HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-7437 MDCPS to Adopt Adequate Funding for Education Sponsored by: Mayor J. Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 09-7437
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEGISLATIVE
FUNDING INITIATIVE BY REQUESTING THAT THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ADOPT ADEQUATE FUNDING
LEVELS FOR EDUCATION AND FURTHER DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD THIS RESOLUTION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Florida (`Constitution") provides that the
education of children is a fundamental value of the people of Florida and a paramount duty of the
State; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution creates a clear mandate for a uniform and high-quality
education system and for the State to make adequate provision for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has recently experienced
significant budgetary reductions of nearly $300 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, Florida employers consistently rank improving education and workforce
development as top concern for successful business operations; and
WHEREAS, the education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of Florida's
employers,including programs that expand career academies in high schools,align career education
with industry standards and workforce demands and expand options for students to continue their
education and enter the workforce; and
WHEREAS,the Pre-K-20 education system is the foundation for Florida's future,providing
the talent base for economic diversification and an economic engine for the future; and
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WHEREAS, The State of Florida should continue to increase its educational system at all
levels; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka("City Commission")believes
that funding a high-quality education system is an investment in our state's ability to compete
nationally and globally in the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a
high-quality education system measured by gains in student achievement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to encourage and support activities that will
promote adequate funding for the education of students in Miami-Dade County and specifically
within the City of Opa-locka.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby supports the legislative
funding initiative of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and further requests that the Florida
Legislature:
(a) Fulfill its commitment to hold school district operational and capital funding
harmless from the impact of property tax reform and budget shortfalls by funding
the student enrollment at minimally 2008-2009 levels of$6,968.29;
(b) Restore the local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy to 2-mills; and
(c) Oppose legislation that reduces the number of in-service hours required of
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teachers providing instruction to English Language Learners.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent and to the Miami-Dade County Legislative
Delegation.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25 day of FEBRUARY , 2009.
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JOS ' L. KEL I EY
AYOR
Attest: Approved as to form and legal suf P ciency:
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D eborah S. Ir S • -tte Norr. eeks
City Clerk i Atto y
Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Tydus: yes
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES