2015-28930 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28930
A RESOLUTION.OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
("IB") ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT WORKSHOP SUPPORTING THE MIAMI BEACH
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRIMARY YEAR
PROGRAMS, MIDDLE YEAR PROGRAMS, AND DIPLOMA
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Education Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community
to support excellence in education 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 County 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, the enhancement to coordinate and host an International Baccalaureate
(IB) professional workshop for instructional staff at Nautilus Middle and Miami Beach Senior
High School was approved during the FY 2015 budget process;
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 negotiate and execute an agreement with
International Baccalaureate ("IB") Organization for professional development district workshop
supporting the Miami Beach International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programs, Middle Year
Programs, and Diploma Program.
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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 Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With International
Baccalaureate ("IB") Organization For Professional Development District Workshop
Supporting The Miami Beach International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programs, Middle
Year Programs, And Diploma Program.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence and Induce Public School Accountability Mainly at
the Middle School
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): In the 2014 Survey, 75% of
respondents with children in public schools were either very satisfied or satisfied with the
City's public schools compared to 90% in 2012, 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 Summary/Recommendation:
As part of the City's Education Compact, the City agreed 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. Enhanced student achievement includes a seamless curriculum of advanced studies
through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth
grade. In March 2009,the City collaborated with the International Baccalaureate Organization to
provide a professional development workshop for approximately 500 teachers in Miami Beach
public schools to support the implementation of the IB Primary Years Program, Middle Years
Program, and Diploma Program. The City continues to support professional development of
teachers across Miami Beach to ensure every child has equal access to the IB programs. To
sustain the IB programs in Miami Beach,and to increase the number of students seeking the IB
Diploma at the high school level, the City will collaborate with the International Baccalaureate
Organization and Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide a professional development
workshop for approximately 150 teachers. The Administration recommends the approval of this
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with
• International Baccalaureate ("IB") Organization for professional development district workshop
supporting the Miami Beach International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programs, Middle Years
Programs, and Diploma Program.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $100,000 011-9322-000312
2 $50,000 177-6881-000343
OBPI Total $150,000
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Member'; of the City !ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager :! - %
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO``AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A \, HORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE ("IB") ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WORKSHOP SUPPORTING THE MIAMI BEACH
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRIMARY YEAR PROGRAMS,MIDDLE
YEAR PROGRAMS, AND DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
As part of the City's Education Compact, the City agreed 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 , 89 percent of those eligible in 2013 and 65 percent of
those eligible in 2014 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 11, 2015
International Baccalaureate Professional Development Workshop
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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. North Beach Elementary and South Point Elementary are in the process of
obtaining their five-year reauthorization.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Over the past several years, the City has been working with Miami-Dade County Public
Schools, to ensure every teacher in all public schools has received IB Professional
Development training, and other components of the Education Compact.
In March 2009, the City collaborated with the International Baccalaureate Organization to
provide a professional development workshop for approximately 500 teachers in Miami
Beach public schools to support the implementation of the IB Primary Years Program,
Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program. The City continues to support professional
development of teachers across Miami Beach to ensure every child has equal access to the
IB programs. To sustain the IB programs in Miami Beach, and to increase the number of
students seeking the IB Diploma at the high school level, the City will collaborate with the
International Baccalaureate Organization and Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide
a professional development workshop for approximately 150 teachers.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the approval of this Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with International Baccalaureate ("IB")
Organization for professional development district workshop supporting the Miami Beach
International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programs, Middle Years Programs,and Diploma
Program. This approval will assist the Department in accomplishing its measurable
objectives linked to the City's Key Intended Outcomes to Achieve Educational (K-12)
Excel .:nce and Induce Public School Accountability Mainly at the Middle School.
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