Res. No. 106-00-10999RESOLUTION NO.106-00-10999
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO EDUCATION,
REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO.269-99-10892 BY SUPPORTING
CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND DELIVERY OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT AND
POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR
CURRENT STRUCTURE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoardof Miami-Dade County,Florida,hassetahigh
priority on collaborating with public and private agencies to effect implementation of
creative workforce economic development programs in support of industry and business
sectors that provide high-skill/high-wage occupational opportunities;and,
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoardof Miami-Dade County,Florida,hasan authorized
budget to provide forthe training ofFlorida's citizens for employment in these high-
skill/high-wage occupations andhas further decreed thatthe opportunity for entrance into
saidtraining programs willbe extended toall segments ofoursociety;and
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoard of Miami-DadeCounty,Florida,hasdetermined
thatworkforceliteracyishighpriorityandthatqualityworkforceeducation programs
mustbeofferedthatassurethe opportunity fortheworkforcepopulationtobe
competitive;and
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoard of Miami-DadeCounty,Florida,hasdetermined
thatservingtheneeds of adultswithdisabilitiesisahigh priority andthateffective
educationalprogramsmustbeofferedtopreparemembers of thispopulationtobe
competitive;and
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoard of Miami-DadeCounty,Florida,hasdetermined
thateducationalprogramsservingtheneeds of thedisadvantagedpopulationarean
integralpart of theeducationaldeliverysystemandareahighpriority;and
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoard of Miami-DadeCounty,Florida,hasdetermined
thatsocietywillreceivesignificantbenefit if thoseindividualsincarceratedin
correctional facilities aretrainedandplacedinto long-term gainful employment;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public Schools'administrations,faculty,and
staffhavea proven track record forthe methodical preparation of personnel and
programstomeettheneeds of all segments of the community theyserve;and
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by ovorstrilcing.
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools'administrators,faculty,and
staff have maintained a positive attitudeinthedelivery of effective,high-quality
educationalprogramsinadynamicfiscallyandsociallychallengingenvironment;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools'administrators,faculty,and
staff have sustained superior performance as evidenced bytheir dedication and
commitment,thehighquality of their educational programs,andtheacademic
achievement of their students;and
WHEREAS,theSchoolBoard of Miami-Dade County,Florida,currently provides
educational training programs in support of pre,K,K-12,and postsecondaiy adultand
vocational programs;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission reaffirms that they unequivocally
supports the spirit of the accountability measuresandequal offering of educational
programs byall affected educational institutions asdetailedinSenateBill1688,an
innovative 1997 Florida Legislativeinitiative.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.TheCity Commission reaffirmsits commitment to education and
joinswiththeMiami-DadeCountySchoolBoardinitseffortsbyexpressingunequivocal
support for continued appropriations foranddelivery of all currently authorized
postsecondaiy,adult,and vocational programs.The current deliverysystemshavemet,
aremeeting,andwillcontinuetomeettheeducationalandeconomicdevelopmentneeds
of the community and,assuch,thecurrentstructure of the Miami-Dade workforce
education and economic development deliverysystemmustbepreserved.
Section2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately uponapproval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd dayof MW 2000.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
ClfY CLERK tf MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Commission Vote:
MayorRobaina:
Vice Mayor Russell:
Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO:Mayor and City Commission DATE:5/100
AGENDA ITEM #
FROM:Charles D.Scurr Comm.Mtg.5/2/00
City Manager Education
THE REQUEST
A RESOLUTION OFTHE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO EDUCATION;
REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO.269-99-10892 BY SUPPORTING
CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND DELIVERY OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT AND
POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR
CURRENT STRUCTURE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND
The attached resolution sponsored by Mayor Robainaand Commissioner
Wiscombe reaffirms the City's commitment to education by supporting
continued appropriations for and delivery ofthe Miami-Dade County Public
Schools Adultand Postsecondary VocationalProgramsundertheir current
structure.
AttheDecember21,1999 City Commission meeting,thenVice Mayor Russell
sponsored a resolution expressing unequivocal support for continued
appropriationsfor the deliveryof all currentlyauthorized postsecondary,adult
andvocational programs under the current delivery systems.This issue now
rests withthe Florida Legislature.It hasalreadygonethroughthe House
Education AppropriationsCommitteeas HB 1673.Consideration bytheSenate
is imminent.
Gornto,Bobby
From:FVAEXEC@aol.com
Sent:Wednesday,April 26,20005:52 PM
To:Randolphv@mail.lively.leon.k12.fl.us;runnelst@osceola.k12.fl.us;
bgornto@sbab.dade.k12.fl.us;slovine@mail.seminole.cc.fl.us;lslaugh1@bellsouth net-
velarde_r@popmail.firn.edu;mcinnis_ka@dixie.k12.fl.us;hove_clary@srqit.sarasota k12 fl us-
simmonsl@mediaone.net;susan.miller@sdhc.k12.fl.us;hammonsf@fiu.edu;''
WMacWilliams@sbab.dade.k12.fl.us;FVABECKY@aol.com;jacorbin@pasco.k12.fi us-
hcemerson@yahoo.com;BAN02@aol.com;lfishburne@enterprise.state.fl.us-
AIS@lee.k12.fl.us
Subject:LegislativeUpdate
Its been a rough week on the hill.Already.
The House version ofthe program tranfer issue/HB 1673 by Wise)was
heard v^__^—*
this morning at9:08intheHouse Education Appropriations Committee.
After
a5minute discussion regarding Wise's amendment,which states ifa
district
hasanyDorFschools,itis ineligible to deliver adult workforce
education,Rep.Melvin calledforanyobjectionstotheamendment.Rep
Greensteinobjectedbuthewas basically ignored.Suddenlyavotewas
taken
andthe bill passes.TheDandFlanguagesofteneditupjustenough
for
Wiseto squeak itby.We are goingtoinquiretothe Speaker's office
regardingthe ignoring of Greenstein's objection.Wisejustflatout
ignored w^-
him.HB 1673 heads forafloorvoteintheHouseinafewdays.'r
As Itold you,Sen.George Kirkpatrick had his shell bill^B 1208,
amended
in SenateCommerceandEconomic Opportunities Committeelast Monday to
reflectthe general intent ofhisSB 1472,the issue of transferring
adult
workforce educationfromtheschooldistrictstoonlycommunity
colleges.
