4-18-2024 ACES and DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda AVENTURA GOVERNING BOARD
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
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HIGH SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 18, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive • Aventura, FL 33180
51h Floor Executive Conference Room
Governing Board
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES) AND
THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL(DSAHS)
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson — Governing Board Facilitator
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Aventura Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 18, 2024
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES) AND THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL (DSAHS):
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• January 18, 2024 Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting
4. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL (ACES):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE ATTACHED
CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY
OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR
BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION;
PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL (DSAHS):
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE ATTACHED
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET FUND 191 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024/2025 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY
CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR ACES AND DSAHS
6. APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
7. DISCUSSION AND CLARIFICATION OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND
MILITARY ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
8. FOLLOW UP ON SCHOOL ELECTIVES AT ACES
9. SCHOOL UPDATES:
• ACES Principal Ana Melhuish
• DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee
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Aventura Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 18, 2024
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
10. OTHER BUSINESS
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. 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
Governing Board for the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School
(DSAHS),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@cityo fventura.com.
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DON SOFFER
( AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL
AVENTURA GOVERNING BOARD
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2024
9:00 a.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) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS):
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Howard Weinberg at 9:12 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Amit Bloom,
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland', Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda
Marks, Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa
L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Also present were ACES Principal Ana
Melhuish, DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, and Rita Weaver - Director of Board
Governance - Charter Schools USA. As a quorum was determined to be present, the
meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the City Commission
Special Meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion for approval of the September 21 , 2023
Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes was offered by Commissioner Joel,
seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
4. REVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOLS USA FALL SURVEY RESULTS 2023-2024
FOR ACES AND DSAHS: Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
Ms. Weaver reviewed the results for ACES followed by DSAHS, along with Principal
Melhuish and Principal Dr. McKee.
'Participated via virtual communications media technology and telephone.
Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 18, 2024
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: questions and backup
for the survey slides, local decision making category decrease for ACES, and the
incorrect page for DSAHS.
Ms. Weaver will provide the Commission with the questions and backup to the survey
slides, as well as the corrected page for the DSAHS decision making page. Principal
Melhuish explained the reasoning behind the decrease in the local decision making
category, which wasn't unusual for bringing in someone new. Principal Dr. McKee
discussed the inaccurate student survey and reported that all categories were above and
improved from the prior year.
5. DISCUSSION: TEACHER/PARENT RECIPROCITY FOR ACES AND DSAHS:
Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
Mr. Wasson and Commissioner Friedland explained the concept to accommodate the
children of teachers as a benefit at not only the school that they teach at, but also for the
other school. Ms. Weaver provided the overall low retention and the number of students
that may be impacted. Both principals agreed that it would be a good benefit to offer the
teachers.
The City Commission discussed the item including possibly readdressing the concept
when another school is built.
The City Commission provided consensus for further review of the item to see if it could
be worked out.
6. APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO THE 2023-2024 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
SCHEDULE: Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded by Commissioner
Joel.
Mr. Wasson explained the request to change the April meeting date to April 18, 2024, to
coincide with the date of the Commission Workshop.
No Commission comments were provided.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
7. APPROVAL OF THE REQUESTED UPDATES TO THE 2023/2024
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR ACES: Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Bloom and seconded by
Commissioner Joel.
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Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 18, 2024
Mr. Wasson explained the updates that were provided in response to the requests at the
prior meeting.
No Commission comments were provided.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD WAIVERS FOR DSAHS: Mayor Weinberg
introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded by Commissioner
Bloom.
Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Principal Dr. McKee, reviewed the item.
The City Commission discussed the item.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9. APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL RECOGNITION FUNDS FOR
DSAHS: Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by
Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Principal Dr. McKee, reviewed the item, with the
clarification that the distribution was in accordance with the letter dated January 3, 2024,
which provided an equal share for everyone.
The City Commission discussed the item and commended the teachers for their approval
of an equal share with other employees.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
10. SCHOOL UPDATES:
• ACES Principal Ana Melhuish: Principal Melhuish provided updates
including the following items: open enrollment, school lottery, number of applicants,
staffing and hiring process, PM2 testing, staff development, teacher planning day,
academics, tutoring and Saturday academy, accelerated track, math numbers, science,
NWEA, strategic planning and initiatives, extracurricular activities, and electives.
The City Commission provided input on the items discussed, as well as the need to offer
two electives for the middle school students as previously discussed.
The following members of the public provided comments: Enid Weisman (former Mayor).
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Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 18, 2024
School Electives: Consensus was given for Charter Schools USA to
provide a way to offer more electives (grades 6-8) for the next school year at ACES while
satisfying State requirements. Ms. Weaver confirmed that it could be done for the next
school year.
• DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee: Principal Dr. McKee, accompanied by
Dr. Andrea Beck (Senior Community Relations Specialist), provided updates including
the following: top 5% of the State, state category rates, scholarships, college
acceptances, Cambridge testing sessions and curriculum, PSAT/ACT prep sessions,
SAT, stress management, working on process vs. outcome, extracurricular activities,
sports, Holocaust survivor presentation/field trip, extending thanks to the police
department for their service during tumultuous times, dinner/dance/auction fundraiser,
enrollment, and personal tutoring through artificial intelligence.
The City Commission provided input on the items discussed as well as clubs, focus on
technology and robotics, questionnaire for college freshman and providing a survey.
11. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following members of the public provided comments:
Dror Gabay (21205 Yacht Club Drive, Aventura).
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission as the Governing Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner
Stern, seconded by Commissioner Joel, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the
meeting at 11 :06 a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for ACES
and DSAHS, on April 18, 2024.
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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
BY: Melissa Cruz, Finance Director
DATE: April 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
Charter School Fund Budget
April 18, 2024 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
May 16, 2024 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for ACES, approve the attached Ordinance adopting the 2024/2025 Aventura City of
Excellence School (ACES) Charter School Fund Budget. The document will be reviewed
in detail at the April 18, 2024 ACES Governing Board Meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment
CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025(JULY 1 —JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION
4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR
BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2024/2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
for the Aventura City of Excellence School, a copy of said budget being attached hereto
and made a part hereof as specifically as if set forth at length herein, be and the same is
hereby established and adopted.
Section 2. Expenditure of Funds Appropriated in the Budget Authorized. Funds
appropriated in the Budget may be expended by and with the approval of the City Manager
in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and applicable law. Funds of the City
shall be expended in accordance with the appropriations provided in the Budget adopted by
this Ordinance and shall constitute an appropriation of the amounts specified therein.
Supplemental appropriations or the reduction of appropriations, if any, shall be made in
accordance with Section 4.07 of the City Charter.
Section 3. Budgetary Control. The Budget establishes a limitation on expenditures
by department total. Said limitation requires that the total sum allocated to the Charter
School department for operating and capital expenses may not be increased or decreased
without specific authorization by a duly-enacted Resolution affecting such amendment or
transfer. Therefore, the City Manager may authorize transfers from one individual line item
account to another, so long as the line item accounts are within the same department and
fund.
Section 4. Personnel Authorization. The "Personnel Allocation Summary"
enumerates all authorized budgeted positions. However, the City Manager may amend said
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
authorized budgeted positions in order to address the operating needs of the department so
long as sufficient budgeted funds are available.
Section 5. Grants and Gifts. When the City of Aventura receives monies from any
source, be it private or governmental, by Grant, Gift, or otherwise, to which there is attached
as a condition of acceptance any limitation regarding the use or expenditures of the monies
received, the funds so received need not be shown in the Operating Budget nor shall said
budget be subject to amendment of expenditures as a result of the receipt of said monies,
but said monies shall only be disbursed and applied toward the purposes for which the said
funds were received. To ensure the integrity of the Operating Budget, and the integrity of
the monies received by the City under Grants or Gifts, all monies received as contemplated
above must, upon receipt, be segregated and accounted for based upon generally accepted
accounting principles and, where appropriate, placed into separate and individual trust
and/or escrow accounts from which any money drawn may only be disbursed and applied
within the limitations placed upon the Gift or Grant as aforesaid.
Section 6. Amendments. Upon the passage and adoption of the Charter School
Fund Budget for the City of Aventura, if the City Manager determines that the Department
Total will exceed its original appropriation, the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare such Ordinances as may be necessary and proper to modify any line
item from the Budget hereby.
Section 7. Encumbrances. All outstanding encumbrances on June 30, 2024 shall
lapse at that time; and all capital outlay encumbrances and/or capital outlay expenditures
not spent during the fiscal year may be re-appropriated in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Section 8. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED on first reading this 18t" day of April, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 16t" day of May, 2024.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
Principal
Ana Melhuish
Assistant Principals
Jorge Paz
Stacy Mogull
Administrative and Educational Services Provided by:
Charter Schools USA
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Aventura City of Excellence School
Charter School Fund Operating and Capital Budget
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
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Aventura City of Excellence School
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Table of Contents
City Manager's Budget Message.............................................................................................................i-vii
Organization Chart / Vision Statement....................................................................................................ix
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................1-5
Organization and Operations...........................................................................................................2-3
Performance Criteria Matrix...............................................................................................................................4
Budget Preparation Calendar..........................................................................................................................5
Department Description&Summary of Fund.............................................................................7-8
Revenue Projection&Rationale............................................................................................................9-12
Budgetary Account Summary by Expenditure Function.....................................13-31
K-3 Basic 5101............................................................................................................................................14-15
4-8 Basic 5102..........................................................................................................................................16-17
Exceptional Student Program 5250..........................................................................................18-19
Substitute Teachers 5901................................................................................................................20-21
Instructional Media Services 6200...........................................................................................22-23
School Administration 7300.........................................................................................................24-25
Pupil Transit Services 7800............................................................................................................26-27
Operationof Plant 7900..................................................................................................................28-30
CapitalOutlay 7400....................................................................................................................................31
AdoptingOrdinance...................................................................................................................................33-37
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19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
Office of the City Manager
April 12, 2024
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
Aventura City of Excellence School Board of Directors
City of Aventura
Aventura, Florida 33180
RE: 2024/2025 Charter School Fund Budget Message
Members of the City Commission:
In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.05 of the City of Aventura (the "City") Charter, I
hereby submit the proposed Budget for the Charter School Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2024, for your review and consideration. This budget document
represents the Aventura City of Excellence School's (the "School") 22nd year of operations.
Our goal in the development and preparation of a realistic balanced budget was to
provide the funding levels that are necessary to maintain quality educational services for
its students.
Budget Format/Transparency
The format of the budget is in accordance with guidelines adopted by the State and
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and utilizes the school system's account
codes as well. The proposed budget was prepared with input from the School's
administrative staff and Charter Schools USA ("CSUSA").
Budget Implications Resulting from the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") Pandemic
For the last four years, COVID-19 has caused major disruption in international and U.S.
economies and markets. School operations have returned to a "traditional" environment;
however, the pandemic had a significant impact on learning worldwide. In response to
this, the US Department of Education awarded funding to states and school districts
through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to help
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schools address the negative impact caused by the pandemic. The School utilized this
funding to invest in technology, pay additional teachers and staff to ensure students have
the resources necessary to help bridge the gap through tutoring, summer learning and
after-school programs. ESSER grant related revenue and expenditures are not included in
the FY 2024/25 budget as the funds have been spent in prior fiscal years and are pending
final reimbursement from Miami-Dade County. The School expects to receive a portion of
ESSER III funds reimbursements beginning in FY 2023/24 with the remainder expected to be
received in FY 2024/25.
