LTC 279-2007 Update - Education Compactm MIAMBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 279-2007
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TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission ~ ~,,,
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FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~'
DATE: December 14, 2007
SUBJECT: Update -Education Compact
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to update the Mayor and
Commissioners on the status of the development of a City of Miami Beach Education
Compact.
Background
In 2005, the City of Miami Beach conducted its first Community Satisfactions Survey,
and the results indicated that education is an important factor to resident's quality of life.
62% of respondents indicated that they were either very satisfied or satisfied with local
schools in the City. In addition, the City has continuously demonstrated commitment
and support for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), education and our youth.
Please find attached Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee memorandum dated
May 24, 2006 and updates since 2006.
However, enrollment in Miami-Dade County Public schools geographically located in the
City of Miami Beach continues to decline. The total enrollment in the 2003/04 school
year for schools within City limits has decreased from 7,509 to 6,058, which represents a
19.32% decrease. Also, school grades based on the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test (FCAT) reflect a need to improve the quality of education, with three
(3) school rating an "A", two (2) rating a "B", and one school rating a "D".
At the same time, property taxes collected by the Miami-Dade County School (M-DCPS)
Board from City of Miami Beach residents have increased by approximately $90 million
(78%) since FY 2004/05, a $28 million increase for FY 2007/08 alone.
Furthermore, according to the results of the 2005 Community Survey, 73% of
respondents stated that they would support the City reallocating City tax dollars to
increase public school funding to improve the quality of public schools.
Pursuant to the discussion at the 2006 Commission Retreat, the Administration was
directed to pursue the development of an education compact.
Compact Overview
The Education Compact was developed with significant community input and reflects the
desire of the Miami-Beach community to support excellence in their schools and an
investment in the overall enhancement of education for its residents.
The areas of focus in this compact include: teacher recruitment and retention, enhanced
communication of educational and community events, family involvement and support as
well as engaging youth and community, increase the health and well-being of students,
enhance student achievement, improve safety and perceptions of safety in our schools,
and improve access to technology. Enhanced student achievement will include:
A designated coordinator of the arts who will align cultural offerings to the
curriculum, enhancing the cultural literacy of our children from pre-kindergarten
through senior high, and;
A seamless curriculum of advanced studies through the International
Baccalaureate program at the middle and high school levels as well as
anticipated academies at the high school, which will enable our children to tailor
their educational studies to their interests in areas such as Business,
Management, Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Informational Technology,
Visual and Performing Arts, Foreign Language and Humanities, Scholars
Academy, and Education and Training Services.
To date, the following steps have been taken to assist the City in its pursuit of an
Education Compact with Miami-Dade County Public Schools:
• Quality Education Committee established a Compact Sub-Committee to identify
educational needs;
• City staff met with Feeder Pattern principals to obtain additional information on
issues and support;
• City Manager and staff met with M-DCPS Region II Director and School Board
Representative;
• Education Compact Draft submitted to Quality Education Committee for review
and comments;
• Education Compact Draft submitted to M-DCPS Office of Intergovernmental
Affairs, Grants, Marketing and Community Services;
• City Manager and staff met with representatives from M-DCPS Office of
Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants, Marketing and Community Services; and,
• Quality of Education Committee endorsed Education Compact.
Attached for your review is the Education Compact distributed and endorsed by the
Quality Education Committee, which also incorporates changes agreed to with the M-
DCPS as well as changes requested by the Quality Education Committee. Discussions
between the City and M-DCPS are on-going to finalize the agreement for M-DCPS
Board and City Commission action in January 2008.
A referral item to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee for discussion of the
Education Compact was included in the December 12, 2007 Commission Meeting
Agenda, and the item is included on the December 19th Neighborhoods Committee
Agenda for discussion.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
JMG/KGB/LR/DM
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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Neighborhoods/community Affairs Committee
Commissioner Luis R. Garcia Jr., Chairperson
Commissioner Richard L Steinberg, Vice-Chair
Commissioner Jerry l.ibbin, Member - _.
Commissioner Mattie Herrera Bower, Alternate
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: May 24, 2006
SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot
To Allocate Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and
for Cultural Arts Council For community art
At the City of Miami Beach Commission meeting on March 8, 2006, discussion was held
regarding placing o charter amendment on the November ballot to allocate funds to
public education. Through that discussion, the Commission referred the item to the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee, amended, however, to also include
allocation of funds by referendum to affordable and workforce housing, and for the
Cultural Arts Council for community art.
