2016-29660 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29660
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP WITH
COMMON THREADS, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WHICH TEACHES CHILDREN, FAMILIES,
AND TEACHERS TO COOK FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE;
APPROVING A PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMON THREADS;
REFERRING THIS MATTER TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE
PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY FUNDING FOR A
PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMON THREADS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR A PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMON
THREADS, AFTER FUNDING APPROVAL, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $18,925.77.
WHEREAS, Common Threads is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to
educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, empowering them to be
agents of change for healthier families, schools, and communities. Through hands-on cooking
programs and nutrition education, Common Threads provides a preventative health program
solution in urban schools to children, families, and teachers in under-served communities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a City Commission referral at the September 14, 2016 City
Commission meeting, the approval of a partnership with the national non-profit Common
Threads was discussed at the November 18, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee members unanimously
supported a partnership with the national nonprofit Common Threads to educate children and
families on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, empowering them to be agents
of change for healthier families, schools, and communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to refer this matter to the Finance and Citywide
Project Committee to identify funding for a city partnership with Common Threads; and
WHEREAS, total costs for a City partnership program are $30,604.11, with the City's
contribution anticipated to be $17,675.77, plus the City shall contribute up to an additional
$1,250 for 5 sets of cooking equipment at a cost of $250 per set; for a total City contribution in
an amount not to exceed $18,925.77; and
WHEREAS, Common Threads will fully fund Family Cooking classes, Parent
Workshops, and Healthy Teacher Trainings for a cost of $12,928.34 or 42 percent of the
partnership program budget of$30,604.11; and
WHEREAS, the Education Compact with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS),
established on January 16, 2008, includes the outcome to increase health and well-being of
students; and,
WHEREAS, an activity included in the Education Compact to increase the health and
well-being of students is to collaborate to deliver information regarding health and wellness
education, obesity prevention, and intervention strategies regarding nutrition, physical activity
levels, and health maintenance in accordance with the District's Wellness Initiative.
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 the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee to support a partnership with Common Threads as set forth herein, approve a
partnership with Common Threads, refer this matter to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee to identify funding for a City partnership with Common Threads, and authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement for a partnership with Common Threads, after funding
approval, in an amount not to exceed $18,925.77.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 14, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT A
PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMON THREADS, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WHICH TEACHES CHILDREN, FAMILIES,AND TEACHERS TO
COOK FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE; APPROVING A PARTNERSHIP WITH
COMMON THREADS; REFERRING THIS MATTER TO THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY FUNDING FOR A
PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMON THREADS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A PARTNERSHIP WITH
COMMON THREADS, AFTER FUNDING APPROVAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $18,925.77.
RECOMMENDATION
At the November 18, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting, a referral to Finance
and Citywide Project Committee was requested to identify funding for the partnership. Total budget
costs based on the proposal are $30,604.11. The City's contribution is anticipated to be $17,672.77
and approximately $1250.00 for cooking equipment, with Common Threads fully funding Family
Cooking classes, Parent Workshops, and Healthy Teacher Trainings for a cost of$12,928.34 or 42
percent of the total budget.
ANALYSIS
A referral was made at the September 14, 2016 Commission Meeting to the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee to partner with the national nonprofit Common
Threads to educate children and families on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being,
empowering them to be agents of change for healthier families, schools, and communities. At
the November 18, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting, a referral to
Finance and Citywide Project Committee was requested to identify funding for the partnership.
Total budget costs based on the proposal are $30,604.11. The City's contribution is anticipated
to be $17,675.77, with Common Threads fully funding Family Cooking classes, Parent
Workshops, and Healthy Teacher Trainings for a cost of $12,928.34 or 42 percent of the total
budget.
The Education Compact with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), established on
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January 16, 2008, includes the outcome to increase health and well-being of students. Since
the Education Compact implementation, the City of Miami Beach has collaborated with M-DCPS
to achieve (K-12) excellence.
An activity included in the Education Compact to increase the health and well-being of students
is to collaborate to deliver information regarding health and wellness education, prevention and
intervention strategies regarding nutrition, physical activity levels, and health maintenance in
accordance with the District's Wellness Initiative.
Founded in 2003, Common Threads' mission is to educate children on the importance of
nutrition and physical wellbeing, empowering them to be agents of change for healthier families,
schools, and communities. Through hands-on cooking programs and nutrition education,
Common Threads provides a preventative health program solution in urban schools to children,
families, and teachers in under-served communities. All programs are supported by the
Common Bytes digital nutrition education platform.
