courtesy lecturers for the Dual Enrollment Program at Miami
Beach Senior High School by their respective academic departments at FIU. The
ultimate say of who is credentialed is reserved for the academic unit which is
responsible for the academic standing of the program at FIU. The principal for Miami
Beach Senior High School shall be responsible for selecting the FIU Adjunct
Instructors and Courtesy Appointment Lecturers.
E. Evaluation. Special programs allowing Dual Enrollment Courses taught directly at
Miami Beach Senior High School will need to comply with the following: 1) the
evaluation of the FIU Adjunct Instructor and Courtesy Appointment Lecturer by FIU,
and 2) the submission of artifacts of student work for FIU evaluation purposes (as
part of the University Core Curriculum course assessment required by SACSCOC).
In addition, FIU requires that every course taught by FIU must be evaluated by its
students. The results of eight (8) of the questions in the Student Assessment of
Instruction must be made public and may be accessed through FIU's website. The
results of the remaining 11 questions and the student comments are not made public
and are available only to the instructor, the FIU department chair, and other personnel
from FIU.
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F. Professional Development, Mentoring, and Oversight for Dual Enrollment
Teachers: FIU has instituted a Professional Development, Mentoring, and Oversight
Dual Enrollment Program to ensure the courtesy lecturers are prepared to teach an
FIU course. FIU will use some, or all, of the oversight activities listed below to
determine any additional needed professional development/ mentoring: 1) announced
classroom visitation (observation of teaching and structured feedback using rubrics),
review of syllabi (examining syllabi for all FIU specified components and provide
sufficient details to students including plagiarism and academic misconduct policy),
2) review of other teaching materials (PowerPoints, handouts, lesson plans or lecture
notes, use of primary and secondary sources, etc.), 3) assessment of student learning
(rubrics used for each type of student assignment and feedback provided to students
for improvement — graded and ungraded student work), and 4) review of
exams/quizzes, and other types of student assessment (student artifacts like
homework, electronic or paper portfolios, essays, reports, term papers, oral and/or
video recordings of student performance). For purposes of assessment processes, the
courtesy lecturers will need to save two years' worth of student papers and exams as
these may need to be collected for an on -campus review. Current and prospective
courtesy lecturers would need to agree to these requirements in order to be able to
teach FIU Dual Enrollment Courses at Miami Beach Senior High School and/or
become credentialed. The goal is to give FIU Adjunct Instructors and Courtesy
Appointment Lecturers the same support and mentoring provided to part-time faculty
on campus.
G. FIU Required Training. FIU Adjunct Instructors and Courtesy Appointment
Lecturers are required by FIU to participate in professional development training in
the area of assessment of the university core curriculum. This training would need to
be funded by MDCPS.
H. Student Educational Records. To the extent authorized by law, student educational
records, when requested by FIU, shall be made available. Student records will be
maintained by the corresponding home school in which each student is enrolled,
according to guidelines previously developed for students of the Dual Enrollment
Program. Subject to applicable laws, including, without limitation, Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, all documentation, including, but not limited to, test results, course
credits, and any other educational records maintained by FIU, that will assist the high
school to provide an appropriate education for the students involved, will be available
to school personnel and handled in accordance with state and federal confidentiality
and privacy acts. FIU, M-DPCS and CMB understand and agree that they are subject
to all federal and state laws related to the confidentiality of student information. FIU,
M-DPCS and CMB agree to comply with FERPA, M-DCPS and CMB rules
pertaining thereto. FIU shall treat all student information for the Dual Enrollment
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Program as confidential and will not disclose the student information to any third
party, except as required by law, including, without limitation, Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes.
I. Enrollment Procedures. The M-DCPS and CMB are responsible for student
recruitment and for allowing qualifying students to participate in the special
programs. Students and their parents will meet with school personnel to complete a
dual enrollment form as a way to agree to participate in the Dual Enrollment
Program. Information regarding the appropriate application forms and mandatory
testing required by FIU will be provided by school personnel. Students may enter or
leave the program only at the start of a term in August or January, prior to the official
Add/Drop date.
J. Student Safety and Security. M-DCPS and Miami Beach Senior High School are
responsible for developing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security
of students. Students must be made aware of all procedures and contingency plans in
case of any emergency situation(s).
K. Course Outlines. All Dual Enrollment Courses taught at high schools, including
Miami Beach Senior High School, will follow FIU's course outline and the same
procedures for courses taught on the FIU campuses.