Theoriginal1472 was muchmoreprescriptive.1208 moreor less
mandates a
process occurs to transfer programs byJuly2001 and it does include
local
decision-makingforthe transfer,i.e.,determiningthemodelfor
transfer
andthe process.Westill oppose this bill as wedid the others.1208
should be going to Fiscal Policy next,butwe think Kirkpatrick might %^
fry to *Is
"have itwithdrawnfrom that committee and driveitontothefloor
directly or.
attacn it to another bill.
RegardingtheMillennium bill orSB860by Senator Home,itisonthe
calendar for Senate vote.Still no House bill but both the House and
Senate
have put$2millionin their budgets.So itlooksto me like more funds
but
nobill yet.I think we can live with that for now.Loretta Costin and
LindaHartnig at DOE have been working closely with Home's officeon
this
one and we appreciate their efforts.
Even though SB 1208 has passed out,there does not seem to be alot of
support
inthe Senate forit.The Senate president opposes it.We have heard
that
Speaker Thrasher now may oppose HB1673.Also,the Governor and the
Commissioner have restated their opposition.So,we feel cautious but
must
keep up the pressure.
/Have your business partnersburnupthefaxesand phones ofyourreps
'and
senators in opposition to foggg hihc Have your students,parents.
wTjpmever,voicetheiroppositionas well.Thenext week andahalfare
the
most important.It all over byMarch 5.We aredoingall we can up
here."
Please get the word out and keep up the pressure.
Michael P.Brawer,Executive Director
FACTE
Bureau of Adult/Vocational,Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs
FROM:Carol Halasz fit John ].Leyva
Region Directors 4/27/00
9:30 a.m
SUBJECT:
Additional information on HB 1673
and SB 1203 from FACTE (FVA)
updates can be obtained via internet
-www.aceoffIorida.org click on "ACE
Legislative Updates"link,
www.facte.org click on "Legislation"
link Online Sunshine:
www.leg.state.fl.us.
Thankyou for your help!!!
*z
Cover+7 Pages
MEMORANDUM April 26,2000
TO:AdultA/ocational/Skill Center Principals
FROM:Nelson J.Perez,Associate Superintendent\Ss^i>^^/d^.£*-w^-
Bureau of AdultA/ocational,Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs
SUBJECT:UPDATEONTHE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTEDUCATION
UNIFICATION ACT
The governance bill that would put adult job training under the control of community
colleges was passed by the House Appropriations committee today.As the battle shifts
totheSenate,please continue to encourage personal letters from business partners,
students,andteachers who will be harmed bythetransferof all postsecondary programs
to the community college.
Your attention to this issueis now especially important.Sample letters are attached,which
could be effective if directed toSenatorsand Representatives in the Miami-Dade
delegation.Additionally,a listing of names and addresses is included.Also included is a
sample letter tosendon your school letterhead to agency contacts.
Please urge your school's supporters not to use form letters and remind them not to use
the school system's stationery,faxes,or telephones.Communications must not be
initiated during normal work hours.Personal letters are best if handwritten.Thank you for
your immediate cooperationand assistance.
NJP:mat
M-508
Attachments •'_.
cc:Mr.Joseph H.Mathos ;*v 'v >
Mr.Gerald A.Williams >-'\:~"'
Ms.Carrie B.Mickey
Ms.Carol Halasz
Mr.John J.Leyva
Dr.John J.Goonen,Jr.
Ms.Iraida Mendez
Mr.Carlos Manrique
Adult/Vocational Principals:
Below isa sample letter to "fax"and/or "e-mail"ASAP.Please do not use the
school system's faxmachineortelephones.Share this with students,faculty,and
business/agency representatives today!!!Askthatyoubecopiedon
correspondence so that you can forward itto this office as confirmation.Thank
you!
Carol Halasz/John J.Leyva
Date
RE:Local Control of Postsecondary Education
Dear State Representative :
I wish to express my concerns regarding the issue of control of adult and vocational
education programs in Miami-Dade County.I have been informed that there are legislators
who would liketo give total jurisdiction to the community colleges.I do not support House
Bill 1673 sponsored by Representative Wise on Workforce Innovation.
I would like each county to maintain local control regarding the delivery of postsecondary
adult and vocational education programs.Alocal groupshould determine the total and
multifaceted educational needs of its residents.
Asa voter and resident of Miami-Dade County,I am requesting that you vote against this
legislation.Thank you.
Sincerely,
cc:Center Principal
AdultWocational Principals
Below isa sample letter to "fax"and/or "e-mail"ASAP.Please do not usethe
school system's fax machine or telephones.Share this with students,faculty,and
business/agency representatives today!!!Ask that you be copied on
correspondence sothat you can forward it to this office as confirmation.Thank
you!
Carol Halasz/John J.Leyva
Date
RE:Local Control of Postsecondary Education
Dear State Senator :
This is in reference totheissueof local control of postsecondary and vocational education
programs.I havebeen informed thatthereisa plan tomovethe delivery of all
postsecondary programs tothe community colleges in thestate.I donotsupport this
position.The legislation hasbeen introduced bySenator Kirkpatrick andis Senate Bill
1208 on Workforce Innovation.
Which entities control adultand vocational programs shouldbe left upto individual
counties.Asavoterandtaxpayer in Miami-Dade County,I amrequestingyoursupportof
the dual-delivery systemof providing adultand postsecondary vocationaleducation
programs as currently implemented under the present structure.
Sincerely,%
cc:Center Principal
_1
Adult/Vocational Principals:
Below isa sample letter to be sent to agency representatives ASAP.Ask them to
copy you on correspondence they transmit tolocal legislators.Please forward
their responses to this office for our records.
Carol Halasz/John J.Leyva
Date
RE:Local Control of Postsecondary Education
Dear Agency Contact:
This istoexpressconcerns regarding theissueof control ofadultand vocational education
programs in Miami-Dade County.We havebeen informed thatthereare legislators who
would like togivetotal control tothecommunitycolleges.Theschooldistrict does not
supportHouse Bill 1673and Senate Bill 1208on Workforce Innovation.
We would like each county to maintain local control regarding the delivery of
postsecondary adult and vocational education programs.If the proposed legislation
becomes a bill,our adult/vocational programs will benegatively impacted.Programs
offered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be terminated.I am requesting that you
contact local legislators,advising themtovoteagainst this legislation.Your immediate
attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Principal
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R»*rsctf February,2000
You don't have to go to
college to get an education!
