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A VENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 23, 2026
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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
City Manager Bryan Pegues — Governing Board Facilitator
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney Robert Meyers
Aventura Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 23, 2026
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 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
4. SCHOOL UPDATES:
• Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES)
• Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS)
5. 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
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 (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 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 (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.
6. APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
7. APPROVAL OF FY 2026-2027 CSUSA INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND
SAFETY POLICY FOR ACES AND DSAHS
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Aventura Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 23, 2026
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
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@cityofaventura. com.
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DON SOFFER
$AVENTURA
HIGH CHOOL
AVENTURA GOVERNING BOARD
AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2026
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 9:05 a.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Amit Bloom, Commissioner Clifford B. Ain,
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner
Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky, City Manager Bryan Pegues, City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. Also present were ACES Principal
Dr. Andrea Beck, DSAHS Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, Rachel Windler-Freitag — Charter
Schools USA Vice President Research, Development and Innovation, and Rita Weaver -
Charter Schools USA Senior Director of Board Governance. 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 September 18, 2025
Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom,
seconded by Commissioner Orlinsky, and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
4. SCHOOL UPDATES:
• Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES): Principal Dr. Andrea Beck
provided updates including the following items: enrollment/waitlist, National Junior Honor
Society induction, Middle School athletics, parent programs, ESAC Board Chair, and
upcoming events.
The City Commission provided input on the items including: positive comments on the
book focused event "Don't Feed the Lion," the proper process for addressing bullying at
school, and working on a lower price for the gap time between when school ends and
activities begin at the recreation center. Consensus was provided for Mr. Pegues to come
back with a plan for addressing the gap time.
Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 22, 2026
Mr. Meyers reporting on the anti -bullying statute.
Principal Dr. Beck provided responses to questions asked.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS): Principal Dr. Geoff McKee
provided updates including the following items: learning event at the Aventura Turnberry
Jewish Center for Holocaust Remembrance Week, School Resource Officer Mike
retirement event, new School Resource Officer Chris, testing (PSAT etc.), programs,
Florida Department of Education honors, upcoming production of Grease, University of
Cambridge graduations/diplomas, college admission process, and enrollment.
The City Commission provided input on the items including: progress of the new guidance
counselor and college advisor, enrollment/waitlist, increasing student capacity, college
applications/scholarships, Florida's great state university program, more support in the
college department, and test preparation.
Principal Dr. McKee provided responses to questions asked.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
5. APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR ACES AND DSAHS:
Mayor Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Kruss and seconded by Vice Mayor
Bloom.
Mr. Pegues reported on the alignment of the two school calendars as previously
requested by the Board.
The City Commission commented on the item including further review of the calendars
regarding scheduling closures on certain Fridays before holidays falling on Mondays to
alleviate student absences.
Ms. Windler-Freitag, Ms. Weaver, Principal Dr. McKee and Principal Dr. Beck provided
input.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
The motion for approval passed (6-1), with Commissioner Friedland voting no, by roll call
vote, with a request for further review.
Mr. Pegues will follow up on the item at a future meeting.
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Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 22, 2026
6. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -FIELD WAIVER FOR ACES: Mayor Weinberg
introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Bloom and seconded by Commissioner
Friedland.
Ms. Windler-Freitag reviewed the item.
The City Commission provided positive comments on having only one waiver.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
7. REVIEW OF FALL SURVEY RESULTS FOR ACES AND DSAHS: Mayor
Weinberg introduced the item.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Friedland and seconded by Vice
Mayor Bloom.
Ms. Weaver reviewed the Aventura Schools CSUSA 2025-2026 Fall Stakeholder
Satisfaction Surveys including the following: Survey Scale & Interpreting the Results,
Constructs Measured Across Each Stakeholder Group, City of Aventura Commission
Survey Participation Summary for ACES & DSAHS, ACES (Summary Results by
Category, Historical Parent Survey Results, Historical Staff Survey Results, Historical
Student Survey Results), and DSAHS (Summary Results by Category, Historical Parent
Survey Results, Historical Staff Survey Results, Historical Student Survey Results).
The City Commission provided comments.
No comments were provided by members of the public.
The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT: No members of the public provided comments:
10 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission as the Governing Board, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner
Ain, seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the
meeting at 9:57 a.m.