L. Course Syllabus. All FIU Adjunct Instructors and Courtesy Appointment Lecturers
are required to provide students with course syllabi. Syllabi must contain (at a
minimum) the following information:
• the name of the course, course and section numbers, course description, course
objectives and learning outcomes, prerequisites and co -requisites (if any), and
term and year offered;
• the instructor's name, telephone number, e-mail address, department or school,
office location and office hours;
• required items, as appropriate, including texts (including ISBN), lab supplies,
artistic supplies, professional and ancillary items;
• grading standards to calculate final grades;
• a tentative outline that includes major topics, anticipated dates of assignments,
performances, artistic submissions, and/or examinations;
• the evaluation performance measures applied in awarding final grades;
• attendance standards, as required.
M. Dual Enrollment Off-site High School Course Limitation. In keeping with the
notification requirements of SACSOC's Substantive Change Policy, FIU offers less
than 49 percent (57 credits) of degree programs through its M-DCPS/Miami Beach
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Senior High School Dual Enrollment Program. No more than 19 different course
titles may be offered on a high school campus over a three-year period. Several
Classes of the same Dual Enrollment Course are only counted as one Dual
Enrollment Course. Adherence to the course limitation policy would be strictly
monitored by FIU University College. Any breach of this policy could signal the
termination of the Agreement.
N. Restriction: In order to comply with Section 1007.271, Florida Statute Dual
Enrollment Courses taught on high school campuses may not be combined with any
non -college credit high school course. On a semester's basis, high school principals
must attest in writing that Dual Enrollment Courses are not combined with any non -
college credit high school course. The attestation must be sent to FIU's University
College within the timetable and procedure established and communicated to the
principals.
O. Credits. Credits and grade points will be assigned according to policies established
by FIU and M-DCPS based on State statutes.
P. Materials and Equipment. The M-DCPS shall provide students of the Dual
Enrollment Program, free of charge, required college textbooks and other
instructional materials to students in accordance with Section 1007.271(14), Florida
Statutes. The M-DCPS will provide computers and web access as necessary. Access
will be provided (for the purpose of assistance) to the M-DCPS/CMB's Office of
Information Technology.
Q. Courses. Dual Enrollment Courses for students in the aforementioned special
programs may exceed those described in Appendix A as outlined in the programs'
published scope and sequence.
R. Class Size. FIU has set maximum number of students allowed in a Dual Enrollment
Courses. Maximum class size is found on the current listing of approved Dual
Enrollment Course offerings for M-DCPS/Miami Beach Senior High School, attached
hereto as Appendix A. These requirements must be met. Miami Beach Senior High
school must provide to FIU University College, each semester, the number of Classes
offered based on class rolls. This information must be provided prior to the
implementation of each Class. FIU has the prerogative to cancel any course(s) that
breach the class size requirements.
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2.15 Joint Responsibilities — Accelerated Mechanisms.
A. FIU, M-DCPS and CMB warrant and agree that all Dual Enrollment Courses shall
meet the provisions of the current State of Florida laws and regulations. FIU, M-
DCPS and CMB shall establish budgetary procedures to support specialized Dual
Enrollment Programs which will include the following provisions:
1. Students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program may be included in the
calculation of full-time student membership of the basic program grades 10-12 by
M-DCPS.
2. Students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program may be counted as full-time
equivalent by FIU.
3. Dual Enrollment Courses are free to students who attend a Florida public college
or university; this includes registration, matriculation, or laboratory fees for
courses taken through dual enrollment. Instructional materials (such as books) are
provided to public school students free of charge; however, students enrolled in
home education programs or non-public secondary schools must provide their
own materials.
4. Dual Enrollment college credit will transfer to any Florida public college or
university offering a course with the same prefix and number and must be treated
as though taken at the receiving institution. If students do not, upon high school
graduation, attend the same college or university where they earned the dual
enrollment credit, the application of transfer credit to general education,
prerequisite, and degree programs may vary at the receiving institution.
B. When a student with special needs has been accepted into the Dual Enrollment
Program M-DCPS will cover the cost of the provision of the accommodations
determined necessary per the Exceptional Student Education/Americans with
Disabilities. Act (ESE/ADA) (according to the student's Individual Education Plan).