Call your elected officials
and tell them to say NO
to SB 1208 and HB 1673
Senator Mario Diaz-Balart
Phone 305-227-7690
Senator Alex Diaz De La Portilla
Phone 305-229-6240
Rep.J.Alex Viilalobos
Phone 305-222-4160
Rep.Carlos Lacasa
Phone 305-569-2600
Rep.Gaston Cantens
Phone 305-227-7626
Rep.Renier DeLa Portilla
Phone 305-229-6240
Miami-Dade Delegation
305-375-4088
Call Governor Bush
and tell him you want
Local Control over
Adult/Vocational Education
Tallahassee Office
Phone (850)488-2272
Miami-Dade Office
Nestor Iglesias,Governor's Staff
305-348-6870
Rep.Stephen Wisefrom Jacksonville and Sen.George
Kirkpatrick from Gainesville think they know what is
right for our community.
They want to eliminate your adult/vocational education
classes from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools
and turn it over to the community college.
They are taking away your choice!
What does this mean to you?
Higher fees for the same classes
Areviewofcommunitycollege catalogs show that students
may be assessed activity fees,student services fees,and other
special fees,many of which school districts do not charge.
Students Inconvenienced
If the community college takes over these programs,allof
these classes may be moved to one of their 4 campuses.
Students will need to travel great distances to get to
classes.
Programs Terminated
Trade services programs (plumbing,carpentry,electricity,ma
sonry,etc.)and other mid and low-tech career programs are in
jeopardy.
Higher Taxes
It will take community colleges $704 million to deliver what
school districts deliver for $403 million.
Jobs Lost
There are no guarantees for the school district staff.The loss of
1500 full-time and 3000 part-time positions affects all of us
negatively.
RESOLUTION NO.269-99-10892
A RESOLUTION OFTHEMAYORANDCITY COMMISSION OFTHE
CITYOFSOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING CONTINUED
APPROPRIATIONSFORANDDELIVERYOFTHEMIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLICSCHOOLSADULTANDPOSTSECONDARY
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR CURRENT
STRUCTURE;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has set a high
priority on collaborating with public and private agencies to effect implementation of
creative workforce economic development programs in support of industry and business
sectors that provide high-skill/high-wage occupational opportunities;and,
WHEREAS,the School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has an authorized
budget to provide for the training of Florida's citizens for employment in these high-
skill/high-wage occupations and has further decreed that the opportunity for entrance into
said training programs will be extended to all segments of our society;and
WHEREAS,the School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has determined
that workforce literacy is high priority and that quality workforce education programs
must be offered that assure the opportunity for the workforce population to be
competitive;and
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has determined
that serving the needs of adults with disabilities is a high priority and that effective
educational programs must be offered to prepare members of this population to be
competitive;and
WHEREAS,the School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has determined
that educational programs serving the needs of the disadvantaged population are an
integral part of the educational delivery system and are a high priority;and
WHEREAS,the School Boardof Miami-Dade County,Florida,has determined
thatsocietywill receive significant benefitif those individuals incarcerated in
correctional facilities are trained and placed into long-term gainful employment;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public Schools'administrations,faculty,and
staff have a proven track record for the methodical preparation of personnel and
programstomeettheneeds of allsegmentsofthe community theyserve;and
WHEREAS,Miami-DadeCountyPublicSchools'administrators,faculty,and
staff have maintained a positive attitude inthe delivery of effective,high-quality
educational programs ina dynamic fiscally and socially challenging environment;and
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shownby ovorstriking.
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public Schools'administrators,faculty,and
staff have sustained superior performance as evidenced by their dedication and
commitment,the high quality of their educational programs,and the academic
achievement of theirstudents;and
WHEREAS,the School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,currently provides
educational training programs in support of pre,K,K-12,and postsecondary adult and
vocational programs;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission unequivocally supports the spirit of
the accountability measures and equal offering of educational programs by all affected
educational institutions as detailed in Senate Bill 1688,an innovative 1997 Florida
Legislative initiative.
NOW THEREFOREBEITRESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.The City Commission joins with the Miami-Dade County School
Board in its efforts by expressing unequivocal support for continued appropriations for
and delivery of all currently authorized postsecondary,adult,and vocational programs.
The current delivery systems have met,are meeting,and will continue to meet the
educational and economic development needs of the community and,as such,the current
structure of the Miami-Dade workforce education and economic development delivery
system must bepreserved.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2]1 day of December.1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
"CITY ATTORNEY 7
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:4-0
Mayor Robaina:Yea
Vice MayorRussell:Yea
Commissioner Feliu:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Bass:Notpresent
Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Commission DATE:12/17/99
FROM:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager //^
~~"C^
REQUEST
<^W AGENDA ITEM
Comm.Mtg.12/2199
Education
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ARESOLUTIONOFTHEMAYORANDCITYCOMMISSIONOFTHE
CITYOFSOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING CONTINUED
APPROPRIATIONS FORANDDELIVERYOFTHE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT AND POSTSECONDARY
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR CURRENT STRUCTURE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Theattached resolution sponsored byVice Mayor Russell supports Miami-Dade
County Public Schools*administrators,faculty,and staff intheir efforts to
oppose any attempt bytheStateLegislaturetoassignthe Community College
System control ofthe delivery ofpostsecondaryworkforceeducation
programs.This issue is one of local decision and must not be mandated by the
State.
.ifcflV\
"IfItIsn'tBroken..."-TheMiami-DadeCasefor
LocalControlofWorkforceDevelopmentServices
Florida'sWorkforceDevelopmentservicesprepareadultsforjobsthrouehamixofvocational
andadultgeneraleducationprograms.BecausethistrainingmixoverlapsK-12andpost-
secondaryeducation,bothschooldistrictsandcommunitycollegesthroughoutthestatehave
historicallyadaptedtheirservicedeliverytomeetworkforceneeds.
Importantly,whileeachFloridacountyconfrontsdifferentchallenges,therehasbeennostudyof
educationalgovernancedemonstratingtheinherentsuperiorityofeitherdistrictorcommunity-
collegeservices.
Bycontrast,muchevidencesuggeststhatradicalchangesfavoringonesystemoveranother
wouldseverelyjeopardizethestate'sbottom-lineachievementsineducationalcompletionand
job-placement.