The City of Miami Beach has continuously demonstrated commitment and support for the
Miami Dade Count' School system, education, and our youth.
Current Education-related Services Provided to Youth
• Truancy Prevention Program:
o Founded initially in 1999 via a Title V grant from the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice, provides home-based assessment and intervention services to
youth at risk of academic failure
o In 2005, program funded through a Children's Trust grant with services
expanded to 50 youth identified with 5 or more school absences in a school
year, and additions! academic enhancement activities including after-school
tutoring and Saturday enrichment classes
o Funds allocated through Trust grant = $196,294
o City of Miami Beach matching funds for program = $133,834
o Total funds/resources allocated to TPP a $346,645
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee '
Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate `
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and, for Cultural Arts
Council for community art
Page 2
Out of School Program:
o In the summer 2005, City of Miami Beach partnered with the Children's Trust
b provide a year round enhancement program to approximately 325 children
from ages 5-17 for children attending both summer~camp and after-school
programs at North Shore Park and Youth Center. Program goals include
improved health and well-being, improved academic achievement, social skills
development, and literacy enhancement
o Funds allocated through Trust grant = $500,000
o Ciy of Miami Beach matching funds = $1,551,604
o Total funds/resources allocated to North Shore program = $2,051,604
Agenda -Feeder Pattern schools
o City of Miami Beach partnership with Miami Beach Feeder Pattern schools to
enhance school agendas for all Title i schools and purchase for non-Title I
schools. Enhancements included all agendas being bilingual except High
School] and including relevant City of Miami Beach recreation and City
information
o .Funds allocated through Title I = $14,415.
o City of Miami Beach matching funds = $21,02 i .50
o Total funds/resources allocated for agenda = $35,436
• Funding schools .health clinics in 2005
o The health clinic at Nautilus had been scheduled for closure in January 2005;
the health clinic at Feinberg-Fisher was scheduled for closure in June 2005
o In addition to direct funding for January, February and March, the City was
able to secure funding from the Children's Trust for the Nautilus clinic through
the end of the school year
o The City worked with the School Board to develop along-term solution for
funding these health clinics
Recreation Department Youth Involvement:
o Transportation pick-ups from Feeder Pattern schools to city programs.
o Free transportation is provided far after school registered participants from the
Following schools:
Biscayne Elementary
Treasure Island Elementary
South Pointe Elementary
Fienberg Fisher Elementary
North Beach Elementary
Nautilus Middle
Miami Beach Senior High
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and for Cultural Arts
Council for community art
Page 3
o Park sites transporting children are Flamingo Park, Scott Rakow Youth Center,
Muss, North Shore Park Youth Center, Stillwater Park and Normandy when
open
o Approximately 850 children are transported doily
o Facility usage free of charge for Beach High Soccer Team, Softball Team, and
Swimming/Polo Team at Memorial Field, Flamingo Field, and Rakow Youth
Center as needed
o Polo Park/Nautilus Middle School shared facility with maintenance and litter
control provided by C ity staff and contracted service providers
o Various offer-school and summer programming available for youth with
scholarships available for qualified participants
GET smART integrated curriculum-based arts education programs
o Arts for Learning provides this program in the Fienberg-Fisher, North Beach,
.South Pointe and Treasure Island Elementary Schools for grades 3 through 8
partially funded through a City grant awarded by the Cultural Arts Council
o Integrating the arts into the curriculum; using the arts to support core curriculum
goals (e.g. improve reading skills)
o Other funding is provided,~through Florida DCA, Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs,
Miami Dade Children's Trust, Miami Dade County Public Schools, and the
Education Foundation of America
o Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council FY 05/06 grant = $ ] 8,950
o Cultural Arts Council grants have contributed to its funding since 2003
o FY 06/07 recommended grant for GET smART = $18,950
• Hospitality Scholarships
o Partnerships between city, SMG, GMCVB, and Centerplate provide annual
scholarships to Miami Beach High School graduates interested in pursuing a
career in Hospitality
o In FY 05/06 eight (8) scholarships were .issued between $3,000 - $6,000
each. Number of scholarships and amounts is determined on an annual basis
based on number of applicants and tuition requirements
o Selection is based on GPA and specific criteria
• Arts for Pre-schoolers and in Summer Camp
o In 2006, the City contracted with Arts for Learning to provide arts education
for pre-schoolers at Fienberg Fisher RAIN, Happy Kids Jefferson and to provide
arts instruction at Flamingo Park Summer Camp
o City of Miami Beach allocated funds = $50,000
o FY 06/07 Additional contracted programs through Arts for Learning
contracted programs = $75,000
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and For Cultural Arts
Council for community art
Page 4
Neighborhood Services Department Youth involvement:
o Sponsors the annual Brain Bowl competition for our City's schools
o Conducts teacher grant workshops
o Provides referral services to parents referred by the schools for employment,
rent assistance and other community-based services
o Provides internship supervision for students pursuing their Bachelor's and
Master's degrees in social work or education
^ The interns are typically incorporated into the staff for homeless case
management or Truancy Prevention Program case management
• The City provides a licensed Clinical Social Worker #o do direct
supervision as well as an assigned task supervisor for each
^ Social work interns conduct group sessions at Fienberg Fisher and
Biscayne Elementary once a week as we11 as conduct home visits
• Education interns lead enrichment programming on Saturdays at
Fienberg Fisher Elementary.