Charter School Fund
This fund is used to account for revenues and expenditures specifically earmarked for the
City's Charter School (i.e., operating and capital revenues and expenditures).
The total proposed budget for FY 2024/25 is $13,793,796. Total revenues and expenditures
increased over the prior year by $442,874 or 3.3%, respectively.
Revenues
At the time this document was prepared,the Florida Legislative Session had not approved
an increase for Miami-Dade County. The Administration projected revenue totals of
$8,834,894 which is based on a conservative 2.0% increase for an average of
$8,560.94/student. This amount is calculated with data from the most recent FTE invoice
with enrollment of 1,032 students. Miami-Dade County Referendum funds are budgeted at
$1,495,740 and are allocated throughout the budget in the stipend line item in addition to
the regular teacher stipends. Florida School Recognition Program Awards (A+ Revenues)
are also budgeted throughout the budget in the bonus line item totaling $180,500. The
Transfers in from the City include $300,000 of revenue generated from the City's
Intersection Safety Camera Program and the remainder of$929,524 is included to balance
the budget.
Charter School Fund Budget Revenues
Charges for Services
2.1%
State Shared
Revenues
85.0%�
Miscellaneous
Income
4.0%
Other Non-Revenues
8.9%
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Expenditures
Personnel Services
Personnel Services are budgeted at$9,683,740 or 70.2%of the budget. The total number of
employees budgeted for FY 2024/25 decreased by 10 versus the prior year. This is due to
the elimination of 12 ESSER funded positions and 2 teacher assistants,offset by the addition
of 4 new positions. The new positions are: (1) Student Engagement Coordinator in grades
4-8 covered by Miami-Dade County Referendum funding, (1) ESE Teacher and (2)
Substitute Teachers.
Full-time positions decreased by 6 compared to the previous year. This is due to the
elimination of 10 ESSER funded positions, offset by the 4 new positions mentioned
above. Part-time positions decreased by 4 due to the elimination of 2 part time ESSER
funded positions and 2 part time teachers assistants.
Teacher compensation has been increased by 2.5% to reflect the performance pay plan
instituted five (5) years ago in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22, rewarding teachers
who are rated developing, effective and highly effective. In addition, teacher
compensation includes additional stipends of $1,278,146. $1,126,159 of this amount is
provided by Miami-Dade County Referendum funding. A five percent (5%) increase in
health insurance costs is budgeted as rate increases are unknown at the time of this letter.
Full-Time Staff Comparison
120 108 112
106
100 93 94 94 95 96 96
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60
40
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2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
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City of -
Aventura City of Excellence School
Charier School Fund
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Comparative Personnel Allocation Summary
2-Year Presentation
2023/24 2024/25
Function/Job Class Full-Time Part-Time Total Full-Time Part-Time Total
K-3 Basic 'Teacher 31.00 31.00 32.00 32.00
Other Certified Instruction
Assistant Principal 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
ESE Teacher 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Instructional Counselor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Hall Monitor 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00
Teacher Assistant - 7.00 7.00 - 5.00 5.00
Subtotal 36.00 7.00 43.00 38.00 5.00 43.00
4-8 Basic i
Teacher 44.00 - 44.00 43.00 - 43.00
Other Certified Instruction
Assistant Principal 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Math Coach 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Student Engagement Coordinator - - 1.00 1.00
Comm Spec/Instructional Asst. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Hall Monitors 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00
Subtotal 50.00 50.00 49.00 49.00
Exceptional Student Program i
Teacher 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00
Other Certified Instruction
Dean of Student Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Subtotal 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00
Substitute Teachers 5901
Pool Sub 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00
Subtotal 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00
Instructional Media Services ii
Media Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Media Assistant - 1.00 1.00 - 1.00 1.00
Subtotal 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00
School Administration ii
Principal 1.00 - 1.00 1.00 - 1.00
Dean 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Other Support Personnel
Administrative Secretary 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Business Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Network/Computer Tech 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Receptionist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Registrar/Compliance/ESE Support 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
School Nurse 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Subtotal 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00
Operation of Plant 7900
Other Support Personnel
School Resource Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Trades Worker III 1.00 1.00
Trades Worker II - - 1.00 1.00
Subtotal 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Grant Funded Positions(ESSER)
Teachers/Administration Support 10.00 2.00 12.00 - -
Subtotal 10.00 2.00 12.00 - -
Total 112.00 10.00 122.00 106.00 6.00 112.00
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Operating Expenditures
The budgeted operating expenditures total $3,329,306 (24.1% of the proposed budget).
This is $249,597 more than the prior year and includes the following major items:
• Other materials and supplies - $142,600
• Textbooks - $173,000
• Professional &Technical Services - SPED - $150,000
• Instructional Support - $60,000
• After School Programs - $110,000
• Field Trips and School Events - $300,000
• Transportation services contract - $296,000
• CSUSA planning/management fee - $306,000
• MDCPS administrative fee - $176,698
• Food services - $230,000
• Electricity &Water- $240,000
• Insurance & Bond Premium - $117,300
• Building maintenance contract - $396,500
• Repairs and maintenance - $198,138
Other Uses
Other Uses budgeted expenditures total $459,000 (3.3% of the proposed budget) and
primarily consist of $15,000 for use of the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center (AACC) for
school events and $444,000 in lease payments to the Debt Service Fund to cover school
construction-related debt payments.
Capital Outlay
A total of $321,750 (2.3% of the proposed budget) is budgeted to provide for technology
enhancements that include the replacement of laptops, student tablets, AV equipment,
smartboards and network infrastructure.
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Charter School Fund Budget Expenditures
(by Category)
Other Uses
3.3% Capital Outlay
Operating 2 3%
Expenditures
24.1%
Personnel Services
70.2%
Charter School Fund Budget Expenditures
(by Division)
Exceptional Student Program Substitute°Teachers
4.0% 1.7/°
Instructional Media Services
0.8%
School Administration
4-8 Basic 9.9%
33.6%
Pupil Transit Services
2.1%
Operation of Plant
18.7%
K-3 Basic Capital Outlay
26.8% 2.3%
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Summary
Due to the City Commission's commitment, continued interest and support in planning
and conducting the School's financial operations in a responsible and progressive
manner, I am able and pleased to submit this detailed budget document. The budget and
its related funding levels representing the City's continued commitment to providing a
school of excellence for our community under any circumstances.
The 2024/2025 proposed budget contains funding levels to address the following key
objectives:
• Teacher compensation designed to attract and retain highly-qualified teachers.
• Hiring and retaining administrators and teachers who are well prepared for
creating life-long learners in their students as well as acting as role models in their
own quest for knowledge on the latest"best practices" in educational research to
enhance their teaching abilities.
• Putting into place a strong accountability system that will hold everyone at the
School responsible for maximizing learning opportunities.
• Creating a school climate that enables students and teachers to feel they are
cared for, respected and contributing members of the School.
• Maintain a low staff-pupil ratio in order to enhance the development of the
individual strengths of each student.
• Continuing to use data to evaluate the efficacy of instructional programs.
• Developing a strong parent-teacher relationship.
• Maximizing the use of technology embedded in the classroom instruction through
the implementation of increased wireless network capabilities, mobile labs,
classroom labs, interactive televisions, iPad carts and one-to-one computing to
enhance instruction in all grades K-8.
The preparation and formulation of this document could not have been accomplished
without the assistance and dedicated efforts of the School's Administration and the
Finance Department. I am also extremely grateful to the City Commission for their
continued support in ensuring that this School remains the Aventura City of Excellence
School. A Governing Board Meeting will be held on April 18, 2024 to review the proposed
budget document in detail. Please refer any questions relating to the enclosed budget to
my attention.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronald J. W s n
City Manager
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Vision Statement
To join with our community to become the premier charter school in the nation,
where academic excellence coexists with the promotion of innovation and
exploration grounded in an atmosphere of social responsibility.
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Organization and Operations
The School is a special revenue fund found within the City's financial statements. The
School commenced operations in August 2003 in the City and offers classes for
kindergarten through eighth grade with a projected enrollment of 1,032 for the 2024/2025
proposed budget. The School is funded from public funds based on enrollment and may
be eligible for grants in accordance with state and federal guidelines, including food
service and capital outlay.The School can accept private donations and the City can incur
debt for its operations.
Reporting Entity
The School operates under a charter granted by the sponsoring school district,the Miami-
Dade County Public School District (the"District").The current charter is effective until June
30, 2033 but provides for a renewal of up to 15 years by mutual agreement of both parties.
In 2005, the School amended the charter to include grades sixth through eighth. In 2012,
the School amended the charter to increase the School capacity from 972 to 1,032 over
five (5) years commencing with fiscal year 2012/13. The School is owned and operated by
the City, is part of the City's government and is not a separate legal entity or otherwise
organized apart from the City. The City was incorporated in November 1995 and operates
under a Commission-Manager form of government.
Management Contract
The City has a contract with Charter Schools USA ("CSUSA") for administrative and
educational management services for the operations of the School.All School staff,except
the Principal, two (2) Assistant Principals, Trades Worker II and one (1) School Resource
officer, are employees of CSUSA. Total fees projected to be paid to the management
company for fiscal year 2024/2025 are $306,000, pending contract re-negotiation. The
current agreement with CSUSA provides an initial term for five (5) years through June 30,
2023. At the time of this budget presentation this agreement is pending re-negotiation.
The majority of the other expenditures that are reimbursed by the City to CSUSA relate to
the teachers' salaries and benefits.
School Advisory Committee("SAC")
The Charter School Advisory Committee was established to facilitate the achievement of
the School's mission; for its members to serve on the Educational Excellence School
Advisory Council ("EESAC") and to provide input to the City Manager and Principal
regarding fundraising efforts, school budget and school issues. Members of SAC will be
responsible for developing and implementing the School's fundraising projects. This is a
working Committee as it relates to school fundraising efforts.