TheMiami-DadeCountymodel:ademonstratedrolefordistrictservices.Miami-DadeCounty
PublicSchools(MDCPS)andMiami-DadeCommunityCollege(MDCC)servelocalemployers
throughapatternofcooperativeeffortsandarticulatedprograms.Together,thetwosystems
haverespondedtotheneedsofalargeandcomplexurbanenvironmentbycombiningthe
resourcesof26adult,skill,andtechnicaleducationcentersand5community-collegecampuses.
Theresult,accordingtothelatestpublisheddata,showsthatdistrictprogramsworkwell.Indeed,
MDCPSworkforceprogramsbythemselveshaveachievedalmostasmanyjobplacementsasall
communitycollegescombined.Andbyfocusingonhard-to-servepopulations(adultswith
disabilities,incarcerated,migrants.non-Englishspeakers,etc.),MDCPSprogramshave
producedmorethandoublethetargetedjobplacementsofallcommunitycollegesstatewide.'
TotalJobPlacements
1996-97
SchoolD'strictsCommunityColleges
25000
20000
15000
10000
TotalTargetedJobPlacements
1996-97
/
5000-
*>.v::-.•.-:—-.-•80-
•.-.....'.:•MDCC
SchoolDistrictsCommunityColleges
One size does not fit all:the danger of legislating workforce "consolidation."In recent
sessions,the Florida Legislature has passed major workforce legislation (SB 1688 and SB 1124)
with common performance and accountability standards in order to stimdale"efficiency and
ensure fair competition between all workforce providers.Some recent proposals,however
would upend this market-driven system by "consolidating"adult remedial and vocational
services at the community-college level -a legislated monopoly that would eliminate many of
the state s most experienced providers and some of its strongest assets.
Performance figures,rather than supporting such radical proposals,in fact underscore that school
districts such as MDCPS are actually more effective at reaching "targeted"populations than
^™mt>'C°IlegeS-M°re than 50%0f academic and vocational program completers atMDCPS(versus under 20%of MDCC students)are educationally disadvantaged adults who
have been designated by the state as low-skilled in literacy,non-English speaking,or otherwise
hard-to-serve.Statewide,the charts below indicate that school districts achieve 77%to 87%of
Florida s completion success for targeted adults in vocational and literacy programs
respectively.The MDCPS share of targeted vocational completions is close to the total share of
all community colleges combined,and MDCPS more than triples the combined colleges in its
share of targetedremedial achievements.
Targeted Adults:Vocational
Completers 1997-98
MDCPS
19%
Other
Districts
58%
MDCC
Other
Colleges
22%
Targeted Adults:Adult General
Education Completers 1997-98
MDCPS
46%
The capacity for change:Who gets left nut?Proposals biased towards community colleges
overlook the reasons why disadvantaged adults respond to the availability of diverse public
education alternatives.First,many targeted workforce students need substantial academic
remediation before completing vocational certificates,and thus there is often a degree of
intimidation to re-enter any training program -a concern that can be heightened at college-level
institutions.Second,school districts have been able to reach deep into the community to deliver
services via high school-based programs,adult campuses with a reputation for remedial
expenise,and hundreds of outreach classes serving targeted populations through community-
basedagencies.
In geographically dispersed Miami-Dade County,the reduction or elimination of district services
would hinder access to training for many students,and would risk the achievements of those who
need it most.The educational infrastructure presently has the demonstrated capacity to serve
hundreds of thousands of adults through the MDCPS network of 26 adult centers,skill centers
and technical education centers -the majority of which are integrated with K-12 facilities -and
the MDCC network of5 community college facilities.The elimination of local control would
block existing operating efficiencies,reduce locations and classes available to students,and harm
the local economy by cutting hundreds ofadult and vocational teaching positions.*
The legislature should resist proposals for radical educational change when no clear problem is
evident,and especially when the changes are likely to result in more harm than good.
*According to a 1998 survey ofadult educators administered by Florida International University,the great majority
of 750 respondents worked only part-time in adult education (645 respondents,or 86%),but the loss of these
positions would create unemployment for over 380 part-time teachers (nearly 60%)who report this as their
"primary employment."The survey reached over 80%of active teachers in adult basic education,but did not
include vocational teachers whose positions might also be affected by reduced MDCPS services.
ADDENDUM
Supporting The Governor's Family Literacy Agenda:
Increasing the Integration of Adult and Childhood Programs
Ahidden danger of excluding the K-12 system from control of Workforce Development programs
is its effect on children.Improving the integration of adult and childhood education programs is
at the heart of Florida's emerging family literacy agenda,which has been promoted by Barbara
Bush through the Bush Foundation and supported by Governor Jeb Busk
Below are excerpts from the National Center for Family Literacy ("NIFL")website which
emphasize the importance of linking adult and childhood education -rather than creutim new
institutional obstacles -in terms of benefits to both children and adults
nYww.famlit.ore/research/researrh html )
WHAT NCFL HAS LEARNED ABOUT SHORT-TERM BENEFITS
Integrated family literacy programming is more effective than traditional approaches to adult
education early childhood education,or stand-alone parent programs for our most vulnerable
adults and children.From the beginning of the Kenan program in 1989,NCFL has utilized
standardized and teacher-made tests,case studies,anecdotal records,parent surveys and
interviews and staff observations to evaluate all aspects of the program.The early findings
indicated that both adults and their children made important gains as a result of attending family
literacy programs:J
•Parents who made a commitment to attend regularly made significant improvements in
academic performance,in their relationships with their children and with other adults,and
in their view of themselves.Even though the average reading and math scores were
between the 6th and 7th grade level,30%of adult students either received GED
certification during the program year,passed parts of the exam,or had scheduled
the exam atthe end of the program year.
•By the end of the program year,more than 90%of formerly "at-risk"children were
judged by their teacher as ready for entry into kindergarten with no expected academic
or social difficulties.These children demonstrated significant growth in behavior,use of
language,and development of pre-academic skills.Breaking the Cycle of Illiteracy:The
Kenan Family Literacy Model Program (NCFL,1989).
The Kenan model was expanded nationally in 1991 with the Toyota Families for Learning
Program (TFLP).The findings produced from 15 cities (sample size:n=500)demonstrated the
need to approach these problems from the comprehensive family perspective of the Kenan
model:
•Adults participating in family literacy programs showed greater gains in literacy than
adultsin adult-focused programs.