o Provides food vouchers for referred parents
o Provides mentorship opportunities via GearUp Express
^ Office staff serves as mentors for high school students enrolled in the
program
• Students shadow staff one morning a month and, are encouraged to
pursue career exploration and college attendance
• The City provides a luncheon for al) student attendees.
o Courtesy reviews of grants on behalf of feeder pattern schools
o Support employee participation in Career Day events, Read to the Children,
and Shadowing/Mentoring activities
o SHARE food program
• The Neighborhood Services Department office space is a SHARE food
site enabling the purchase of fresh produce and meats by families and
individuals being served through the Truancy Prevention Program or
other programs
^ Food is purchased once a month by clients (a basic food package is
$18.50 and feeds a family of four for a month)
^ City staff picks up the food in Broward County and delivers it to the
office for pick-up by clients
• Miami Beach Senior High School access at no cost to various city facilities during the
length of construction of that facility.
o Miami Beach High School events held at City of Miami Beach Recreation
facilities include: Book Awards, Senior Awards, FCAT, NRT, Spring Fling,
Prevention through the Arts Musical, Fl Writes, and SHARE Program
•' 'Neighborhoods/Communiy Affairs Committee
' " Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and for Cultural Arts
.Council for community art
Page 5
• Children's Trust Service Partnership with Ciy Providers of Youth Services (SPP):
o Ciry of Miami Beach has been coordinating the development of a Service
Partnership grant to be Funded through the Children's Trust with service
providers within the Ciy since spring 2005 -this has included several
facilitating workshops, grant application development and preparation, etc.
o The service partnership, Success Universiy, will expand our service reach to
youth aged 13 to 18 with programming similar to Truancy Prevention Program
but also inclusive of entrepreneurship training and vocational internships
o Phase I of the partnerships will identify needs and assets among the target
population, oddress the infrastructure and capaciy deFiciencies of youth
providers serving this population and solidify the agencies' ability to effectively
engage and collaborate with one another. Partners include: Ayuda, Boys &
Girls Club, UNIDAD, Miami Beach Communiy Health Center, Miami-Dade
Count' Public Schools, Teen Job Corps, Calvary Chapel Miami Beach,
ASPIRA, and National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Barry
Universiy, Miami-Dade College, the Miami Military Entrance Processing
Station, and the National Center for Out-of-School Time.
