Res. No. 254-00-11146RESOLUTION NO. 254 -00 -11146
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR AND DELIVERY OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
POSTSECONDARY 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, Florida, has proven track record
of implementing such programs in cooperation and collaboration with Miami -Dade
Community College, so as to meet the diverse needs of our community by utilizing the
combined resources of both educational systems; and
WHEREAS, The School Board of Miami -Dade, 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, 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, The School Board of Miami -Dade, Florida, has determined that
lifelong learning is an integral part of the educational delivery system and that the needs
of the elderly population are a high priority; and
WHEREAS, The School Board of Miami -Dade, Florida, has determined that
society will receive significant benefit it those individuals incarcerated in correctional
facilities are trained and placed into long -term gainful employment; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County Public Schools administrators, faculty, and staff
have a proven track record for the 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 maintained a positive attitude in the delivery of effective, high - quality educational
programs in a dynamic fiscally and socially challenging environment; and
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WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County Public Schools administrators, faculty, and staff
have sustained superior performance as evidence by their dedication and commitment,
the high quality of their 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 support of pre -K, K -12, and postsecondary
adult and community education vocational programs; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of South Miami. Florida,
unanimously and 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 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. The City Commission strongly urge the Legislature to support
continued appropriations for the delivery of Miami -Dade County Public Schools Adult,
Community Education and Postsecondary Vocational Programs under their current
structure.
Section 2. The City Clerk's office is directed to forward an executed copy of
this document to the Florida Delegation, the Dade League of Cities and the Miami -Dade
County School Board.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2000.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
(As amended 12/19/00)
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
5 -0
Mayor Robaina:
Yea
Vice Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Bethel:
Yea
Commissioner Russell:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commission DATE: 12/15/00
AGENDA ITEM #�
FROM: Charles D. Scurr Comm. Mtg. 12/19/00
City Manager Miami -Dade County School
Board Postsecondary
Appropriations
THE REQUEST
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
CONTINUE SUPPORTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND DELIVERY OF
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 Robaina, urges the Florida
Legislature to continue supporting appropriations for and delivery of Miami -
Dade County Public Schools Adult and Postsecondary Vocational Programs
under their current structure.
Florida's workforce development issues have a fundamental impact throughout
Miami -Dade County. Continued support for local control of service delivery is
needed in order to preserve effective education and training programs in the
community. The Miami -Dade County Public Schools district operates an
extensive network of 26 adult, skill and technical education centers, leading the
State in adult education and employment gains. This campus network also
serves diverse neighborhoods with targeted outreach programs located at 60
satellite campuses and hundreds of community - based agencies, libraries,
churches, shelters and residential or support facilities. '
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • 1450 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE • MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
Roger C. Cuevas
Superintendent of Schools
December 11, 2000
Mayor Julio Robaina
6130 Sunset Dr.
South Miami, Florida 33143
Dear Mayor Robaina,
Miami -Dade County School Board
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair
Dr. Michael M. Krop, Vice Chair
Dr, Robert B. Ingram
Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan
Mrs. Manly Sabat6s Morse
Ms. Jacqueline V. Pepper
Mr. Demetrio Perez, Jr., M. S.
Dr. Marta Perez
Dr. Solomon C. Stinson
Florida's workforce development issues, as you may know, have a fundamental impact throughout
Miami -Dade County. Your continued support for local control of service delivery is needed in order
to preserve effective education and training programs in our community. The Miami -Dade County
Public Schools district operates an extensive network of 26 adult, skill, and technical education
centers, leading the State in adult education and employment gains. This campus network also serves
diverse neighborhoods with targeted outreach programs located at 60 satellite campuses and
hundreds of community -based agencies, libraries, churches, shelters, and residential or support
facilities.
We are proud to work collaboratively with Miami -Dade Community College,combining the resources
of both educational networks, to deliver remedial literacy and vocational training to hundreds of
thousands of adults each year. The effectiveness of the dual delivery system and the accomplishments
of our adult students deserve recognition. With your assistance, we will continue to provide the best
programs to our community.
We are respectfully requesting you to adopt a resolution, expressing support for local control and
asking the legislature to continue appropriation for and dual delivery of all currently authorized
programs. A sample resolution is attached. We would be grateful if you would mail your resolution
to us prior to January 20, 2001. Thank you for your advocacy.Ifyou have questions or suggestions,
please contact Mr. Carlos A. Manrique, Specialist, at 305- 603 -0600.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Cuevas
Superintendent of Schools
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Attachment
cc: School Board Members
Mr.
Nelson J.
Perez
Superintendent's Cabinet
Ms.
Iraida R.
Mendez
Mr. Gerald Williams
Mr.
Carlos A.
Manrique
RESOLUTION NO. 00-46
OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS FOR AND
DELIVERY OF 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 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 a proven track record
of implementing such programs in cooperation and collaboration with Miami -Dade
Community College, so as to meet the diverse needs of our community by utilizing the
combined resources of both educational systems; and
WHEREAS, The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, has an authorized budget
to provide forthe 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 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, 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
lifelong learning is an integral part of the educational delivery system and that the needs
of the elderly population are a high priority; 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 Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, has determined that society
Y411 receive significant benefit if those individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities are
trained and placed into long -term gainful employment; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County Public Schools administrators, faculty, and staff have a
proven track record for the methodical preparation of personnel and programs to meetthe
needs of all segments of the community they serve; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County Public Schools administrators, faculty, and staff have
maintained a positive attitude in the delivery of effective, high- quality educational programs
in a 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 of their 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 support of pre -K, K -12, and postsecondary adult and
vocational programs; and
WHEREAS, The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, unanimously and
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, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 00 -46 of The
School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, 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 be preserved.
A copy of this resolution is placed in the permanent records of this Board.
Presented this fifteenth day of November, A.D. 2000
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Chair
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