The programs currently available for students are as follows:
Small Bites: In or after-school nutrition education
• Cooking Skills and World Cuisine: Chef led student cooking programs
Programs for parents and teachers are as follows:
Healthy Teacher Training
• Parent Workshops
• Teacher Cooking Classes
• Grocery Store Tours
• Family Cooking Classes
Please find attached proposal from the Common Threads organization for consideration to
explore potential partnership opportunities within Miami Beach public schools and park
programs. There are currently 39 schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools that
participate in these programs.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The anticipated proportionate share to partner with Common Threads in FY 2016/17 is
$17,675.77 based on recommended programs in either our after-school parks programs and/or
during school hours.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation/Organization Development Performance Initiatives
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Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Common Thread Proposal
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Nutrition &Cooking Education in City of Miami Beach
Overview
Common Threads is a leading organization for teaching children and adults how to choose, prepare, and
enjoy a healthy meal. Common Threads programs include after-school cooking courses and in- and
after-school nutrition education curricula, as well as parent programs and teacher trainings, including
culturally-relevant recipes and adaptable lessons that have been tested and proven. We offer
outstanding curriculum and training materials, expert technical support staff in each city we serve, and
internal evaluations consistently demonstrate that our programs improve nutrition knowledge,
attitudes, and behaviors. This year, we are partnering with over 500 schools and community-based
organizations across 9 major US cities. We expect to serve 90,000 PK—8th graders and their families by
the end of the 2016-2017 school year and summer.
Common Threads is excited to explore partnership with the City of Miami Beach. We share a
commitment to developing the whole child and engaging families and communities in the process, and a
belief in the connection between health and wellness and academic outcomes. Additionally, evaluations
consistently demonstrate that our programs improve nutrition knowledge and healthy behaviors. Thus,
Common Threads and the City of Miami Beach have an opportunity to demonstrates the connection
between health and wellness programs and academic, social-emotional, and life outcomes of students,
and to create a proven model that can be replicated across the county and in fact the country.
Partnership Opportunities
Based on the needs identified in our conversations, we are proposing to launch programming in the City
of Miami Beach, to be determined with your input. The below proposed partnership scopes are
intended to be discussed and refined with you and your colleagues as we explore the right partnership
model for 2016-17 and beyond.
Small Bites: In or After-School Nutrition Education
This program teaches PS/PK-8th grade students about nutrition and healthy cooking through a series of
eight lessons combining nutrition and knife-free cooking. The lessons are taught by trained
educators/facilitators and support Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Math and English. The
lessons give students the opportunity to connect math, language arts, and science concepts to hands-on
experiences that will give them tools to live longer, healthier lives. Graduates of Small Bites are able to
make their own healthy snack at home!
o Suggested Partnership Scope:
• Common Threads would implement 12 Small Bites sessions (96 lessons) with the potential
to reach more than 300 students at targeted schools/sites.
o Common Threads would provide:
• Training for educators
▪ One Small Bites curriculum kit per educator
• Digital access to Common Bytes(online nutrition education platform)
• Grocery stipend
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o Program Sites would provide:
• Educators to teach the Small Bites lessons
• Basic cooking equipment
• Students to participate in the program
Cooking Skills and World Cuisine Cooking Classes
This 6rd-8th grade program engages students' tastes and minds.This global class explores the culture
and cuisine of ten countries. In the kitchen,young chefs learn how to follow a recipe, prepare and cook
ingredients, and always leave the kitchen as clean as they found it!
This class challenges students to use a wide variety of cooking equipment and ensures that they know
how to safely and effectively use each tool, including chef's knives, graters, peelers, stoves, and ovens.
Graduates of this program are able to cook a balanced healthy meal.
o Suggested Partnership Scope:
• Common Threads will provide 20 cooking lessons(2 ten-week sessions)with the potential to
reach more than 32 students at targeted schools/sites.
o Common Threads would provide:
• Trained chef instructor to facilitate program for up to 16 students per session.
• 20 two-hour lessons on global cooking and nutrition
• Groceries and Sundries(plates, napkins,cups,cutlery,etc.)
• Class set of hats and aprons
• Passport workbook for each student
o Program Sites would provide:
• Location with kitchen
• 4 adult volunteers
• Class set of cooking equipment(CT will provide list)
• Enrollment application and consent for all participants
Family Cooking Class
Our Family Cooking Class(FCC)teaches parents and kids how to cook healthy and economical meals.
The class focuses on family participation, healthy ingredient substitutions,and convenient cost-saving
recipes.The goal of FCC is to teach families how to cook together and incorporate healthy habits at
home,while maintaining their existing traditions.
o Suggested Partnership Scope:
• Common Threads would implement 18 family cooking lessons with the potential to reach
more than 30 families at targeted schools/sites.
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o Common Threads would provide:
• Trained chef instructor to facilitate program for up to 5-6 families(16 people maximum)
• 18 two-hour lessons including breakfast: getting a healthy start, family meals made easy,
and restaurant meals you can make at home.
• Groceries and Sundries (plates, napkins,cups, cutlery,etc.)
