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Method Learning Terms and Conditions
For
the City of Miami Beach
Method Learning, Inc. ("Method Learning"), a New York Corporation having its principal address
at 15 Blacksmith Ln. E. Northport, NY 11731, is pleased to provide the City of Miami Beach, •
Florida ("Client or the "City"), a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Florida, having its principal place of business at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami
Beach, Florida 33139, with a 1-year agreement, based upon the Terms and Conditions set forth
herein, to serve as a site license for up to 600 students at Miami Beach Senior High School
("MBSHS"), located at 2231 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, for Method Learning
SAT and ACT online adaptive programs (collectively, the"Programs").
INTRODUCTION
1. Method Learning gives students the knowledge and confidence needed to score on the
SAT and ACT at their full potential.We help students develop skills to improve their college
options while also positively impacting classroom performance.
2. Our combination of self-paced lessons, teacher-led classes and small group or one-to-
one tutoring — coupled with flexible online, in-school or at-home delivery options —
maximizes results by providing appropriate access to ALL students.
3. We do not follow cookie-cutter methods for preparing students. While we start with the
test standards, we infuse and constantly improve our proprietary methods to support
individual learning styles.
4. Students score at their full potential because our teachers and developers are educators
with the highest credentials in the industry. Our passionate team knows the SAT and ACT
inside-out and continually strives to improve methods and outcomes across all Method
Learning solutions.
II. METHOD LEARNING SOLUTIONS
1. Our combinations of classes, tutoring and self-paced online test prep give you options to
meet your school's unique needs, while maximizing opportunities for all students—even
those who may not have previously considered college as a possibility for their future.
2. As an added benefit, our solutions go beyond the improved SAT and ACT scores. They
also improve writing, reading, critical thinking and math skills for better classroom
outcomes, overall.
3. Self-paced online program.
a. Our self-paced program is a time-tested and proven tool for student success.
Whether used in conjunction with a school day class, or used strictly at student
discretion, the self-paced program provides an easy to follow checklist that will
build student confidence and competence on the material covered by the ACT
and SAT. The self-paced program also features our unique Vocabulary builder
tool, and comes with numerous downloadable documents, study guides and
instructional videos.
b. The self-paced program also provides a wide array of tools for teachers and
administrators to use to track student progress, create and score customized
quizzes and tests, and lessons calibrated to the Common Core.
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4. Solutions Offered:
a. Access to Methodize, Method Learning's Asynchronous Online SAT and
ACT Curriculum tool, for up to 600 students.
b. Access during the Summer months of June, July, and August 2023 will be
for residents of the City of Miami Beach on a first come, first served basis.
c. Access during the Academic Year of September 2023-June 2024 will be
determined by the school districts within the City of Miami Beach.
d. Every Methodize subscription offers:
1. Unlimited support, training, and professional development for staff
members at dates and times convenient for the organization.
Community information sessions will be held in May and June
annually. Training and sessions will be conducted virtually via
• Google Meet or similar online meeting software.
2. Real time student progress and skill tracking
a. Methodize allows teachers and students to track various
performance metrics such as time spent, completion
percentage, areas of strength and weakness, and total
number of logins.
b. Method Learning will provide progress updates monthly to
any party requesting such data.
3. Students can be enrolled in the platform in the following ways:
a. Self-Creation via weblink
b. Mass Upload via CSV file by MBSHS or Client.
c. Individually by a teacher or admin at the school or city level.
d. No personally identifiable data is necessary to create an
account.
III. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. These Method Learning Service Terms and Conditions ("Terms and Conditions") are
related to, and deemed incorporated into, an Order Form between Method Learning, Inc.,
a New York corporation reachable at 15 Blacksmith Ln. E. Northport, NY 11731 ("Method
Learning") and Client or related to the purchase of any product or service from Method
Learning, the Method Learning website ("the Site"), Method Learning App ("the App") or
Methodize. Client's execution of an Order Form or purchase of a product, as defined
below, referencing these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed Client's agreement to
these Terms and Conditions. In the event of any conflict between the terms of the Order
Form or The Site and these Terms and Conditions, the Terms and Conditions shall control
with respect to such conflicting terms, unless an amendment to these Terms and
Conditions is executed by both parties.
2. DEFINITIONS. As used in these Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the
following meaning: "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions, any Order Forms,
and any other materials available on Method Learning's website all of which are
specifically incorporated by reference herein, as may be updated by Method Learning from
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time to time in its sole discretion; "Content" means any data, information, files, images,
text or other content that may be provided by Client or Users for use in conjunction with
the Services; "Order Form" means the form evidencing the initial Services and any
subsequent Order Forms, specifying, among other things, the number of users and other
services contracted for, applicable fees, billing period, and other charges as agreed to
between the parties, each such Order Form to be incorporated into and to become a part
of the Agreement; "Services" means resources, including workbooks, lessons, learning
methods, tips, strategies, practice questions, and other products and services provided by
Method Learning pursuant to the Agreement; "Term" means the period during which the
Services will be provided by Method Learning to Client, including the Initial Term and any
Renewal Terms (each as defined in Section 8); "Third-Party Provider" means any Method
Learning pre-approved third-party that contracts directly with Client to provide access to
the Services through the provider's equipment and web portal; "User Documentation"
means the Method Learning user documentation relating to the Services including those
set forth on Method Learning's website; "Users" means Client's authorized users who are
active students who have accessed their Services' profile within the previous 180 days.
3. SCOPE.
A. Method Learning will provide SAT and ACT programs to students at MBSHS.
B. Program fees ($12,000)will be paid to Method Learning by Client.
C. Method Learning shall provide Progress Reports and Standards Reports for
students, teachers, and administrators.
D. Method Learning guarantees that no FERPA-protected information will be
provided to Client.
E. During the Term of this Agreement, Method Learning is strictly prohibited from
offering virtual private instruction for an additional fee or one on one instruction to
any youth who attends Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and MBSHS.
• F. Total Fees: Site License fees for SAT and ACT for the Term: $12,000 due in net
30 days.
4. ACCESS GRANT. Method Learning grants to Client, a personal, revocable, non-
assignable, non- transferable, nonexclusive, non-sublicensable right to access and use
the Services and the User Documentation only as authorized in the Agreement, for the
purpose of providing access to City of Miami Beach youth residents and students
attending MBSHS, during the Term. Method Learning understands that Client has no
control over the use of the program at the school site or on resident personal computers
and will not be responsible for installation of the program on any devices. It is the
understanding of Client that Method Learning will host the services and the student users
will access through the Internet through the use of the Internet and students' or MBSHS
computers.
5. ACCESSIBILITY. Method Learning will make the Services available for Client to provide
to Miami Beach residents and students at MBSHS during the Term on MBSHS or student
computer systems that meet the Method Learning system recommendations, which
MBSHS will review. Method Learning will provide Client with access to the latest supported
version of the Services via the Internet, except for scheduled system back-up or other on-
going maintenance as required. For Clients that subscribe to Services through a Third-
Party Provider, Clients and their Users must access Services through such Third-Party
Provider's systems. If for any reason Client or any related User is unable to access the
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Services through such Third-Party Provider's systems, Method Learning may (but is not
required to)provide Client direct access to Services for the remainder of the current Term.