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Aventura Governing Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
January 22, 2026
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 23, 2026.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
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: Bryan Pegues, City Manager
BY: Melissa Cruz, Finance Director
DATE: April 17, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Aventura City of
Excellence School (ACES) Charter School Fund Budget
April 23, 2026 ACES Governing Board Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
May 21, 2026 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 2026/2027 Aventura City of
Excellence School (ACES) Charter School Fund Budget. The document will be reviewed
in detail at the April 23, 2026 ACES Governing Board Meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment
CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
(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 2026/2027 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 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 the Aventura City of Excellence 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 the
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
Aventura City of Excellence 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 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, 2026 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 2026/2027 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. 2026-
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 Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
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 Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED on first reading this 23rd day of April, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 21 st day of May, 2026.
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
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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CITY OF AVENTURA
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: Bryan Pegues, City Manager
BY: Melissa Cruz, Finance Director mL
DATE: April 17, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Don Soffer Aventura High
School (DSAHS) Budget
April 23, 2026 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
May 21, 2026 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 2026/2027 Don Soffer
Aventura High School Budget. The document will be reviewed in detail at the April 23,
2026 DSAHS Governing Board Meeting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Attachment
CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ATTACHED DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
(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 2026/2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program 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
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
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, 2026 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 2026/2027 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.
Page 2 of 4
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
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 Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom
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 Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED on first reading this 23rd day of April, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 21St day of May, 2026.
Page 3 of 4
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2026-
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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Aventura Governing Board
Aventura City of Excellence School
Don Soffer Aventura High School
2026-2027 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 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting
June 18, 2026
9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting
September 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting
January 21, 2027
9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting
April 22, 2027
9:00 a.m.
ACES/DSAHS Governing Board Meeting
May 20, 2027
9:00 a.m.
Governing Board
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. hruss
Commissioner Cindv Orlinskv
Governing Board Facilitator - City Manager Bryan Pegues
Citv Cleric Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
Citv Attornev Robert Mevers
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.
CHARTER SCHOOLS®
USA
Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at Charter
Schools USA (CSUSA) and CSUSA managed charter schools on behalf of the governing boards.
These rules are in place to protect the employee and students of CSUSA. Inappropriate use
exposes CSUSA to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services,
and legal issues.
Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every CSUSA
employee and affiliate who deals with information and/or information systems. Moreover, it is
the responsibility of every computer user to know these guidelines and to conduct their activities
accordingly.
2.0 Scone
This policy provides guidelines that apply to all users of computer systems and services, no
matter where the users are located. The term "users" refers to all employees, independent
contractors, persons, or entities accessing CSUSA computer systems and services.
All employees, students, contractors, consultants, temporary, and other workers at CSUSA and
its subsidiaries are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding appropriate use of
information, electronic devices, and network resources following CSUSA policies and standards,
and local laws and regulation.
This policy applies to technology administered in individual schools, the resources administered
by central teams and departments, personally owned computers and devices connected by wire or
wireless to the school network, and to off -site computers that connect remotely to the school's
network services.
3.0 Polia
3.1 General Use and Ownership
• It is the policy of CSUSA to (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or
transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of
direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful
online activities; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of
personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children's Internet
Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
• Computers and computer accounts are provided to assist users in the performance of their
jobs or functions with CSUSA. Users should have no expectation of privacy in anything
created, sent, received, or downloaded on the computer or communication system.
• All CSUSA users must obtain proper authorization to use computers, computer accounts,
and computer files.
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• The computer and communication systems belong to CSUSA and should be used for
business and educational purposes only. CSUSA reserves the right to monitor the
operation of these systems, to access all records within them, and to retain or dispose of
those records as it deems necessary.
• Users must comply with all software licenses, copyrights, and all other state and federal
laws governing intellectual property.
• All internet data that is composed, transmitted, or received via the CSUSA's computer
communications systems is considered to be a part of the official records of CSUSA and,
as such, is subject to disclosure to law enforcement or other third parties. Consequently,
employees should always ensure that the business information contained on websites they
view, email messages, and other transmissions is accurate, appropriate, ethical, and
1 awful .
• The computer and communication systems belong to CSUSA and should be used for
business purposes only. CSUSA reserves the right to monitor the operation of these
systems, to access all records within them, and to retain or dispose of those records as it
deems necessary.
• A user is responsible for all activities originating from their account(s), including all
information sent from, intentionally requested, solicited, or viewed from their account(s)
and publicly accessible information placed on a computer using their account(s).
3.2 Student Data Privacy — COPPA. FERPA. and Florida Law
COPPA Compliance. CSUSA complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
(COPPA), 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506. Where school -directed use is required, CSUSA schools
shall act as the consent agent on behalf of parents as permitted under the FTC COPPA Rule
(16 CFR Part 312). All digital tools used with elementary -age students shall be reviewed
annually to ensure COPPA compliance. Teachers and staff may not independently enroll
students under 13 in any third -party online service without prior approval from the CSUSA
ITSS Department.