o Phase II (Pilot Project) will target 20 youth with intensive wraparound services
utilizing successful business principles and engaging community partners such
as municipal government and the faith communiy
o Phase III of the project (Implementation) is anticipated to expand the partners
for entrepreneurship training and vocational internships to other service
providers, including the arts communiy
• City of Miami Beach Quality Education Committee
o Purpose of the committee is to guide the ciy's efforts toward providing the best
education possible in Miami Beach public schools
o Committee makes recommendations tithe city commission and investigates,
develops, and carries out plans b promote and ensure the provision of qualiy
education in Miami Beach public schools
o Members includes representatives from all Miami Beach Feeder Pattern schools
including Parent Teacher Association representation and principal
representation
o Three exofficio members include two city commissioners and a city manager
representative
• Interlocal agreement Children's Trust and RDA:
o Funds allocated to Children's Trust support programming of local service
providers such as: Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Boys 8~ Girls
Club of Miami, UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Informed Families, Family Central,
and Miami Beach Communiy Health Center
o .5 Mill allocated to Children's Trust
o FY 05/06 = $939,515
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate '
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and for Cultural Arts
Council for community art
Page 6
Police Deportment Youth involvement:
o School Crossing Guards, eleven (1 l j, assigned to North Beach Elementary,
South Point Elementary, Fienberg/fisher Elementary, and Biscayne Elementary
o School Patrol liaisons, four (4) assigned to North Beach Elementary, South
Point Elementary, Fienberg/Fisher Elementary, Biscayne Elementary, and
Nautilus Middle
• Parking Department Youth involvement:
o Reduced parking for staff at North Beach employees for lot SA, 8B, and
spaces on 42"~ Street
o Parking accommodations for student events for staff, students, and parents
• ,Fundraising assistance and support for Youth:
o North Beach Elementary Sterling Award
o Nautilus Middle School Band program
o Miami Beach Senior High School Boat Show parking through PTA
• IT support for Youth:
o Citywide WiFi project will enable Miami Beach students to access the Internet
at no cost
o Available for start of 2006-2007 school year
Public Education Status
At the Commission retreat held on April 28 and 29'h, the following, information was
presented to the Commission regarding education Funding in Miami Beach and the status
of Miami Beach schools:
Population in Miami Beach
0 2000 Census
• # of children 5-17: 8,363
^ # of Miami Beach children enrolled in Grades 1-12: 8,958
o Miami-Dade Public Schools 2006"
^ Total public school enrollment in Miami Beach schools: 6,495
^ # of students in M'sami Beach schools transferring in from outside
Miami Beach: 445
o Households
• 2005 Estimate: 49,218
• Miami-Dade County School Board FY 2005/06 Tax Revenues
o School Board Millage: 8.348
" l~leighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
' ' Discussion Regarding Placing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate
funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and for Cultural Arts
Council for community art
Page 7
o Taxable Value in City of Miami Beach: $17,445,766,574
o School Board Taxes Collected in Miami Beach (@ 96.5% collection rate:
$142,055,122
• Miami Beach Taxes Collected Per student
o Per Miami Beach child enrolled in public schools: $20,130
o Per student enrolled in Miami Beach public schools: $20,995
o Per Miami Beach student in Miami Beach public schools: $21,992
• Utilization and School Grades
School Utilization'/Capacity FCAT/School
Grade
Bisca ne Elementa 952/1 114 B
Fienbe Fisher Elementa 653/933 A
North Beach Elementa 1097/984 A
Sovth Pointe Elementa 499/579 A
Nautilus Middle 1247/1216 C
Miami Beach Senior Hi h 2017/2245 C
'`Enrollment information retrieved 4/21 /06 from MDCPS ISIS Pupil Ad
Hoc Reporting Information System
Allocation of Funds
Based on the discussion at the retreat, the Commission recommended that the City should
pursue an education compact leveraging the resources already provided to the School
Board to further improve the qualiy of schools in Miami Beach, including the identification
of specific enhancements desired by the community.
Further, at the retreat, the Commission reviewed affordable housing information and
recommended b the adm'snistration that the focus should continue to be on preservation of
existing rental units, especially for the elderly.
Finally, it is general practice to allocate operating funds annually through the budget
process. Government Finance Officers Association recommends that annual budgets
should be based on a clear well documented statement of policies and plans that provide
the bases for designating specific programs and services. Pre-determined fixed
allocations in advance can results in limitations in designing specific programs and
services to address these goals. Voter referendum to allocate General Fund is
discouraged except for GO Debt type allocations.
' . 'Neighborhoods/Communiy Affairs Committee .
Discussion Regarding Plocing A Charter Amendment On The November Ballot To Allocate
Funds To Public Education, Affordable and Workforce Housing, and for Cultural Arts
Council for communiy art
Page 8
The administration is recommending that the Ciy negotiate an Education Compact
between Miami-0ade Count' Miarni Beach Feeder Pattern Public Schools and the Ciy of
Miami Beach to be developed far review with MDCPS and subsequent presentation to the
Commission, and that funding for affordable .housing and the arts should be prioritized
through the annual strategic planning retreats and the subsequent budget process
allocation.