The Board consists of five (5) members,each of whom are parents of the School's children,
elected by the parents of school children. The representatives will be as follows:
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• Kindergarten to fourth grade - two (2) representatives
• Fifth grade to eighth grade - two (2) representatives
• At large kindergarten to eighth grade - one (1) representative
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SchoolAventura City of Excellence
Performance Criteria Matrix
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual
Performance Criteria 2017118 2018119 2019120 2020/21 2021/22 2022123
The State of Florida A+Plan Grade shall be no lower than a"B". A A N/A N/A A A
Percent of parents that completed all 20 required volunteer hours by the
end of the year. 100% 100% N/A 100% 100% 100%
Number of students enrolled shall be 95%of the number allowed by the
School Charter. 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
The year-to-year staff retention rate shall be 90%. 98% 98% 95% 93% 92% 94%
The percentage of parents who on the Parent Survey agree or strongly
agree to the statement that"I would recommend the Charter School to a
friend"is 90%. 99% 97% 99% 99% 98% 98%
The audits required by State Law and the Charter shall indicate that the
financial statements are presented fairly and that tests of compliance with
laws and regulations and consideration of the internal control over
financial reporting disclose no instances of non-compliance,nor any All in All in All in All in All in All in
material weaknesses. Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance
Class size and student/classroom teacher ratios shall be maintained
throughout the school year at 18:1 for kindergarten through third grade All in All in All in All in All in All in
and an average of 22:1 for all grades fourth through eighth. Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance
Reading-Percent of Students in the School on grade level and above in
Reading. This is based on the Florida Standards and exhibited in
proficiency on the Florida Standards Assessment("FSA"). 87% 87% N/A 80% 81% 78%
Math-Percent of Students in the School on grade level and above in
Math. This is based on the Florida Standards and exhibited in proficiency
on the FSA. 95% 92% N/A 81% 87% 89%
All Students will achieve high science standards as measured by
Sunshine State Standards Performance Standards. 1 82% 81% N/A 70% 71% 71
N/A-did not apply in 2019/20 and 2020/21 due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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Budget Preparation Calendar
Fiscal Year 2024/25
ResponsibilityTirnefrarne
January Principal&School Staff Meetings are held to develop goals and to discuss
City Manager issues that may impact the upcoming school
budget.
February Finance Department Preliminary revenue projections and forecasts are
City Manager developed.
March Principal&School Staff Personnel needs are developed and forecasted
Finance Department based on input from the Principal and School Staff.
April Principal Individual expenditure line items are developed
Finance Department based on input from the Principal and the analysis
of historical data.
Finance Department A draft of the budget document is prepared by the
City Manager Finance Department which will be reviewed by the
Principal City Manager and the Principal.
April 18 School Advisory Committee The budget is reviewed by the School Advisory
Committee.
City Manager The City Manager submits the budget to the City
City Commission(the School's Board of Directors) Commission who acts as the School's Board of
Directors on 1st Reading.
May 16 City Manager The City Manager submits the budget to the City
City Commission(the School's Board of Directors) Commission who acts as the School's Board of
Directors on 2nd Reading.
May 17 Finance Department The adopted budget is entered into the accounting
system.
July 1 ACES The adopted budget becomes effective.
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund - 190
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Category Summary
Fund Description
This Fund is responsible for the organization, operation and management of the City's Charter School. By focusing on low
student teacher ratios, high academic standards and parental participation, the School provides a first-class learning
enviornment for the City's children. The School operations are provided in conjunction with a management services
contract with Charter Schools USA.
2022/23 2023/24 2023124 2024/25
Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
Category Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
State Shared Revenues $ 11,452,491 $ 11,692,408 $ 11,659,069 $ 11,726,772
Charges for Services 287,701 265,000 283,300 285,000
Miscellaneous Income 2,223,798 312,143 487,500 552,500
Other Non-Revenues 150,000 1,081,371 3,363,492 1,229,524
Total Revenues $ 14,113,991 $ 13,350,922 $ 15,793,361 $ 13,793,796
Expenditures
K-3 Basic $ 4,389,677 $ 3,602,610 $ 3,929,892 $ 3,698,095
4-8 Basic 5,759,991 4,559,385 5,535,244 4,635,073
Exceptional Student Program 550,762 457,531 498,313 547,077
Substitute Teachers 319,678 232,013 409,450 240,203
Instructional Media Services 84,382 102,991 107,498 106,153
School Administration 1,405,373 1,161,350 1,353,352 1,365,797
Pupil Transit Services 369,709 381,775 465,850 296,000
Operation of Plant 2,309,612 2,260,017 2,600,208 2,583,648
Capital Outlay 342,761 593,250 893,553 321,750
Total Expenditures $ 15,531,946 $ 13,350,922 $ 15,793,361 $ 13,793,796
Revenues over(under) Expenditures $ (1,417,955) $ 0 $ 0 $ -
Budget Account Summary by Expenditure Function
2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
Category Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services $ 10,989,476 $ 9,218,763 $ 10,180,319 $ 9,683,740
Operating Expenditures 3,744,860 3,079,709 4,260,739 3,329,306
Other Uses 454,848 459,200 458,750 459,000
Capital Outlay 342,761 593,250 893,553 321,750
Total $ 15,531,946 $ 13,350,922 $ 15,793,361 $ 13,793,796
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Fund-190
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Revenue Projections
2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
State Shared Revenues
3316000 Grant Revenue $ 1,017,082 $ 1,123,136 $ 428,845 $
3359050 School Lunch Reimbursement 185,794 125,000 90,000 90,000
3359100 Florida Education Finance Program(FEFP) 8,246,642 8,450,682 8,549,125 8,834,894
Florida School Recognition Program
3359201 Awards(A+Revenues) 191,127 190,000 180,651 180,500
3359301 Florida Teacher School Program 31,050 30,000 24,299 24,500
3359302 Referendum Funds 956,738 950,000 1,495,740 1,495,740
3359701 E-Rate Program 17,988 9,000 9,000 9,000
3359800 Transportation 125,580 115,404 116,698 128,250
3359910 Capital Outlay 680,491 699,185 764,712 963,888
Subtotal $ 11,452,491 $ 11,692,408 $ 11,659,069 $ 11,726,772
Charges for Services
3478050 Food Service Fees $ 143,349 $ 125,000 $ 139,300 $ 140,000
3479050 After School Programs 144,352 140,000 144,000 145,000
Subtotal $ 287,701 $ 265,000 $ 283,300 $ 285,000
Miscellaneous Income
3611000 Interest Earnings $ 7,230 $ 3,000 $ - $ -
3661900 Miscellaneous Revenues 89,907 125,000 60,000 125,000
3661910 Sport Program Fundraising 7,473 7,500 7,500 7,500
3661955 Field Trips/Special Programs 144,513 125,000 300,000 300,000
3665000 Other Private Source Revenue 51,643 51,643 120,000 120,000
3691200 Miscellaneous Settlements 1,923,032 - - -
Subtotal $ 2,223,798 $ 312,143 $ 487,500 $ 552,500
Other
3811039 Transfers In $ 150,000 $ 1,081,371 $ 3,363,492 $ 1,229,524
3999000 Carryover - - - -
Subtotal $ 150,000 $ 1,081,371 $ 3,363,492 $ 1,229,524
Total Revenues $ 14,113,991 $ 13,350,922 $ 15,793,361 $ 13,793,796
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Fund-190
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Revenue Projection Rationale
Object Code City Manager
# Category Proposal2024/25 Comment
Money given per meal for students who meet income requirements from the
National School Lunch Program.This amount will always vary depending on
demand for school-based lunches and qualification for the National School
Lunch Program.All revenue under this line item will have a corresponding
3359050 School Lunch Reimbursement $ 90,000 expenditure related to a meal purchase.
At the time this document was prepared,the Florida Legislative Session had
not approved an increase for Miami-Dade County.The Administration
projected revenue total is based on an average of$8,560.94/student.This
amount is calculated with data from the most recent FTE invoice. Enrollment of
1,032 students is consistent with the prior year and FTE funds have been
Florida Education Finance budgeted with a 2%anticipated increase percentage in comparison to the
3359100 Program(FEFP) 8,834,894 current year per capita as the announced amount is not known yet.
Teacher bonuses that Miami-Dade County School Board gives the School
based on the schools grading(A, B,C, D&F).ACES has historically been an
A school,and as such receives a proportional share of the State Allocation for
School Recoginition Funds.These funds are disbursed to staff members based
Florida School Recognition on an internal vote,which is approved by the school Educational Excellence
3359201 Program Awards(A+Revenues) 180,500 School Advisory Council(EESAC).
Florida Teacher School Teacher supply money given to teachers by the Miami-Dade County School
3359301 Program 24,500 Board
3359302 Referendum Funds 1,495,740 Bonuses paid to teachers based on voted referendum by Miami-Dade County
3359701 E-Rate Program 9,000 Federal program that reimburses Schools for certain internet costs
3359800 Transportation 128,250 This amount is based on 250 students requiring bus service
This amount is budgeted with an anticipated increase by 26.05%in
comparision to the current year per capita amount and is based on an average
of$934/student.This increase is consistent with assumptions being used by
3359910 Capital Outlay 963,888 Miami-Dade County.
Capital Outlay includes the following:
Local Capital Improvement Revenue-Passed by the Florida Legislature in
2017, HB 7069 requires school districts to give a proportionate share of
local capital millage revenue to eligible charter schools operating in their
county,with their share determined by the number of students each school
enrolls.The law was subject to challenge by 14 school districts in the
courts and was upheld by a circuit court in Tallahassee.
3478050 Food Service Fees 140,000 Student fees associated with food service provided by the contracted vendor
This amount includes revenues derived from fees charged for After School
3479050 After School Programs 145,000 Programs
This amount represents revenues derived from monies collected from the
Bazaar, Book Fair, Dress Down, NSF Checks, Teacher Appreciation Week
3661900 Miscellaneous Revenues 125,000 Deposits, UpstandersMIS,Vending Revenue and Boosterthon Fundraiser
Athlete fees and fundraisers held by sports teams which are used to offset the
3661910 Sport Program Fundraising 7,500 cost of uniforms,officials,and transportation for Middle School Atheltics
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Fund-190
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Revenue Projection Rationale
Object Code City Manager
# Category Proposal2024/25 Comment
3661955 Field Trips/Special Programs 300,000 Field Trip fees used to fund the associated frield trips for all grade levels
This amount is primarily derived from revenue sharing agreements with Clear
Channel for one(1)lease&Out Front for one(1)lease that generate billboard
3665000 Other Private Source Revenue 120,000 advertising revenue.
This amount includes a transfer from the City's General Fund for revenues
generated from the City's Intersection Safety Camera Program of$300,000
3811039 Transfers In 1,229,524 and a transfer in from the City to balance the budget of$929,524
Total Revenues $ 13,793,796
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Expenditure Function
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Fund-190
K-3 Basic 5101
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6001-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1220 120 Teachers $ 2,096,577 $ 1,929,413 $ 2,097,293 $ 1,880,819
1230 130 Other Certified Instruction 269,759 215,734 222,084 223,852
1250 150 Teacher Assistant 118,573 239,791 145,910 216,487
1502 291 Bonuses 80,136 71,907 72,000 61,480
1503 291 Stipends 1,039,562 293,937 542,247 497,263
2101 221 Social Security-matching 252,003 207,318 235,584 220,313
2201 211 Pension 26,031 22,221 19,103 23,096
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 309,088 335,030 367,479 395,531
2302 232 Dental Insurance 2,901 6,074 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 2,622 37,345 12,307 35,914
2501 250 Unemployment Compensation 24,145 25,000 25,000 25,000
Subtotal A 4,221,397 $ 3,383,770 $ 3,739,007 $ 3,579,755
Operating Expenditures
3435 300 Instructional Support $ - $ 45,000 $ - $ -
4001 330 Travel/Conferences/Training 1,124 12,000 16,110 5,000
4101 370 Communication Services 840 840 840 840
5290 590 Other Materials&Supplies 32,181 51,500 52,760 41,000
5299 790 Miscellaneous Expense 5,176 - - -
5410 521 Memberships/Dues/Subscription 3,984 1,500 1,500 1,500
5411 520 Textbooks 124,976 108,000 119,675 70,000
Subtotal A 168,281 $ 218,840 $ 190,885 $ 118,340
Total K-3 Basic 5101 $ 4,389,677 $ 3,602,610 $ 3,929,892 $ 3,698,095
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K-3 Basic 5101
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1220 Teachers $ 1,880,819 (32)Teachers
1230 Other Certified Instruction 223,852 (1)Assistant Principal, (1)ESE Teacher&(1)Instructional Counselor
(5) Teacher Assistants (Part-time), (1) Administrative Assistant & (2) Hall
1250 Teacher Assistant 216,487 Monitor funded with Miami-Dade County Referendum
1502 Bonuses 61,480 Bonus associated with A+rating
Amounts paid to teachers for the Miami-Dade County Referendum
Stipend/Eligible Teacher funding as well as amounts for additional roles such
1503 Stipends 497,263 as coaching sports and leading afterschool clubs and activities
2101 Social Security-matching 220,313 Social Security&Medicare Taxes
2201 Pension 23,096 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 395,531 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 35,914 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 25,000 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
Funding for High Impact, National,State,and Local conference attendance,i.e.
