Ordinance No. 2025-15 Amending Don Soffer Aventura High School DSAHS 2024-2025 Budget - September 2, 2025CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-10, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (JULY 1 — JUNE 30)
BY REVISING THE 2024/2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET DOCUMENT AS
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, upon the periodic review and analysis of current budgetary
commitments and obligations, and based upon the projected needs and requirements of
Don Soffer Aventura High School and upon the recommendations of the Principal of the
Don Soffer Aventura High School, the City Manager (and the concurrence of the Finance
Director as to Accounting Principles), it is deemed necessary to adjust, amend and
implement the 2024/2025 Operating and Capital Budget of the Don Soffer Aventura High
School as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the amendment of
Ordinance No. 2024-10, which Ordinance adopted a budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year
for Don Soffer Aventura High School by revising the 2024/2025 budget as set forth on the
attached Exhibit "A", which exhibit is deemed incorporated by reference as though set
forth in full herein.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Ain, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bloom, and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2025-15
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain Yes
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman Yes
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Vice Mayor Cindy Orlinsky Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Ain, who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Friedland, and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain Yes
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman Yes
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Vice Mayor Cindy Orlinsky Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED on first reading this 1st day of July, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 2nd day of September, 2025.
,kbWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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EXHIBIT A
DON soFFEa
-CHIGH SCHOOL
AVENTURA
Consolidated Financial Report
Enrollment
FEFP rate per Student
REVENUE:
FTE
Capital Outlay
NSLP Revenue (National School Lunch Program)
Food Service Revenue
Grants - Federal/State/Local
Miscellaneous Revenues (includes E-Rate Program)
Other Program Revenue
AP/AICE
Referendum Stipends
Subtotal Operating Revenue
TOTAL REVENUE
800
819
19
2%
$
7,949
$
7,819
$
(130)
-2%
$
6,359,258
I $
6,399,835
$
40,577
1 %
747,200
895,611
148,411
20%
87,946
88,978
1,032
1%
100,000
96,773
(3,227)
-3%
-
71,521
71,521
0%
14,800
69,747
54,947
371 %
-
113,250
113,250
0%
1,600,000
2,604,938
1,004,938
0%
1,159,488
1,317,804
158,316
14%
$
10,068,692
$
11,668,467
$
1,689,766
16%
$
10,068,692
$
11,668,467
$
1,689,766
16%
EXPENDITURES
Administrative Staff
Principal
1.0
1.0
Assistant Principal
2.0
3.0
School Operations Administrator
1.0
1.0
Administrative Assistant
2.5
2.5
Receptionist
-
-
Enrollment Management
1.0
1.0
Guidance Counselor
3.0
2.0
IT Support
1.0
1.0
Nurse
1.0
1.0
Subtotal Administrative Staff
13.6
$
990,618
12.6
$
912,671
$
(77,847)
-8%
Instruction Staff
Teachers (9-12)
41.0
41.0
ESE/Special Education Teachers
3.0
3.0
Curriculum Resource Teacher
1.0
1.0
Athletic Director
1.0
1.0
Subs
3.0
4.0
Subtotal Instructional Staff
49.0
$
3,146,447
60.