•Participants in family literacy programs were less likely to drop out of the program than
were participants in adult focused programs.
•Children participating in family literacy programs demonstrated greater gains than
children in child-focused programs.
•More educationally supportive home environments were reported by parents in family
literacy programs than when they entered the program.The Power of Family Literacy
(NCFL,1996).7
Parental involvement is perhaps the most important indicator of the success of family
literacy programs.Ideally,adults and children both improve in literacy ability,and lifestyle
changes should be occurring in parent/child interactions so that learning gains can be maintained
and extended independently by families.Mikulecky and Lloyd,in a study of NCFL programs in
Atlanta,Rochester,Fort Wayne,Nashville,and Richmond (n =133)demonstrated through
comparisons made at time of entry and time of exit that:
1)Parents provided a wider range of reading and writing materials at home for their
children;
2)Parents engaged in a wider range of reading and writing activities with their children at
home,drawing and writing with their children and using educational materials and games;
3)Parent-child talk about manners and hygiene involved more explaining and less direct
instruction.
4)Parents and children played together with toys or games about 30%more often.
5)Parents displayed children's drawings and writings at home 20%more often,every 4 to 5
days.
6)Children saw their parents engage in a wider range of reading and writing activities at
home.
7)Parents became increasingly aware that children can learn through play and do not need to
be taught or controlled by adults.Mikulecky and Lloyd.(1995).Evaluating Parent/Child
Interactions in Family Literacy Programs
Parental involvement in education increases:The NCFL Parent Survey,adapted from the
work of Mikulecky and Lloyd,shows practically and statistically significant gains (p <0.003,n
-1100)inthe frequency that parents:
talktotheirschool-age children's teacher
talk totheir children about their day
read or look at books with children
areseenreadingorwritingbytheirchildren
take their children tothe library
volunteer at school
help children with homework
attend school activities (analysis of NCFL primary database,1997)
Using well-established,statistically reliable psychological self-assessments,preliminary NCFL
research shows that parents demonstrate statistical and practical gains in:
•parenting efficacy
•internal locus of control
•self-esteem (Analysis of NCFL primary database,1997).
Retention rates are greater for family literacy programs than for stand-alone programs:73%of
the families complete the program year,enroll in another educational or training program,or
getajob (Analysis ofNCFL primary database,1997).
WHAT NCFL HAS LEARNED ABOUT LONG-TERM IMPACTS
In NCFL's first follow-up study,53 adults and 98 children were evaluated after leaving the
Kenanprogram:&
•One year after leaving the program,66%of adults were either enrolled or had definite
plans for enrolling in some form of higher or continuing education program or were
employed.
•35%were employed,while fewer than 10%were employed at the time they enrolled in the
program.
•After two years,none of the children had been held back in school.
•Over three-fourths of these children were rated by their current kindergarten or grade-school
teacher as average or above average on academic performance,motivation to learn,support
from parents,relations with other students,attendance,classroom behavior,self confidence,
and probable success in school.Follow-up Study ofthe Impact ofthe Kenan Trust Model for
Family Literacy (NCFL,1991).
In follow-up studies of 200 representative families in four states (KY,NC,HI,and NY)one to
six years after attending family literacy programs,NCFL has documented these enduring effects:
•51%ofthe adult students have received a high school equivalency certificate;
•.43%are employed,compared to 14%before enrolling;
•13%have enrolled in higher education or training programs and another 11%are
continuing in Adult Education programs working toward GED certification;
•Dependence on public assistance has been reduced by 50%
The present primary teachers rate almost 80%of former family literacy children at or above
the class average on such factors as attendance,classroom behavior,relations with other
children,motivation to learn,family support for education,and probability of success in
school.
RESOLUTION*NO.99-42
OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA
SUPPORTING CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND '
DELIVERY OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADULT AND POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THEIR
CURRENT STRUCTURE
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has set a high priority
on collaborating with public and private agenciesto effect implementation of creative
workforce economic development programs in support of industry and business
sectors that provide high-skill/high-wage occupational opportunities;and
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,hasan authorized
budget to provide for the training of Florida's citizens for employment in these high-
skill/high-wage occupations and has further decreed that the opportunity for entrance
into said training programs will be extendedto all segments of our society;and
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,has determined that
workforce literacy is a high priority and that quality workforce education programs
must be offered that assure the opportunity for the workforce population to be
competitive;and
WHEREAS,TheSchool Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,hasdeterminedthat
servingtheneedsofadultswithdisabilitiesisa high priority andthat effective
educational programs must be offered to prepare members of this population to be
competitive;and
WHEREAS,TheSchool Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,hasdeterminedthat
lifelong learning is an integral part ofthe educational delivery system and that the
needs oftheelderlypopulationareahighpriority;and
WHEREAS,TheSchool Board ofMiami-DadeCounty,Florida,has determined that
educational programs serving theneedsofthe disadvantaged population are an
integral partofthe educational delivery system and are a high priority;and
WHEREAS,TheSchool Board ofMiami-DadeCounty,Florida,hasdeterminedthat
society will receive significant benefit if those individuals incarcerated in correctional
facilities aretrainedand placed intolong-term gainful employment;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public Schools'administrators,faculty,and staff have
a proven track record forthe methodical preparation of personnel and programs to
meet the needs of all segments of the community they serve;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public Schools'administrators,faculty,and staff have
maintainedapositive attitude inthe delivery ofeffective,high-quality educational
programs ina dynamic fiscally and socially challenging environment;and
WHEREAS,Miami-Dade County Public'Schools'administrators,faculty,and staff have
sustained superior performance as evidenced by their dedication and commitment,the
high quality oftheir educational programs,and the academic achievement of their
students;and
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,currently provides
educational training programs in supportof pre-K,K-12,and postsecondary adultand
vocational programs;and
WHEREAS,The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,unanimously and
unequivocally supports the spirit ofthe accountability measures and equal offering of
educational programs by all affected educational institutions as detailed in Senate Bill
1688,an innovative 1997 Florida Legislativeinitiative;
NO W,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOL VED THA T:
The School Boardof Miami-Dade County,Florida,approveResolutionNo.99-42 of
The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida,expressing unequivocal supportfor
continued appropriations for and delivery of all currently authorized postsecondary,
adult,and vocational programs.The current delivery systems have met,are meeting,
and will continuetomeettheeducationaland economic development needs ofthe
community and,as such,the current structure of the Miami-Dade workforce
educationandeconomicdevelopmentdeliverysystemmustbe preserved.