Solution Tree Professional Learning Communities at Work (Fall 2024),
Cambridge Curriculum Implementation Conference(Fall 2024). Participants are
always expected to teach peers based on the lessons learned, which is
4001 Travel/Conferences/Training 5,000 facilitated through professional development days.
4101 Communication Services 840 Assistant Principal receives$70/month for cell phone allowance
Administrative supplies, classroom decorations, teacher resources, and
general materials that suppot Kindergarten through Third Grade (K - 3) i.e.
5290 Other Materials&Supplies 41,000 markers,crayons,paper,etc.
Membership in National,State,and Local organizations as well as
subscriptions to peer-reviewed periodicals,i.e.Scholastic,Association of
5410 Memberships/Dues/Subscription 1,500 Middle Level Educators and National Association for Gifted Children
Costs associated with the purchase of textbooks and instructional materials for
5411 1 Textbooks 70,000 Kindergarten through Third Grade(K-3)
Total K-3 Expenditures $ 3,698,095
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Fund -190
4-8 Basic 5102
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6002-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1220 120 Teachers $ 2,515,806 $ 2,632,430 $ 2,840,828 $ 2,472,142
1230 130 Other Certified Instruction 172,779 163,404 139,106 235,637
1250 150 Teacher Assistant 23,159 98,400 88,622 73,800
1502 291 Bonuses 92,471 98,054 98,054 83,837
1503 291 Stipends 1,480,616 442,912 825,784 739,173
2101 221 Social Security-matching 315,796 255,322 305,418 275,751
2201 211 Pension 29,080 28,140 29,255 28,055
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 310,712 420,698 367,210 437,639
2302 232 Dental Insurance 2,344 6,675 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 3,334 45,410 13,627 43,199
2501 250 Unemployment Compensation 27,083 22,000 28,000 28,000
Subtotal $ 4,973,182 $ 4,213,445 $ 4,735,904 $ 4,417,233
Operating
3190 310 Other Professional Services $ 1,566 $ - $ - $ -
3435 300 Instructional Support - 55,000 - -
4001 330 Travel/Conferences/Training 147,304 18,000 151,735 20,000
4101 370 Communication Services 840 840 840 840
5290 590 Other Materials&Supplies 90,826 77,100 90,000 72,000
5299 790 Miscellaneous Expense 1,108 - - -
5410 521 Memberships/Dues/Subscription 2,934 - - -
5411 520 Textbooks 512,540 170,000 521,765 100,000
5901 791 Athletic Activities 29,691 25,000 35,000 25,000
Subtotal A 786,809 $ 345,940 $ 799,340 $ 217,840
Total 4-8 Basic 5102 $ 5,759,991 $ 4,559,385 $ 5,535,244 $ 4,635,073
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Fund-190
4-8 Basic 5102
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1220 Teachers $ 2,472,142 (43)Teachers
(1)Assistant Principal, (1)Math Coach&(1)Student Engagement Coordinator
1230 Other Certified Instruction 235,637 funded by Miami-Dade County Referendum
(1)Communication Specialist/Instructional Assistant&(2)Hall Monitors funded
1250 Teacher Assistant 73,800 with Miami-Dade County Referendum
1502 Bonuses 83,837 Bonus associated with A+rating
Amounts paid to teachers for the Miami-Dade County Referendum
Stipend/Eligible Teacher funding as well as amounts for additional roles such
1503 Stipends 739,173 as coaching sports and leading afterschool clubs and activities
2101 Social Security-matching 275,751 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 28,055 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 437,639 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 43,199 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 28,000 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
Funding for High Impact, National,State,and Local conference attendance,i.e.
Solution Tree Professional Learning Communities at Work (Fall 2024),
Cambridge Curriculum Implementation Conference (Fall 2024) and Project
Based Learning (Summer 2024). Participants are always expected to teach
peers based on the lessons learned, which is facilitated through professional
4001 Travel/Conferences/Training 20,000 development days.
4101 Communication Services 840 Assistant Principal receives$70/month for cell phone allowance
Administrative supplies, classroom decorations, teacher resources, and
general materials that support Fourth through Eighth Grade (4th - 8th) i.e.
5290 Other Materials&Supplies 72,000 paper,pens,markers,etc.
Costs associated with the purchase of textbooks and instructional materials for
Fourth through Eighth Grade(4th-8th). Math textbook purchase for FY 23/24
was for a five(5)year adoption thus reducing FY 24/25 and FY 25/26. ELA
textbook purchased in FY 2022/23 was for a five(5)year subscription thus
5411 Textbooks 100,000 reducing FY 2023/24&FY 2024/25 budgeted expenditures.
Costs associated with after school competitive sports for students in Sixth
5901 1 Athletic Activities 1 25,000 Ithrough Eighth Grade(6th-8th),i.e.transportation,officials,and uniforms
Total 4-8 Expenditures $ 4,635,073
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Fund -190
Exceptional Student Program 5250
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6003-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1220 120 Teachers $ 117,730 $ 164,947 $ 125,914 $ 185,713
1230 130 Other Certified Instruction 76,846 79,680 87,830 83,126
1502 291 Bonuses 8,225 6,537 6,537 5,589
1503 291 Stipends 110,872 23,016 44,572 41,710
2101 221 Social Security-matching 26,871 20,975 20,261 24,184
2201 211 Pension 2,186 1,835 847 2,070
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 22,994 19,252 21,326 37,783
2302 232 Dental Insurance 353 675 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 196 3,914 1,026 4,302
2501 250 Unemployment Compensation - 300 2,600 2,600
Subtotal $ 366,273 $ 321,131 $ 310,913 $ 387,077
Operating
3190 310 Prof&Tech Services-SPED $ 165,221 $ 125,000 $ 170,000 $ 150,000
4001 330 Travel/Conferences/Training 12,757 5,000 11,000 5,000
5290 590 Other Materials&Supplies 6,512 6,400 6,400 5,000
Subtotal $ 184,489 $ 136,400 $ 187,400 $ 160,000
Total Exceptional Student Program 5250 $ 550,762 $ 457,531 $ 498,313 $ 547,077
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City of -
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
Exceptional Student Program 5250
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1220 Teachers $ 185,713 (3)Teachers
1230 Other Certified Instruction 83,126 (1)Dean of Student Services
1502 Bonuses 5,589 Bonus associated with A+rating
1503 Stipends 41,710 Miami-Dade County Referendum Stipend/Eligible Teacher funding
2101 Social Security-matching 24,184 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 2,070 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health, life, dental & disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 37,783 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 4,302 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 2,600 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
Contracted Special Education and Counseling services,i.e.Speech Pathology,
Occupational Therapy,and Mental Health Counseling-which is determined by
3190 Prof&Tech Services-SPED 150,000 required services presented in the a student's Individual Education Plan(IEP)
Funding for High Impact, National,State,and Local conference attendance,i.e.