6. LIMITATIONS.The maximum number of Users that are simultaneously accessing or using
the Services at any given time shall not exceed the site-wide limit specified in the Order
Form. Client's use of the Services may not exceed the scope of the use provisions without
the express written agreement of Method Learning and Client may increase site license
as needed at the pre-negotiated rate.
7. FEES, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION.
A. SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND WHITE LABEL CLIENT PAYMENT POLICY
FOR METHODIZE AND Method Learning APP. Client shall pay a "Subscription
Fee" on an annual basis during the Term, as described in the Order Form. The
Subscription Fee for any Renewal Term (defined below). Client shall pay all
amounts due hereunder within thirty(30)days of its execution of an Order Form or
after its receipt of an invoice for any Renewal Term or other fees due hereunder,
as applicable.
B. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY. Method Learning has a no refund policy
for schools, organizations and white label clients after the start date of a
subscription for Methodize or Method Learning App regardless of usage. Unused
accounts have no cash value.
C. TUTORING CLIENT PAYMENT POLICY. Method Learning may not provide any
private tutoring for any students under this Agreement at any time.
D. a Pay-as-you-go: Method Learning may not provide any tutoring services to any
users under this Agreement.
E. Packages: No packages will be available to users under this Agreement for the
term of the Agreement.
F. Failed payments: Client will pay an invoice upon execution of the Agreement.
G. TUTORING CANCELLATION POLICY. Method Learning may not provide any
tutoring to users under this Agreement at any time during the Term.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION.
A. Initial Term; Renewal Terms. The Term will commence when Method Learning
begins making the Services available to the Client. The Term shall continue in
effect for a period of twelve (12) months-(the "Initial Term") or any subsequently
approved twelve (12)month renewal term ("Renewal Term(s)") (the Initial Term or
any approved Renewal Term shall be collectively referred to as the"Term"), unless
sooner terminated as provided in the Agreement. Any Renewal Terms shall be
subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, and formalized through a signed
amendment to these Terms and Conditions or a signed Order Form, as the Client's
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ability to enter into a Renewal Term shall be subject to funding approval of the Fee
for the Renewal Term during Client's annual budgetary process.
B. Termination for Breach. Either Client or Method Learning may terminate the
Agreement as a result of a material breach of the Agreement by the other party, if
(a)such party provides written notification to the other party of the material breach,
and (b) such material breach is not resolved within thirty (30) days of notification.
Client agrees to a 20% restocking fee on all Services for failure to pay fees in a
timely manner. In the event of termination of the Agreement for any reason,Client's
access and use of the Services shall cease immediately with no further recourse
to Method Learning.
C. Survival. The terms of Sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, and 24 of these
Terms and Conditions shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
9. MAINTENANCE, AVAILABILITY, CONTENT. Method Learning and/or its hosting or
telecommunications vendor(s) may perform system maintenance and upgrades during
non-peak hours. Client understands and agrees that there may be instances where
Method Learning needs to interrupt access to the Services without notice in order to
protect the integrity of the Services due to security issues, virus attacks, spam issues or
other unforeseen circumstances. Method Learning reserves the right to review Content in
its discretion. Method Learning reserves the right to (a) disable access to or delete any
Content which it determines in its sole discretion (such discretion to be exercised in good
faith) to be illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, fraudulent, infringing, harassing, or
otherwise offensive, and (b) disable access to or delete any other Content, as such
circumstances are determined in good faith by Method Learning.
10. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES. Client is not responsible for providing support for Users and
ensuring that Users comply with the Agreement with respect to use of the Services. Client
shall provide connectivity and security to the Internet for its location(s) for purposes of
providing adequate access to Services. Client must notify Method Learning in advance if
any Users are children under the age of 13 and assist Method Learning, if applicable, in
obtaining verifiable parental consent prior to registration. Client is responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality of Users' accounts and passwords, and to immediately notify Method
Learning of any unauthorized access, use or breach of security of a Method Learning
account. Client will comply with any applicable laws and regulations pertaining to this
Agreement.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Client agrees that the User Documentation and
Services are proprietary products and services, and that all right, title and interest in and
to the User Documentation and Services, including all associated intellectual property
rights, are and shall at all times remain with Method Learning and its third party licensors.
The Services contain trade secret and proprietary information owned by Method Learning
or its third party licensors and is protected by United States copyright laws, trademark
laws and international trade provisions. Client must treat the Services like any other
copyrighted material and Client may not copy or distribute the Services or the User
Documentation, electronically or otherwise, for any purpose. Client hereby grants to
Method Learning a worldwide, irrevocable, fully-paid, nonexclusive right to use all Content
as necessary for Method Learning's business.
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12. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. Client agrees not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or
exploit for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, any portion of the Services, use of the
Services, or access to the Services. Client may not make any attempt to ascertain, derive
or obtain the source code for the Services. Client will not use the Services to take any
actions that(i) infringe on any third party's proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
(ii) violate any applicable law, statute, ordinance or regulation; (iii) are defamatory, trade
libelous, threatening, harassing, or obscene; or (iv) constitute unauthorized entry to any
machine accessible via the network. Client will comply with Method Learning's usage
policies as stated in the Agreement and located on Method Learning's website. Client shall
not make any modifications to the Services. Any modifications that Client makes to the
Services will constitute a material breach of the Agreement.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Method Learning understands and agrees that it is
subject to all federal and Florida laws with respect to the confidentiality of student
information, shall regard all student information as confidential, and will not disclose the
student information to any third party. All information disclosed by Method Learning to
Client in connection with the Agreement that is identified in writing at the time of disclosure
as being confidential or should be reasonably understood to be confidential or proprietary
shall be treated as confidential information unless it is or becomes publicly available
through no fault of Client, is already known to Client, or is later rightfully obtained by Client
from independent sources. Method Learning's confidential information shall be held in
strict confidence by Client, and shall not be used or disclosed by Client for any purpose
except as necessary to implement or perform the Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, any information which is subject
to disclosure pursuant to Public Records laws, including Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,
shall not constitute Confidential Information, which information may include, but is not
limited to, the business terms of this Agreement, including this Agreement or any other
agreements between the parties (collectively, the Agreements), the payments made or
received pursuant to the Agreements, or other like information relating to the transaction
of the official business of the Client, in its capacity as a Florida municipal corporation.
14. FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW.
A. Method Learning shall comply with Florida Public Records law under Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
B. The term "public records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12),
which means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs,
films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of
the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received
pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official
business of Client.
C. Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if Method Learning meets
the definition of "Contractor" as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), Method
Learning shall:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the Client to perform the
service;
2. Upon request from the Client's custodian of public records, provide the
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Client with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed
the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided
by law;
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as
authorized by law, for the duration of the contract term and following
completion of the Agreement if Method Learning does not transfer the
records to Client;
4. Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to Client, all public
records in possession of Method Learning or keep and maintain public
records required by Client to perform the service. If, Method Learning
transfers all public records required by Client upon completion of the
Agreement, Method Learning shall destroy any duplicate public records
that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. If, Method Learning keeps and maintains public records
upon completion of the Agreement, Method Learning shall meet all
applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to Client, upon request from Client's
custodian of public records, in a format that is. compatible with the
information technology systems of Client.
