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File Number: 11-01116
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION IN SUPPORT OF
MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC . SCHOOLS' 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMITA COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution states that the education of children is a fundamental value of
the people of Florida and a paramount duty of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution creates a clear mandate for a uniform and high -quality
education system and for the State to make adequate provisions for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, has experienced significant budget
reductions of nearly $2 billion in the last five years; and
WHEREAS, Florida employers consistently rank improving education and workforce development
as top priorities for the success of their businesses, and recognize that a highly -qualified, trained
workforce is critical to strengthening the State's business climate; and
WHEREAS, the Florida education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of the State's
employers providing 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, Florida's Pre-K-20 education system is the foundation for the State's future, and it
must provide the workforce talent base for economic diversification and a strong economic engine for
the knowledge -based economy; and
WHEREAS, Florida should continue to move its education system at all levels, Pre-K-20, into the
top quartile in education quality, student rankings and graduation rates based on national standards;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") believes that funding a high -quality education system is an
investment in our State and in our community, so we may compete in the national and global
marketplaces; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a high -quality education
system measured by gains in student achievement; and
WHEREAS the City supports the Miami -Dade County Public ls' Schoolegislapve pnonties, and,,. >n
requests the'Flor:;da Legislature to:
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• Hold school district operational funding harmless from the impact of State, local and federal
revenue decreases and budget shortfalls; and
• Support the continued practice of co -enrollment and the modification of its accountability; and
• Support providing state funding and local solutions to meet Miami -Dade County Public Schools'
deferred capital outlay needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission supports the Miami -Dade Public Schools' 2012 State
Legislative priorities as stated herein.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the members of the
Miami -Dade County School Board and the members of the Florida Legislature.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:/
JULIE O. BR
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall
become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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