University of Miami Autism and Related Disabilities training (Fall 2024) and
ADHD Training (2024-2025). Participants are expected to teach peers based
on the lessons learned, which is facilitated through professional development
4001 Travel/Conferences/Training 5,000 days.
Administrative supplies,classroom decorations,teacher resources,
documentation and filing materials,and general materials that support the
5290 Other Materials&Supplies 5,000 1 Exceptional Student Population
Total Exceptional Student Program Expenditures $ 547,077
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Substitute Teachers 5901
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6004-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1220 120 Teachers $ 179,018 $ 141,989 $ 241,405 $ 150,568
1502 291 Bonuses 3,018 - - -
1503 291 Stipends 12,927 - 7,000 -
2101 221 Social Security-matching 21,753 10,862 19,003 11,519
2201 211 Pension 1,489 1,065 - 851
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 11,036 14,796 14,016 7,856
2302 232 Dental Insurance 294 329 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 127 2,272 1,026 2,409
2501 250 Unemployment Compensation 6,364 5,700 7,000 7,000
Subtotal $ 236,027 $ 177,013 $ 289,450 $ 180,203
Operating Expenditures
3435 300 Instructional Support $ 83,651 $ 55,000 $ 120,000 $ 60,000
Subtotal A 83,651 $ 55,000 $ 120,000 $ 60,000
Total Substitute Teachers 5901 $ 319,678 $ 232,013 $ 409,450 $ 240,203
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
Substitute Teachers 5901
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1220 Teachers $ 150,568 (3)Permanent Subs&additional funding for Pool Subs as needed
2101 Social Security-matching 11,519 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 851 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 7,856 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 2,409 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 7,000 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
3435 Instructional Support 60,000 Costs associated with contracted substitutes and supplemental supervision
Total Substitute Teachers Expenditures $ 240,203
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Instructional Media Services 6200
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6005-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1230 130 Other Certified Instruction $ 31,026 $ 74,992 $ 71,734 $ 76,503
1502 291 Bonuses 503 - - -
1503 291 Stipends 21,505 - 1,162 -
2101 221 Social Security-matching 7,810 5,737 5,577 5,853
2201 211 Pension 549 378 473 400
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 19,561 17,299 25,529 18,623
2302 232 Dental Insurance 273 185 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 81 1,200 513 1,224
2501 250 Unemployment Compensation - 200 500 550
Subtotal $ 81,308 $ 99,991 $ 105,488 $ 103,153
Operating Expenditures
5411 520 Textbooks $ 3,074 $ 3,000 $ 2,010 $ 3,000
Subtotal $ 3,074 $ 3,000 $ 2,010 $ 3,000
Total Instructional Media Services 6200 $ 84,382 $ 102,991 $ 107,498 $ 106,153
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Instructional Media Services 6200
Fiscal Year 2024/25
_ Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1230 Other Certified Instruction $ 76,503 (1)Media Specialist&(1)Media Assistant(Part-time)
2101 Social Security-matching 5,853 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 400 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 18,623 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 1,224 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 550 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
5411 1 Textbooks 3,000 Library books and instructional resources within the media center
Total Instructional Media Services Expenditures $ 106,153
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
School Administration 7300
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6006-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1201 100 General $ 18,107 $ - $ - $
1211 110 Administrators 217,517 206,508 193,986 207,763
1260 160 Other Support Personnel 425,304 410,214 398,298 369,761
1502 291 Bonuses 20,106 - - -
1503 291 Stipends 50,127 - 3,750 -
2101 221 Social Security-matching 61,381 47,179 45,597 44,181
2201 211 Pension 25,028 22,957 21,713 23,287
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 50,244 61,942 49,281 79,426
2302 232 Dental Insurance 776 1,190 - -
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 3,826 12,245 5,656 10,389
2501 251 Unemployment Compensation 6,805 6,275 7,000 7,000
Subtotal A 879,222 $ 768,510 $ 725,281 $ 741,807
Operating Expenditures
3114 750 After School Programs $ 108,198 $ 80,000 $ 108,198 $ 110,000
3190 310 Other Professional Services 7,021 - 8,624 8,650
4001 330 Travel/Conferences/Training 39,134 15,000 33,355 25,000
4041 201 Automobile Allowance 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
4101 370 Communication Services 2,940 1,440 1,440 840
4855 790 Field Trips/School Events 137,786 125,000 300,000 300,000
4856 790 Special Events 176,222 140,000 140,000 140,000
5290 590 Other Materials&Supplies 48,551 23,000 23,000 19,100
5410 521 Memberships/Dues/Subscription 900 3,000 8,055 15,000
Subtotal A 526,151 $ 392,840 $ 628,072 $ 623,990
Total School Administration 7300 $ 1,405,373 $ 1,161,350 $ 1,353,352 $ 1,365,797
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City of -
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
School Administration 7300
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
1211 Administrators $ 207,763 (1)Principal&(1)Dean
(1)Administrative Secretary,(1)Business Manager,(1)Network/Computer
Technician,(2)Receptionist,(1)Registrar/Compliance/ESE Support&(1)
1260 Other Support Personnel 369,761 School Nurse
2101 Social Security-matching 44,181 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 23,287 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 79,426 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 10,389 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
2501 Unemployment Compensation 7,000 Allocated cost of of unemployment compensation
Costs associated with the teacher and organizational led after school programs
such as chess, dance, sports, tutoring, baton club, mind lab, spanish, robotics,
3114 After School Programs 110,000 and cheeleading
3190 Other Professional Services 8,650 Funding for Security Management&Software Fees
Funding for High Impact, National, State, and Local conference attendance, i.e.
Cambridge Curriculum Conference (Summer 2024)and Summer Principals and
Assistant Principals Leadership Academy (Summer 2024). Participants are
expected to teach peers based on the lessons learned, which is facilitated
4001 Travel/Conferences/Training 25,000 through professional development days.
4041 Automobile Allowance 5,400 Principal receives$450/month for an automobile allowance
4101 Communication Services 840 Principal cell phone allowance-$70/month
Costs associated with student field trips.This line item has offsetting revenue
4855 Field Trips/School Events 300,000 with Field Trips/Special Programs.
All school-wide and community events, i.e.Trunk or Treat, Winter Wonderland,
Student Honor Ceremonies, Graduations, Pep-Rallies, Staff Luncheons, and
4856 Special Events 140,000 Staff Celebrations
Administrative supplies,school decorations,teacher resources,leadership
5290 Other Materials&Supplies 19,100 materials,and general materials that support all grades and leadership
Membership in National, State,and Local organizations as well as subscriptions
to peer-reviewed periodicals, i.e. Florida Association of School Administrators,
National Association of School Administrators, Marshall Memo and Education
Week. Included in this amount is $12,000 for the Cambridge International
5410 Memberships/Dues/Subscription 15,000 Education Annual Fee.
Total School Administration Expenditures $ 1,365,797
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Pupil Transit Services 7800
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6007-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Descripti Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
3190 310 Prof&Tech Services $ 369,709 $ 381,775 $ 465,850 $ 296,000
otaI Pupil Transit Services 7800 $ 369,709 $ 381,775 $ 465,850 $ 296,000
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
Pupil Transit Services 7800
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
Estimated costs of bus transportation for students. Included in this is the base
3190 Prof&Tech Services $ 296,000 rate and afternoon double runs for two(2)of the three(3)buses contracted.
Total Pupil Transit Services Expenditures $ 296,000
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Operation of Plant 7900
Fiscal Year 2024/25
190-6008-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
Personnel Services
1260 160 Other Support Personnel $ 181,963 $ 158,266 $ 153,889 $ 157,816
1401 160 Overtime 4,497 3,500 4,500 5,000
1410 160 Holiday Pay - - 198 -
1502 291 Bonuses 2,515 - - -
2101 221 Social Security-matching 14,415 12,375 12,132 12,455
2201 211 Pension 7,434 30,565 36,369 37,481
2301 231 Health, Life&Disability Insurance 14,279 39,646 56,971 50,553
2401 241 Workers'Compensation 6,965 10,551 10,217 11,207
Subtotal $ 232,068 $ 254,903 $ 274,276 $ 274,512
Operating Expenditures
3120 310 Legal Fees $ 10,813 $ - $ - $ -
3148 312 Planning/Management Fee-CSUSA 306,000 306,000 306,000 306,000
3149 310 MDCPS Administrative Fee 162,354 169,014 170,983 176,698
3201 312 Accounting&Auditing Fees 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
3431 310 Contract-Food Services 234,560 250,000 229,300 230,000
4101 370 Communication Services 68,260 80,000 75,000 75,000
4301 430 Electricity 159,029 175,000 165,000 175,000
4320 380 Water 65,277 60,000 62,000 65,000
4440 360 Office Equip-Leasing Expense 30,128 30,000 30,200 31,000
4501 320 Insurance&Bond Premium 116,957 105,000 117,300 117,300
4620 350 Contract-Building Maintenance 255,001 207,000 407,400 396,500
4635 350 Repairs&Maintenance 166,935 95,000 228,000 198,138
5120 510 Computer Supplies/Software 31,816 52,900 60,000 63,000
5290 590 Other Materials&Supplies 4,567 5,000 5,000 5,500
Subtotal A 1,622,696 $ 1,545,914 $ 1,867,183 $ 1,850,136
• 5905 790 AACC Expenses $ 10,848 $ 15,200 $ 14,750 $ 15,000
9129 921 Lease Payments to City Debt Svice Fund 444,000 444,000 444,000 444,000
Subtotal $ 454,848 $ 459,200 $ 458,750 $ 459,000
Total Operation of Plant 7900 $ 2,309,612 $ 2,260,017 $ 2,600,208 $ 2,583,648
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
Operation of Plant 7900
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
(1)School Resource Officer funded by Safe Schools from the FEFP and Miami-
1260 Other Support Personnel $ 157,816 Dade County Referendum&(1)Trades Worker II
1401 Overtime 5,000 Estimated overtime
2101 Social Security-matching 12,455 Social Security&Medicare taxes
2201 Pension 37,481 Estimated pension contribution
Estimated annual employee costs for health,life,dental&disability insurance
2301 Health,Life&Disability Insurance 50,553 benefits
2401 Workers'Compensation 11,207 Allocated cost of workers'compensation premiums
The annual administrative and education services fee paid by the School to
3148 Planning/Management Fee-CSUSA 306,000 Charter Schools USA("CS USA")
2%fee that Miami-Dade County School Board charges the City for
3149 MDCPS Administrative Fee 176,698 administrative services
The cost of the School's year-end financial audit(including any State and
Federal Single Audits),in addition to any other audit-related services that the
3201 Accounting&Auditing Fees 11,000 School may require
Food service vendor costs.This line item has an off-setting revenue through
3431 Contract-Food Services 230,000 the National School Lunch Program and student payments.
Estimated annual costs for phone and internet services(i.e. Hotwire,Comcast,
4101 Communication Services 75,000 AT&T).Trades Worker II receives$40/month for cell phone allowance.
4301 Electricity 175,000 Estimated annual costs for electrical services based on current usage
4320 Water 65,000 Estimated annual costs for water based on current usage
Estimated annual costs for leasing equipment i.e.Toshiba,Shred-It services&
4440 Office Equip-Leasing Expense 31,000 etc.
Estimated costs for cyber security,directors&officers,general liability,excess
4501 Insurance&Bond Premium 117,300 liability&student accident insurance premiums
Estimated costs for contractual services,i.e.janitorial cleaning,pest control,
4620 Contract-Building Maintenance 396,500 waste, burglar alarm,fire safety,elevator maintenance,etc.
Estimated costs associated with various repairs and maintenance,i.e.painting,
4635 Repairs&Maintenance 198,138 public storage,building repairs,etc.
Estimated costs for e-mail service,maintenance associated with hardware,
software,anitvirus,device management&the wireless network as well as the
5120 Computer Supplies/Software 63,000 costs of miscellaneous cables,devices,batteries,etc.
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund-190
Operation of Plant 7900
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Budget Justifications
City Manager
Object Proposal
Code# Category 2024/25 Comment
Estimated costs for other expenditures not identified above i.e. E-rate
Consulting,as well as other items that may present themselves during the
5290 Other Materials&Supplies 5,500 fiscal year
5905 AACC Expenses 15,000 Estimated costs for ACES events held at the Aventura Arts&Cultural Center
Payment to the City of Aventura for the principal&interest due for the qualified
Lease Payments to City Debt Svice loan(Debt Service Series 2012(B))which was taken for the construction&
9129 Fund 1 444,000 equipment of the Aventura Charter Elementary School
Total Operation of Plant Expenditures $ 2,583,648
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City of
Aventura City of Excellence School
Fund -190
Capital Outlay 7400
Fiscal Year 2024125
190-6010-569
School 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
Account Object Actual Adopted Projected City Manager
# Code Description Amount Budget 6/30/2024 Proposal
OutlayCapital
6401 692 Computer Equipment>$5,000 $ 152,187 $ 180,000 $ 200,000 $ 44,000
6402 643 Computer Equipment<$5,000 190,575 338,250 488,250 277,750
6410 640 Equipment - 75,000 40,750 -
6420 640 Repairs&Replacements - 164,553
6490 640 Equipment/Other - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 7400 $ 342,761 $ 593,250 $ 893,553 $ 321,750
Computer Equipment 000
This project consists of the regular replacement/upgrades of phone systems,network infrastructure and servers at ACES.
(GIL#190-6010-569.64-01)
Phone System Upgrade(1) $ 5,000
Replace Network Infrastructure(1) 30,000
Replace Server(s)(1) 9,000
Subtotal $ 44,000
Computer Equipment 000
This project consists of the regular replacement of computers,laptops, tablets and other items at ACES.
