C7J - Amend Reading Intervention

Resolutions - C7 J

C7 J A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30259 TO (I) REPLACE ALL REFERENCES TO “READING TUTORS” WITH “READING INTERVENTIONISTS” AND (II) ALLOW SUCH READING INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND MIAMI BEACH SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BISCAYNE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIAMI BEACH FIENBERG FISHER K-8 CENTER, AND MIAMI BEACH NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BE CARRIED OUT DURING SCHOOL HOURS AND/OR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS BASED ON STUDENTS’ NEEDS, SUBJECT TO FUNDING APPROPRIATION AND APPROVAL DURING THE CITY’S BUDGETARY PROCESS FOR EACH SCHOOL YEAR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL REQUIRED AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THIS EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

T he Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize reading

interventions for students attending South Pointe Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, Biscayne Beach Elementary School, Miami Beach Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center, and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School for in-school reading intervention services to be conducted before, during or after school hours during the 2025-2026 school year, and, thereafter, for each subsequent school year, subject to funding approval during each fiscal year through the City's budgetary process.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

In January 2008, the City of Miami Beach entered into an Education Compact with Miami- Dade County Public Schools to enhance learning opportunities for youth. The Compact reflects the desire of the Miami Beach community to support excellence in the City's public schools.

At the March 26, 2018, FCWPC meeting, staff was requested to begin negotiations to allow for implementation of reading tutoring during and/or after-school at North Beach Elementary, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary, Miami Beach Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, Biscayne Beach Elementary, and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.

On April 22, 2018, Resolution No. 2018-30259 (Exhibit A) approved reading interventions

during and/or after-school for students attending Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, Biscayne Beach Elementary School, Miami

Beach Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center, and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

From inception, the Administration has partnered with local universities to recruit students majoring in Education, Early Education, Reading/Literacy Education, and English. Today, the initiative offers literacy reading support to approximately 175 struggling students at each participating school.

ANALYSIS

To better serve students at the aforementioned schools and target specific academic needs, the Administration requires the ability to implement reading interventions before, during, and after school hours. Because Resolution No. 2018-30259 restricts these interventions to only during, and/or after-school hours, this amendment is required to expand this service.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

NA

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

In adopting this Resolution, the City reaffirms its commitment to the Education Compact by consolidating and strengthening literacy support at Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, Biscayne Beach Elementary School, Miami Beach Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center, and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School. This action provides the administration with the flexibility to schedule essential reading interventions before, during, or after school hours based on student need, ensuring the program is more effective.

Furthermore, this continuity and expansion are achieved utilizing previously approved funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000, representing a fiscally responsible investment in student success.

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Education and Performance Initiatives

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Reading Interventionists at Miami Beach Public Elementary, K-8, & Middle Schools. EPI