• Florida Student Data Privacy Act (F.S. 1002.222). CSUSA complies with the Florida
Student Data Privacy Act, F. S. 1002.222. All contracts with third -party vendors who access,
store, or process student data must include provisions prohibiting the vendor from using
student data for any purpose other than providing the contracted educational service;
requiring data destruction timelines upon contract termination; and requiring the vendor to
notify CSUSA of any data breach within 30 days of discovery, consistent with Florida breach
notification law (F.S. 501.171). CSUSA shall maintain a student data inventory, updated at
least annually, identifying all vendors and systems that collect, process, or store student data.
Prohibited Use of Unauthorized Cloud Storage. Staff and students are prohibited from
storing student personally identifiable information (PII) or educational records in
unauthorized personal cloud storage accounts, including but not limited to personal Google
Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud accounts. Student data must only be stored in CSUSA-issued or
CSUSA-approved platforms (e.g., school -issued Google Workspace for Education,
Microsoft 365). Storing student records in personal cloud accounts constitutes a violation of
FERPA and this policy, and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
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of employment.
EdTech Application Approval. Prior to using any new digital tool, application, or online
platform with students, teachers and staff must obtain approval from the CSUSA ITSS
Department or designated Instructional Technology representative. The use of free,
consumer -grade tools or applications with students is prohibited without prior review and
written approval. This requirement applies regardless of whether the tool is accessed via web
browser, mobile app, or other means. Staff who independently sign up for third -party
services using school email addresses on behalf of students, without prior approval, may be
creating unauthorized data sharing arrangements in violation of FERPA and applicable state
law.
3.3 Security and Pro rip etary Information
• System -level and user -level passwords must comply with CSUSA Password Policy.
Providing access to another individual, either deliberately or through failure to secure its
access, is prohibited. The following minimum password standards apply to all CSUSA
accounts: (a) passwords must be a minimum of 8 characters in length; (b) default or
vendor -supplied passwords must be changed immediately upon first use; and (c)
passwords must never be written down or stored in an unsecured location.
• Multi -Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA is required for all staff accessing CSUSA
administrative systems, email platforms, and any system containing student data. Staff
may not disable or bypass MFA on any CSUSA-managed account or system.
Questions regarding MFA enrollment should be directed to the CSUSA ITSS
Department.
• Authorized CSUSA computer users are responsible for maintaining the security of their
passwords and may not share accounts with any other individuals.
• All computing devices must be secured with a password -protected screensaver with the
automatic activation feature set to 15 minutes or less. You must lock the screen or log off
when the device is unattended.
• Employees must use extreme caution when opening e-mail attachments received from
unknown senders, which may contain malware.
• Use encryption on devices and systems where feasible and as directed by the CSUSA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure team and other applicable CSUSA policies.
• Remote Access and Public Network Prohibition. Staff are prohibited from accessing,
transmitting, or working with student personally identifiable information (PII) or any
CSUSA administrative systems over a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network (including but not
limited to coffee shops, hotels, airports, and other public hotspots) unless connected through
a CSUSA-issued VPN. All remote access to internal CSUSA systems must be conducted via
a CSUSA-approved VPN connection. Use of personal or third -party VPN services does not
satisfy this requirement. Staff who require remote access must contact the CSUSA ITSS
Department to obtain and configure the approved VPN client prior to working remotely.
3.4 Unacceptable Use.
• Under no circumstances is a CSUSA user authorized to engage in any activity that is
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illegal under local, state, federal, or international law while utilizing CSUSA owned
resources. The lists below are by no means exhaustive but attempt to provide a
framework for activities that fall into the category of unacceptable use.
• To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or "Internet filters") shall be
used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to
inappropriate information. Specifically, as required by the Children's Internet Protection
Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child
pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors. Subject to staff supervision,
technology protection measures may be disabled for adults or, in the case of minors,
minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
• The use of TikTok, and/or any successor platforms, on all CSUSA, or school -owned
devices, or on any device (including privately owned) connected to CSUSA, or school -
provided internet is strictly prohibited. FAC Rule 6A-1.0957.