Changes/updates reflected in City of Miami Beach FY 07/08 of commitment and support
for Miami Dade County School system, education, and our youth (as of November 2007):
• Miami-Dade County School Board FY 2005/06 Tax Revenues
o School Board Millage: 8.348
o Taxable Value in City of Miami Beach: $17,445,766,574
o School Board Taxes Collected in Miami Beach (@ 96.5% collection rate):
$142,055,122
Miami Dade County School Board FY 2006/07 Tax Revenues
o School Board Millage: 8.105
o Taxable Value in City of Miami Beach: $22,739,947,828
o School Board Taxes Collected in Miami Beach (@ 96.5% collection rate):
$177,856,522
Miami Dade County School Board FY 2007/08 Tax Revenues
o School Board Millage: 7.948
o Taxable Value in City of Miami Beach: $26,850,061,663
o School Board Taxes Collected in Miami Beach (@ 96.5% collection rate):
$205,935,140
Difference: $28,078,617
• Funding ($175,572) is provided to Parks and Recreation in order to provide
reading, social skills, and snacks at sites that are not currently funded by the
Children's Trust. This funding enhances existing programs at Scott Rakow Youth
Center, Flamingo Park, North Shore Park, Muss Park, and Normandy Isle Park.
Funding is allocated as follows: Literacy - $47,279; Social Skills - $38,570; and
Snacks - $89,723.
• School Patrol Liaisons -increase in FY 06/07 from 4 to 5 school liaisons
• Agenda books - $27,800 for the purchase of agenda books for 07-08 school year
for all youth attending Miami Beach Senior High, Nautilus Middle, South Point,
Biscayne, North Beach, and Feinberg-Fisher Elementary schools
• Support to Miami Beach Senior High programs through access to City facilities
and Golf Course usage for golf team
• Grant funds applied and received as follows:
o Out of School grant through Children's Trust $525,000
o Truancy Prevention Program grant through Children's Trust $225,000
o Service Partnership Planning grant through Children's Trust $100,000
o Service Partnership Program - Phase I Success University $142,712
(12/1/07 - 5/31/08)
o Service Partnership Program -Phase II Success University $ 661,138
(6/1/08 - 5/31/09)
• Computer discounts for residents equal to IBM employee pricing
• WiFi Access deployment underway with access to the Internet at no charge to
residents (anticipated late 2007)
• Teacher Recruitment/Retention -tickets to performances at the Fillmore through
Live Nation
M-DCPS City of Miami Beach School Utilization/Capacity and FCAT School Grades
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Utilization*/ Utilization*/ FCAT/S Utilization*/ FCAT/S Population
Capacity Capacity drool Capacity drool Decrease
School 2004 2006 Grade 2007 Grade since 2004
Biscayne
Elements 1131 /895 952/ 1114 B 901 / 1114 A 20.1
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Fisher
Elements 825/853 653/933 A 689/933 B 16.5%
North Beach
Elements 1167/954 1097/984 A 1009/984 A 13.5%
South Pointe
Elements 604/581 499/579 A 479/579 A 20.7%
Nauti us
Middle 1410/1110 1247/1218 C 1021/1218 B 27.6%
Miami Beach
Senior Hi h 2372/1830 2017/2245 C 1959/2245 D 22.8%
Popu anon
Totals 7509 6465 6058 19.3%
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Miami Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and City of Miami Beach
(City) Compact
Following the blueprint established by the formation of the Education Compacts
between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (District), and other local general
purpose governments, the District and the City of Miami Beach (City), will now
partner to bring together each organization's collective resources for the greater
benefit of both the students and the citizens of Mia ~ ach. Miami Beach
schools are those schools geographically located of Miami Beach
limits which include Miami Beach Senior High, Middle, South Pointe
Elementary, Fienberg Fisher Elementary, North h ntary, and Biscayne
Elementary.
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Located on a barrier island in Miami-Dad ~ounty, the City, inco `' ted in 1915,
encompasses approximately 7.1 squar and home to 6 ' t cilities
including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle ~_.... ol, 1 high sch With a
population of over 93,000, it is the destination er 7 illion tour' s annually
and the hub of the County's hospitality and tourisrn~ustry.
