02-01-2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Governing Board Facilitator
Governing Board _ Ronald J.Wasson
Mayor]Enid Weisman City Manager
Vice Mayor Rachel S.Friedland
Commissioner Jonathan Evans � City Clerk
Commissioner Denise Landman ���� ��c�� ]Ellisa L.Horvath,MMC
Commissioner Dr.Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky DON SOFFER City Attorney
Commissioner Robert Shelley � AVENTURA Weiss Serota Heifinian
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DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Following 4 p.m. ACES Governing Board Meeting
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION,ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL(DSAHS):
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 ACADEMIC RECOGNITION CRITERIA FOR THE
SENIOR CLASS
6. MOTION APPROVING CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR SENIOR PRIVILEGE
7. MOTION APPROVING OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVER
8. RESOLUTION:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL("DSAHS");AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RECOMMEND TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
THAT THE CHARTER AGREEMENT FOR DSAHS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE THE
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALGEBRA 1 AS AN ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATION, AS MEASURED BY AN END OF COURSE EXAMINATION OR
EQUIVALENT ASSESSMENT AUTHORIZED BY DSAHS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda
February 1, 2022
9. SCHOOL UPDATES - DSAHS PRINCIPAL DR. GEOFF MCKEE
10. OTHER BUSINESS
11. 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 Don Soffer Aventura
High School(DSAHS)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.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the
Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS)
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 3
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), approve the attached minutes as
provided by the City Clerk, for the DSAHS 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 DSAHS Governing Board Regular Meeting
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
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DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Following 10:00 a.m. ACES Governing Board Meeting
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board for the Don Soffer
Aventura High School (DSAHS):
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 11.12 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 Narotsky2,
Commissioner Robert Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Also present were DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff
McKee and Rachel Windler-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 done at the preceding meeting.
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 Evans, and passed unanimously, by
roll call vote.
4. MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL
CONTINUITY PLAN (ICP) FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL: Mrs.
Horvath read the following motion:
MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY
PLAN (ICP)FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by
Commissioner Friedland.
Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the Plan to address learning for students not on campus,
in line with the Florida requirement for all schools.
' Left the meeting during Item 6 public comments.
2 Participated via virtual communications media technology.
Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2021
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
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL: Mrs. Horvath read the following motion:
MOTION APPROVING THE 2021-2022 OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVERS FOR THE DON
SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by
Commissioner Shelley.
Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the endorsements and the out-of-field waivers.
The following motion was made by Commissioner Shelley 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. MOTION APPROVING THE UPDATED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK FOR 2021-2022: Mrs. Horvath read the following
motion:
MOTION APPROVING THE UPDATED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
FAMILY HANDBOOK FOR 2021-2022
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Landman and seconded by
Commissioner Evans.
Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the summary of the Handbook.
The Commission/Board discussed the fundraiser for dress down Fridays and voiced
concern regarding singling those out who were financially unable to pay to participate.
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Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2021
Mr. McKee will share the Commission/Board's concerns with the school's student
government.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment.
The following members of the public provided comments: Sabina Potack (21124 N.E.
31st Place, Aventura), Harry Sudarsky (Aventura), Diane Gleit (3148 N.E. 212t" Street,
Aventura), Dana Nuchamovitz (3284 N.E. 211t" Terrace, Aventura), and Kristin Wallin
(3440 N.E. 192 Street, Aventura).
There being no additional comments, the item was closed for public input.
Mr. Meyers clarified that the Commission/Governing Board sets policy and internal
issues should be addressed at the administrative level through the Principal, Ms.
Windler-Freitag, or Charter Schools USA.
7. SCHOOL UPDATES — DSAHS PRINCIPAL DR. GEOFF MCKEE: Principal Dr.
Geoff McKee provided an update on the following topics, which were then discussed:
feedback from parents, communication with parents, addressing class tardiness,
curriculum, lunch detention, class change time call outs, open house, volleyball, COVID-
19 updates (masking and vaccination), school spirit, clubs, personnel and teachers
needed, teacher professional development, adding Rachel Windler-Freitag's name to the
school website, and Principal's history.
8. OTHER BUSINESS:
• DSAHS 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.
9. 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 12:58 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for
DSAHS, on February 1, 2022.
3 This item was discussed during the Aventura City of Excellence School(ACES)Governing Board Meeting under
Other Business.
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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 Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSHAS)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Motion Approving the Don Soffer Aventura High School
(DSAHS) 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 4
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), 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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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its Capacity as the Governing Board
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSHAS)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Academic Recognition Criteria for the Senior Class
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 5
RECOMMENDATION
The following academic recognition plan has been requested by DSAHS Principal, Geoff
McKee, for the future senior class. This recognition plan was also discussed and
recommended by the Parent Advisory Board.