2.16 Dual Enrollment Transportation. All students must provide their own transportation.
Students parking at Miami Beach Senior High School may be required to secure a
parking decal and any fee relating thereto shall be payable by the student to Miami Beach
Senior High School.
2.17 Use of Logos and Brands.
A. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by FIU, M-DCPS and/or CMB shall do
business in its own name and shall not trade upon the name or credit of FIU. All
brochures, advertisements, website materials, or other solicitations for the Dual
Enrollment Program that include reference to FIU, regardless of medium and
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language, shall be subject to FIU's prior written approval. All information posted on
websites and promotional materials must be updated regularly and accurately to
reflect the nature and requirements of the Dual Enrollment Program. The Parties
agree that upon FIU's request, any information presented by the other Party in its
publications and advertisements, including website information that is inaccurate or
not supported by facts, regardless of the language used, shall be immediately retracted
and/or withdrawn. This Agreement confers no rights upon M-DPCS and/or CMB to
'use the logos, marks and likeness of FIU in any advertising except as authorized by
FIU in writing.
B. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by M-DCPS or CMB, FIU shall do
business in its own name and shall not trade upon the name or credit of M-DCPS
and/or CMB. All brochures, advertisements, website materials, or other solicitations
for the program that include reference to the M-DPCS and/or CMB shall be subject to
M-DPCS and/or CMB's prior written approval, as applicable. This Agreement
confers no rights upon FIU to use the logos, marks and likeness of M-DPCS or CMB
in any advertising other than for the Dual Enrollment Program and in a manner
consistent with the provisions of this paragraph.
C. Neither FIU, M-DCPS nor CMB may use the SACSCOC logo. The use of this logo is
reserved exclusively for SACSCOC.
2.18 Captions. The captions, section numbers, article numbers, title and headings appearing in
this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way define, limit,
construe or describe the scope or intent of such articles or sections of this Agreement, nor
in any way affect this Agreement and shall not be construed to create a conflict with the
provisions of this Agreement.
2.19 Inspection of FIU's Records by M-DPCS and CMB. FIU shall establish and maintain
books, records and documents (including electronic storage media) sufficient to reflect all
income and expenditures of funds provided by M-DCPS/CMB under this Agreement.
All FIU's Records, regardless of the form in which they are kept, shall be open to
inspection and subject to audit, inspection, examination, evaluation and/or reproduction,
during normal working hours, by M-DCPS/CMB's agent or its authorized representative
to permit M-DCPS/CMB to evaluate, analyze and verify the satisfactory performance of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to evaluate, analyze and verify any and
all invoices, billings, payments and/or claims submitted by FIU or any of FIU's payees
pursuant to this Agreement. FIU's Records subject to examination shall include, without
limitation, those records necessary . to evaluate and verify direct and indirect costs
(including , overhead allocations) as they may apply to costs associated with this
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Agreement. FIU's Records subject to this section shall include any and all documents
pertinent to the evaluation, analysis, verification and reconciliation of any and all
expenditures under this Agreement without regard to funding sources.
A. FIU's Records Defined. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "FIU's
Records" shall include, without limitation, accounting records, payroll time sheets,
cancelled payroll checks, W-2 forms, written policies and procedures, computer
records, disks and software, videos, photographs, executed subcontracts, subcontract
files (including proposals of successful and unsuccessful bidders), original estimates,
estimating worksheets, correspondence, change order files (including sufficient
supporting documentation and documentation covering negotiated settlements), and
any other supporting documents that would substantiate, reconcile or refute any
charges and/or expenditures paid by M-DPCS or paid/reimbursed by CMB under to
this Agreement.
B. Duration of Right to Inspect. For the purpose of such audits, inspections,
examinations, evaluations and/or reproductions, M-DCPS/CMB's agent or authorized
representative shall have access to FIU' s Records from the effective date of this
Agreement, for the duration of the term of this Agreement, and for as long as these
records are maintained pursuant to the State of Florida records retention schedule.
C. Notice of Inspection. M-DCPS/CMB's agent or its authorized representative shall
provide FIU reasonable advance notice (not to exceed two (2) weeks) of any intended
audit, inspection, examination, evaluation and or reproduction.
D. Audit Site Conditions. M-DCPS/CMB's agent or its authorized representative shall
have access to FIU's facilities and to any and all records related to this Agreement,
and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to exercise the
rights permitted under this section.