In recognition of the fact that It Takes... the commitpf the District and the
City to raise academic achievement,--and recognizing the importance placed on
education by the res' of Miami Beach, the District and City seek to codify an
Education Comp o '~ fln existing programs and innovative ideas which will
enhance th 'felong ~<~~ _educational opportunities for the entire
community. her th gh this agreement we will strive to meet the
educational needs o ~~ h nd enhance the learning opportunities for all.
This Compact ~nras de a nt community input and reflects the
desire of the Miarni-Beac munit upport excellence in their schools and
an investment in the overa ~ ` ancement of education for its residents. It is
recognized by the District and ity that this Compact represents goals and
objectives which are consistent ith the long term strategic plans of each entity
and it is understood that as such goals and objectives evolve the terms of this
Compact may also be modified over time.
Teacher Recruitment/Retention
Key Intended Outcome:
• Ensure teacher recruitment and retention are at or above districtwide
levels
• Increase teacher satisfaction rates for City of Miami Beach schools
• Enhance access to workforce and affordable housing
Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and City of Miami Beach Compact
December 1, 2007
Activities:
The City and the District will collaborate to develop an incentive program
for teacher recruitment/retention in Miami Beach schools. The City
component of the program will focus on encouraging incentives which may
include discounts, mentoring, training, and tickets to public events.
Mentoring and training opportunities will be least disruptive to school
staffing needs, with schools providing coverage (as applicable) for staff to
participate.
The District will provide the City with all instructio tall recruitment and
retention data for Miami Beach schools and dis i
The District will provide the City with all su `~ a pertaining to teacher
satisfaction levels (in particular key driver ` r r ~ fitment and retention)
on a regular basis, segregated by h ~ iami ~` _ ch school where
possible. ,~ ~ ,
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The City will support the District' forts, other stakeh'~'~~ groups and
districtwide initiatives that foc TMddresng the hou needs of
teachers and non-instructional staff -,{~_~ _~~
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Measures:
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• # and % of Miami Beach school staff particip'a~.;i:n various incentive
programs provided by the City
• # and % of Miami Beach school staff participating in mentoring and
training opportunities sponsored by the City
• % of City and District school personnel that indicate they are satisfied or
extremely satisfied with employment at Miami Beach schools (exact
language to be taken from school climate survey)
• Miami Beach school instructional personnel retention rate compared to
districtwide retention rate
• Miami Beach school instructional personnel vacancy rate compared to
districtwide vacancy rate
Communication
Key Intended Outcome:
• Increase community access to Miami Beach school and District
information
Activities:
The City will work with the District to disseminate information related to
educational opportunities and activities by placing information in
strategically located kiosks.
Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and City of Miami Beach Compact 2
December 1, 2007
• Collaborate to enhance education-related communication to the City's
residents by developing an education page to be included in City's website
with links to the Beach schools, providing access to the City's cable TV
programming, and space in the City's newsletters and magazines in order
to disseminate information on Miami Beach's schools.
• The City will work with the District to support a Student Expo that will
highlight Beach school offerings and student achievements.
• The City and the District will endeavor to collaborate on legislative
agendas in support of public education.
• Provide regular briefings of the School Board and City Commission
regarding the status of the implementation of this Compact and other
issues of interest.
Measures:
# of District legislative priorities supported by the City
# of educationally-related articles/ads disseminated through City-
sponsored communication methods (magazines, newspaper, television)
Parental Involvement/Family Support/Engage Youth and Community
Key Intended Outcome:
• Ensure Community access to educational information
• Increase accessibility to family/individual support services
Activities:
The District will provide the City with all parent satisfaction survey data on
a regular basis, segregated by Miami Beach schools where possible, and
the City may conduct similar surveys with the assistance of the District,
including findings on key drivers for satisfaction.
The City will work with the District to foster local business support for
education, including the implementation of employee programs which
encourage parent participation in schools. As an example, the City will
encourage local businesses to model the City's commitment to parental
involvement by developing an employee policy that would allow for
employee release time to participate in designated early release day
parent/teacher conferences (max. 3 per year) and would provide access to
computers for employees for the purpose of accessing the District's
Parent Portal to obtain information regarding the employees' children's
academic progress. The District will provide confirmation form for
employee participation.
Through The Parent Academy, interested City personnel will be provided
with training by the District regarding use of the District's newly launched
Parent Portal and other electronic resources available through the District
Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and City of Miami Beach Compact 3
December 1, 2007
• The District will focus on Miami Beach parents by creating aCity-based
model of The Parent Academy using City facilities and other community
sites.
