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Home My WebLink AboutQEC Minutes 9.16.2025 Members Present: Beverly Heller, Mary Keinath, James Orlowsky, Rina Bass, Laurie Kaye Davis, Jacquelynn Powers, Christine Perrin-Stocco, Elizabeth Soto, Karen Fryd, Nathalie Merle, Jonathan Rothman, Seth Guttenberg, and Rebecca Wehby Liaison Present: Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld Members Absent: Devorah Zeiger, Donielle Cohen, Amy Ostroff, Jelena Khurana Motion 1 Made by Beverly Heller Seconded by Laurie Kaye Davis The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission revisit existing parking agreements with educational institutions to ensure equity for all public, private, and charter schools in Miami Beach. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. Motion Passage 8-4 Against – Rina Bass, Christine Perrin-Stocco, Karen Fryd, Rebecca Wehby Absent for motion- Jacquelynn Powers Motion 2 Made by Mary Keinath Seconded by Beverly Heller The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission support making the Miami Dade County Public Schools pilot parental drop off procedure permanent. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. Motion Passage 12-0 Absent for motion – Jacquelynn Powers Motion 3 Made by Beverly Heller Seconded by Jacquelynn Powers The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission consider the items in R7D, on Attachment E on the September 17, 2025 Commission agenda, that impact educational initiatives not be considered for elimination from the City’s FY26 budget. The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. Motion Passage 13-0 Motion 4 Made by Beverly Heller Seconded by Laurie Kaye Davis The Committee for Quality Education requests the Mayor and Commission support Miami Dade County Public Schools legislative priority for early childhood education by: Expanding funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education program sufficient to cover the cost of a full-day Prekindergarten program for all students. Expanding VPK to include program options for three-year old students The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above request. Motion Passage 12-0 Absent for motion – Rina Bass Below items discussed March 19, 2025 (Not recommended Sept. 17 R7D) C7V A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE MOTION OF THE COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION TO INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS (PTAS) AND PRIVATE SCHOOL EQUIVALENTS IN THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANCILLARY MARKETS TO ENABLE FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF TENTS AND PROVIDING $500 IN SEED MONEY FOR EACH SCHOOL THAT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE THIS A PRIORITY DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. May 21, 2025 – C4 B REFERRAL TO THE QUALITY EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS BUILDING A WORLD CLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER IN MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: Citywide Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez C4 F REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – DISCUSS POSSIBLE INCLUSION OF A CHARTER OR PRIVATE SCHOOL WITHIN THE 72ND STREET COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT. Applicable Area: North Beach Office of Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner David Suarez C7 G (Not recommended Sept. 17 R7D) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE AT ITS MAY 7, 2025 MEETING FOR ITEM NB 5 FOR THE FUNDING OF A SHADE STRUCTURE AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS. Applicable Area: Citywide Education and Performance Initiatives Commissioner Alex Fernandez Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Laura Dominguez June 25, 2025 C7 E Not recommended Sept 7 R7D A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JUNE 11, 2025 MEETING, TO CONSIDER AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS A BUDGET ENHANCEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY $100,000 FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE EARLY CHILD CARE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS COMMENCING IN SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 BY: (I) ALLOCATING THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $440,000.00 TO SERVE UP TO 220 ELIGIBLE FOUR YEAR OLD MIAMI BEACH CHILDREN ENROLLING IN PREKINDERGARTEN 4 CLASSES WITH A SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,000; (II) REALLOCATING THE REMAINING PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,000.00 TO SERVE UP TO 220 ELIGIBLE THREE-YEAR-OLD MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT CHILDREN WITH A SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,000; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM. Applicable Area: Citywide Education and Performance Initiatives Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Alex Fernandez Commissioner Joseph Magazine July 23, 2025 C4 H Discussed September 10 PSNQLC REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM ENGAGING SENIORS TO READ TO OR TEACH FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) TO YOUNG STUDENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: Citywide Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt C4 L REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION TO DISCUSS AND ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS ON CURRENT PATTERNS OF E-SCOOTER, BIKE, AND OTHER MICROMOBILITY DEVICE USAGE AMONG K-12 STUDENTS. Applicable Area: Citywide Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Addendum added on 7/18/2025 September 3, 2025 All Approved Sept. 3Bid Waiver for PreK Platform continuanceNurse / Mental Health MunicipalitiesNurse/Mental Health MB Public Schools September 10, 2025 Going to Sept Commission meeting for approval using existing programsPSNCLC Intergenerational Reading Program Sept. 17, 2025 Commission meeting C7 I A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY 9, 2025, MEETING TO ESTABLISH A PARKING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. Applicable Area: Citywide Parking Commissioner Alex Fernandez C7 T A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPORT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY COMMEMORATING THE SCHOOL’S CENTENNIAL IN 2026 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD. Applicable Area: Citywide City Attorney Commissioner Laura Dominguez R7 D A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL, G.O. DEBT SERVICE, CITY CENTER RDA AD VALOREM TAXES, NORTH BEACH CRA AD VALOREM TAXES, ENTERPRISE, INTERNAL SERVICE, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, SUBJECT TO A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AT 5:01 P.M. 5:01 p.m. First Reading Public Hearing Applicable Area: Citywide Management and Budget Supplemental updated on 9/11/2025 (Attachments A to E) Education Compact- All items discussed Safety / Traffic – MBSH Pilot Drop Off Program Update effective status and 2025-26 implications – emailed Commissioner Steinberg as requested and Dr. Bonce to invite district personnel Communication School Board update – legislative issues update Feeder Pattern Update Student Achievement STEAM Plus 2025-26 start date August 2025 private/charter – programs after Oct. 1, 2025 pending Sept. 17 budget meeting related to Education Manager position Parental Involvement/Family Support/Youth and Community Engagement Trust for Public Land – Biscayne Beach Community Schoolyard funding up to $1.5M approved by CMB. Letter to Superintendent sent August 2025. Meeting with City and MDCPS staff late September 2025 Technology STEM equipment for Charter/Private Schools –Purchasing complete. Remaining one-time funds on carryforward for school to use in 2025-26 Teacher Recruitment/Retention Teach at the Beach Health / Mental Health Current mental health city support status– Jesse Trice designated Trust provider. Funding approved Sept 3 Commission agenda. Item going to Trust Board in October 25 New Business / Announcement – all items discussed Fienberg Fisher Infrastructure MBSH 100th Anniversary PreK 3 expansion Enhancement Request – not recommended R7D Sept. 17 R7D Attachment E September 17 Commission Meeting (Req. Mary K.) Nurses MDCPS Schools (req. Mary K.) Subcommittee request QEC Hotel Funds (need to establish chair and meeting dates to be publicly noticed) School Board Member Geller request to discuss ongoing principal turnover at Miami Beach public middle and high school Tatum Waterway Easement Status Biscayne Beach Community Schoolyard Status Adjournment FUTURE MEETING DATES: 10/28/25 11/18/25 1/27/26 2/24/26 3/17/26 4/28/26 5/26/26