Minutes April 23, 2019COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION
City of Miami Beach Tuesday, April 23, 2019
9:00am – 11:00am
If you are unable to attend, please call Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Committee Liaison, at 305/673-7000 x6923
Reviewed Minutes from March meeting and approved
1. State Representative Michael Grieco will be at the May meeting to provide legislative
update
2. Arts Field Trips were shared by Commissioner Aleman re Culture Crawl possible
options
3. Medical Marijuana Ordinance from March 13 Commission meeting discussed status
4. Moonlighter Program Update provided by Commissioner Arriola’s aide and company
representative. Access will occur beginning in Fall 2019. Flyer will be shared with
schools and PTSA once provided by the company.
5. 41st Street crosswalk letter to FDOT status discussed. Additional outreach requested.
6. Beach High Field Commission update provided. Beach High field to receive artificial
turf installation prior to December 2019 with support from MDCPS, NFL Foundation,
and CMB.
7. STEAM Plus Enhancement Status discussed with feedback from members provided
including request for teacher survey and training for artists.
8. Educational Enhancement task force meeting dates to discuss Convention Center Hotel
rent contribution to Educational Enhancements (Unfunded Educational Enhancement list
review per 2017 education compact survey) – First meeting MAY 24, 2019 at 9:15 am
CMG Small Conference Room
9. Smoke shops and vaping shops amended ordinance discussed with changes going to
commission for 1,200 foot distance and restrictions near schools
10. Pending MDCPS Feeder Questions: Computer lab count (inventory of computer labs for
testing, unfunded capital needs discussed and underway per Beach High PTSA
11. Youth Commission motion vaping and e-cigarette info trolleys and trolley stops
discussed
12. Debris Free Oceans (Caiti Waks) return in May
13. Miami Beach Drop off lane - Bayshore Traffic Study Josiel Ferrer return in May
14. School zone at Fienberg Espanola and Drexel update provided
15. Colgate Bright Smiles – June 2019 to begin in parks programs
16. Exchange for Change return May meeting
17. PTA Feeder Pattern Report provided
18. School Board update provided
Adjournment 11:00 am
FUTURE MEETING DATES: 5/28/19
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