• The District will support the Service Partnership (service program that
partners community agencies) via participation in the advisory board,
governing board, provision of referrals to the program, recruitment of
students for employment opportunities, and qualitative data to measure
success.
Measures: ~~. ~, .
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• Parent satisfaction rates for each Miami Bea of
• # of hours provided by City for City plo to attend teacher
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of Beach school referred resi -~~ts~~"families) r~e~ving requested
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• # of parents attending Parent Act e~rogrs ~~ ,
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Health and Well Beinq '~°`
Key Intended Outcome: ~'~~~,,~~~
• Increase Health and Well Being of students
Activities: „~"~ j',
• The D' ..will `' tain health clinics (nurse practitioners and/or
registered n ) at enberg Fisher Elementary, Nautilus Middle School
and Miami Bea School and will work with all Beach schools
to schedule visa om Connect on Wheels service (as
available) or similar 'ce.
• The District and the `` ill ,collaborate to deliver information regarding
health and wellness ed' ~` ion, prevention and intervention strategies
regarding nutrition, physical activity levels, and health maintenance in
accordance with the District's Wellness Initiative.
• The City will explore the development of a middle school-level afterschool
program. The District will collaborate with the City by assisting with the
recruitment of students, including providing space within District-owned
facilities as needed, and exploring expanded transportation options for
participating students.
• District will explore the expansion of full-time nurse practitioners and/or
registered nurses at schools without health clinics
Measures:
• % of Beach schools scheduled for Health Connect Mobile provider (or
similar service) August through June
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• # of Health Connect on Wheels mobile unit visits (or similar service) to
non-clinic Beach schools and recreation centers
• # of schools with health clinics (Nurse practitioners and/or registered
nurses) through School Health Connect and/or equivalent
Student Achievement
Key Intended Outcomes:
• Increase School Self-Esteem and Sense of Com
• Increase Academic Support and Achievement ,
• Increase Academic Enrichment _ .rc
• Pursue collaborative grants to suppoouth ~~" demic needs and
academic support citywide `'-
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• Increase number of graduates exposed to auf''~" ed work-plan
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Activities:
• The District will provide the City with all student survey data on a regular
basis, segregated by Miami Beach schools where possible, and the City
may conduct similar surveys with the assistance of the District, including
findings on student ratings of self-esteem and sense of community.
• The District will identify and pursue implementation of best practice
strategies to increase the graduation rate at Miami Beach Senior High
School (MBSHS), including initiatives for raising School Self Esteem and
Sense of Community
• The City will work with the District toward the creation of an internship
initiative with Miami Beach City government to provide internship
opportunities (as appropriate) to MBSHS students based on parameters
within the District's Secondary School Reform plan
• The City will work with the District to support the creation of a speaker's
bureau for Miami Beach schools to provide teachers with access to
speakers on specialized topics.
• The District will promote the greater use of school facilities after-hours to
support community based programming for youth.
• The District will provide each Miami Beach school with an allocation no
less than the Districtwide allocation per full-time equivalent student
• The District will enhance counseling and teacher-to-student ratios to levels
similar to the Choice School Enrollment levels
• The City will negotiate where possible culture/arts contracts to include
access to programs by schools. The District will provide a dedicated
Curriculum Coordinator staffed to the feeder pattern to arrange for
arts/culture utilization and alignment to curriculum. Currently available
CMB cultural offerings for students include access to programs at the
Bass Museum, Botanical Garden, Byron Carlyle, Colony Theater, Fillmore
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at the Jackie Gleason, Wolfsonian, Convention Center, Jewish Museum,
10~' Street Auditorium, Little Acorn Theater, Arts in Public Places, New
World Symphony Campus (TBD), and various festivals/events.
• The City will support the small learning academies at the High School by
providing City advisory board participants no more than once a month and
the District will provide training to City staff related to interdisciplinary
teaching/learning teams, relevant curriculum/instruction, inclusive
programs/practices, continuous program improvement, and building
community support. Anticipated academies at the High School will include,
but not be limited to Business, Management, and Administration,
Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Public Service and
Security, Visual and Performing Arts, Communication and Digital Media,
Marine and Environmental Science, Foreign Language and Humanities,
International Baccalaureate, Scholars Academy, and Education and
Training Services.