E. Failure to Permit Inspection. Failure by FIU to permit audit, inspection,
examination, evaluation and/or reproduction as permitted under this Section shall
constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement by M-DPCS and/or CMB for
cause and shall be grounds for the denial of some or all of any FIU's claims for
payment by M-DCPS and/or CMB, as applicable.
F. Overcharges and Unauthorized Charges. If an audit conducted in accordance with
this Section discloses purposeful overcharges or unauthorized charges to M-
DCPS/CMB by FIU in excess of two percent (2%) of the total billings under this
Agreement, the actual cost of CMB's audit shall be paid by FIU. If the audit
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discloses billings or charges to which FIU is not contractually entitled, FIU shall pay
said sum to M-DCPS/CMB within twenty (20) days of receipt of written demand
under otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties.
G. Inspector General Audits. FIU shall comply and cooperate immediately with any
inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Florida Office
of the Inspector General or by any other state or federal officials.
2.20 Notice. When any of the parties desire to give notice to the other, such notice must be in
writing, sent by ` U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party for whom it is
intended at the place last specified; the place for giving notice shall remain such until it is
changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. For the
present, the Parties designate the following as the respective places for giving notice:
To M-DCPS:
With a copy to:
And a copy to:
To CMB:
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Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, suite 912
Miami, Florida, 33131
Dr. Maria de Armas
Assistant Superintendent
Office of Academics and Transformation
Division of Academics
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
1501 N.E. 2nd Avenue, suite 327-K
Miami, Florida, 33131
Walter Harvey
School Board Attorney
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, suite 430
Miami, Florida, 33131
Jimmy Morales
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
With a copy to:
To FIU:
With a copy to:
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
Chief Learning Development Officer
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Elizabeth Bejar, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 S.W. Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Douglas L. Robertson, Ph.D., Dean
Undergraduate Education
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 S.W. Street, PC 245
Miami, Florida 33199
2.21 Background Screening. Dual enrollment students attending courses at FIU are deemed
to be post -secondary students under the Florida Department of Education's interpretation
of the Jessica Lundsford Act. FIU agrees to comply with all requirements of Sections
1012.32 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes. Under this Agreement, FIU personnel will not
require access to M-DPCS/CMB school grounds nor require direct contact with M-
DCPS/CMB school students beyond the scope of its post -secondary curriculum delivered
through distance learning, at an FIU classroom facility or at a Miami Beach Senior High
School classroom facility. If FIU assigns an FIU Adjunct Instructor to teach FIU Dual
Enrollment Courses at the Miami Beach Senior High School campus, FIU will conduct a
background check, as appropriate.
2.22 Indemnification. Each party agrees to be fully responsible for its acts of negligence, or
its employees' acts of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment and
agrees to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence. This section shall
survive the termination of all performance or obligations under this Agreement and shall
be fully binding until such time as any proceeding brought on account of this Agreement
is barred by any applicable statute of limitations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FIU's,
M-DCPS's and CMB's indemnification herein is subject to applicable laws, including,
but not limited to, Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and the limitations, restrictions, and
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defenses therein. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver of sovereign
immunity by any of the parties to this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3 — GENERAL CONDITIONS
3.01 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of
sovereign immunity by any agency or political subdivision to which sovereign immunity
may be applicable or of any rights or limits to liability existing under Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes. This section shall survive the termination of all performance or
obligations under this Agreement . and shall be fully binding until such time as any
proceeding brought on account of this Agreement is barred by any applicable statute of
limitations.
3.02 No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their
intent to create or confer any rights or obligations in or upon any third person or entity
under this Agreement. None of the parties intend to directly or substantially benefit a
third party by this Agreement. The parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries
to this Agreement and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a claim against any of
the parties based upon this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by
an agency or political subdivision of the State of Florida to be sued by third parties in any
matter arising out of any contract.
3.03 Independent Contractor. The parties to this agreement shall at all times be acting in the
capacity of independent contractors and not as an officer, employee or agent of one
another. Neither party nor its respective agents, employees, subcontractors or assignees
shall represent to others that it has the authority to bind the other party unless specifically
authorized in writing to do so. No right to party's retirement, leave benefits or any other
benefits of employees shall exist for the employees of the other party as a result of the
performance of any duties or responsibilities under this Agreement. Neither party shall be
responsible for social security, withholding taxes, contributions to unemployment
compensation funds, or insurance for the other party or the other party's officers,
employees, agents, subcontractors or assignees.
