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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; APPOINTING VALTENA
GIBSON BROWN TO SERVE ON THE PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM
ENDING JULY 23, 2010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, The Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions
made by those who serve on the various city boards and committees, and wish to appoint a
full complement to each of the active boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, The City Commission desires to appoint Valtena Gibson Brown to
serve for an unexpired term on the Park and Recreation Board. Appointment shall expire
July 23, 2010 or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby appoints Valtena Gibson Brown to
the Park and Recreation Board.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be July 23, 2010 or
until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 52009.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beckman:
Commissioner Newman:
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CITY OF SOUTH M /AM/ BOARD /COMM/TTEEAPPL /CAT /ON
6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305- 663 -6340
South Miami, FL a
331``43 nn Fax No. 305- 663 -6348
1. Name: qc4 to at ; b SW1
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2. Home Address: - - -
3. Business Address: -
4. Home Phone No. _ Business Phone No.
Fax No.
5. E -mail Address:
6. Education/Degree Earned: i n�
Pertinent Experience: r e i r Qr o
Field Expertise: ostiy►nE R-A+inCbEd
7. Community Service:
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8. Are you a registered voter? Yes ✓ No
9. Are you a resident of the City? Yes ✓ No
10. Do you have a business in the City? Yes No /
11. Ethnic Origin?
White Non -His panic_ African American Hispanic American_ Other
12. I am interested in serving on the following boards) /committee(s):
�Pr� S c ; ' �EC�er.,WW)
First choice Second choice
Third choice Fourth choice
Signature Date
Applicant 4*3-
THIS APPLICATION WILL REMAIN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR
Revised 4/07
RESUME
Valtena Gibson Brown
Miami, Florida 33143
PROFESSIONAL PREPARARTION
(305) Home
(305) Work
1992 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, MIAMI, FLORIDA
Certification: Educational Leadership
1986 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI, FLORIDA
Add -on Certification Course Work
1984 FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY,
TALLAHAHSSEE, FLROIDA
Master of Science Degree
Major: Community /School Psychology
1982 FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY,
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Psychology Minor: Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
State of Florida, Department of Education: Educational Leadership, Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2008 — Present Assistant Superintendent, Miami -Dade County Public Schools
(M- DCPS), Curriculum and Instruction
Responsible for the programming, operations and
monitoring of the divisions of Early Childhood/Pre-
Kindergarten; Bilingual /World Languages; Instructional
Technology; Career and Technical; Summer Services and
Equity and Compliance.
2006 — Present Administrative Director, M -DCPS, Curriculum and Instruction
Assist the Deputy Superintendent with the planning,
implementation and monitoring of the Office of Curriculum
and Instruction. The divisions and areas of responsibility
include: Early Childhood/Pre- Kindergarten; Elementary
Education; Secondary Education; Special Education;
Advanced Academics, Bilingual /World Languages; Student
Services; Instructional Technology; Vocational
Technology; Visual /Performing Arts; Physical Education;
Charter School; School of Choice; and Equity and
Compliance.
2005 —2006 Administrative Director (Intermediate
M -DCPS, Elementary Education
Provided District leadership,
resources and professional dev
areas of mathematics and
education.
Elementary /Mathematics),
curriculum development,
elopment activities, in the
intermediate elementary
2001 —2005 Principal, M -DCPS, Florida City Elementary School
Provided instructional, financial and operational leadership
to student, staff, parent and community partners.
Specialized programs included: Ready Schools Initiative;
Project SPARK; University of Florida Lastinger Center
Initiative; Special Education EH /SED Centers and Pre -
Kindergarten Program; Title I; Advanced Academics
Gifted and AEP; City of Florida City Weed and Seed
Programs; Cop -In - School Grant; and Migrant Education.
Summer 2000 Principal (Intern), M -DCPS, Homestead Middle School
Summer 1999 Principal (Intern), M -DCPS, Mays Middle School
Summer 1998 Assistant Principal, M -DCPS, South Dade Senior High
Summer 1997 Assistant Principal, M -DCPS; South Dade Senior High
1994-2001 Assistant Principal M -DCPS, Redland Middle School
Developed and monitored the implementation of
curricular endeavors, master schedule, school
improvement plan, EESAC, technology, back to school
night, budget, internal accounts, teacher professional
development, observations, opening and closing of
school, textbook inventory, supplements, Title 1, FTE,
Exceptional Student Education, standardized testing,
tutorial programs, teacher certification, articulation, and
grade reporting.
1990-1994 Educational /Staff Specialist, M -DCPS, Student Services
Provided direct support to TRUST Specialists,
administrators and teachers in the implementation of
student services programs. Wrote curriculum and grants.
1988-1990 Teacher, M -DCPS, Coral Gables Senior
Taught 91h grade English (Course Recovery) / Remedial
English
1987-1990 TRUST Specialist, M -DCPS, Palmetto Junior High School
Taught substance education and provided counseling as it
related to social and emotional issues. Developed and
implemented a program recognized a National Drug -Free
Schools Model Program and State of Florida Program of
Excellence.
1984-1987 Instructor /Rehabilitation Specialist, State of Florida, Department of
Corrections, Dade Correctional Institution
Taught High School Completion 9 -12, English and Social
Studies; Pre - Release (GOLAB Program) Skills; and
provided counseling support to adolescent inmates
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT / COMMITTEES / AWARDS
University of Florida Flagship Principal Cohort
Association of School Superintendents Principal Leadership Training
W.K. Kellogg Project SPARK - Florida School Readiness Principal Cohort
City of Florida City /Florida City Elementary Cop -In- School Grant
Florida DOE — Just Read Florida! K -12 Leadership Conference
M -DCPS District Assistant Principal of the Year Runner -Up
M -DCPS Regional Center VI Assistant Principal of the Year
Dade Association of School Administrators
City of South Miami Parks and Recreation Board Member
Regional Center VI Teacher of the Year Selection Committee
Regional Center VI Women of Wisdom Mentor