HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2013-019 Created an Education Advisory Board RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING AN EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT, TERMS, DUTIES, AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ITS MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Dania Beach (in Section 1, entitled
"Creation", Article 1, entitled "General Provisions", of Part IX entitled "Advisory Boards")
authorizes the City Commission to create advisory boards and appoint members to them by
adoption of resolutions; and
WHEREAS, education is an issue of the utmost importance to the citizens of Dania
Beach, and one in which municipal governments have been playing an increasingly larger role;
and
WHEREAS, City officials and the citizens of Dania Beach have recognized that the
strength of their community depends, in substantial part, upon the education and development of
their young people; and
WHEREAS, City officials and citizens can play an important role in the local
educational system by participating in discussions, making recommendations, and committing to
improvements related to the educational success of young people in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach has determined that it is
advisable to create an Education Advisory Board to assist the City Commission in matters related
to the public educational system as it is administered by the public schools located in the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed as being
true and they are made a part of and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach creates and
establishes an Education Advisory Board.
Section 3. That such Board shall consist of seven (7) members, each of whom shall
have been a resident of the City for a minimum of six (6)months prior to any such appointment.
Section 4. That each City Commissioner is entitled to appoint one (1) member to
such Board from time to time; provided, however, that the Mayor shall have one (1) additional
appointment and the City Manager shall have one (1) appointment. Each appointee shall serve a
term consistent with the duration of the term of the appointing Commissioner and the duration of
the employment of the City Manager. The members shall serve without compensation at the
pleasure of the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach. A quorum for any meeting shall
consist of three (3)regular members.
Section 5. That there will be three (3) ex-officio (non-voting) members of the Board
who will be designees of the principals of Dania Beach Elementary, Collins Elementary, and
Olsen Middle Public Schools, respectively. Ad hoc (non-voting) members may also be
appointed by any City Commissioner. Ex-officio and ad hoc members are not required to be
City residents.
Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Commission that persons of diverse
perspectives be represented on the Board, including, without limitation, parents of school-age or
pre-school-age children, educators, business people, and persons with a background and
knowledge in child development and education-related fields.
Section 7. That within thirty (30) days of the passage and adoption of this
Resolution, the City Commission, by motion, shall designate and appoint the initial members of
the Education Advisory Board.
Section 8. That at the first meeting of such Board, the members shall elect a
chairperson and a vice-chairperson.
Section 9. That any member missing three (3) consecutive meetings shall
automatically be removed from the Board and replaced in the same manner in which that
member was originally appointed.
Section 10. That the duties and responsibilities of the Education Advisory Board shall
include,but not be limited to:
(a) meet with local school administrators to recommend courses of action to develop
new guiding ideas related to the goals and objectives of education within the City;
(b) work to improve interaction among County school officials, City officials,
businesses and residents of the City;
(c) recognize and promote accomplishments of students and educators;
(d) offer and review suggestions from City officials, businesses, residents and school
administrators of ways in which the City can enhance the ability of the schools to
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develop a well-educated workforce, increase civic engagement, reduce juvenile
crime and other risk behaviors, and offer recommendations that will enable
students to feel comfortable and become enthusiastic about participating in the
learning process, and encouraging their participation in classroom environments.
Section 11. That the chairperson of such Board shall be afforded the opportunity to
request that the City Commission place on its agenda for discussion any suggestions or
recommendations by the Board.
Section 12. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 13. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 26, 2013.
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC WALTER , III
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO F CORRECTNESS:THOMA J. A BRO
CITY ATTiEY
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