$
3,282,121
$
136,674
4%
Tutoring
$
76,862
21,666
$
(55,196)
-72%
Bonuses
127,870
225,904
98,034
77%
Stipends
1,101,171
1,421,371
320,200
29%
Benefits
398,065
382,247
(15,818)
-4%
Workers' Compensation
16,522
37,038
20,516
124%
Payroll Taxes
404,541
451,501
46,961
12%
Subtotal Other Compensation -
Group Insurance, Benefits, and Payroll Taxes
$
2,126,031
$
2,639,726
$
414,696
20%
Total Compensation 62.6 $ 6,261,996 62.6 $ 6,734,618 $ 472,622 8%
EXHIBIT A
Consolidated Financial Report
2024-2025
2024-2025
Change
Change
Professional Services
Management Fee
$
604,122
699,507
$
95,386
16%
Legal Fees
11,529
5,527
(6,002)
-52%
Fee to County Board
99,363
132,826
33,462
34%
Outside Staff Development
53,160
35,832
(17,328)
-33%
Accounting Services -Audit
11,900
11,900
0%
Professional Fees - Other
7,311
3,222
(4,089)
-56%
Computer Services Fees
118,400
121,138
2,738
2%
Advertising/Marketing Expenditure
19,007
19,007
-
0%
Subtotal Professional Services
$
924,792
$
1,028,969
$
104,167
11%
Vendor Services
Contracted Pupil Transportation
$
187,063
$
187,063
$
(0)
0%
Contracted Mental Health Services
80,158
54,996
(25,162)
-31 %
Extra -Curricular Activity Events & Transportation
166,234
166,234
0
0%
Contracted Food Services
163,809
172,775
8,967
5%
Drug Testing Fees
245
1,005
760
310%
Licenses & Permits
2,012
3,932
1,920
95%
Contacted Custodial Services
256,701
259,532
2,831
1 %
Contracted Securitv
199,398
199,398
0
0%
Subtotal Vendor Service
$
1,066,620
$
1,044,936
$
(10,684)
-1%
Administration Expenditures
Travel
$
10,083
$
9,249
$
(834)
-8%
Meals
1,034
1,305
271
26%
Lodging
8,486
6,782
(1,704)
-20%
Business Expenditures - Other
1,287
302
(984)
-76%
Dues & Subscriptions
4,379
5,842
1,463
33%
Printing
9,463
9,037
(426)
-4%
Office Supplies
20,267
6,909
(13,358)
-66%
Medical Supplies
2,610
1,392
(1,218)
-47%
Subtotal Administration Expenditures
$
67,608
$
40,817
$
(16,791)
-29%
Instructional Expenditures
Textbooks & Reference Books
$
117,411
$
126,630
$
9,219
8%
Consumable Instructional (Student)
127,056
87,065
(39,991)
-31 %
Consumable Instructional (Teacher)
914
1,842
928
102%
Instructional Licenses
8,400
33,684
25,284
301 %
Testing Materials
501,959
546,207
44,249
9%
Florida Teacher Lead Program
-
13,200
13,200
0%
Contracted SPED Instruction
27,462
2,870
(24,592)
-90%
Subtotal Instructional Expenditures
$
783,202
$
811,600
$
28,298
4%
Other Operating Expenditures
Telephone & Internet
$
32,943
$
32,378
$
(565)
-2%
Postage
2,402
4,750
2,348
98%
Electricity
128,947
106,514
(22,433)
-17%
Water & Sewer
13,056
13,056
0
0%
Waste Disposal
44,685
44,685
0%
Pest Control
3,747
3,747
(0)
0%
Cleaning Services
25,503
21,245
(4,258)
-17%
Building Repairs & Maintenance
193,388
357,674
164,286
85%
Miscellaneous Expenditures
7,703
43,487
35,784
465%
Subtotal Other Operating Expenditures
$
462,373
$
627,636
$
176,162
39%
EXHIBIT A
Consolidated Financial Report
2024-2025
2024-2025
Change
Change
Fixed Expenditures
Office Equipment - Leasing Expenditures
$
73,560
$
13,560
$
(60,000)
-82%
Professional Liability & Other Insurance
$
302,888
$
264,498
$
(38,390)
-13%
Subtotal Fixed Expenditures
$
376,448
$
278,068
$
(98,390)
-26%
9,912,039
$
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
$
10,666,323
$
664,284
7%
Capital Expenditures
Computers - Hardware
$
61,050
$
66,554
$
5,504
9%
Computers - Software
915
32,118
31,203
3410%
Audio Visual Equipment
25,000
25,000
0
0%
FF&E
12,500
18,100
5,600
45%
Improvements Other than Building
18,441
27,730
9,289
50%
Total Capital Expenditures
$
117,906
$
169,604
$
61,698
44%
Total Unadjusted Operating and Capital Expenditures
$
10,029,945
$
10,735,827
$
705,882
7%
Revenues less Total Operating and Capital Expenditures
$
38,747
$
922,630
$
883,883
2281%
Other Income / Expenses
$
-
$
-
$
-
0%
Total Operating and Capital Expenditures
$
10,029,945
$
10,735,827
$
705,882
7%
Change in Fund Balance
$
38,747
$
922,630
$
883,883
2281%
Net Change in Fund Balance, less repayment of City Subsidy
$
389747
$
9229630
$
8839883
2281%