D. REQUEST FOR RECORDS; NONCOMPLIANCE.
1. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to Client's contract for
services must be made directly to Client. If Client does not possess the
requested records, the Client shall immediately notify Method Learning of
the request, and Method Learning must provide the records to Client or
allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
2. Method Learning's failure to comply with Client's request for records shall
constitute a breach of the Agreement, and Client,at its sole discretion, may:
(1) unilaterally terminate the Agreement; (2)avail itself of the remedies set
forth under the Agreement; and/or(3)avail itself of any available remedies
at law or in equity.
3. A Contractor who fails to provide the public records to the City within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under s. 119.10.
15. INDEMNITY. To the extent allowable, and subject to the limitation on the Client's liability,
as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Client shall indemnify and defend
Method Learning, its partners and each of their respective directors, officers, employees,
agents, and affiliates against any claims (i) resulting from Client's or its Users use of the
Services or access to Method Learning's website (or any unauthorized access to Method
Learning's website resulting from Client's or its Users'failure to control the access granted
herein); (ii) that any Content infringes or violates any rights of another; or (iii) relating to
Client's or Users' failure to comply with the Agreement.
16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. METHOD LEARNING DOES NOT AND CANNOT
WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS OBTAINED BY CLIENT IN USING THE
SERVICES, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET CLIENT'S REQUIREMENTS OR
THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-
FREE. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
METHOD LEARNING EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR
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WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY (BY ANY
TERRITORY OR JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND
FURTHER METHOD LEARNING EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY WARRANTY OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
MERCHANTABILITY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL METHOD LEARNING BE LIABLE
FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST DATA, LOST PROFITS,
OPPORTUNITIES OR CONTRIBUTIONS, LOSS OF USE, GOOD WILL, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, COST OF COVER, OR OTHER PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY
LOSS, HOWEVER ARISING, EVEN IF METHOD LEARNING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE ALLOCATION
OF RISK SET FORTH HEREIN.
18. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations
under the Agreement if prevented from doing so by a cause or causes beyond its control.
Such events may include, but are not restricted to the following: Acts of God; fire,
epidemics, earthquake, flood or other natural disaster; acts of the government; riots,
strikes, war or civil disorder; unavailability of fuel.
19. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. Method Learning performs the Services as an
independent contractor, not as an employee of Client. Nothing in the Agreement is
intended to construe the existence of a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship
between Client and Method Learning.
20. NOTICES. All notices or other communications referenced under the Agreement shall be
made in writing and sent to "Attention: Chief Operation Officer" at Method Learning's
address designated above and to Client's address set forth in the Order Form, or to the
address otherwise designated from time to time in writing by the Parties. All notices shall
be deemed given to the other party if delivered receipt confirmed using one of the following
methods: registered or certified first-class mail, postage prepaid; recognized courier
delivery; or electronic mail.
21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Any disputes or claims under the Agreement or its breach shall
be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Miami-Dade, Florida, and
the laws of Florida shall be applied, excluding choice of law principles. Each party shall
be responsible for its own attorneys'fees and costs, from pre-trial through all appeals.
22. ASSIGNMENT. The Agreement shall not be assigned by Client without the prior written
consent of Method Learning. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall
be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, the Agreement is binding upon, inure to the
benefit of, and are enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns.
23. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Method Learning shall obtain and maintain without
interruption the insurance as outlined below. Method Learning agrees to furnish a fully
completed certificate of insurance naming Client as the certificate holder, signed by an
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authorized representative of the insurer providing such insurance coverages. The
insurance coverages and limits shall meet, at a minimum, the following requirements:
A. General Liability Insurance, in the amount of$1,000,000 general aggregate;
B. Workers Compensation & Employers Liability, as required pursuant to Florida
Statutes; and
C. Cyber Liability Insurance, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each wrongful act,
and Liability for security or privacy breaches, including loss or unauthorized access to
the Client's or student's data; Costs associated with a privacy breach, including
consumer notification, customer support/crises management, and costs of providing
credit monitoring services; expenses related to regulatory compliance, government
investigations, fines, fees assessments and penalties; costs of restoring, updating or
replacing data; privacy liability losses connected to network security, privacy, and
media liability "Insured versus insured" exclusion prohibited. The insurance provided
by Method Learning shall apply on a primary basis. Any insurance, or self-insurance,
maintained by Client shall be excess of, and shall not contribute with, the insurance
provided by Method Learning. The insurance certificates for General Liability and
Cyber Liability Insurance shall include Client as an additional insured and shall contain
a waiver of subrogation endorsement.
Unless otherwise notified, the certificate of insurance shall be delivered to:
City of Miami Beach, Florida
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Attention: Risk Management
24. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT RIGHTS:
A. Pursuant to Section 2-256 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Client has
established the Office of the Inspector General which may, on a random basis, perform
reviews, audits, inspections and investigations on all client contracts, throughout the
duration of said contracts. This random audit is separate and distinct from any other
audit performed by or on behalf of Client.
B. The Office of the Inspector General is authorized to investigate Client affairs and
empowered to review past, present and proposed Client programs, accounts,records,
contracts and transactions. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to
subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of witnesses and
monitor Client projects and programs. Monitoring of an existing Client project or
program may include a report concerning whether the project is on time, within budget
and in conformance with the contract documents and applicable law. The Inspector
General shall have the power to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and
review operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not
limited to project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of
Method Learning, its officers,agents and employees, lobbyists, Client staff and elected
officials to ensure compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and
corruption. Pursuant to Section 2-378 of the City Code, Client is allocating a
percentage of its overall annual contract expenditures to fund the activities and
operations of the Office of Inspector General.
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C. Upon ten(10)days written notice to Method Learning, Method Learning shall make all
requested records and documents available to the Inspector General for inspection
and copying. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of
independent private sector auditors to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and
review operations activities, performance and procurement process including but not
limited to project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of
Method Learning,its officers,agents and employees, lobbyists,Client staff and elected
officials to ensure compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and
corruption.
D. The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and
records in Method Learning's possession, custody or control which in the Inspector
General's sole judgment, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not
limited to original estimate files, change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals
and agreements from and with successful subcontractors and suppliers, all project-
related correspondence, memoranda, instructions, financial documents, construction
documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back-change documents, all
documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance
proceeds, rebates, or dividends received, payroll and personnel records and
supporting documentation for the aforesaid documents and records.
E. Method Learning shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation) and
performance of this Agreement, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3)
years after final payment under this Agreement or for any longer period required by
statute or by other clauses of this Agreement. In addition:
1. If this Agreement is completely or partially terminated, Method Learning shall make
available records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years after any
resulting final termination settlement; and
2. Method Learning shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or
the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this Agreement until such
appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
F. The provisions in this section shall apply to Method Learning, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors and suppliers. Method Learning shall incorporate the
provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by
Method Learning in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
G. Nothing in this section shall impair any independent right to Client to conduct audits or
investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall
they be construed to impose any liability on Client by Method Learning or third parties.
25. E-VERIFY
A. Method Learning shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment
Eligibility" ("E-Verify Statute"), as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to the E-
Verify Statute, commencing on January 1, 2021, Method Learning shall register with and
use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired
employees during the Term of the Agreement. Additionally, Method Learning shall
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expressly require any subcontractor performing work or providing services pursuant to
the Agreement to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify
system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor
during the contract Term. If Method Learning enters into a contract with an approved
subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide Method Learning with an affidavit stating
that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an
unauthorized alien. Method Learning shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the
duration of the Agreement or such other extended period as may be required under this
Agreement.
