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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-8028 MDCPS to Establish a Pact to Focus on Educational Programs Sponsored by: Commissioner Johnson RESOLUTION NO. 10-8028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT THE "PARTNERSHIP-IN- EDUCATION COMPACT" BETWEEN THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA AND THE MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORT A PACT THAT WILL ENCOMPASS AND FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SCHOOL SAFETY ISSUES, ASSIST IN ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES AND COLLABORATE ON LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION; PROVIDING FOR RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the adoption of the Partnership-In-Education Compact between the City of Opa-locka, Florida and the Miami-Dade Public Schools will establish a pact to strive for and promote excellence and relevance in education in the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka and the Miami-Dade Public Schools, through the Partnership-In-Education Compact, will collaborate in developing and improving programs/projects, will focus on internship, mentoring, adult education, tutorial/supplemental education, aviation programs, and legislative agendas; and Whereas, the Partnership-in-Education Compact will support the School Board and City Commission efforts in recruiting highly qualified teachers; and WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka, Florida, and the Miami-Dade Public Schools, through the Partnership-In-Education Compact, will support School Safety Issues; and Resolution No. 10-8028 WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka and the Miami-Dade Public Schools, through the Partnership in Education Compact, will seek community volunteers and local corporate participation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida hereby authorizes the City Manager to create a Partnership-In-Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Opa- Locka, to collaborate for the improvement in educational opportunities for the residents of Opa-locka. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 2010. di „aft JO E'H L. LEY MAYOR Approved as,o form and legal sufficiency: A ttes a: ' i l iiir,(i im. t.De•or_ S. Irby J• '- •h ..!Geller City Clerk I Perim ■ ity Attorney f' fr 2 Resolution No. 10-8028 Moved by: JOHNSON Seconded by: TAYLOR Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Tydus: YES Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES Mayor Kelley: YES 3 Education Compact 1 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS 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 Opa-locka (City), will now partner to bring together each organization's collective resources for the greater benefit of the students and the residents of the City of Opa-locka. Located in north-central Miami-Dade County, the City of Opa-locka, established over 80 years ago, encompasses approximately 4.2 square miles. With a population of over 15,000, the City boasts one of the largest concentrations of African-Americans, making up over 60 % of its population city wide, in addition to being home to the Opa-locka Airport and businesses such as the world famous Cigarette Boat Racing Co, and the first outdoor flea market in Miami-Dade County, the City also contains the largest collection of Moorish architecture within the western hemisphere, 4 community and neighborhood parks with over 20 acres of parks, and recreation space hosting a wide variety of community activities. In recognition of the proverbial adage It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, the commitment of the City of Opa-locka is to raise academic achievement, and recognizing the importance placed on education by the residents of the City of Opa-locka, the District and City will seek to codify an Education Compact to build on existing programs and innovative ideas which will enhance the lifelong educational opportunities for the community. Therefore, this Compact will serve as a framework to engage the entire Opa-locka family of stakeholders in the conversation about how to ensure the success of our children through the creation of excellent educational opportunities. The Education Compact will encompass programs and/or projects that can be enriched, expedited, or better realized through collaborative efforts. The following items represent a list of programs and/or projects that the Compact will focus on. Education Compact 2 Objectives of Improving Academic Programs o Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will ensure that all schools within the City of Opa-locka strive to achieve at least an accountability grade of B by the 2010-2011 school year o Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will explore the placement of additional specialized academic programs in schools which serve the City, such as Magnet programs. o Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will explore the establishment of a community school program within a school that serves the City. o The City of Opa-locka will support students by working with the District to develop internship/mentorship programs, and encouraging its business community to do the same, in accordance with the Superintendent's Secondary Reform Initiative. - The City has worked to establish a partnership with local business owners to support the internship/mentorship operated through the Office of the Mayor and Commission in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department. - Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will ensure that the administrative infrastructure is in place to support this internship/mentorship program by the conclusion of the 2009/2010 School Year. - In order to promote local business participation in this program the City of Opa-locka will explore the establishment of an occupational license discount for qualified businesses that participate in the internship/mentorship program. o Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will work with the City to deliver tutorial programs and other supplemental educational programs to benefit the residents of the City. - The City will explore partnering with the District to expand existing tutorial programs provided through the City's after school programs. - The City will work to establish a volunteer mentor program comprised of City employees and local residents in working with the Youth Crime Prevention Division within the City's Department of Parks and Recreation. Education Compact 3 o Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will explore the feasibility of developing a program of enhanced adult and technical education offerings in the evening at elementary schools within the City, which may include programs offering training in nursing, and other emerging industries with the goal of reducing the rate of joblessness and enhancing the skills of the City's workforce. These programs could also be offered at churches or municipal buildings given the fact that the City of Opa-locka lacks high or middle schools within its boundaries. 