LTC 187-2016 Committee for Quality Education Motions OFFICE OF THE C ITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # C LETTER TO COMMISSION
187-2016
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o`i the City C'o'mmission
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FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager VOW
DATE: April 27, 2016
SUBJECT: Committee for Quality Education ,otions
The Committee for Quality Education would like you to be aware of the following motions requesting
support to fund the expansion of enhanced behavioral mental health services at select public schools
in Miami Beach and to survey residents regarding interest in bus transportation for those living within
two (2) miles of their home school, approved at the April 26, 2016 committee meeting.
C: Executive Staff
Dr. Leslie R•senfeld, Chief Learning Development Officer
City of Miami Beach
Committee for Quality Education
Meeting of April 26, 2016
Members Present: Beverly Heller, Beth Edwards, Betsy Mateu, Jessica Burns, Tiffany Heckler, Judith
Berson-Levinson, Karen Edelstein, Yvette Tache, Elisa Leone, Stewart Turner, and Joshua Levy
Members Absent: Jordan Leonard, Rosa Neely, Kayla Rynor, and Ivette Birba
Motion made by Beverly Heller
Motion seconded by Judith Berson-Levinson
Motion Text:
The Committee for Quality Education requests that the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission fund
the behavioral mental health initiative through the motion made at the April 13, 2016 Commission
meeting by Commissioner Steinberg and seconded by Commissioner Aleman and supported
unanimously to expand the Nurse Enhancement Initiative to Miami Beach Senior High School,
Nautilus Middle School, South Pointe Elementary, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, and Biscayne
Elementary at $67,000.
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above
request.
Motion Passage: Votes 11-0
Motion made by Stewart Turner
Motion seconded by Beverly Heller
Motion Text:
The Committee for Quality Education requests that the Miami Beach Mayor and Commission reach out
to Miami-Dade County Public Schools to conduct a survey of Miami Beach public school students to
determine interest in bus transportation for those living within two (2) miles of their home school.
Question: Would parent(s)/guardian(s) want to participate in having children utilize a school bus
service in Miami Beach?
The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request.
Motion Passage: Votes 11-0