02-01-2022 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda Governing Board Facilitator
Governing Board 47 Ronald J.Wasson
Mayor Enid Weisman City Manager
Vice Mayor Rachel S.Friedland
Commissioner Jonathan Evans • City Clerk
Commissioner Denise Landman Ellisa L.Horvath,MMC
Commissioner Dr.Linda MarksMin
Commissioner Marc Narotsky 64 450 City Attorney
Commissioner Robert Shelley Weiss Scrota Delfnnan
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AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION,ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL(ACES):
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• September 30, 2021 Regular Meeting
4. MOTION APPROVING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
5. MOTION APPROVING OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVER
6. SCHOOL UPDATES — ACES PRINCIPAL DR. ANTHONY TYRKALA
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT.
This meeting is open to the public.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such
proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting. Anyone
wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission,acting in its capacity as the Aventura City of
Excellence Charter School(ACES)Governing Board,with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing
will need a record of the proceedings and,for such purpose,may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda items are
available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing,or may be requested through the Office of the City Clerk
at(305)466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
February 1, 2022 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 3
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), approve the attached minutes as
provided by the City Clerk, for the ACES Governing Board meeting held in September
2021.
BACKGROUND
A Meeting was held and minutes have been provided for Governing Board approval for
the following:
• September 30, 2021 ACES Governing Board Regular Meeting
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
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AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the Aventura City of
Excellence School (ACES)-
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 10.07 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Jonathan Evans, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Marc Narotsky',
Commissioner Robert Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Also present were ACES Principal Dr. Anthony
Tyrkala2 and Rachel Wind ler-Freitag, South Florida Deputy Director Charter Schools
USA. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weisman.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion for approval of the July 22, 2021 regular
meeting minutes and August 17, 2021 special meeting minutes was offered by
Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and passed unanimously,
by roll call vote.
4. MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL
CONTINUITY PLAN (ICP) FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
Mrs. Horvath read the following motion:
MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
PLAN (ICP)FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Evans and seconded by
Commissioner Landman.
' Participated via virtual communications media technology.
2 Participated via virtual communications media technology.
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2021
Principal Dr. Tyrkala, accompanied by Ms.Windler-Freitag, reviewed the Plan to address
learning for students not on campus, in line with the Florida requirement for all schools.
The Commission/Board provided comments.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, the item
was closed for public input.
The motion passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
5. MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVERS FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL: Mrs. Horvath read the following
motion:
MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVERS FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Evans.
Principal Dr. Tyrkala reviewed the endorsements and the out-of-field waivers.
The Commission/Board discussed the following items: the importance of having certified
teachers and endorsements, exploring other alternatives for endorsements, requiring
endorsements faster than the State 6-year requirement, and providing an incentive for
the completion of endorsements faster.
The following motion was made by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by Vice
Mayor Dr. Marks:
MOTION APPROVING A $500 STIPEND FOR EACH TEACHER COMPLETING
THEIR ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN A 2-YEAR PERIOD EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, INCLUDING THOSE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF
COMPLETING THEIR ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, the item
was closed for public input.
The motion passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
Mayor Weisman opened the original motion item for public comment. There being no
comments, the item was closed for public input.
The original motion passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
6. SCHOOL UPDATES — ACES PRINCIPAL DR. ANTHONY TYRKALA:
Principal Dr. Tyrkala provided an update on the following items: coordinates course
sequence with Don Soffer Aventura High School, Cambridge meeting for alignment plan
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Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2021
with the DSAHS, out-of-field waivers, focus on having the best teachers, teacher
fellows/substitutes, moving forward with family events as a hybrid with outdoor events,
addressing challenges, current enrollment, bus drivers/company, and school
transportation.
The following additional items were discussed:
7. OTHER BUSINESS:
• ACES 2021-2022 Teacher Salary Increase Allocation Plana: Ms.
Windier-Freitag reviewed the plan, as distributed by Mr. Wasson, including the total sum
to be allocated for salaries for certified teachers. The Commission/Board discussed and
provided agreement, without any opposition voiced for the plan. Ms. Windier-Freitag will
come back with any adjustments for the plan.
• Department of Education Pilot Program for Blended/Mobile Learning:
Ms. Windier-Freitag reviewed an innovative pilot program for blended learning, etc. that
ACES was eligible to apply for, with a three-year commitment, and discussed the process.
Mr. Wasson and Principal Dr. Tyrkala both spoke against participating at this time.
The Commission/Board provided comments.
No action was taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission as the Governing Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner
Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning
the meeting at 11:12 a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for
ACES, on February 1, 2022.
3 The Plan for Don Soffer Aventura High School was also discussed,which will be reflected in the minutes for the
DSAHS Governing Board meeting.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board
for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Motion Approving the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
2022-2023 School Year Calendar
February 1, 2022 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 4
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), adopt a motion approving the 2022-
2023 School Year Calendar.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board
for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
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DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Accept Out-Of-Field Waiver
February 1, 2022 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 5
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
of the Aventura City of Excellence School, accept the out-of-field waiver as outlined in
this memorandum and recommended by Principal Tyrkala.
BACKGROUND
The Miami-Dade County School Board requires the Governing Board of each charter
school annually to accept a list of teachers considered out-of-field. Teachers working on
additional certification or endorsements for subjects that they are teaching are considered
out-of-field until requirements are met. All teachers hold current certification. The
additional certification or endorsements are extra credentials. This is a typical practice as
teachers expand their professional development.
Below are listings of instructional staff members who are working towards additional
certification in the following subject areas:
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
This is an add-on to a current certificate to be able to teach English Language learners.
The following teacher is involved in a five-course sequence, allowing six years for
completion, though we anticipate her completing the sequence within the two-year period
allotted to earn the allotted Governing Board bonus:
Hope Coticchio (2nd Grade)
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To: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
From: Anthony Tyrkala, Principal
Date: 1/21/2022
Re: Request for governing board approval of out-of-field waiver
Teachers working on additional certification or endorsements for subjects that they
are teaching are considered out-of-field until requirements are met.
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
This is an add-on to a current certificate to be able to teach English Language
learners. The following teacher is involved in a five-course sequence, allowing six
years for completion, though we anticipate her completing the sequence within the
two year period allotted to earn the alloted Governing Board bonus:
Hope Coticchio (2nd Grade)
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESOL
I understand that having received a"first time"assignment of e limited English proficient (LEFT)student, I will need
to complete one: of the 5 ESOL Endorsement courses within the first 2 years of this assignment and a minimum of
one course each year thereafter until completion of the 5 courses. I also understand I am required to add the
ESOL Endorsement to my certificate when all courses have been completed.
I must complete the courses listed below;
Methods of leaching English for Speakers of Other Languages(ES L)
to SOL Curriculum and Materials Development
• Cross-Cultural Communication and Understanding
• Testing and Evaluation of FSOL
to Applied Linguistics
l understand that failure to comply the requirements may result in the loss of funding for the School.
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*The School 'Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida is authorized to collect, use or release social security numbers
of employees and other individuals for initial instructional certification, renewal, or add-on application [Required by
FS 1012.56, and 119. 71(5)(a)6, and/or authorized by FS 1012.21 and 110.071(5) (a)6]. The collection of social
security numbers is either specifically authorized by law or imperative for the performanceof the District's duties
and responsibilities as prescribed by law[FS 119.071(5)(a)2&31.
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