(GIL#190-6010-569.64-02)
Mobile Learning Computer Labs(1) $ 2,000
Replace AV Equipment and Smartboards(10) 40,000
Replace Color Laser Printer(1) 1,500
Replace Laptop(s)/Computer(s)(10) 13,000
Replace Security Cameras 20,000
Tablets(295) 201,250
Subtotal $ 277,750
Total Capital Outlay 7400 $ 321,750
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City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
Charter School Fund Operating and Capital Budget
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
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Aventura City of Excellence School
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Adopting Ordinance
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (JULY 1 —JUNE 30), PURSUANT TO SECTION
4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR
BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND GRANTS; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2024/2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
for the Aventura City of Excellence School, a copy of said budget being attached hereto
and made a part hereof as specifically as if set forth at length herein, be and the same is
hereby established and adopted.
Section 2. Expenditure of Funds Appropriated in the Budget Authorized. Funds
appropriated in the Budget may be expended by and with the approval of the City Manager
in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and applicable law. Funds of the City
shall be expended in accordance with the appropriations provided in the Budget adopted by
this Ordinance and shall constitute an appropriation of the amounts specified therein.
Supplemental appropriations or the reduction of appropriations, if any, shall be made in
accordance with Section 4.07 of the City Charter.
Section 3. Budgetary Control. The Budget establishes a limitation on expenditures
by department total. Said limitation requires that the total sum allocated to the Charter
School department for operating and capital expenses may not be increased or decreased
without specific authorization by a duly-enacted Resolution affecting such amendment or
transfer. Therefore, the City Manager may authorize transfers from one individual line item
account to another, so long as the line item accounts are within the same department and
fund.
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Section 4. Personnel Authorization. The "Personnel Allocation Summary"
enumerates all authorized budgeted positions. However, the City Manager may amend said
authorized budgeted positions in order to address the operating needs of the department so
long as sufficient budgeted funds are available.
Section 5. Grants and Gifts. When the City of Aventura receives monies from any
source, be it private or governmental, by Grant, Gift, or otherwise, to which there is attached
as a condition of acceptance any limitation regarding the use or expenditures of the monies
received, the funds so received need not be shown in the Operating Budget nor shall said
budget be subject to amendment of expenditures as a result of the receipt of said monies,
but said monies shall only be disbursed and applied toward the purposes for which the said
funds were received. To ensure the integrity of the Operating Budget, and the integrity of
the monies received by the City under Grants or Gifts, all monies received as contemplated
above must, upon receipt, be segregated and accounted for based upon generally accepted
accounting principles and where appropriate, placed into separate and individual trust
and/or escrow accounts from which any money drawn may only be disbursed and applied
within the limitations placed upon the Gift or Grant as aforesaid.
Section 6. Amendments. Upon the passage and adoption of the Charter School
Fund Budget for the City of Aventura, if the City Manager determines that the Department
Total will exceed its original appropriation, the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to prepare such Ordinances as may be necessary and proper to modify any line
item from the Budget hereby.
Section 7. Encumbrances. All outstanding encumbrances on June 30, 2024 shall
lapse at that time; and all capital outlay encumbrances and/or capital outlay expenditures
not spent during the fiscal year may be re-appropriated in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Section 8. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
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remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
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PASSED on first reading this 18t" day of April, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 16t" day of May, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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Aventura City of Excellence School
3333 NE 1881h Street
Aventura, Florida 33180
Telephone: (305) 466-1499
Fax: (305) 466-1339
Website: www.aventuracharter.org
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 (DSAHS)
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
Ce-�--
BY- Melissa Cruz, Finance Director N�L
DATE: April 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) Budget
April 18, 2024 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
May 16, 2024 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board
for the DSAHS, approve the attached Ordinance adopting the 2024/2025 Don Soffer
Aventura High School (DSAHS) Budget. The document will be reviewed in detail at the
April 18, 2024 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment
CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET
FUND 191 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND
GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2024/2025 Operating Budget for the Don Soffer Aventura High
School, a copy of said budget being attached hereto and made a part hereof as
specifically as if set forth at length herein, be and the same is hereby established and
adopted.
Section 2. Expenditure of Funds Appropriated in the Budget Authorized. Funds
appropriated in the Budget may be expended by and with the approval of the City Manager
in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and applicable law. Funds of the City
shall be expended in accordance with the appropriations provided in the Budget adopted by
this Ordinance and shall constitute an appropriation of the amounts specified therein.
Supplemental appropriations or the reduction of appropriations, if any, shall be made in
accordance with Section 4.07 of the City Charter.
Section 3. Budgetary Control. The Budget establishes a limitation on expenditures
by department total. Said limitation requires that the total sum allocated to the Don Soffer
Aventura High School Fund may not be increased or decreased without specific
authorization by a duly-enacted Resolution affecting such amendment or transfer.
Therefore, if requested by the Principal of Don Soffer Aventura High School, the City
Manager may authorize transfers from one individual line item account to another, so long
as the line item accounts are within the same department and fund.
Section 4. Personnel Authorization. The "Personnel Allocation Summary"
enumerates all authorized budgeted positions. However, if requested by the Principal of Don
Soffer Aventura High School, the City Manager may amend said authorized budgeted
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
positions in order to address the operating needs of the department so long as sufficient
budgeted funds are available.
Section 5. Grants and Gifts. When the City of Aventura receives monies from any
source, be it private or governmental, by Grant, Gift, or otherwise, to which there is attached
as a condition of acceptance any limitation regarding the use or expenditures of the monies
received, the funds so received need not be shown in the Operating Budget nor shall said
budget be subject to amendment of expenditures as a result of the receipt of said monies,
but said monies shall only be disbursed and applied toward the purposes for which the said
funds were received. To ensure the integrity of the Operating Budget, and the integrity of
the monies received by the City under Grants or Gifts, all monies received as contemplated
above must, upon receipt, be segregated and accounted for based upon generally accepted
accounting principles and, where appropriate, placed into separate and individual trust
and/or escrow accounts from which any money drawn may only be disbursed and applied
within the limitations placed upon the Gift or Grant as aforesaid.
Section 6. Amendments. Upon the passage and adoption of the Don Soffer
Aventura High School Fund Budget for the City of Aventura, if the City Manager determines
that the Department Total will exceed its original appropriation, the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare such Ordinances as may be necessary and proper to
modify any line item from the Budget hereby.
Section 7. Encumbrances. All outstanding encumbrances on June 30, 2024 shall
lapse at that time; and all capital outlay encumbrances and/or capital outlay expenditures
not spent during the fiscal year may be re-appropriated in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Section 8. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED on first reading this 18t" day of April, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 16t" day of May, 2024.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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Mayor Howard S. Weingberg, ESQ.
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel Friedland, ESQ.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
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Table of Contents
Charter Schools USA's Budget Message..............................................................................................i-iv
Comparative Personnel Allocation Summary.....................................................................................iii
Full-Time Staff Comparison Chart...............................................................................................................iii
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................1-3
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Commitment Statement..........................2
Organization and Operations..................................................................................................................3
Fund Description&Summary..............................................................................................................5-6
Revenue Projection &Rationale..........................................................................................................7-9
Budgetary Account Summary by Expenditure Function............................................11-14
DSAHS Instructional Pay-for-Performance Plan..............................................................15-17
AdoptingOrdinance.................................................................................................................................19-23
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission/Governing Board
Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
FROM: Dr. Geoff McKee, Principal, Don Soffer Aventura High School
Ayanna Jeffrey, Sr. Accounting Analyst, Charter Schools USA
DATE: April 12, 2024
SUBJECT: Proposed 2024/2025 Don Soffer Aventura High School Budget
Attached is the proposed 2024/2025 Don Soffer Aventura High School ("DSAHS") Fund
Budget (Fund 191) which will be effective from July 1, 2024—June 30, 2025. This represents
DSAHS' 6t" full year of operations. The budget was designed to meet the educational
requirements that accommodate 9t" through 12t" grade students, while continuing to employ
staff that possess the leadership qualities that will help DSAHS achieve full enrollment over
the next year.
Budget Implications Resulting from the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") Pandemic
For the last four years, COVID-19 has caused major disruption in international and U.S.
economies and markets. School operations have returned to a "traditional" environment;
however, the pandemic had a significant impact on learning worldwide. In response to this,
the US Department of Education awarded funding to states and school districts through the
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief(ESSER) Fund to help schools address
the negative impact caused by the pandemic. ESSER grant related revenue and expenditures
are not included in the FY 2024/25 budget as the Federal funding program ends on
9/30/2024 and all approved expenditures will be completed by the end of School Year
2023/24.
The budget was prepared in a collaborative effort by CSUSA, including their Sr.
Accounting Analyst, staff members from several different divisions, and the DSAHS
Principal. In addition, the budget has also been reviewed by the City Manager, Finance
Director and Budget Manager. The budget will appear on first and second reading on April
18t" and May 16t", 2024, respectively.
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The following are the major highlights of the 2024/2025 budget:
• The school budget is based on a projected enrollment of 800 9t", 10t", 11t" and 12t"
grade students. This is the school's third year of full enrollment.
• No City subsidy is budgeted for the FY2024-2025 year.
• Includes 62.5 full-time equivalent employees at a projected cost of $6,261,996 and is
summarized by class and category below:
2023-24 2024-25
Job Class Category Projected Proposed Change
Administrative Staff
Full-time 14.0 13.0 (1.0)
Part-time - 0.5 0.5
Subtotal 14.0 13.5 (0.5)
Instructional Staff
Full-time 47.0 49.0 2.0
Part-time - - -
Subtotal 47.0 49.0 2.0
Total Frn ployees 61.0 62.5 1.5
• Vendor Services includes contracted pupil transportation for two (2) buses to transport
students that live two (2) miles or more from the School at a cost of $187,063.
• In order to continue enhancing the instructional experience designed to prepare the
students for the future, $252,867 has been budgeted for textbooks, reference books
and instructional licenses under Instructional Expenditures.
• $60,000 is included in Office Equipment- Leasing Expenditures for lease of the
portable units.
Capital expenditures of $117,906 is budgeted for costs associated with Computer hardware
and software, IT Infrastructure and FF&E (i.e. Classroom Furniture).
Compensation for Personnel Services
Total Compensation for Personnel Services is budgeted at $6,261,996 or 63.8% of the total
budget or 63.5% of total operating revenue. This category includes 62.5 full-time equivalent
employees, including 13.5 administrative staff positions and 49 instructional staff positions as
is detailed below. In order to maintain, attract, and retain highly qualified teachers, salaries
for this category reflect the school's proposed Pay Plan and stipends of$900,547 as a result
of the Miami-Dade County Referendum. All employees are under contract with CSUSA.