B. TERMINATION RIGHTS.
1. If Client has a good faith belief that Method Learning has knowingly violated
Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, Client shall terminate this Agreement with
Method Learning for cause, and City shall thereafter have or owe no further
obligation or liability to Method Learning.
2. If Client has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated Section
A but the Method Learning otherwise complied with such section, Client will
promptly notify Method Learning and order the Method Learning to immediately
terminate the agreement with the subcontractor. Method Learning failure to
terminate a subcontractor shall be an event of default under this Agreement,
entitling Client to terminate the Agreement for cause.
3. A contract terminated under the foregoing Subsections (B)(1) or (B)(2) is not in
breach of contract and may not be considered as such.
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County Court to challenge a termination under the foregoing Subsections (B)(1)or
(B)(2) no later than 20 calendar days after the date on which the contract was
terminated.
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Subsection (B)(1) Method Learning may not be awarded a public contract for at
least 1 year after the date of termination of this Agreement.
6. Method Learning is liable for any additional costs incurred by Client as a result of
the termination of this Agreement under this section.
26. MISCELLANEOUS. Except as otherwise specifically stated herein, remedies shall be
cumulative and there shall be no obligation to exercise a particular remedy. If any provision
of the Agreement are held to be unenforceable, the other provisions shall nevertheless
remain in full force and effect. The failure by either party to enforce any rights granted
hereunder or to take action against the other party in the event of any breach of the
Agreement will not be deemed a waiver by that party as to the subsequent enforcement
of rights or subsequent actions in the event of future breaches. The Agreement sets forth
the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and all
other agreements, representations, communications and understandings, both oral and
written, are superseded hereby.
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Ms Rosenfeld,
The Method Learning program has been an invaluable and instrumental tool for our students here at Beach High For the first time in several years,we reinstituted differing student levels
in our Critical Thinking classes The results have been excellent
With Strategies for Success(our dual enrollment program for advanced students looking to raise their ACT and SAT scores),students who used the Method Learning platform raised thetr
ACT scores from a diagnostic score of 20 2 Oust below the national average of 21)to an average of 27 6 Considering that a perfect score on the ACT is a 36,this margin of Improvement
is rather extraordinary Granted,1 do supplement the course with additional test taking strategies gleaned over thirty years of private tutoring,but most of these students would readily
admit that Method Learning was the program that put them over the top
The Critical Thinking classes,composed primarily of at-risk students who had yet to pass the state required literary and math tests(the ESA and Algebra I F.00 respectively),also have
had strong results Thus far,83%of the students enrolled in Critical Thinking have earned concordant scores on either the ACT or SAT which enable them to not only pass the
aforementioned tests,but also graduate with an actual diploma rather than a certificate of attendance
It would be logical to ask about the rematmng 17%of those students still struggling to pass But keep in mind that we still have the entire month of May,and if traditional results hold true,
a strong majority of these students will pass Keep in mind that students need to earn either a!7 5 combined score of the English and Reading components on the ACT to earn concordant
scores or a 480 on the SAT Verbal section to pass the ESA In a parallel fashion,students need a 16 on the ACT math section or a 420 on the SA f math section to pass the Algebra 1 1...00
Suffice to say that,without Method Learning,many of these at-risk tumors and seniors would NOT be earning high school diplomas Also it is important to note that many of those
students enrolled in Strategies for Success have increased their test scores sufficiently to gain greater access to more prestigious universities
Best always.
Christopher Dreeson
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Please let me know if there is any information you'd like for us to share as we update our elected officials on the use or the program.
Thanks,
Leslie
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Ethan,
Just wanted to take a moment to wish you a fabulous morning and let you know that Method Learning is once again being utilized for the benefit of our
students Our Cntical Thinking classes here at Beach High are populated with juniors and seniors who have difficulty passing the state-required literacy and
math tests So one goal of the class is to prepare these students with the necessary strategies that will help them earn concordant scores on the ACT or SAT
As you know,last year was a resounding success with 93%of our Cntical Thinking classes earning these concordant scores and much of that can be
attnbuted to the strategies and practice offered by Method Learning' Our first major test this year will be the in-school ACT offered on November 1st When
our results come in,I will be sure to forward them to you'
Also.several of our teachers here at Beach High utilize Method Learning to enhance their students'abilities in reading grammar,syntax,math,and science
So once again,good morning and best wishes for the week'
P S The Unit drop-down menu on the ACT is still out of sequential order. It is a minor issue,but one that should certainly be fixed when possible
Best always.
Christopher Dreeson
Faculty.Language Srt.
Sliatni Beach Senior High
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Please see below information from MBSH teacher regarding method learning SAT ACT test prep for
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Ms. Rosenfeld,
I want to thank you and the city of Miami Beach for continuing to provide the Method
Learning online platform for improving ACT and SAT scores
to every student in the Miami Beach feeder pattern. As a direct result of this support,
here are some important statistics:
Last year 210 at-risk juniors and seniors were enrolled in Critical Thinking. The
students were placed in this elective because they had not passed either
the state-required literacy exam (the FSA/ELA, now known as the FAST/ELA) and/or
the Algebra 1 EOC. A passing score on both of these tests is
required for students to earn a diploma.
Of the 201 students listed above, 172 of them earned a concordant score on either
the ACT or the SAT. This simply means that these students
were able to use their improved ACT or SAT score as a substitute score for either the
FSA/ELA, the Algebra 1 EOC, or, in many cases, both.
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providing either Method Learning (one of the best online programs
in the United States for ACT and SAT Preparation) and formerly the Prepworks online
program (which took its ACT and SAT prep programs off the site,
hence the move to Method Learning), Miami Beach Senior High's graduation rate has
improved from 74% (back in 2012)to 91% (last year's count).
As a result of the improved graduation rate, Miami Beach Senior High narrowly
missed becoming an "A" school once again, but there were other
parameters that prevented the attaining of this grade beyond the scope of our Critical
Thinking class.
The equation is simple. Method Learning provides an excellent opportunity for our at-
risk learners to earn their high school diplomas by passing the
state-required literacy and math tests. As of this year, we have created a new
elective called Strategies for Success, a dual enrollment elective where
advanced students can earn both high school and college credit, and now these
advanced students have the opportunity to be guided in similar but
more accelerated ways to improve their ACT and SAT scores and earn entrance into
more elite colleges and universities.
Once again, thank you and the city of Miami Beach for its investment in our students.
Quite obviously, the investment is paying off.
Best always,
Christopher Dreeson
Faculty,Language Arts
Miami Beach Senior High
"Let us be known for our deeds."
2231 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30259
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT THE
FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC
SCHOOLS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT SCHOOL
YEARS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2017-
2018 AND FUNDING APPROVAL IN EACH SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR
DURING THE CITY'S BUDGETARY PROCESS: (I) AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AT BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000; (II) READING TUTORS FOR
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, AND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000; (III) MATH TUTORS FOR STUDENTS WHO
ATTEND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000; (IV) MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICE EXPANSION AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, AND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000; AND (V) COLLEGE PREPARATION
PROGRAM AND MATERIALS FOR 500 MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500; FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL REQUIRED AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE
REDUCTION IN FUNDING, TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, OF THE
VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARDEN (VPK) PROGRAM FOR THE 2018-2019
SCHOOL YEAR; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MODIFY AND/OR TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE VPK PROGRAM, AS
APPLICABLE.