3.04 Equal Opportunity Provision. The parties agree that no person shall be subjected to
discrimination because of age, race, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression
marital status, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation in the performance of the
parties' respective duties, responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.
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3.05 Termination. This Agreement may be canceled with or without cause by either party
during the term hereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its
desire to terminate this Agreement.
3.06 Default. The parties agree that, in the event that either party is in default of its
obligations under this Agreement, the non -defaulting party shall provide to the defaulting
party (30) days written notice to cure the default. However, in the event said default
cannot be cured within said thirty (30) day period and the defaulting party is diligently
attempting in good faith to cure same, the time period shall be reasonably extended to
allow the defaulting party additional cure time. Upon the occurrence of a default that is
not cured during the applicable cure period, this Agreement may be terminated by the
non -defaulting party upon thirty (30) days' notice. This remedy is not intended to be
exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and
shall be in addition to every other remedy now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or
by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or
remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or future exercise thereof. Nothing in this
section shall be construed to preclude termination for convenience pursuant to Section
3.05.
3.07 Annual Appropriation. The performance and obligations of either party under this
Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual budgetary appropriation by its governing
body. If either party does not allocate funds for the payment of services or products to be
provided under this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated by that party at the
end of the period for which funds have been allocated. That party shall notify the other
party at the earliest possible time before such termination. No penalty shall accrue to
either party in the event this provision is exercised, and neither party shall be obligated or
liable for any future payments due or any damages as a result of termination under this
section.
3.08 Excess Funds. Any party receiving funds paid by M-DCPS or CMB under this
Agreement agrees to promptly notify M-DPCS and CMB of any funds erroneously
received from M-DCPS or CMB upon the discovery of such erroneous payment or
overpayment. Any such excess funds shall be refunded to M-DCPS or CMB, as
applicable, with interest calculated from the date of the erroneous payment or
overpayment. Interest shall be calculated using the interest rate for judgments under
Section 55.03, Florida Statutes, applicable at the time the erroneous payment or
overpayment was made by M-DCPS or CMB. This provision shall equally inure to
FIU's benefit.
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3.09 Public Records. Pursuant to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, any party contracting
with M-DCPS or CMB is required to (a) keep and maintain available for public
inspection any records that pertain to services rendered under this Agreement; (b) provide
the public such records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter
119, Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided by law; (c) ensure that public records that
are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are
not disclosed except as authorized by law; and (d) meet all requirements for retaining
public records and transfer, at no cost, to M-DCPS or CMB and destroy any duplicate
public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. All of such party's records stored electronically must be provided to M-
DCPS or CMB in a format that is compatible with M-DCPS or CMB's information
technology systems. Each party shall maintain its own respective records and documents
associated with this Agreement in accordance with the records retention requirements
applicable to public records. Each party shall be responsible for compliance with any
public documents request served upon it pursuant to Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, and
any resultant award of attorney's fees for non-compliance with that law. Each party
acknowledges that this Agreement and all attachments thereto are public records and do
not constitute trade secrets.
3.10 Student Records: Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Agreement,
FIU and M-DCPS shall fully comply with the requirements of Section 1002.22, Florida
Statutes, or any other state or federal law orregulation regarding the confidentiality of
student information and , records. Each such party agrees, for itself, its officers,
employees, agents, representatives, contractors or subcontractors, to fully indemnify and
hold harmless CMB and its officers and employees for any violation of this section,
including, without limitation, defending CMB and its officers and employees against any
complaint, administrative or. judicial proceeding, payment of any penalty imposed upon
CMB, or payment of any and all costs, damages, judgments or losses incurred by or
imposed upon CMB arising out of a breach of this covenant by the party, or an officer,
employee, agent, representative, contractor, or sub -contractor of the party to the extent
that the party or an officer, employee, agent, representative, contractor, or sub -contractor
of the party shall either intentionally or negligently violate the provisions of this section
or of Section 1002.22, Florida Statutes. This section shall survive the termination of all
performance or obligations under this Agreement and shall be fully binding until such
time as any proceeding brought on account of this Agreement is barred by any applicable
statute of limitations.
3.11 Compliance with Laws. Each party shall comply with all applicable federal and state
laws, codes, rules and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities and obligations
pursuant to this Agreement.