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Comparative Personnel Allocation Summary
3- Year Presentation
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Actual Projected Proposed
Full- Part- Full- Part- Full- Part-
Job Class Time Time Total Time Time Total Time Time Total
Administrative Staff
Principal 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Assistant Principal 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Dean of Student Affairs - - - - - -
Snr Community Relations Specialist - - 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
School Operations Administrator 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Office Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 - 0.5 0.5
Receptionist 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 - 1.0
Enrollment Management 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Guidance Counselor 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
CAPAdvisor - - - - - -
IT Support 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Nurse 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Subtotal 13.0 13.0 14.0 14.0 13.0 0.5 13.5
Instructional Staff
Teachers(9-12) 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 44.0 - 44.0
ESE/Special Education Teachers 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Curriculum Resource Teacher 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Athletic Director 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Subtotal 46.0 46.0 47.0 47.0 49.0 49.0
Total 59.0 59.0 61.0 61.0 62.0 0.5 62.5
Full-Time Staff Comparison
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2022/23- 2023/24- 2024/25-
Actual Projected Proposed
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The total proposed budget for 2024/2025, is $9,821,753 and is broken down into the
following categories:
Category Amount %
Compensation $ 6,261,996 63.8%
Professional Services 705,684 7.2%
Vendor Services 1,066,535 10.9%
Administrative Expenditures 57,608 0.6%
Instructional Expenditures 783,202 8.0%
Other Operating Expenditures 452,373 4.6%
Fixed Expenditures 376,448 3.8%
Capital Outlay 117,906 1.2%
Total $ 9,821,753 100.0%
Expenditures by Category
Other Operating
Instructional Expenditures Fixed Expenditures Ou
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Administrative
Expenditures
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Vendor Services
10.9%
Compensation
Professional Services
63.8%
7.2%
Summary
I am pleased to submit the detailed budget contained within this document and its related
funding levels representing the City's continued commitment to support the Mission and
Vision for Don Soffer Aventura High School as outlined on page 2.
The City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Governing Board will meet during a Governing Board Meeting on April 18, 2024 to review the
proposed budget document in detail. Please refer any questions relating to the enclosed
budget to the City Manager's attention.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Geoff McKee A 'nna Jeffrey
Principal, Don Soffer Aventura High School Sr. Accounting Analyst, CSUSA
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Mission Statement
Don Soffer Aventura High School will provide a rigorous, college preparatory
curriculum for the community that ensures each student develops their individual
academic talents and leadership skills to become well-rounded citizens primed
for excellence.
Vision Statement
Don Soffer Aventura High School will continually adopt innovative instructional
methods and technology designed for the digital native learning styles of the 21s'
century students. The School will revolutionize instruction and be recognized as a
pioneer in modern high school education.
Commitment Statement
At Don Soffer Aventura High School, students will be empowered to discover their
passion, choose their path and define their future.
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Organization and Operations
The School is a special revenue fund found within the City's financial statements. The
School commenced operations in the City in August 2019 and for the 2024/2025 school
year will offer classes for 91h through 121h grades with a projected enrollment of 800
students. The School is funded by public funds based on enrollment and may be eligible
for grants in accordance with state and federal guidelines, including food service and
capital outlay. The School can accept private donations and the City can incur debt for its
operations.
Reporting Entity
The School operates under a charter granted by the sponsoring school district,the Miami-
Dade County Public School District (the"District").The current charter is effective until June
30, 2034 but provides for a renewal of up to 15 years by mutual agreement of both parties.
In August 2019, the School opened its doors to 200 91h graders. In August 2020, the School
expanded its enrollment to 415 students to include loth grade. In August 2021, the school
expanded its enrollment to 620 to include 111h grade and in August 2022, expanded its
enrollment to 800 to include 121h grade with approximately 200 students for each grade
level.
The School is owned by the City and is operated through a management agreement as
described below. The School is part of the City's government and is not a separate legal
entity or otherwise organized apart from the City. The City was incorporated in November
1995 and operates under a Commission-Manager form of government.
Management Agreement
The City previously entered into a management agreement with Charter Schools USA, Inc.
("CSUSA") to provide those services necessary to organize, manage, staff, operate and
maintain the School. The agreement expires on June 30, 2024, with a five-year renewal
option by mutual agreement of both parties and provided that the District extends the
charter granted to the City. Total management fees projected to be paid to the
management company for fiscal year 2024/2025 are $388,235. The other expenditures
that are reimbursed to CSUSA from the City relate to teachers' salaries, benefits and all
related operational costs.
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Fund Description
Summary
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Fiscal Year 2024/2025(July 1 -June 30)
Budget Category Summary
Fund Description
This fund accountsfor operating and capital revenues and expenditures associated with the Don SofferAventura High School. In
accordance with their Management Agreement with the City, Charter Schools USA, is responsible for the School's budgetary,
accounting, auditing and financial reporting functions.
2023/24 2023/24 2024/25
2022/23 Adopted Projected Proposed
"Category Actual Budget Forecast Budget
Revenue Projections
Operating Revenue $ 10,377,409 $ 9,131,109 $ 10,345,407 $ 9,862,554
City Subsidy(Advance from the City's General Fund) - - - -
Total Revenues $ 10,377,409 $ 9,131,109 $ 10,345,407 $ 9,862,554
Expenditures
Operating Expenditures $ 8,516,785 $ 8,682,145 $ 9,092,479 $ 9,703,847
Capital Expenditures 418,791 112,500 132,543 117,906
CSUSA Subsidy to offset Professional Services - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 8,935,576 $ 8,794,645 $ 9,225,022 $ 9,821,753
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures $ 1,441,833 $ 336,464 $ 1,120,385 $ 40,802
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Rationale
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ADOPTED PROJECTED PROPOSED
Don Soffer Aventura High School ACTUAL BUDGET FORECAST BUDGET
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Total Number of Students 805 800 829 800
Forecasted Average FTE per Student $ 7,371.14 $ 7,388.44 $ 7,691.40 $ 7,691.40
REVENUE:
Operating Revenue
FTE $ 5,933,768 $ 5,910,752 $ 6,372,325 $ 6,153,120
Capital Outlay 398,960 422,784 488,448 747,200
NSLP Revenue 92,656 68,124 74,745 72,130
Food Services 88,781 90,377 120,014 115,816
City's Intersection Safety Camera Program* 150,000 - - -
Grants 922,493 675,817 883,662 -
Miscellaneous Revenue 59,857 - 4,842 14,800
Internal Funds Revenue**** - 63,255 - -
Other Program Revenue:
AP/AICE 1,214,761 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,600,000
Refrendum Stipends 1,516,134 700,000 1,201,370 1,159,488
Total Operating Revenue $ 10,377,409 $ 9,131,109 $ 10,345,407 $ 9,862,554
Other Non-Revenue
City Subsidy*
Advance from the City's General Fund $ - $ - $ $
Total Revenues $ 10,377,409 $ 9,131,109 $ 10,345,407 $ 9,862,554
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Revenue Projection Rationale
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Revenues
The total revenues available for allocation in the 2024/2025 proposed budget are
anticipated to be $9,862,554. This is a net increase of $731,445 or 8.0% compared to the
prior year's budget primarily due to increased Advanced Placement/Advanced
International Certificate of Education "AP/RICE" and Referendum revenues, as well as the
FTE rate per student.
Operating Revenue
FTE - totals $6,153,120 and is based on an average of $7,691.40/student and includes the
transportation reimbursement component. This revenue category is anticipated to
increase by$242,368 or 4.1%in comparison to the prior years adopted budget.This line has
been budgeted conservatively, using the same average FTE per student as the current
fiscal year projection with a total of 800 students.
Capital Outlay-totals$747,200 and is projected to increase in comparison to the adopted
budget and year-end forecast at $934/student. This is based on estimates from Miami-
Dade County.
NSLP Revenue - totals $72,130 and represents an estimate for reimbursement by the
National School Lunch Program ("NSLP") for low-cost or free meals that are provided to
students who qualify for the federally assisted meal program. This revenue category is
projected based on current year reimbursement rates and assumes consistent eligibility
year-over-year in the student population.
Food Services - totals $115,816 and represents an estimate for un-subsidized meals
purchased by students. This revenue category increased year-over-year in line with the
current year student participation rate and revenues.
Grants - The current anticipated impact from Grant Funding provided by Federal and
State governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is$0 in the 2024/2025 proposed
budget as the Federal funding program ends on 9/30/2024 and all approved expenditures
will be completed by the end of School Year 23/24.
Other Program Revenue - totals $2,759,488 consisting of $1,600,000 in additional FTE
Revenue that is expected be awarded to the DSAHS from students passing the Cambridge
and Advanced Placement Exams and $1,159,488 in Miami-Dade County Referendum
revenue that will be used for security personnel and teacher stipends.