A copy ofthisresolutionisplacedinthe permanent recordsofthisBoard.
Presented this twentieth day of October,A.D.1999
THE SCHOOL BOARDOFMIAMI-DADECOUNTY,FLORIDA
r Chair
ATTEST:
we.
President
Robert B Crawford.Director
Atlantic Technical Center
Broward County
4700CoconutCreekParkway
Coconut Creek.FL 33063
(954)977-2003
FAX (9S4)970-1468
E-mail bcrawford@directnet1.net
President Elect
Susan Miller.Principal
Learey Technical Center
Hillsborougn County
54to Norm 20th Street
Tampa.FL 33610
(813)231-1834
FAX (813)231-1855
E-rrai!Susan miller@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Secretary
Joe VcCoy.Director
Winter Park Tech
Orange County
90t Webster Avenue
W.nier Park.FL 32789
(407)622-2915
FAX (407)975-2435
E-mail mccoyj@ocos k12 fl us
Treasurer
Wall Cobb.Otreclor
Westside Tech
Orange County
9SS East Story Road
Winter Garden.FL 34787
(*07)9CS-2001
FAX (407)656-3970
e-mail cobbwgocps.kl2 fl us
Board of Directors
F'ecoe T CeVore.Assistant Pnncipal
Lively Technical Center
Leon County
SCO NorthAppieyard Dnve
Tallahassee.FL 323C4-2895
(850)487-7403
FAX (850)922-3880
Email devore'Qmail lively leon k12 ft.us
Cancace doia.instructor
Pinellas Techrical Education Centers
Pinellas County
6tOO I54ih Avenue North
Clearwater.FL 33760
(727)538-7167 ert.1128
FAX(727)538-7203
E-m»,i cgiOia-Spiecclw pmellas k12 flus
2arreil Harden.Teacher ResourceSpecialist
Traviss Technical Center
Poik County
322S Winter Lake Road
Lakeland.FL 33803
(94t)499-27C0e«t.225
FAX(941)499.2706
E-mail,dharcen^waviss pcsbk 12.11 us
Ken Pell.Instructor
Winter Park Tech
OrangeCounty
9C1 Webster Avenue
WinterPark.FL 32789
(407)622-2900
FAX(407)975-2435
E-mail peiik^gocps kl2 fl.us
FloRidA Association of Tec^nIcaI Center EcJucator*
THE WORKFORCE EDUCATION ISSUE
LEGISLATIVE SUMMA RY POSITION
AT ISSUE
A movement by the community colleges to consolidate and unify all workforce
education programs under its sole authority within a3 to 5 year period.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS OPINION
The current dual delivery system of providing workforce education programs anc
services to Florida's citizens by school districts and community colleges is operat
ing both,effectively and efficiently,and should be maintained and strengthened.
BACKGROUND
With the passage of SB 1688 and 1124,a system to provide the delivery of post
secondary workforce education between school districts and community colleges
was established.Thefounding principles included:
•the establishment ofa level playing field
between deliverysystems;
•competition between systems in order
thattheconsumergetsthebesttraining
for the least cost;
•guaranteed state-wide articulation
throughApplied Technology Diplomas;
•performancebasedfunding founded on
program completersandthelevelofjob
placement.
912-B So.Martin Luther KingJr.,Blvd.•Tallahassee,Florida 32301
Phone:(850)224-2660 -TAX:(850)222-0133
sskss^^sst1 of ai;workforce ***«doiiars in *•s^over 78%of the ^^2^/^"vocational certificate programs and
track record Tn/J ?-}m adult ^S*1 sch°°'-School districts have a proven
32 Sl^^iSs?prosrams as evidenced by provid^over™of all adult literacy programs in Florida.
REQUFSTFr)ACTTONJ
Jon^o/thTLf f°rt ^**St3te LeSislahlr<=*-sign the Community College System
mandated single delivery system under Community College control.
SUMMARY
who'hou d dewlTtf TT Creep'diS,'°inted eCOn0mic development efforts ortecLcalelrinW°rkf0rCe educati™Programs,but rather one of providing qualityS^try ale ^^^*""«**diV6rSe needs °f 0ur citize--d business/
We need to concentrate our combined efforts and resources on developing:instructionalprogramsandeducationalinitiativesatthelocalleveltostrengthenffllw
State that can meet the workforce needs of the new millenruum P
flfiAFT
CITY OF WEST MIAMI
901 S.W.62nd Avenue,WestMiami,Florida 33144
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2000
Support the continued base budget funding ofthe City of West Miami Community Center
for Senior Citizen Hot Meals Program,Homebound Meals Program.
Support three year funding plan in the amount of $8,000,000.00 for the design and
construction of stormwater pumping stations within the City of West Miami to transport
stormwaterthroughstormwatertransmissionlinestoremote canals.
In conjunction with the previous item,we support adequate funding for drainage
improvements and flood protection in Miami-Dade County implementing the 1989 Modified
Water Delivery Project approved by the President and United States Congress.
Support the one-time funding of$50,000.00 for a mini-bus to transport senior citizens
involved in the City of West Miami Community Center programs (field trips,hot meals,
grocery shopping,center activities and cultural programs).
Oppose any effort by the State Legislature to assign the Community College System control
of the delivery of post secondary workforce education programs.This issue is one of local
decision and mustnotbe mandated by the State.
Support the continued authority of counties and municipalities to manage and determine
compensation for the use of public rights-of-way.Support the continued authority of
counties and municipalities to impose and utilize cable and telecommunications franchise fees
and tax revenues at their discretion.Additionally,we oppose legislation that restricts or
weakens local governments'authority to manage their right-of-way.
Support funding of$110 million in the Miami-Dade's Public School System,benefitting the
citizens ofthe County and municipalities.
From the Bureau of Community Services
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
December ,1999
At the November Trustees meeting,Joe Mathos requested that we contact
Carrie Mickey and obtain information on the adult education legislative
issues .
Therefore,attached you will find that requested information.
If you are interested m communicating with your legislators,the issue Is
that we in Miami-Dade County want to keep a dual delivery system for adult
education whereby Miami-Dade Community College and Miami-Dade County
Public Schools both provide adult education training.The move to ONLY
allow the community colleges to provide adult education programming has
resurfaced in Tallahassee.Information on this issue is attached.