3.4.1 Systems and Network Activities
• To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of
the CSUSA online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant
messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
• Specifically, as required by the Children's Internet Protection Act, and Florida
Administrative Code ("FAC") Rule 6A-1.0957 prevention of inappropriate network usage
includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called `hacking,' and other unlawful
activities; (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification
information regarding minors; (c) preventing access to websites, web or mobile
applications, or software that do not protect against the disclosure, use, or dissemination
of students' personal information; and (d) prohibits students from accessing social media
platforms, except when expressly directed by a teacher for an educational purpose
• Introduction of malicious programs into the network or server (e.g., viruses, worms,
Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.).
• Revealing your account password to others or allowing the use of your account by others.
This includes family and other household members when work is being done at home.
• Using a CSUSA computing asset to actively engage in procuring or transmitting material
that is in violation of sexual harassment or hostile workplace laws in the user's local
jurisdiction.
• Duplication of copyrighted software or data, except for backup and archival purposes.
• E-mail messages created, sent, or received if they contain intimidating, hostile, or
offensive material concerning race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or
any other classification protected by law.
• Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization
and distribution of photographs from magazines, books or other copyrighted sources,
copyrighted music, and the installation of any copyrighted software for which CSUSA or
the end -user does not have an active license is strictly prohibited
• Exporting software, technical information, encryption software or technology, in
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violation of international or regional export control laws, is illegal. The appropriate
management should be consulted before the export of any material that is in question.
• Effecting security breaches or disruptions of network communication.
• Port scanning or security scanning is expressly prohibited unless prior notification to
CSUSA's ITSS leadership team has been made.
• Circumventing user authentication or security of any host, network, or account.
• Interfering with or denying service to any user other than the employee's host (for
example, denial of service attack).
• Using any program/script/command, or sending messages of any kind, with the intent to
interfere with, or disable, a user's terminal session, via any means, locally or via the
Internet/Intranet/Extranet.
3.4.2 Education, Supervision and Monitoring
• It shall be the responsibility of all members of the CSUSA staff at the school to educate,
supervise and monitor appropriate usage of the online computer network and access to
the Internet following this policy, the Children's Internet Protection Act, the
Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st
Century Act.
• Disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures will follow
established processes, including documentation and approval by the school's Principal or
designated representative.
• The School's Principal or designated representative will ensure that age -appropriate
training for students who use the School's Internet facilities are provided. The training
provided will be designed to promote the commitment to:
a) The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as outlined in this policy;
b) Student safety in regards to:
i. safety on the Internet;
ii. appropriate behavior while on online, on social networking Web sites, and in
chat rooms; and
iii. cyberbullying awareness and response.
c) Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act
("CIPA").
CIPA Public Hearing Compliance. This Internet Safety Policy was adopted by CSUSA
following reasonable public notice and a public hearing or meeting as required by the
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), 47 U. S.C. § 254(h). The date of the
adoption meeting and the approving authority are documented in the Approvals section
of this policy. This policy shall be re -adopted following the same public notice and
hearing process whenever material amendments are made, consistent with USAC E-
Rate program requirements.
• Following receipt of this training, the student will acknowledge that he/she received the
training, understood it, and will follow the provisions of the District's acceptable use
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policies.
3.5 Cyberbullyjng and Online Harassment
Cyberbullying is strictly prohibited on any CSUSA or school -connected system, device, or
network. For the purposes of this policy, cyberbullying is defined consistent with Florida
Statute F.S. 1006.147 (the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act) as bullying
through the use of technology or any electronic communication. This includes, but is not
limited to, any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, or data transmitted by use
of any electronic device, including a telephone, computer, cellular telephone, tablet, or any
other electronic device.
Students or staff who engage in cyberbullying are subject to consequences as outlined in the
applicable CSUSA Student Code of Conduct or Employee Handbook. CSUSA may
discipline a student or employee for cyberbullying that occurs off campus when such conduct
has the effect of substantially interfering with or limiting the victim's ability to participate in
or benefit from educational programs.
Students, parents, and staff who believe cyberbullying has occurred may report such
incidents to the school's Principal or designated representative. Reports may be made
anonymously. CSUSA prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports cyberbullying
in good faith.
The transmission of explicit, sexually suggestive, or nude images via CSUSA systems or
devices is strictly prohibited. Consistent with Florida Statute F. S. 847.0141, staff who
discover such content involving minors on school systems or devices are required to report
the matter to the school's Principal and to law enforcement as required by applicable law.
3.6 Blogging and Social Media
• Prior to requiring students to use online content, staff is required to confirm that the
content is not blocked by the student internet filter. If staff has appropriate blocked
content or social media platforms to be used for educational purposes, then staff must
request said content to be reviewed and unblocked.
