June 13, 2024 Aventura Governing Board (ACES and DSAHS) Meeting Minutes DON SOFFER
(,AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL
AVENTURA GOVERNING BOARD
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 13, 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 9:02 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Amit Bloom,
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland', Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Michael
Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney
Robert Meyers. Commissioner Paul A. Kruss was absent. Also present were Jon Hage —
Charter Schools USA CE02 and Rachel Windler-Freitag — Charter Schools USA Area 2
Florida Deputy Director. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Weinberg.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion for approval of the May 16, 2024 Aventura
Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes was offered by Commissioner Bloom,
seconded by Commissioner Joel, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
4. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA LLC;AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Participated via virtual communications media technology.
Participated via virtual communications media technology.
Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
June 13, 2024
A motion for approval with the amendments was offered by Commissioner Joel and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the management agreement and reported on CSUSA's agreement
to the changes as outlined in the red-lined version.
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: 10% cap, discipline
responsibility now through CSUSA, requiring cameras on school buses, hiring of the
principal, area administrator position, and the budget process.
Mr. Hage provided information on the industry standard for the management fee
percentage.
Ms. Windler-Freitag provided information regarding the Commission providing input on
the area administrator position.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. The following members of the public
provided comments: Enid Weisman (former Mayor).
There being no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously with the amendments by
roll call vote, and Resolution No. 2024-35 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND CHARTER SCHOOLS USA, AT AVENTURA LLC; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval with the amendments was offered by Commissioner Stern and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Resolution with the amendments passed unanimously by
roll call vote, and Resolution No. 2024-36 was adopted.
5. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
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June 13, 2024
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.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Commissioner
Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed highlights of the budget totaling $13,715,262.
Mr. Hage discussed mitigating the loss of ESSER funds.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously by roll
call and Ordinance No. 2024-09 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
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.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Joel and seconded by Vice Mayor
Dr. Marks.
Mr. Wasson reviewed highlights of the budget totaling $10,029,945.
The City Commission discussed the item.
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June 13, 2024
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public input. There being no speakers, the public
hearing was closed.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously by roll
call vote and Ordinance No. 2024-10 was adopted.
6. APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR ACES AND DSAHS:
Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Stern and seconded by
Commissioner Joel.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the calendars, accompanied by Ms. Windler-Freitag.
The City Commission discussed the item including confirmation that the calendars were
better aligned now.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
7. SCHOOL UPDATES: None.
8. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission as the Governing Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner
Joel, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning
the meeting at 9.49 a.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Governing Board for ACES
and DSAHS, on September 19, 2024.
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