You may communicate asaprivatecitizen as the Coalition can not lobby for
issues due to the tax status.
Happy Holidays and best wishes for a wonderful,brand new century!
Alex,Linda andyour staff at the bureau!
cc Attachment
Dec-02-99 09:43A p Q2
Miamr-Pade County Public Schools Rationale
The current dual delivery system in Miami-Dade County,with Miami-Dade Community
College and Miami-Dade County Pjblic Schools offering postsecondary workforce
education programs,should be maintained because of the unique characteristics of our
county.Eliminating the ability of th.j school district to offer workforce development
programs is not the answer.
In the spirit of trying to balance political forces with that which is prudent,it is in the best
interest of all parties—government,.education,and the population being served—to
preserve the current dual delivery system because it provides the best delivery of the
competitive intent that is stated in legis lation.It is very difficult to have competition when
there isonlyoneplayer.
Each region has its own unique needs and intentions.The regional leadership is much
closer to the population than any entity Therefore,it is reasonable to assign the decision
making regarding preservation of the dual delivery system or the orderly transition to a
single delivery system at the local levc;!.
Eliminating workforce development pngrams from the school districts will result in the
following:
1.Removes the link between high j chools housing adult centers and the adult centers
that collaborated in providing aid sharing equipment and materials for stronger,
more beneficial academicand applied technology programs.
2.Creates an overwhelming burden on institutions'capability to collect accurate data
needed for statewide accountability purposes.
3.Places responsibility for serving all adults with disabilities onone institution.This
includes students with moderate,severe,and profound disabilities who will be
unable to succeed in the workforce.
4.Reduces program availability in locations within close proximity to students*place
of residence.Miami-DadeCou ity Public Schools has 27 facilities inadditionto
numerous satellite centers.
5.May eliminate the adult high school credit program.Presently,adult centers are
equipped tooffer alt high schcolclasses available for high school graduation
including required laboratories and other facilities.Are community colleges in such
a position to do so?
6.Eliminates the convenience of identifying appropriately certified teachers from the
K-12 program housed in the S3me school facility toserveas part-time hourly
teachers in the adult education program.
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7.Miami-Dade County Public Schools'data collection system is fully oeared forDepartmentofEducationdat.transmissions,edit checking and cS?
Current procedures are in place for testing,placement,progress tracking and data
capturing for any and all Workforce Development Information System fields
Automated data collection and reporting systems are in development for Internet
based student tracking and reporting.Additionally,several auditable documents are
imaged and/or stored in electronic format in order to minimize paper flow
Community colleges are still light years behind in data collection for Workforce
Development Information Systems.
8.Prevents the implementation cf specialized technical programs that have been
developed and equipped to meet the needs of local business at technical education
centers.
9.Vocational Education for Students of Other Languages/English as a Second
Language (VESOL/ESOL)instruction is geared for our large immigrant population
Instruction is centered on workforce skills that adults traditionally would seek at the
district level rather than in a college setting.Community College ESOL instruction
is more focused on "cotlege-tound"academic instruction which only a small
percentageofour population requires.
10.Adult General Education (AGE)and vocational district completion percentages have
increased each term for 1998-99 Workforce Development Information System
reporting
11.Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a large investment in training for high-end
vocational programs,e.g.,G.T.Baker—Aviation,The English Center—Computer
Networking,Miami Lakes Technical Education Center-Toyota Robert Morgan
Vocational Technical Institute—Honda.
12.Analysis of Workforce Develop nent Information System data at the state level
shows that local school districts have consistently outperformed community colleges
in performance and placement of students in Adult General Education Programs.
13.Miami-Dade County Public Schools offers industry-sponsored programs which
include the Honda-PACT.Maytag.Xerox Digital Production Center.Cisco System
Kelly Tractor,andToyota.
14.Apprenticeship programs are offored in the following occupational areas:carpentry,
electrical wiring,plumbing,painting and decorating.
15.Miami-Dade County Public Schools technical centers have received state funding
to establish Centersof Emphas s in the following areas:Electronics,Automotive,
Health Science,andBusiness Technology.
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Local Control of Worfcforce Development
1998-99 Workforce Development Data
"^e(/°rma"ce-Based Incentive Funding (PBIF)dollars earned for fiscal year 1994-99
by the school district of Miami-Dade County:S2.860.858 for Vocational Technical
Education.Wl
•Performance-Based Incentive Funding for Adult Education based on number of
individuals who received a GEO und demonstrated literacy gains:$438,550
.Workforce Development and AdL It Education and Vocational Technical Programs
•served 145.265 individual students
•totalenrollment(duplicated):436,394
•total number of classes:20,264
•Continuing Workforce Education Classes
•served 9,162 individual students
•total enrollment:15,164
•total number of classes:1,66t
•Adult Secondary Credit Classes
•served 31.223 individual students
•total enrollment:76,244
•Co-Enrolled Students
•served 19,124 individual students
Of theof high school students graduating in 1998-99.39.414 students were co-
enrolled in adult education classes prior to their graduation.
•Adult General Education
•total individual served 115,276
•totalenrollment(duplicated):^36,471
Programs for Special Populations
•The Skills for Academic,Vocatioral and English Studies (SAVES)Project provides
academic and vocational training to eligible Cubanand Haitian elients.
•To date,the project has been funded for approximately $14 million (total)over four
years of SAVES activities.
{^V •SAVES averages 2,500 eligible enroflees in either vocational or academic courses
<r ^each trimester.This translates in oover7,500 enrollees eachyear.
y K \•Vocational Education for Students of Other Languages/English as a Second
<\,?^|Language (VESOL/ESOL)instruction is geared for our large immigrant population.
^U 4 Instruction is centered on workforce skills that adults traditionally would seek at the
districtlevelratherthanina collece setting.Community collegeESOLinstructionis
>morefocusedon "college-bound"academic instruction which only asmall percentage
^ofourpopulationrequires.
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Partnership,Co laboration,and Articulati on
IS Hond^wr ?^UbJ,C SCv0°S°rTerS lndustrV-sP°nsored programs which includeTrartor^CX Di9ita!Production Ceme^Cisco System,Kelly
Apprenticeship programs are offered in the following occupational areas:carpentrvelectricalwiring,plumbing,painting and decorating.