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3.12 Place of Performance. Students enrolled pursuant to this Agreement will attend classes
at Miami Beach Senior High School.
3.13 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any controversies or
legal problems arising out of this Agreement and any action involving the enforcement or
interpretation of any rights hereunder shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of a State
court of competent jurisdiction in Florida.
3.14 Entirety of Agreement. This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations,
correspondence, conversations, agreements and understandings applicable to the matters
contained herein and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or
understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in
this document. Accordingly, the parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof
shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written.
3.15 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
3.16 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned,
transferred or encumbered by any party without the prior written consent of the other
party. There shall be no partial assignments of this Agreement including, without
limitation, the partial assignment of any right to receive payments from M-DCPS or
CMB.
3.17 Incorporation by Reference. Appendix A Attached hereto and referenced herein shall
be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
3.18 Captions. The captions, section . designations, section numbers, article numbers, titles
and headings appearing in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience,
have no substantive meaning, and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope
or intent of such articles or sections of this Agreement, nor in any way effect this
Agreement and shall not be construed to create a conflict with the provisions of this
Agreement.
3.19 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the sections, paragraphs, sentences,
clauses or provisions contained in this Agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unlawful, unenforceable or void in any respect, such
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement and the same shall remain in
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full force and effect as if such invalid, illegal, unlawful, unenforceable or void sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses or provisions had never been included herein.
3.20 Preparation of Atreement. The parties acknowledge that they have sought and
obtained whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full
and complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation
of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to herein expresses
their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial
construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.
3.21 Amendments. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions
contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared with
the same or similar formality as this Agreement and executed by each party hereto. The
City Manager of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, on behalf of CMB, shall be
authorized to execute any amendment or extension of this Agreement.
3.22 Waiver. The parties agree that each requirement, duty and obligation set forth herein is
substantial and important to the formation of this Agreement and, therefore, is a material
term hereof. Any party's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be
deemed a waiver of such provision or modification of this Agreement unless the waiver is
in writing and signed by the party waiving such provision. A written waiver shall only be
effective as to the specific instance for which it is obtained and shall not be deemed a
continuing or future waiver.
3.23 Force Maieure. Neither party shall be obligated to perform any duty, requirement or
obligation under this Agreement if such performance is prevented by fire, hurricane,
earthquake, explosion, wars, sabotage, accident, flood, acts of God, strikes, or other labor
disputes, riot or civil commotions, or by reason of any other matter or condition beyond
the control of either party, and which cannot be overcome by reasonable diligence and
without unusual expense ("Force Majeure"). In no event shall a lack of funds on the part
of either party be deemed Force Majeure.
3.24 Survival. All representations and warranties made herein, regarding indemnification
obligations, obligations to reimburse M-DCPS or CMB, obligations to maintain and
allow inspection and audit of records and property, obligations to maintain the
confidentiality of records, reporting requirements, and obligations to return public funds
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
3.25 Authority. Each person signing this Agreement on behalf of either party individually
warrants that he or she has full legal power to execute this Agreement on behalf of the
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party for whom he or she is signing, and to bind and obligate such party with respect to
all provisions contained in this Agreement.
The Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the date last signed below.
FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY:
(Corporate Seal) THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
ATTEST:
By:
By:
Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools or his Designee
Date:
Marie Izquierdo, Chief Academic Officer
Office of Academics and Transformation
Date:
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
School Board Attorney
Date:
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FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH:
(Corporate Seal) THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH:
By:
ATTEST:
By:
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Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Date:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Date:
Approved as to Form and Legal Content:
Office of the General Counsel
Date:
FOR THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
(Corporate Seal)
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THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MIAMI, FLORIDA:
By:
By:
By:
Elizabeth M. Bejar, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date:
Douglas L. Robertson, Ph.D.