Academic Recognition for the senior class:
• Summa Cum Laude: the upper 5% of the graduating class using a weighted GPA.
• Magna Cum Laude: 6%-10%, the upper 10% of the graduating class, excluding
the Summa Cum Laude students.
• Cum Laude: 11%-15%, constituting the upper 15% of the graduating class,
excluding the Summa and Magna Cum Laude students, in addition to all students
with a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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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 Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSHAS)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Criteria to Qualify for Senior Privilege
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 6
RECOMMENDATION
The following criteria are requested to be utilized to qualify students for "Senior Privilege"
allowing them to take six classes during senior year. This recognition plan was also
discussed and recommended by the Parent Advisory Board.
Senior Privilege will be granted to senior students utilizing the following guidelines:
• Weighted GPA of 3.5, unweighted GPA no lower than 2.5.
• Florida Department of Education testing requirements for graduation met.
• On track to complete the Cambridge AICE Diploma required coursework prior to
graduation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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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 Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSHAS)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Accept Out-of-Field Waiver
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 7
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
of the Don Soffer Aventura High School, accept the out-of-field waiver as outlined in this
memorandum.
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 is a listing of instructional staff members who are working toward additional
certification in the following subject areas:
Out of Field Assignments
Yadelin Garcia — ESOL
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Attachments
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MIAM -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
~ AGREEMENT for CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHERS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESOL ENDORSEMENT
I understand that having received a "first time" assignment of a limited English proficient (LEP)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 Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development
• Cross-Cultural Communication and Understanding
• Testing and Evaluation of ESOL
• Applied Linguistics
I understand that failure to comply the requirements may result in the loss of funding for the School
Don Soffer Aventura High School 7026
(School Name) (School Number)
Yadelin Garcia 955300 594-27-9876
(Employee Name) f (Employee Number) (Social Security Number)*
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(Date) ( rpp�oyee Signature)
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(Date) (Admin 'tr rSigna u e)�'.__:" -'
02/01/22
(Date) (Governing Board Chairperson Signature)
Governing Board Approval Date: 02/01/22
'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 119.071(5) (a) 6, and/or authorized by FS 1012.21 and 119.071(5) (a)61. The collection of social
security numbers is either specifically authorized by law or imperative for the performance of the District's duties
and responsibilities as prescribed by law[FS 119.071(5)(a)2 &3].
PLEASE FAX OR MAIL TO THE CSO OFFICE
Charter School Operations
1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 807, Miami, Florida 33132
Phone: 305-995-1403 Fax: 305-995-2009 http://charterschools.dadeschools.netl
FM-7225 Rev.(05-20)
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission, Acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSHAS)
FROM: Ronald J Wasson, City Manager Ce��_
BY- Robert Meyers, Office of the City Attorney :
DATE: January 28, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution Recommending that the Miami-Dade County School Board
Amend the Charter Agreement for Don Soffer Aventura High School
to Require the Completion of Algebra 1 as an Entrance Qualification
February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Item 8
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), approve a resolution recommending
that the Miami-Dade County School Board amend the Charter Agreement with the City of
Aventura for DSAHS, to require the completion of Algebra 1 as an entrance qualification
for the school.
BACKGROUND
The City of Aventura ("City") entered into a Charter Agreement with the Miami-Dade
School Board ("School Board") for the Don Soffer Aventura High School ("High School")
in Aventura, Florida. The School Board has the authority to amend the Charter Agreement
from time-to-time. The amendment process requires the City to take official action, in its
capacity as the Governing Board for the High School, before the School Board will
consider amending the Charter Agreement.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL ("DSAHS"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
RECOMMEND TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD THAT
THE CHARTER AGREEMENT FOR DSAHS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE
THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALGEBRA 1 AS AN ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATION, AS MEASURED BY AN END OF COURSE
EXAMINATION OR EQUIVALENT ASSESSMENT AUTHORIZED BY
DSAHS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Don Soffer Aventura High School ("DSAHS") is a tuition-free public
charter school established in 2019, managed by Charter Schools USA, with the City
Commission of the City of Aventura ("City") serving as the Governing Board; and
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a Charter Agreement approved by the
Miami-Dade County School Board ("School Board") which can be amended from time-to-
time; and
WHEREAS, in order to demonstrate its continued commitment to rigorous
academic standards, the City recommends to the School Board that the Charter
Agreement be amended to require the successful completion of Algebra 1 as an entrance
qualification, as measured by an end of course examination or equivalent assessment
authorized by DSAHS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. That each of the above-stated recitals are
hereby adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. Manager Authorized. That the City Commission hereby authorizes
the City Manager to transmit this recommendation to the Miami-Dade County Public
School Board for the purpose of amending the Charter Agreement as outlined and to do
all other things necessary to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2022.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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