M'f T!"1ao6 °0Unty Pub,ic Scnools technical centers have received state funding toestablishCentersofEmphasisinthefollowingareas:Electronics,Automotive Health
Science,andBusiness Technology.
Programs for Adults With Disabilities
During the 1998-99 fiscal year,MUmi-Dade County Public Schools served more than
7.346 adults with disabilities.In addition to the students who attend classes on
campuses,many students are se.ved bytheagenciesand businesses in the Miami-
DadeCountyarea.',^0^+ftl,^JuU&'XftZ ^ttr^uZ*
Family Literacy Programs
The Florida First Start/Parents to Kids Initiative which targets children from birth to
three years and their caregivers piovides adult education classes,parenting classes
child care,and home visits.
The Even Start Program,a similar program targeting children from four to seven
years of age and their caregivers provides adult education,parenting,early childhood
education,andparentand child activity time.
Family Literacy Strategies are being integrated into many of the ABE/ESOL classes.
Teachers have been provided appropriate training and materials.This initiative
enhance adult education and supports the Miami-Dade County Public Schools
ComprehensiveReadingPlan.
Other
Adult General Education (AGE)and vocational district completion percentages have
increased each term for 1998-5-9 Workforce Development Information System
reporting.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has a large investment in training for high-end
vocational programs,e.g.,G.T.3aker—Aviation,The English Center—Computer
Networking,Miami Lakes Technical Education Center—Toyota.Robert Morgan
Vocational Technical Institute—Honda.
Analysis of Workforce Development Information Systemdataatthestate level shows
that local school districts have consistently outperformed community colleges in
performance and placement ofstudents in Adult General Education Programs.
l he Miami-Uade County League ot (Jities,inc.
7480 Fairwav Drive.Suite 206.Miami Lakes,Florida 330147480FairwayDrive,Suite206,MiamiLakes,Florida 33014
Phone:305.557.1722 Fax:305.821.5228
OFFICERS
President
HON WIFREDO (WILLY)GORT
Commissioner.Miami
First Vice President
HON RS SHIVER
Vice Mayor.Florida City
Second Vice President
HON REBECASOSA
Mayor.West Miami
Third Vice President
HON MITCHELL KINZER
Commissioner,Surfside
Secretary
HON CARMEN CALDWELL
Councilwoman,Hialeah
Treasurer
HON DANIEL S.TANTLEFF
ViceMayor.Bai Harbour
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HON PATRICIA ROGERS-LIBERT
ViceMayor.Aventura
HON SY ROTH
Councilman,Bal Harbour
HON ROBERT H YAFFE
ViceMayor.BayHarborIslands
HON JOSEPH LOMAZZO
Commissioner.Biscayne Park
HON JAMES T BARKER
Commissioner,CoralGables
HON AUDREY EDMONSON
Mavor.El Portal
HON ISREAL ANDREWS
Commissioner.FloridaCity
HON SARA CHTXOVSKY
Councilwoman.Golden Beach
HON JULIO ROBAINA
Councilman,Hialeah
HON GfLDA CABRERA
Mat or.Hialeah Gardens
HON STEVE SHIVER
Mivor.Homestead
HON LEONARD MILLER
Mator.IndianCreek*
HON JOE I.RASCO
M*\or.Key Bttcayne
HON JACK MORROW
Masor.Medley
HON JLMMYL MORALES
Commissioner,Miami-DadeCounty
HON BETSY KAPLAN
Board Member
Mami-Dade CountySchoolBoard
HON NEISENO KASDIN
Mi>or.MiamiBeach
HON AL DAVIS
Councilman.Miami Shores
HON YVONNE S ORR
Vice Mayor.MiamiSprings
HON PHILIP SCHONBERGER
Commissioner,NorthBayVillage
HON FRANK WOLLAND
Mayor.NorthMiami
HON JAY R CHERNOFF
Councilman.North Miami Beach
HON ALVTN MILLER
Mayor,Opa-Locka
HON CINDtE BLANCK
Councilwoman.Pinecrest
HON MARY SCOTT RUSSELL
Commissioner,South Miami
HON DAVID SAMSON
Mayor.SunnyIslesBeach
HON MELBAMANERO
Commissioner.Surfside
HON PRISCA BARRETO
Councilwoman,Sweetwater
HONFRED -SPENCER"DENO.IV
Councilman,VirginiaGardens
PASTPRESfDENTS
HON JAMES T BARKER
Commissioner,CoralGables
HONJOHNA.CAVALIER.JR.
Mayor.Miami Springs
HON JOHN KURZMAN
Vice Mayor.NorthMiamiBeach
HON RAULL MARTINEZ
Mayor.Hialeah
HON JEFFREY A.MJSHCON
Mayor.NorthMiamiBeach
HON ARTHUR SNYDER
Mayor.Aventura
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Executive Director Emeritus
RUSS MARCHNER
General Counsel
HOWARDS LENARD
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2
Support the continued authority of counties and municipalities to manage
and determine compensation for theuseof public rights-of-way.Support
the continued authority of counties and municipalities to impose and
utilize cableand telecommunication franchise feesandtaxrevenuesat
their discretion.Additionally,we oppose legislation that restricts or
weakens local governments'authority to manage their right-of-way.
Community Residential Homes (FS 419.0010):AMENDthe state laws
pertaining to Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF's)to allow
local governments more flexibility to impose local zoning regulations
within residential districts.
Allow municipal service fee to be charged to tax exempt property,
regarding public school property,the potential service fee,if any,tobe
determined by and between local government and public schools which
provide educational or school services to the local population.
Allow taxing authorities to receive property tax revenues from
construction programs ona partial-year basis.
new
Supportfunding of $110 million inthe Miami-Dade's PublicSchool
System,benefiting the citizens of the County and municipalities.
Support adequate funding for drainage improvements and flood protection
in Miami-Dade County implementing the 1989 Modified Water Delivery
Project approved bythe President and U.S.Congress.
Support amendment to Florida's Safety BeltLawto make drivers
responsible for everyone inavehicleto properly usea seat belt.
Oppose any effort by the State Legislature to assign the Community
College System control of the delivery of post secondary workforce
education programs.This issue isone of local decision and must notbe
mandated by theState.
♦The Miami-Dade League of Cities will support the legislative priorities of
its members aswellas of the Florida League of Cities and the Gold Coast
League of Cities.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2000
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