WHEREAS, in January 2008, the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City") entered into
an Education Compact with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to enhance learning
opportunities for youth; and
WHEREAS, the Education Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community
to support excellence in the City's public schools; and
WHEREAS, at the March 1, 2017, Commission meeting, a referral was made to the
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) to examine options that may be available
to the City to provide supplemental funding for enhancements and other support for public
schools within the City's geographical boundaries; and
WHEREAS, a companion item was also referred to the Neighborhoods/Community
Affairs Committee (NCAC), to hold a discussion regarding a governance structure with respect
to the manner in which any such supplemental City funds to support public schools should be
spent or used; and
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WHEREAS, during the March 31, 2017 FCWPC meeting, the FCWPC committee
members recommended the creation of a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) entity to raise funds for
public education within the City; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2017-30041, authorizing the creation of a 501(C)(3) organization to be known as "Miami
Beach for Better Public Education" for the public purpose of providing support for educational
enhancements in the City's education compact for youth in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2018-30182, repealing Resolution No. 2017-30041, and approving the utilization of One
Miami Beach Inc., a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization which had been previously established
by the City Commission, for the public purpose of accepting charitable donations to be used for
providing education enhancements to Miami Beach Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2017, the City Commission directed staff to survey members of
the community with children in a Miami Beach public school to determine what educational
enhancements were needed, and present the findings to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee; and
WHEREAS, in May, 2017, the City Administration developed and conducted an
education enhancement survey to gather input on potential enhancements, and received 374
community responses; and
WHEREAS, in July, 2017, City staff met with Miami Beach public school principals and
district personnel to identify additional enhancements for inclusion in the follow-up prioritization
survey; and
WHEREAS, between October 11, 2017 and November 13, 2017, as directed, City staff
conducted an Education Enhancement Prioritization Survey, and the results from the Parent
Teacher Student Association survey were shared via LTC 562-2017 on November 21, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, at the March 13, 2018 FCWPC meeting, City staff was directed to review
unfunded educational initiative projected costs with each school Parent Teacher Student
Association ("PTSA") executive board to further prioritize potential enhancements for each
school, including proposed enhancements raised during the City Commission Retreat on March
2018, such as STEAM, arts and music enrichment, and college/vocational counseling, as well
as recommendations for the reallocation of funds for enhancements currently underway; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2018, the FCWPC recommended that City staff begin
negotiations to allow for implementation of the following educational enhancements:
Extracurricular after-school activities for Biscayne Elementary and Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center;
reading tutoring during and/or after-school at North Beach Elementary, South Pointe
Elementary, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, Biscayne Elementary, and Nautilus Middle; math
tutoring during and/or after-school at Nautilus Middle and Miami Beach Senior High School; and
expanded mental health services at all public elementary and middle schools in Miami Beach;
and
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WHEREAS, additionally, FCWPC recommended that City staff review the existing
Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, providing for a Voluntary
Prekindergarten (VPK) Program, in the amount of$141,000 per year, and to provide a notice of
termination to Miami-Dade County Public Schools in order to assist with the funding of the
recommended educational enhancements for the 2018-2019 school year; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2018, the City Commission approved the reduction of funding,
for the VPK Program during the 2018-2019 school year, by terminating the VPK class at
Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center and providing funding for fifty percent (50%) of personnel costs for
the VPK class at Biscayne Elementary School, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, contingent
upon Miami-Dade County Public Schools funding the remaining costs of the Program; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2018, the City Commission approved all of the educational
enhancements recommended by FCWPC, and added, as an additional enhancement, tutoring
and SAT/ACT/PERT preparation program/materials for 500 youth at Miami Beach Senior High
School, in an amount not to exceed $12,500, commencing in the 2018-2019 school year,
subject to the approval of a budget amendment for FY 2017-2018 and funding approval
thereafter in each fiscal year through the City's budgetary 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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee to implement the following educational enhancements in the City's public schools for
the 2018-2019 school year and subsequent school years, subject to approval of a budget
amendment for FY 2017-2018 and funding approval in each subsequent fiscal year during the
City's budgetary process: (i) afterschool activities at Biscayne Elementary School and
Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, in an amount not to exceed $60,000; (ii) reading tutors for students
who attend South Pointe Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, Biscayne
Elementary School, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, and Nautilus Middle School, in an amount not
to exceed $50,000; (iii) math tutors for students who attend Nautilus Middle School and Miami
Beach Senior High School, In an amount not to exceed $20,000; (iv) mental health service
expansion at South Pointe Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, Biscayne
Elementary School, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, and Nautilus Middle School, in an amount not
to exceed $60,000; and (v) college preparation program and materials for 500 Miami Beach
Senior High School students, in an amount not to exceed $12,500; further, authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute any and all required agreements and documents to
implement the educational enhancements; further, authorize the reduction in funding, to an
amount not to exceed $35,000, of the Voluntary Prekindergarden (VPK) Program for the 2018-
2019 school year; and further authorize the City Manager to modify and/or terminate the
agreement with the School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the VPK Program, as
applicable.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2018.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 11, 2018
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT THE
FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL IN THE
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CITY'S FY 2018/19 ANNUAL BUDGET: (I) AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; (II) READING TUTORS FOR STUDENTS WHO
ATTEND SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH BEACH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, AND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,000; (III) MATH TUTORS FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND
NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; AND (IV) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE EXPANSION AT
SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER,
AND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
REQUIRED AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE
EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
REMOVAL OF THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN (VPK) PROGRAM FROM
THE EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE FY 2018-2019
BUDGET, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE
THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA FOR THE VPK PROGRAM.
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RECOMMENDATION
At the March 26, 2018 FCWPC meeting, staff was requested to begin negotiations to allow for
implementation of the following educational enhancements: Extracurricular after-school activities for
Biscayne Elementary and Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, reading tutoring during and/or after-school at
North Beach Elementary, South Pointe Elementary, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, Biscayne
Elementary, and Nautilus Middle and math tutoring during and/or after-school at Nautilus Middle and
Miami Beach Senior High School, and expanded mental health services at all public elementary and
middle schools in Miami Beach (See chart below).
Additionally, staff was directed to review the existing Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County
Public Schools providing for voluntary prekindergarten services at $141,000 per year to provide
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notification of potential termination of such agreement for the 2018-19 school year to M-DCPS.
Additional Education Enhancements
Recommended for funding
2018-19 School year Projected Cost Appx.#of Youth
Extracurricular after-school activities,such as:
drama/theater,competitions,chorus,robotics,
coding etc., $ 60,000 600
Reading tutors during and/or after-school
(elm entary end K-8 center) $ 50,000 1,250
Math tutors during and/or after-school(high
school and middle school) $ 20,000 500
Mental Health Professional(LCSW)one
additional elementary and middle school $ 60,000 4,000
Total $ 190,000 6,350
At the request of the FCWPC, administration will begin negotiations with identified partners to
provide the selected educational enhancements in the 2018-19 school year at a cost not to exceed
$190,000. Each enhancement will require extensive negotiations with multiple entities, and time
constraints may impact Fall 2018 implementation delays. Additionally, administration will notify
MDCPS of the possibility that the current Interlocal Agreement to provide voluntary prekindergarten
classes will be terminated for the 2018-19 school year. This information is provided for further
discussion and consideration for implementation.