• The City and District will implement an International Baccalaureate (IB)
program at the K-12 levels at each school in Miami Beach as follows:
o The District will immediately initiate the application process for the
International Baccalaureate Program (IBO Diploma Program) at
Miami Beach Senior High School (MBSH) by submitting the
Interested Schools Form (October 2007), Consultant Request Form
(if applicable by November 2007), Application A (March 1, 2008),
Application B (June1, 2008), Site Visit (Fall 2008), and
Authorization (Spring 2009).
o The City will assist the District in discussing funding or other
support from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce or other
appropriate organizations for annual fees, teacher training, Diploma
Program (DP) Coordinator supplement, exam registration (per
student), per subject exam fee/shipping, and books .
o The City will provide resources for the IBO Diploma program
rollouts including funding for the feasibility study (if applicable),
application A, application B, and professional development costs
including registration, travel and expenses for instructional staff as
applicable prior to full implementation of the program at MBSHS.
o The District will immediately initiate the application process for the
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBO Middle
Years Program) at Nautilus Middle School (NMS) by submitting the
Interested Schools Form (October 2007), Application A (May 1,
2008), Application B (June1, 2009), Authorization (Fall 2010), and
Evaluation (Spring 2014).
o The City will assist the District in discussing funding or other
support from the Miami Beach Chamber or other appropriate
organizations for annual fees, teacher training, Area of Interaction
(AOI) Leaders supplements, Middle Years Program (MYP)
Coordinator supplement, books, and extra teaching periods
supplements (as applicable).
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o The City will provide resources for the IBO Middle Years program
rollouts Including funding for the feasibility study (if applicable),
application A, application B, and professional development costs
including registration, travel and expenses for instructional staff as
applicable prior to full implementation of the program at NMS.
o The District and City will pursue the development of an IB program
at the Elementary School levels over the next 3 years.
• The District will provide the City with all student satisfaction survey data on
a regular basis, segregated by Miami Beach schools where possible, and
the City may conduct similar surveys with the a ~ once of the District,
including findings on key drivers for satisfaction r '
• The City and District will seek to collab n grant development
opportunities in order to maximize the po av a resources to serve
the City's residents. Types of grant~ur~ued - , elude, but not be
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limited to those supporting stude "academic ac ment, literacy,
physical activity and fitness, soci ills building, family lvement, and
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Measures:
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• Student ratings of school self-esteem and sense of `~ `~' nity
• % of high school students graduating who entered each Hiyh in the 9th
grade year
• % of Beach C `~ uth rating experience in internship program as
excellent o
• # and % of hi cho ~~' target population participating in City-sponsored
internship progra ~;~ ~ '~~~~w
• # of speaker hours pry ed-~perts' to schools on specialized topics
in support of the speake ureau
• Allocation per fulltime equi , , t student
• # of students enrolled in the I ~''` ~rogram by school
• # of attendees by school to ty-sponsored/supported cultural activities
• # of City management staff actively participating in School of Business and
Technical Arts, School of Creative Arts, and School of Liberal Arts smaller
learning academies in advisory board roles
• # and $ of education and academic support grants supporting youth
• # of students completing an internship
Safety
Key Intended Outcome:
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• Improve safety and/perceptions of safety at schools in City
Activities:
The District and City each will designate a Police Department liaison to
coordinate security and training for personnel involved with safety issues at all
Miami Beach schools.
Measures:
• Parent, student and District perception rates for school safety
Technology:
Key Intended Outcome:
• Improve youth access to technology
Activities:
To the extent the City maintains a free Wifi network Citywide; the City will
provide free WiFi access to support the Beach school curriculum
throughout the community and will provide access to discounted computer
equipment to all residents.
The City and District will collaborate to identify additional avenues for
student access to technology and the District will provide technology
training at school sites for parent(s)/guardian(s).
Measures:
• # of beach schools with technology enabling youth to access WiFi
The adoption of this Education Compact between the City of Miami Beach and
M-DCPS establishes a pact to continually strive to promote excellence and
relevance in education in the City's schools and community at large by joining
forces for the greater benefit of both the students and the citizens of Miami
Beach.
The City and the District agreed that any more favorable position provided in any
other District Education compact will be offered to the City of Miami Beach for
consideration.
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