Dean, Undergraduate Education
Date:
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
Isis Carbajal de Garcia
Deputy General Counsel
Date:
APPENDIX A
FIU DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE LIST — UPDATED as of 9/12/14 (*WITH NOTES)
Dual Enrollment Course List
Updated on 8/1/2013
AFA 2004 — BLACK POPULAR CULTURE GLOBAL
DIMENSIONS (*FIU ADJUNCT TEACHING)
AFH 2000 — AFRICAN CIVILIZATION
AMH 2041- ORIGINS OF AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
AMH 2042 - -MODERN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
AML 2010 — SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I
AML 2020 — SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II
CLP 2001— PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT (*PSYCHOLOGY)
CPO 2002 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPARTITIVE POLITICS
DEP 2000 - HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
ECO 2013 - PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
ECO 2023 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
ENC 1101 - WRITING AND RHETORIC I
ENC 1102 - WRITING & RHETORIC II
ENG 2012 - APPROACHES TO LITERATURE
ENL 2012 - SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE I
ENL 2022 — SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE II
EUH 2011— WESTERN CIVILIZATION: EARLY EUROPEAN
CIVILIZATION
EUH 2021 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION: MEDIEVAL TO
MODERN EUROPE
EUH 2030 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION: EUROPE IN THE
MODERN ERA
EVR 1001— INTRODUCTION TO ENVIORMENTAL SCIENCE
(*FIU ADJUNCT TEACHING)
EVR 1001L — ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB (*FIU
ADJUNCT TEACHING)
INR 2001— INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
ITA 1130 — ITALIAN I
ITA 1131— ITALIAN II
ITA 2200 — INTERMIDIATE ITALIAN
ITA 2240 — ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
LAH 2020 - LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
LIT 2110 - WORLD LITERATURE I
LIT 2120 - WORLD LITERATURE II
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CAP GRADE LEVEL
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
25 11th -12th
25 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
30 11th -12th*
25 11th -12th *
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
Dual Enrollment Course List
MAC 1105 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA
MAC 1114 — TRIGONOMETRY
MAC 1140 - PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA
MAC 1147 — PRE -CALCULUS ALGEBRA AND
TRIGONOMETRY
MAC 2311- CALCULUS I
POS 2042 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
PSY 2012 — INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
SPN 1130 - SPANISH I
SPN 1131 - SPANISH II
SPN 2200 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
SPN 2201- INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
SPN 2210 - ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
SPN 2233 - INTERMEDIATE READINGS IN SPANISH
SPN 2240 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION
SPN 2330 - ADVANCED READINGS IN SPANISH
SPN 2340 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS
SPN 2341- ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR
NATIVE SPEAKERS
SYG 2000 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SYG 2010 — SOCIAL PROBLEMS
WOH 2001- WORLD CIVILIZATION
*Sophomores (10th graders) with successful passing of AP
exam course
CGS 2060 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS
CGS 2518 - COMPUTER DATA ANALYSIS
COP 1000 -INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
COP 2210 — COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I
EDF 1005 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
EDF 2085 - TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS
PEM 2101- FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS
ART 1201C — 2-D DESIGN
ART 1203C - 3-D DESIGN
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CAP
35
35
35
GRADE LEVEL
11th -12th
11th -12th
11th -12th
11th -12th
35
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
30 11th -12th *
35 11th -12th
35 11th -12th
one computer per
student
one computer per
student
one computer per
student
one computer per
student
30-35
30-35
adequate studio
space per student
adequate studio
space per student
10th grade and
higher
10th grade and
higher
10th grade and
higher
10th grade and
higher
11th -12th
11th -12th
10th grade and
higher
Dual Enrollment Course List
ART 2300C - BEGINNING DRAWING
ART 2500C - BEGINNING PAINTING
ART 2701C —BEGINNING SCULPTURE
ART 2705C —BEGINNING FIGURE SCULPTURE
ART 2750C - BEGINNING CERAMICS
SPC 1017L — FUNDAMENTALS SPEECH COMMUNICATION
(*FIU ADJUNCTS TEACHING)
SPC 2065 — COMMUNICATION FOR BUSINESS (FIU
ADJUNCTS TEACHING)
SPC 2300 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERPESRONAL
COMMUNICATION (*FIU ADJUNCTS TEACHING)
SPC 2511— FUNDAMENTALS OF ARGUMENTATION AND
DEBATE (*FIU ADJUNCTS TEACHING)
SPC 2608 - PUBLIC SPEAKING (*FIU ADJUNCTS TEACHING)
MUL 1010 - MUSIC APPRECIATION
ENT 1000 - INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CAP GRADE LEVEL
adequate studio
space per student
adequate studio
space per student
adequate studio
space per student
35
30
EGN 1033 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING 35
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11th -12th
11th -12th
11th -12th
10th grade and
higher
10th grade and
higher