ANALYSIS
At the March 1, 2017, Commission meeting, a referral was made to the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee (FCWPC) to examine options that may be available to the City to provide
supplemental funding for enhancements and other support for public schools within the City's
geographical boundaries. A companion item was also referred to the Neighborhoods/Community
Affairs Committee(NCAC), to hold a discussion regarding a governance structure with respect to the
manner in which any such supplemental City funds to support public schools should be spent or
used. During the March 31, 2017 FCWPC meeting, members recommended the creation of a non-
profit charitable 501(c)(3) entity to raise funds for public education within the City. Resolution 2017-
30041 on October 18, 2017 was repealed at the February 14, 2018 Commission meeting (Item C7W)
to allow for the utilization of One Miami Beach Inc. Not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization for the public
purpose of accepting charitable donations to be used for providing education enhancements to Miami
Beach Public Schools.
Staff received direction at the April 26, 2017 Commission meeting to survey members of the
community with children in a Miami Beach public school to determine what educational
enhancements were needed, and present the findings to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee (FCWPC). City administration developed and conducted an education enhancement
survey in May 2017 to gather input on potential enhancement; this preliminary survey received 374
community responses. Staff met with Miami Beach public school principals and district personnel in
July 2017 to identify additional enhancements for inclusion in the follow-up prioritization survey.
Between October 11, 2017 and November 13, 2017 administration conducted an Education
Enhancement Prioritization Survey as directed. Results from the survey were shared via LTC 562-
2017 in November 2017. At the March 13, 2018 FCWPC meeting, staff was directed to review
unfunded educational initiative projected costs with each school PTSA Executive Board to further
prioritize potential enhancements for each school (Attachment A).
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Discussion included additional proposed enhancements from the Commission Retreat in March 2018
regarding STEAM, arts and music enrichment, and college/vocational counseling, as well as
recommendations for the reallocation of funds for enhancements currently underway.
EDUCATION COMPACT FUNDING CHART
The below chart provides information on enhancements currently underway, and estimated cost per
year. Also included is the estimated partner contribution for each enhancement and the number of
youth participating annually. Currently, enhancements are funded from waste hauler public benefit
contributions to education at $100,000 per year and for FY18 $195,000 from parking garage
advertisement revenue. Also, $129,000 in funding is provided from the general fund in FY18.
MIR Annual Partner Annual Youth Estimated
i3udgeted Estimated Particpation
Funding Contribution " Annually
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten S 141,000.00 $ - 40
International gac-CiTaureate... 5 50,DDD.00 $ 1,060,000.470
Miami C3ade PubUc Schtxsl Agendas 5 18,000.00 $ 11,137.40" 5,300
Ntirse Initiative w/�lEighboe'@ng
Mgt iclpsJitiec. S 16,050.00 $ 17.601.00 2,830
iV*.irse initiative- r3 havcr:bl Neeith ti 54, bO.O .� .35, OG.GO " 8,300
M ami-D de Cotkega`Dual enrollment •
Program 5 28.,000.00 S 15,152.00 Iso
AU€Joel Enrr,limesif _ . 5 -- 62;6 t�o_00 S.. • 33.5aa.00 ..
Con-arson S 1§;DbE.00'.S 12,928.34 354
Substitute Teacher Incentive
Program $ 3,000.00 $ -
Ar -Ue€amation League-NCF€dace
for Hate 4,000.00 .$ 4,125.00 7,100
farad S 345,000.00 8 1.129.911.74
*Partner annual estimated contributions are based on the following:
• IB — Per MDCPS estimated annual costs include IB coordinator at each of the six schools, IB
materials, IB Diploma exam costs, annual fees, etc.
• Agenda partner contribution$600 North Bay Village, $5,300 school PTSA, and$5,300 ad sales
• Nurse Initiative partner contribution $3,600 Towns of Surfside, Bay Harbor, and Bat Harbor,
and $6,600 North Bay Village
• Behavioral Health partners for mental health$22,000 Borinquen and$13,000 Children's Trust
• Miami-Dade College dual enrollment$15,152 MDCPS contribution for textbooks
• Florida International University dual enrollment$33,568 MDCPS contribution for textbooks
• Common Threads partnership contribution of$12,928
• Anti-Defamation League partnership contribution $4,125
UNFUNDED PROPOSED EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS OPTIONS
The below chart provides information on enhancements not funded (if applicable), and estimated cost_
per year for two(2) potential options(Attachment B - Option Details).
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Education Enhancements unfunded Option#I Option 432
(as appllable) Protected Cost Projected Cost
Rate ray teacher/professor
Parent Academy-training by City on using
Parent Portal
Independent Evaluation of school programs $ 1o0,00o
Extracurricular after-school activities, such as:
dram aftheater,competitions,chorus,robotics,
coding etc., $ s6_500 S 51,600
Tutoring and ACT/SAT/PERT prep rnateriars $ 12,500 .$ 75,250
Reading and Math tutors during and after-
school $ 50,000 $ 50_000
Elementary Te aching Assistant grades EC-1 5 218,454 S $99,760
Educati onai guidance and college application
assistance S en,o0O S 30,800
Reduce counseling teacher-student ratios $ 205,6e5 $ E9,964
Resources for ESE students/programs 5 219,454 S 599,760
Weekend 7-trident tutorial program
\vfparticipation incentives and snacks S 52,600
Tral nrng opportunities for school security at
public school_in Miami Beach
Truancy prevention programs
Provide additlonai security guards $ 171,860 S -
Provide Internet safety classes 5 - 5 6,000
re ch n of ogy training at school sites far
parents/guardians
Provide information technology{IT#support to
public schools $ 105,355 $ 200,730
Total $ 1_306_151
At the March 26, 2018 FCWPC meeting, staff was requested to begin negotiations to allow for .
implementation of the following educational enhancements: Extracurricular after-school activities for
Biscayne Elementary and Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, reading tutoring during and/or after-school at
North Beach Elementary, South Pointe Elementary, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, Biscayne
Elementary, and Nautilus Middle and math tutoring during and/or after-school at Nautilus Middle and
Miami Beach Senior High School, and expanded mental health services at all public elementary and
middle schools in Miami Beach (See chart below).
Additionally, staff was directed to review the existing Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County
Public Schools providing for voluntary prekindergarten services at $141,000 per year to provide
notification of potential termination of such agreement for the 2018-19 school year to M-DCPS.
•
Additional Education Enhancements
Reaommendeci for:furldtn ...
2018-19S Schoal year Projected Cost Appx:#of Youth
Extracurricular after-school activities,such as;
drama/theater,competitions,chorus,robotics,
coding etc., $ 60,000 600
Reading tutors during and/or after-school
(elrenta!y and K-Scenter) $ 50,000 1,250
Math ti:tors daring and/or after-school(high
school and rniddlesctiool) $ 20,000 500
Mental Health Professional(LCSW)one
additional elementary and middle school $$ 50,000 4,000
Total $ 100,000 6,350
CONCLUSION
At the request of the FCWPC, administration will begin negotiations with identified partners to
provide the selected educational enhancements in the 2018-19 school year at a cost not to exceed
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• $190,000. Additionally, administration will notifly MDCPS of the possibility that the current Interlocal
Agreement to provide voluntary prekindergarten classes will be terminated for the 2018-19 school
year (Attachment C). This information is provided for further discussion and consideration for
implementation.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Achieve Educational(K-12) Excellence
Legislative Tracking
Organizational Development Performance Initiatives
Sponsor
Commissioner Aleman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Attachment A- PTSA Executive Board Priorities
o Attachment B - Option Details
o Attachment C- VPK Termination Letter
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Attachment A
EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PRIORITIZATION BY SCHOOL PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARDS
Staff met with each Miami Beach public school PTSA Executive Boards to review results from
the Educational Enhancement Prioritization Survey, as well as additional proposed
enhancements from the Commission Retreat in March 2018 and Commission meeting in March
2018. Below is a summary by schools of prioritized enhancements, as well as
recommendations for the reallocation of funds for enhancements currently underway.