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EXPENDITURES
Administrative Staff
Principal 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Assistant Principal 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Senior Community Relations Specialist - - 1.0 1.0
School Operations Administrator 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Office Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5
Receptionist 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Enrollment Management 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Guidance Counselor 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
IT Support 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Nurse 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Subtotal Administrative Staff 13.0 $ 788,436 13.0 $ 839,432 14.0 $ 896,363 13.5 $ 990,518
Instructional Staff
Teachers(9-12) 42.0 44.0 42.0 44.0
ESE/Special Education Teachers 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Curriculum Resource Teacher 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Athletic Director 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Subtotal Instructional Staff 46.0 $ 2,877,149 49.0 $ 3,174,148 47.0 $ 2,967,087 49.0 $ 3,146,447
Tutoring $ 73,107 $ 76,862 $ 76,862 $ 76,862
Bonuses 204,566 91,954 91,954 127,870
Stipends 1,056,218 690,737 1,156,679 11101,171
Benefits 306,422 325,783 341,252 398,065
Workers'Compensation 12,591 18,107 8,876 16,522
Payroll Taxes 386,884 423,072 449,518 404,541
Subtotal $ 2,039,787 $ 1,626,514 $ 2,125,141 $ 2,125,031
Total Compensation 59.0 $ 5,705,372 62.0 $ 5,640,094 61.0 $ 5,988,591 62.5 $ 6,261,996
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Proposed Budget-Continued
Professional Services
Management Fee $ 375,696 $ 375,696 $ 375,696 $ 388,235
Legal Fees 19,062 11,582 11,529 11,529
Fee to County Board 112,648 92,292 94,244 96,143
Outside Staff Development 17,627 28,925 32,950 53,160
Accounting Services-Audit 11,850 11,850 11,850 11,900
Professional Fees-Other 24,689 7,155 7,311 7,311
Computer Services Fees 103,915 100,000 106,876 118,400
Advertising/Marketing Expenditure 9,172 20,221 20,221 19,007
Subtotal Professional Services $ 674,659 $ 647,720 $ 660,677 $ 705,684
Vendor Services
Contracted Pupil Transportation $ 139,631 $ 172,552 $ 172,552 $ 187,063
Contracted Mental Health 97,092 80,157 80,158 80,158
Extra-Curricular Activity Events&Transportation 139,046 155,000 155,000 166,234
Contracted Food Services 151,610 141,180 169,747 163,809
Drug Testing Fees 595 245 245 245
Licenses&Permits 1,375 2,012 2,012 2,012
Contracted Custodial Services 213,602 257,081 257,081 267,616
Contracted Security 151,731 182,828 182,827 199,398
Subtotal Vendor Services $ 894,713 $ 991,055 $ 1,019,622 $ 1,066,535
Administration Expenditures
Travel $ 5,641 $ 7,736 $ 10,083 $ 10,083
Meals 837 818 1,034 1,034
Lodging 6,268 3,832 8,486 8,486
Business Expenditure-Other 73 153 1,287 1,287
Dues&Subscriptions 4,653 4,379 4,379 4,379
Printing 6,447 8,810 9,463 9,463
Office Supplies 20,482 15,744 19,657 20,267
Medical Supplies 824 2,610 2,610 2,610
Subtotal Administrative Expenditures $ 45,225 $ 44,081 $ 56,998 $ 57,608
Instructional Expenditures
Textbooks&Reference Books $ 189,104 $ 112,037 $ 112,036 $ 117,411
Consumable Instructional(Student) 32,282 36,033 36,033 127,056
Consumable Instructional(Teacher) 26,040 4,039 4,039 914
Instructional Licenses 87,502 121,624 121,624 8,400
Testing Materials 346,932 469,829 469,829 501,959
Florida Teacher Lead program - - 12,300 -
Contracted SPED Instruction 18,991 28,458 28,458 27,462
Subtotal Instructional Expenditures $ 700,852 $ 772,020 $ 784,320 $ 783,202
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Proposed Budget-Continued
Other Operating Expenditures
Telephone&Internet $ 26,881 $ 38,881 $ 32,617 $ 32,943
Postage 3,018 1,628 2,330 2,402
Electricity 115,538 125,192 125,192 128,947
Water&Sewer 12,093 12,676 9,785 13,056
Waste Disposal 37,260 40,623 40,623 44,685
Pest Control 3,246 3,638 3,638 3,747
Cleaning Supplies 2,359 24,760 24,760 25,503
Building Repairs&Maintenance 213,827 181,637 229,597 193,388
Miscellaneous Expenditures 9,949 10,126 10,367 7,703
Subtotal Other Operating Expenditures $ 424,170 $ 439,161 $ 478,908 $ 452,373
Internal Funds Expense
Internal Funds Expense**** $ - $ 63,255 $ $
Subtotal Internal Funds Expenditures $ - $ 63,255 $ - $ -
Fixed Expenditures
Office Equipment-Leasing Expenditures $ 12,462 $ 13,896 $ 13,896 $ 73,560
Professional Liability&Other Insurance 59,332 70,863 89,468 302,888
Subtotal Fixed Expenditures $ 71,794 $ 84,759 $ 103,364 $ 376,448
Total Operating Expenditures $ 8,516,785 $ 8,682,145 $ 9,092,479 $ 9,703,847
Capital Expenditures
Computers-Hardware $ 335,511 $ 75,000 $ 87,379 $ 61,050
Computers-Software 2,551 - - 915
IT Infrastructure 35,693 25,000 12,621 25,000
FF&E 45,037 - 12,500 12,500
Other - 12,500 20,043 18,441
Total Capital Expenditures $ 418,791 $ 112,500 $ 132,543 $ 117,906
Total Unadjusted Operating and Capital Expenditures $ 8,935,576 $ 8,794,645 $ 9,225,022 $ 9,821,753
Unadjusted Revenue over/(under)Expenditures $ 1,441,833 $ 336,464 $ 1,120,385 $ 40,802
Adjusted Revenues over/(under)Expenditures $ 1,441,833 $ 336,464 $ 1,120,385 $ 40,802
Total Adjusted Operating and Capital Expenditures $ 8,935,576 $ 8,794,645 $ 9,225,022 $ 9,821,753
Total Revenues $ 10,377,409 $ 9,131,109 $ 10,345,407 $ 9,862,554
Projected Addition to Fund Balance/(Deficit) $ 1,441,833 $ 336,464 $ 1,120,385 $ 40,802
Repayment to City $ 1,130,510 $ 220,000 $ 861,763 $
Projected Fund Balance After Repayment $ 311,323 $ 116,464 $ 258,622 $ 40,802
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DSAHS INSTRUCTIONAL PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PLAN
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A. CSUSA PAY PRACTICES
B. PERFORMANCE BASED COMPENSATION
C. MERIT INCREASE SCHEDULE
A. CSUSA PAY PRACTICES
CSUSA salaries are competitive with the surrounding area schools but structured differently, with a greater emphasis on
performance-based pay. For base salaries, pay bands have been established to a minimum, midpoint, and maximum scale by
which job families can grow with merit increases.CSUSA will budget criteria, incentives,and other motivating factors to attract,
reward and retain the best employees.A salary worksheet will be used to calculate starting salaries in a fair&consistent manner.
Below are the basic criteria utilized to determine starting salaries.
Base Salary for Teachers in their initial year(10 Month)
• Base Pay:$54,000
• Positive Adjustments for proven expertise and critical shortage subjects or courses
o $3,000 for proven expertise in field.
o $3,000 for critical shortage subject area/course.
• Positive Adjustments to base for Education Credentials
o $3,000 for Masters
o $5,000 for Specialist
o $7,000 for Doctorate
• Other Compensation:(to be reevaluated annually and subject to funding availability)
o Miami-Dade County Referendum will be added as a stipend to Teacher base pay
• Teachers whose certification expires and those who have not received their statement of eligibility from the FL
DOE will be classified as "Permanent Substitutes," with a base pay of$47,000 and no eligibility for advanced
degree supplements. Permanent substitutes are eligible for referendum pay if they carry a full teaching load.
B. PERFORMANCE BASED COMPENSATION
Research supports the notion that people are motivated through achievement,recognition,and growth opportunities.Moreover,
studies indicate that not only does this contribute to the retention of high quality staff, but also positively impacts student
achievement.Consequently,the School will adopt a performance-based compensation plan that includes:
• Merit increases for faculty and staff are determined by a robust evaluation tool based on the research of Robert
Marzano, in alignment with statutory requirements
• A"Cost of Living"adjustment"option may be included in the schedule
• Participation in various programs to provide incentive bonuses for teachers
• Performance bonuses for Administration based on Academic Performance,Enrollment/Growth and Culture metrics
• School wide performance incentive goal—provided to faculty and staff at schools that achieve predetermined school
wide academic improvement goals
• Stipends(supplements)are offered separately from base pay for Additional Academic Responsibilities,Critical Teacher
Shortage Areas,etc.
C. MERIT INCREASE SCHEDULE
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DSAHS COMPENSATION PLAN 24-25
Final Level Instructional staff member scores are calculated by combining the Instructional Practice and Student Performance
components of the final evaluation. Please see the school's approved evaluation plan. Budget will determine the Effective
teacher's percent increase.This percent increase will fall between 50%-75%of the percent increase that Highly Effective teachers
receive per statutory requirements.
CSUSA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION RESULTS INSTRUCTIONAL INCREASE*
Level 1: UNSATISFACTORY/DEVELOPING/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 0%
Level2:DEVELOPING/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 0%
Level 3:APPLYING/EFFECTIVE 2%
Level4:INNOVATIVE/HIGHLY EFFECTIVE 2.67-4%
*Merit increases are subject to budget allocation
• A"Cost of Living"adjustment option may be included in the schedule,budget permitting
• Stipends (supplements) are offered separately from base pay for Additional Academic Responsibilities, including
teaching extra periods and student supervision during planning,lunch,before and after school.
• Cambridge AICE and College Board AP teachers earn$50 for every passing score earned by their students in alignment
with statute.
• State recognition funds are voted upon yearly in alignment with statute.
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Don Soffer Aventura High School
Operating and Capital Budget
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
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Adopting Ordinance
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET
FUND 191 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.05 OF THE CITY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR BUDGETARY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR
PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR GIFTS AND
GRANTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ENCUMBRANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2024/2025 Operating Budget for the Don Soffer Aventura High
School, a copy of said budget being attached hereto and made a part hereof as
specifically as if set forth at length herein, be and the same is hereby established and
adopted.
Section 2. Expenditure of Funds Appropriated in the Budget Authorized. Funds
appropriated in the Budget may be expended by and with the approval of the City Manager
in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and applicable law. Funds of the City
shall be expended in accordance with the appropriations provided in the Budget adopted by
this Ordinance and shall constitute an appropriation of the amounts specified therein.
Supplemental appropriations or the reduction of appropriations, if any, shall be made in
accordance with Section 4.07 of the City Charter.
Section 3. Budgetary Control. The Budget establishes a limitation on expenditures
by department total. Said limitation requires that the total sum allocated to the Don Soffer
Aventura High School Fund may not be increased or decreased without specific
authorization by a duly-enacted Resolution affecting such amendment or transfer.
Therefore, if requested by the Principal of Don Soffer Aventura High School, the City
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Manager may authorize transfers from one individual line item account to another, so long
as the line item accounts are within the same department and fund.
Section 4. Personnel Authorization. The "Personnel Allocation Summary"
enumerates all authorized budgeted positions. However, if requested by the Principal of Don
Soffer Aventura High School, the City Manager may amend said authorized budgeted
positions in order to address the operating needs of the department so long as sufficient
budgeted funds are available.
Section 5. Grants and Gifts. When the City of Aventura receives monies from any
source, be it private or governmental, by Grant, Gift, or otherwise, to which there is attached
as a condition of acceptance any limitation regarding the use or expenditures of the monies
received, the funds so received need not be shown in the Operating Budget nor shall said
budget be subject to amendment of expenditures as a result of the receipt of said monies,
but said monies shall only be disbursed and applied toward the purposes for which the said
funds were received. To ensure the integrity of the Operating Budget, and the integrity of
the monies received by the City under Grants or Gifts, all monies received as contemplated
above must, upon receipt, be segregated and accounted for based upon generally accepted
accounting principles and where appropriate, placed into separate and individual trust
and/or escrow accounts from which any money drawn may only be disbursed and applied
within the limitations placed upon the Gift or Grant as aforesaid.
Section 6. Amendments. Upon the passage and adoption of the Don Soffer
Aventura High School Fund Budget for the City of Aventura, if the City Manager determines
that the Department Total will exceed its original appropriation, the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare such Ordinances as may be necessary and proper to
modify any line item from the Budget hereby.
Section 7. Encumbrances. All outstanding encumbrances on June 30, 2024 shall
lapse at that time; and all capital outlay encumbrances and/or capital outlay expenditures
not spent during the fiscal year may be re-appropriated in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
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Section 8. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall
remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Am it Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Am it Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
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Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED on first reading this 18th day of April, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 16th day of May, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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3151 NE 213th Street
Aventura, Florida 33180
Office Telephone: (786) 481-3032
Website: https://aventuracharterhs.org/
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H I G H S C H o o L Don Soffer Aventura High School
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
The City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for the Aventura City
of Excellence School (ACES) and the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS), will meet
on the following dates and times:
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting May 16, 2024 9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting September 19, 2024 9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting January 23, 2025 9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting April 17, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Governing Board
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Governing Board Facilitator- City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Scrota Helfman Cole & Bierman
All meetings will be held at the Aventura Government Center(19200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura, FL) unless otherwise
noted on the applicable agenda. One or more members of the Advisory Boards of the City may participate in these meetings. These
meetings are open to the public. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who
need special accommodations to participate in these meetings because of that disability should contact the office of the City Clerk at
305-466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Agenda items may be viewed online
at cityofaventura.com.