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04-07-2022 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda Governing Board Facilitator Governing Board Ronald J.Wasson Mayor Enid Weisinnan '=_? City Manager Vice Mayer Rachel S.Friedland Commissioner Billy Joel �� City Clerk Commissioner Denise Landman �"-'�� e�� Ellisa L.Horvath,MMC Commissioner Dr.Linda Marks Commissioner Marc Narottsky DON SOFFER City Attorney Commmissioner Robert Shelley (� ,AV E N T U RA Weiss Scrota Helifnnan HIGH SCHOOL Cole&Biernnan DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD REVISED 4/4/2022 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA APRIL 7, 2022 Following 9 a.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 (February 1, 2022 Regular Meeting) 4. ALGEBRA PLAN 5. STAFFING UPDATE 6. WEBSITE UPDATE 7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOLLOW-UP 8. 12T" GRADE CURRICULUM FOR 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR 9. ATHLETIC AND COACHING UPDATE 10. PROSPECTIVE SILVER KNIGHT PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR 11. INTERNSHIPS FOR NEXT YEAR 12. ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. 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. 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: April 1, 2022 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes April 7, 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 February 2022. BACKGROUND A Meeting was held and minutes have been provided for Governing Board approval for the following: • February 1, 2022 DSAHS Governing Board Regular Meeting Should you have any questions, please contact me. /elh attachment - -- DON SOFFER AVENTURA G $ HIr- N RH00111 DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2022 Following 4:00 p.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 5:24 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid Weisman, Vice Mayor Rachel Friedland, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Commissioner Jonathan Evans was absent. Also present were DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee 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 done at the preceding meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion for approval of the September 30, 2021 regular meeting minutes was offered by Commissioner Shelley, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously, by roll call vote. 4. MOTION APPROVING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR: Mayor Weisman read the following motion: MOTION APPROVING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR. A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Landman. Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the calendar and explained the late start schedule, in lieu of early release days, as well as professional development for teachers. 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. Don Soffer Aventura High School(DSAHS) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2022 5. MOTION APPROVING ACADEMIC RECOGNITION CRITERIA FOR THE SENIOR CLASS: Mayor Weisman read the following motion: MOTION APPROVING ACADEMIC RECOGNITION CRITERIA FOR THE SENIOR CLASS. A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Landman and seconded by Vice Mayor Friedland. Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the suggested criteria, which followed the Miami-Dade County public school district model of cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude. The Commission discussed providing for a valedictorian and salutatorian, but ultimately decided that could be amended in the future should Dr. McKee determine he would like to do so. Principal Dr. McKee discussed the possibility of a hybrid system in the future and will provide information of such a system in the future. Ms. Windler-Freitag reported that most of the other Charter Schools USA high schools recognize a valedictorian and salutatorian. 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. 6. MOTION APPROVING CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR SENIOR PRIVILEGE: Mayor Weisman read the following motion: MOTION APPROVING CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR SENIOR PRIVILEGE. Principal Dr. McKee reviewed the suggested criteria to allow senior privilege for a shortened school day by one class (six classes in lieu of seven classes). The Commission discussed increasing the criteria amount of the unweighted GPA, to incentivize the students. A motion to amend the criteria by increasing the amount of the unweighted GPA from no lower than 2.5 to no lower than 3.0 was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and approved unanimously by roll call vote. A motion for approval of the criteria, as amended, was offered by Commissioner Narotsky, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedland, and passed unanimously, by roll call vote. No comments were provided by members of the public. Page 2 of 4 Don Soffer Aventura High School(DSAHS) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2022 7. MOTION APPROVING OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVER: Mayor Weisman read the following motion: MOTION APPROVING OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVER. Principal Dr. McKee withdrew the item from the agenda as the teacher had received her certification and no longer required the out-of-field waiver. The Commission applauded the teacher for doing so and requested that she be recognized at a future meeting. 8. RESOLUTION: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title: 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. A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Shelley and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks. Mr. Wasson reviewed the item. Ms. Windler-Freitag reported that the ability to make that change is already allowed in the charter agreement as long as the Board approves it and clarified that approval from the district was not needed. The Commission discussed testing upon enrollment, allowing for the class to be taken during the summer, funding for a summer Algebra 1 class, and for the change to start in the August 2023 school year. Mr. Meyers provided comments. It was clarified that this would be for the August 2023 school year. The motion passed unanimously, by roll call vote. 9. SCHOOL UPDATES — DSAHS PRINCIPAL DR. GEOFF MCKEE: Principal Dr. Geoff McKee will provide his update at the City Commission Meeting, due to time constraints. 10. OTHER BUSINESS: None. Page 3 of 4 Don Soffer Aventura High School(DSAHS) Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2022 11. 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 Vice Mayor Friedland, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 6.00 p.m. Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Approved by the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for DSAHS, on April 7, 2022. Page 4 of 4