Nautilus Middle School (March 14,2018)
Priority Enhancements requested needing funding (no specific order):
Reading and math tutors during and after-school
LCSW for Mental Health Support(+1 FIT)
Weekend student tutorial program
MB Police in lieu of SLO
Provide additional security guards (+4 PIT)
Provide Internet Safety classes (outside provider)
Arts & Culture enrichment during school hours and addition of similar class electives during
school hours (music, art, life skills, coding, etc.)
IT support personnel (+1 P/T)
Resources for ESE students/programs
Reduce counseling teacher student ratios
Bus transportation home for after-school PTSA enrichment, student club meetings, and school
sports programs
STEAM program support(TBD)
Additionally, the board identified two existing funded enhancements to sunset with those funds
to be used for reading and math and LCSW mental health professional:
VPK—Voluntary Pre-Kindergarlen $14'1,000
Dual Enrollment after-school $9,000
Miami Beach Senior High School (March 20,2018)
Priority Enhancements requested needing funding (no specific order):
Access for MB youth to city facilities
Extracurricular after-school activities such as drama/theater, coding, robotics, etc.
LCSW for Mental Health Support(+1 FIT)
Tutoring ACT/SAT/PERT
Reading and math tutors during and after-school
College guidance assistance
Resources for ESE students (+3 P/T)
Reduce counseling teacher student ratios (+4 F/T)
MB Police in lieu of SLO (+1 FIT)
Provide additional security guards (+3 PIT)
IT support personnel (+1 PT)
STEAM program support(TBD)
Additionally, the board identified two existing funded enhancements to sunset with those funds
to be used for reading and math and LCSW mental health professional, and MB PD in schools:
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VPK—Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten $141,000
School Liaison Officers-$250,000 to be used for MB PD
North Beach Elementary(March 21, 2018)
Priority Enhancements requested needing funding (no specific order):
Access for MB youth to city facilities
LCSW for Mental Health Support(+1 F/T)
Reading and math tutors during school
Elementary Teaching Assistant grades K-1 (+3 F/T) •
Resources for ESE students (+3 PIT)
MB Police in lieu of SLO (+1 F/T)
Provide additional security guards (+3 P/T)
IT support personnel (+2 PT)
STEAM program support (1 PIT lab coordinator and lab)
•
Additionally, the board identified two existing funded enhancements to sunset with those funds
to be used for reading and math and LCSW mental health professional, and MB PD in schools:
VPK—Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten decreased by 1.class $70,000
School Liaison Officers-$250,000 to be used for MB PD
Biscayne Elementary(March 21,2018)
Priority Enhancements requested needing funding (no specific order):
Extracurricular after-school activities
LCSW for Mental Health Support(+1 F/T)
Reading and math tutors during school
Elementary Teaching Assistant grades K-1 (+10 PIT)
Resources for ESE students (+10 PIT)
Weekend student tutorial
MB Police in lieu of SLO (+2 F/T)
Provide additional security guards (+2 PIT)
IT support personnel (+1 PT)
STEAM program support (1 PIT lab coordinator and lab $20,000)
Art and Music Enrichment
Additionally, the board identified two existing funded enhancements to sunset with those funds
to be used for reading and math and LCSW mental health professional, and MB PD in schools:
School Liaison Officers-$250,000 to be used for MB PD
Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center(March 21,2018)
Priority Enhancements requested needing funding (no specific order):
Extracurricular afterschool activities
LCSW for Mental Health Support(+2 F/T)
Reading and math tutors during school
Elementary Teaching Assistant grades K-2 (+15 F/T)
Resources for ESE students (+10 PIT)
MB Police in lieu of SLO (+1 FIT)
Provide additional security guards (+2 PIT)
IT support personnel (+1 PIT)
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STEAM program support (1 P/T lab coordinator and lab)
Art and Music Enrichment
Additionally, the board identified two existing funded enhancements to sunset with those funds
to be used for reading and math and LCSW mental health professional, and MB PD in schools:
VPK—Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten decreased by 1 class $70,000
School Liaison Officers -$250,000 to be used for MB PD
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Attachment B
Detailed explanations for each enhancement option are provided below:
• Rate my teacher/professor—no funding needed as program is available and in use
• Parent Academy-training by City on using Parent Portal — MDCPS offers "Technology
and the modern family", as well as training from the State Attorney, Public Defender's
Office, and Melissa Institute through MB Parent Academy at no cost. Student curriculum
includes Digital Citizen Initiative with two lessons per quarter including Common Sense
Digital Citizenship and Social Media tips.
• Independent Evaluation of school programs may be completed by consultant pending
cooperation from M-DCPS for needed data sets.
• Extracurricular after-school activities, such as: drama/theater, competitions, chorus,
robotics, coding etc..
o Option #1 includes partnership with school PTSA for hourly coach/instructor for
various programs at$65-$100 per hour for 14 days per semester for 15 youth per
program. Option includes $1,400 per Blass with 10 classes in both the Fall and
Spring for two (2) Biscayne Elementary and Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, with an
additional $2,500 administrative cost for classjuggler.com for ease of scheduling
and registration. Total cost $58,500 per year for two schools for between
600—800 youth.
o Option #2 includes partnership with external STEM company for three step
programs (Robotics, STEM rotation, and Advanced STEM) for $75 per hour for
20-40 youth per semester for 44 days (2 hours each session) at $6,600 per
school for six schools plus an assistant at $20 per hour at $2,000 per
school. Total $8,600 per school for 40 youth at each school for 6
schools. Total cost$51,600 for 240 youth.
• Tutoring and ACT/SAT/PERT prep materials
o Option #1 includes partnership with Prep Works for SAT/ACT/PSAT test
preparation for 500 students using online support and teacher training to
increase utilization at total cost of$12,500 per year for 500 youth.
o Option #2 includes partnership with Kaplan SAT/ACT test prep with live online
sessions for a 25 hour class for up to 50 youth at $15,250 per session. Total
cost$76,250 for 5 sessions for 250 youth.
• Reading and Math tutors during and after-school
o Options #1 provides for partnership with local university during critical reading
course for 25 college students at a Miami Beach elementary/middle school site at
$10 per hour per student for up to an additional 100 hours per semester (25
youth each semester) each for reading interventions. University professor to
supervise. Total cost$50,000 for 1,250 youth at five (5)schools.
o Option #2 provides for partnership with local college during practicum class for
25 college students to provide reading intervention at elementary/middle school
site at $10 per hour per student for up to an additional 100 hours per semester
(25 youth each semester) each for reading interventions. Total cost $50,000
for 1,250 youth at five (5)schools.