The Blogging and Social Media Policy is designed to protect the privacy, confidentiality,
business interests, and reputation of CSUSA. When you are participating in social
networking, you are representing both yourself and CSUSA. It is not our intention to
restrict your ability to have an online presence. We believe social networking is a very
valuable tool.
All school administrators, faculty, and staff shall use caution and good judgment when
using electronic communications and social networking sites. Any information posted on
or communicated through a social networking site shall not bring disfavor,
embarrassment, or condemnation to any employee, student, or any member of CSUSA.
CSUSA prohibits direct communications relayed to current or former students via
electronic communications such as texting, Facebook, and all other social media
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networks. All communications to students should be conducted via the school -issued
email addresses or through school -approved applications such as Edmodo.
Communications should be professional and related to a student's academic progress or
school activities.
• The use of TikTok, and/or any successor platforms to be used to communicate or promote
any school district, school, school -sponsored club, extracurricular organization, or athletic
team is strictly prohibited, per Florida Statute, 1001.02(1), (2)(n),
1003.02(1)(g)5, and 1003.02(1)(g) and FAC Rule 6A-1.0957.
3.7 Blogging and Social Media Policy Guidelines
• Employees should not use or post to social media during work hours.
• Employees should not use the company or personal devices to access or post on social
media networks while at work.
• Only employees officially authorized by CSUSA may use approved social media outlets
to speak or post on behalf of CSUSA. This will be a part of your CSUSA j ob description.
• Employees are restricted from disclosing the details of any CSUSA activity or business
dealings on social media.
• Do not post any financial, confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information about
CSUSA or any of our students, faculty, administrative staff, or employees.
• Employees, specifically teachers and administrative staff, are prohibited from using
social media to contact or communicate with any current or former students.
• Do not use social media to vent personal complaints about supervisors, co-workers,
students, parents, vendors, or CSUSA.
• If you see unfavorable opinions, negative comments, or criticism about CSUSA,
immediately forward this information to your School Administrator or Employee
Services.
• Information on your networking profile is public, even if posted under a pseudonym,
your identity can still be revealed.
4.0 Com lin ance
4.1 Comnliance Measurement
The compliance with this policy will be actively monitored through various methods,
including but not limited to, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and
feedback to the policy owner.
CSUSA and all CSUSA managed charter schools will make all reasonable efforts to
comply with NIST CSF (Cyber Security Framework)
4.2 Exce to ions
Any exception to the policy must be approved by the CSUSA Cybersecurity team in
advance.
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4.3 Non-com liu ance
• CSUSA is not responsible for the actions of individual users who violate this policy.
• CSUSA users found to have violated this policy maybe subject to penalties and
disciplinary action, revocation of user access, up to and including termination of
employment.
5.0 Related Policies
• Gramm -Leach -Bliley Act: Safeguards to Protect Confidential Financial Information
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Username and Password Policy
• CSUSA Employee Handbook
• CSUSA Parent and Student Handbook
• Computer Security Device Standards Policy
• Florida Information Protection Act / Breach Notification Law, F.S. 501.171 — CSUSA will
notify affected individuals within 30 days of a confirmed breach determination and will
provide notification to the Florida Attorney General when 500 or more Florida residents are
affected, as required by law.
• Florida Student Data Privacy Act, F. S. 1002.222
• Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act, F.S. 1006.147
6.0 Definitions and Terms
CIPA: Children's Internet Protection Act
CSUSA: Charter Schools USA.
Security breaches: Include, but are not limited to, accessing data of which the employee is not
an intended recipient or logging into a server or account that the employee is not expressly
authorized to access unless these duties are within the scope of regular duties.
Social media: Computer -mediated tools that allow people, companies and other organizations to
create, share, or exchange information, career interests, ideas, and pictures/videos in virtual
communities. For the purposes of this policy, social media means any platform enabling user -
generated content, social interaction, or direct messaging, including but not limited to current
and emerging platforms. This definition shall be reviewed and updated annually as part of the
regular policy review cycle. Any sites that allow for online collaboration, sharing, or publishing
platforms,
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whether accessed through the web, a mobile device, text messaging, email, or any other existing
or emerging communications platform.
Social media posts: Defined as blog posts, blog comments, status updates, text messages, posts
via email, images, audio recordings, video recordings, or any other information made available
through any social media outlet. Social media posts are the actual communications a user
distributes via social media.
Users: Refers to all employees, independent contractors, students, parents, persons, or entities
accessing CSUSA computer systems and services.
7.0 Timeline
Effective Date: Upon Implementation
Review Date: Annually
8.0 Annrovals
Name, Title
Date
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