1. The City's Department of Community Development exists to create and administer programs that benefit low to moderate income individuals. This department will seek to leverage funding and resources with MDCPS and maximize the benefit that this "compact" offers through potential grants as well as public/private partnerships. We will explore programs targeted towards the following factors: Recommended Benchmarks • Graduation Rate (High School) • Improved GPA • Increase in college bound students • Increase in apprenticeship with area businesses • Decrease in crime rate amongst adolescents • Decrease in teen pregnancy • Improved attendance rates o Recommendation to MDCPS: The City and the District will jointly explore the feasibility of expanding the District's aviation training program to facilities located at the Opa-Locka Airport. • The City, District, and Florida Memorial University will work together to expand the Aviation training program. Coordination of Infrastructure and Administrative Planning Efforts Recommendation to MDCPS: The District will provide clear and timely information to the City regarding possible school construction, modifications, improvements, and impacts to attendance boundaries. • The City would like to improve the lines of communication regarding schools in this district. Education Compact 4 o The District will assist the City with the implementation of the Child Murder Youth Violence Initiative, which calls for the formation of a local collaborative that works to deliver and strengthen prevention/intervention programs such as Miami Partnership for Action in Communities Task Force (MPACT) and the City of Opa- locka Alternative to Outdoor Suspension Program in our Youth Crime Prevention Division. o The City and the District will explore joint-use and planning of schools, parks, recreation centers and future land use. o The City will work with the District to expand opportunities for grant-writing partnerships to provide innovative educational program opportunities for Opa- locka youth. o The City will work with the District, through its Parks and Recreation Department, to design and deliver recreational programming for youth that recognizes academic performance as a priority in a child's life. o The City will support District marketing efforts by distributing information regarding District programs, sponsoring specific marketing initiatives through its business partners, supporting school events, providing an education link on the City's web site, and other activities as authorized by the City. o Explore specific opportunities each year that the City hosts that can be supported by the District. The City will also explore a Community Kick-off event for the Educational Compact once the action steps and benchmarks are completed (i.e. Food Festival Ingram Park) o The District and the City will identify opportunities for cooperation on administrative issues to gain economies of scale in areas such as staff training, emergency planning, transportation and procurement. School Safety Issues o The District and City will identify a Police Liaison officer from each of the respective police departments to ensure a coordinated approach on issues related to youth, crime prevention, and other relevant safety and area schools. The Opa-locka Police Department (Community Empowerment Team) will work in joint partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Department. o The District, through the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, will establish a mutual-aid agreement with the City of Opa-locka Police Department. Education Compact 5 o The City and the District will work together to deliver an adequate level of police- related services to ensure safety issues are addressed at each school facility in recognition of the fact that the City has a moderate to high crime rate which places a strain on the resources of the City's Police Department. • The City and the District will establish a School Security Plan that incorporates the following: • Staffing levels from the City and the School Board Police. • Traffic Safety Concerns • Truancy Issues • Gang Initiatives • The School Security plan will establish meaningful recommendations regarding a consistent approach to safety issues in and around schools in the City of Opa-locka. • The School Security Plan should be completed no later than June 2010. Recommendations from the plan shall be submitted to both the City of Opa-locka and the Miami Dade School Board for consideration and implementation. o The City and the District will work together to support the efforts of the City's School Crossing Guard programs by educating parents and students about issues such as pedestrian and bicycle safety. • The City will pursue greater support for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety initiatives through participation in the City sponsored in — class instruction program. • It is also recommended that each school designate a liaison for our School Crossing Guard program to address pedestrian safety concerns. Community Involvement o The City will partner with local community groups such as the North Dade Chamber of Commerce, to develop an Opa-locka City Commission Education Roundtable and/or Education Business Forum to host regular meetings on educational issues with various community and business leaders and District staff, to foster support of the City's schools. Education Compact 6 • The City will establish and host quarterly Education Roundtable Meetings and the District will partner with the City at each Roundtable meeting. • The Roundtable meeting will be established and functional no later than the start of the 2010/2011 School Year and will have the primary function of finding community and business partners to work towards improving City of Opa-locka Schools and enhancing the skills of the City's workforce. • The City will work with local universities (Florida Memorial, Miami Dade North, and St. Thomas University) to secure their partnership in activities in support of the initiatives expressed in this compact. o The District will focus on the specific needs of Opa-locka parents by partnering with the City, governmental and quasi-governmental, community-based organizations, and local faith-based organizations to develop a city-based model of The Parent Academy which will capitalize on some of the unique resources available in the City of Opa-locka. • THE DISTRICT WILL ESTABLISH A TIMETABLE FOR ESTABLISHING THIS GROUP AS WELL AS AN ANTICIPATED MEETING SCHEDULE. • The City will collaborate with the District to foster local business support for educational programs, including employee programs to encourage parent participation in schools. o The District and City will collaborate to establish an active PTA in each school located in the City and increase parental involvement in area schools. o The City and the District will work together, and with other community based organizations, to develop appropriate after-school programs, particularly at the middle school level, utilizing both District and City facilities and resources as appropriate. - District to work with City Parks and Recreation department to capitalize on existing after school programs and expand activities and opportunities for middle school aged children and older. o The City and District will explore the feasibility of incorporating an M-DCPS Parent Resource Center into a future City owned community center. - District staff will collaborate with City Parks and Recreation regarding needs for space, usage and timing of this operation to ensure the Education Compact 7 availability of the proper facilities in the Sherbondy Park City Community Center Project. In addition to the items identified above, the Education Compact envisions collaboration on legislative agendas in support of public education, regular briefings of the School Board and City Commission, and the recruiting of high quality teachers. The adoption of this Education Compact between the City of Opa-locka and the District 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 Opa-locka. Final Recommendation to MDCPS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorizes the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Opa- locka. Final Recommendation to the City That the City Commission of the City of Opa- of Opa-locka City Commission: locka, Florida, authorizes the City Manager to form an Education compact between the City of Opa-locka and the Miami Dade County Public Schools