• Class set of hats and aprons
• Workbook for each family
o Program Sites would provide:
• Location with kitchen
• Class set of cooking equipment(CT will provide list)
• Enrollment appl2ication and consent for all participants
Parent Workshops
These 60-minute workshops, led by trained CT staff members or Chef Instructor Trainers, engage
parents and community member, and encourage healthy eating habits at home and in the community.
Topics covered include: basic nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking with kids. The workshops have
flexible formatting that allows them to be incorporated in other parent related programs, like parents
meetings,school wellness council events, and health fairs.
o Suggested Partnership Scope:
• Common Threads would implement 6 parent workshops at targeted schools/sites to
enhance parent and community engagement activities within City of Miami Beach.
o Available topics include:
• The 4 P's of Healthy Eating: An introduction to nutrition covering portion size, painting your
plate with color, preparation methods,and participating together.
• Good for You Groceries: An introduction to making healthy informed decisions at the
grocery store while getting the most for your money.
• Cooking with Kids: An introduction on the benefits and ways of getting kids involved with
cooking at home.
• Hosting a Wellness Booth:Common Threads can host a wellness booth at an existing event.
• Add-On: Cooking Demonstrations: A Common Threads Program Manager can work with you
to incorporate a cooking demonstration
o Common Threads would provide:
• Trained chef instructor to facilitate program for up to 20 adults
• Two 60-minute workshops
• Cooking for Life Handbook for each family
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o Program Sites would provide:
• Location to accommodate 20 participants (kitchen is optional)
Healthy Teacher Training(HTT)
This two-hour nutrition workshop empowers adults to be healthy role models by teaching basic
nutrition and healthy cooking through interactive activities. HTT is a foundational training and
professional development for all educators, youth development staff, community members, and other
adults engaging young people. This training not only equips participants to facilitate our Small Bites
program, but also builds the life skills of the participant and contributes to a culture of health and
wellness within the program/organization.
o Suggested Partnership Scope:
• Common Threads would implement 6 Healthy Teacher Trainings for all staff at targeted
schools/sites. All staff will be invited, but HTT is required for all teachers facilitating Small
Bites.
o Common Threads would provide:
• 2-hour in-person trainings led by Common Threads Chef and Trainer
• Introduction to nutrition and three healthy snack demos with samples
• Digital access to Common Bytes(online nutrition education platform)
• Monthly newsletter updates for all participants with email
• Continuing education credit
o Program Sites would provide:
• Support with scheduling and coordinating training
• Projector and screen
• Access to sink for washing cooking equipment
Project Scope and Budget
CT helps support the City of Miami Beach's goals by being a catalyst for a coordinated effort to improve
cultures of health for students,families,teachers,and other community members.
Based on the needs you shared in previous conversations,we are proposing to activate our partnership
with a Small Bites, Family Cooking Classes, Parent Workshops, and Healthy Teacher Training. This will
enable us to create a foundation for our working partnership and for students to utilize the nutrition
education learned from Small Bites in future cooking classes.
Additionally, we are very interested in combining our program with physical education programming to
understand the effects of joint physical activity and nutrition programming on health outcomes in
students. We predict that participating in the nutrition and physical activity programs will help keep or
return at-risk students to a normal body weight trajectory, normalize (pre-) hypertension, and reduce
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risk of type 2 diabetes. We would love to further explore this opportunity after successfully
implementing the proposed project.
The direct costs of the programs are provided below. A more detailed budget summary is attached
(Appendix B). We look forward to further conversations regarding funding sources and opportunities.
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TOTAL.
NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION FOOD AND WORKBOOKS TOTAL
PROGRAM - DIRECT
LESSONS AND SUPPLIES AND COSTS
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FACILITATION CURRICULUM COSTS
Small Bites: Nutrition 96 $0 $2,400 $800 $4,818.73 $6,590.24
Education
Cooking Skills and World
Cuisine Cooking Classes 20 $4,000 $1,000 $400 $8,105.66 $11,085.53
Family Cooking Class 18 $3,600 $900 $385 $6,482.95 $9,151.01
Parent Workshops 6 $480 $120 $300 $940.24 $1,285.90
Healthy Teacher Training 6 $900 $300 $300 $1,821.72 $2,491.43
GRAND TOTALS $22,169.30 $30,604.11
Common Threads is proposing to co-invest in the proposed program by fully funding Family Cooking
Classes, Parent Workshops, and Healthy Teacher Trainings for a total of$12,928.34 or 42% of the total
program budget. The City of Miami Beach would co-invest$17,675.77 for the proposed programming.
We are open to exploring a different approach to meet your needs, and appreciate your review.We look
forward to discussing this with you, and to working with the City of Miami Beach.
Sincerely,
Nekosi Nelson Rachel Biderman
VP, Programs& Evaluation Program Manager, Miami
nnelson @commonthreads.org rbiderman @commonthreads.org
P: 512-879-3374 P: 786-422-2187
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