• Elementary Teaching Assistant grades K-1
o Option #1 includes hourly non-degreed teaching assistants at $10.20 per hour+
19% fringe (5 hours per days x 180 days = $10,925 per) for 20 assistants
at $218,484 for two (2)schools.
o Option #2 includes hourly degreed teaching assistants at $28 per hour + 19%
fringe (5 hours per days x 180 days = $29,988 per)for 20 assistants at $599,760
for two (2)schools.
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• Educational guidance and college application assistance
o Option #1 includes a partnership with college counselor services outside of
school for in-person/skype individual youth sessions up to 4 hours per year per
youth afterschool/evenings year-round for 500 high school youth and 4-6 onsite
parent/student informational sessions. Total cost is $85,000 for 2,000 hours
for 500 youth.
o Option #2 includes online support for 500 students. Total cost is $30,800
($10,400 startup)for 500 youth.
• Reduce counseling teacher student ratios
o Option #1 adds a traditional counselor to three schools per year. Cost $68,555
per counselor per school with fringe. Total cost for three counselors $205,665
per year.
o Option #2 hires hourly counselors during school hours at $28 per hour for 5
hours per day plus 19% fringe. Total cost is $89,964 for three hourly
counselors per year.
• Resources for ESE students/programs
o Option #1 includes hourly non-degreed teaching assistants at $10.20 per hour +
19% fringe (5 hours per days x 180 days = $10,925 per) plus $50 per for
paraprofessional exam ($1,000) for 20 assistants at $219,484 for six (6)
schools.
o Option #2 includes hourly degreed teaching assistants at $28 per hour + 19%
fringe (5 hours per days x 180 days =$29,988.per)for 20 assistants at $599,760
for six(6)schools.
• Weekend student tutorial program w/participation incentives and snacks provides for
hourly MDC honors program students at$10 per hour for 3 hours per week for 36 weeks
plus snacks at $3,000 per site ($1,080 per tutor for 10 tutors x 36 days plus
snacks). Bus transportation for youth to be determined. Total cost $13,800 per
school for 6 schools at$82,800.
• Truancy prevention programs are provided through MDCPS success programs. City
may apply for grant funding (Ex. JAMS)for 75 youth from MBSH in 2018-19 at$37,000.
• Provide additional security guards provides for hiring of part time security between $10-
$18 per hour and 19%fringe ($10,710 per)with projection of 16 positions (8 elementary,
3 Nautilus, 5 Beach High). Total cost$171,360.
• Provide Internet safety classes
o Option#1 provides internet safety through MDCPS at no cost
o Option #2 provides internet safety through outside provider at $2,000 for 2 hour
class for 1,000 youth per class. Total cost$6,000 for three schools.
• Technology training at school sites for parents/guardians offered at no cost through
MDCPS MB Parent Academy
• Provide information technology(IT)support to public schools
o Option#1 provides for hourly degreed IT support at$28 per hour plus 19% fringe
for 5.8 hours per day for 180 days a year. Total cost for 3 positions is
$104,358
o Option #2 provides for full time IT support at $28 per hour plus 19% fringe at
$66,910 per position. Total for 3 positions$200,730.
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Attachment C
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• • I 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachll.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Tel:305-673-7470,Fax:305-673-7002
April 11, 2018 Certified Mail No.
Return Receipt Requested
Mr.Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
1450 N.E.2nd Avenue, Suite 912
Miami, Florida 33132
• RE: Interlocal Agreement(the Agreement)between The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida (M-DCPS) and the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the City) for the funding of
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)classes.
Dear Mr.Carvalho:
Pursuant to the above captioned Agreement,the City currently provides funding for two(2)VPK classes,
being offered at Biscayne Elementary School and Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center(the VPK program).
At today's meeting of the City's Finance and Citywide Projects Committee(the Committee),Committee
members provided direction to the Administration to recommend not appropriating funds for the VPK
program for the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget. A final.decision will not be made until the issue is
discussed by the Mayor and City Commission during the April 11, 2018 City Commission meeting;
however, in an abundance of caution, I wanted to place you on notice of the possibility that the VPK
program may not be funded for next year. If the decision is made by the City Commission to not fund the
VPK program for next year, the City will promptly send you a notice of termination pursuant to Section
3.08 of the Agreement.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 305-673-7020.
Sincerely,
Dr. Leslie D. Rosenfeld
Chief Learning and Development Officer
Cc: Via e-mail only:
Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Kathie Brooks,Assistant City Manager
Via Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested:
Marie lzquierdo, MDCPS Chief Academic Officer
Walter Harvey, MDCPS School Board Attorney
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B H N\I AM 1 EI C Contract/Document Routing Form
Contract No. Title.
Method Learning Agreement 2023-24
Contractor Re•uestin: De.artment
Method Learning,Inc. Education and Peformance Initiatives
De.artrnent Director arnt 3. - ,,-4aTte ACM Name.&
DR.LESLIE ROSENFELD JASON GREENE jaw- aaVt t.lAA,
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Type 1—Contract,amendment,change order or task order resulting from a procurement-issued competitive solicitation.
X Type 2—Other contract,amendment,change order or task order not resulting from a procurement-issued competitive solicitation.
Type 3—Independent Contractor Agreement(ICA) Type 6—Tenant Agreement
Type 4—Grant agreements with the City as the recipient Type 7—Inter-governmental agency agreement
Type 5—Grant agreements with the City as the grantor Other:Agreement for ACT/SAT test prep
Brief.Summa" '&•Pui ose attach memo if additional s•acelsnecessa
This agreement allows Method Learning to provide college prep program for up to 600 Miami Beach youth during summer
2023 and up to 600 MESH students during 2023-24 school year.Method Learning provides ACT/SAT Test Preparation.
Contractor was selected by teachers at Miami Beach Senior High School who utilize Method learning and found it highly
effective.They were selected after Prepworks,the prior product,was no longer available in Miami-Dade County.Reso 2018-
30259 authorized a college preparation program in an amount not to exceed$12,500 the 2018-2019 school year and
subsequent school years,and authorizes the City Manger and City Clerk to execute any and all required agreements and
documents to implement the educational enhancements.There was no competition for this Agreement.The Education and
Performance Initiatives Department is requesting that the City Manager waive the quote requirement and approve/execute
the attached Agreement with Method Learning,Inc.The contractor was selected by Miami Beach Senior High School
teachers who currently utilize Method Learning and found it highly effective(see attached emails).Procurement's only
involvement was to review the vendor selected,which did not result in any debarment from the state,county,or federal
government.The program is approved for use in MDCPS schools.
Ori:inal;Term - Renewal Periods Total Term Orr:inal:+-Renewals
1 YEAR FROM DATE SIGNED 0 1 YEAR
F ndin:Information
Grant Funded: Yes X No State Federal Other:
Cost&Fundin:Source os
Year Annual Cost Account V 1(� Re•,uire Enhancement
1 $12,000 011-0332-000343-16-400-582-00-00-00 Yes X No
2 Yes No
3 Yes No
1.For contracts longer than five years,contact the Procurement Department. 2.Attach any supporting explanation needed.
3.Budget approval indicates approval for current fiscal year only. Future years are subject to City Commission approval of
annual adopted operating budget.
Authority to Sign
City Commission Approved: X Yes No Resolution No.: CC Agenda Item No.: CC Meeting Date:
2018-30259
If no,explain why CC approval is not required:
Legal Form Approved: X Yes No If no,explain below why form approval is not necessary:
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