HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 23, 2026 RECAP Aventura Government Board Meeting (ACES & DSAHS) MeetingAVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL AND
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REGULAR MEETING RECAP
April 23, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive • Aventura, FL 33180
Sth 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 RECAP
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
April 23, 2026
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 at 9:04 a.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by Mayor Weinberg.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
Action Taken: Approved
4. SCHOOL UPDATES:
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES): Provided by Principal Dr. Beck
Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS): Provided by Ms. Windler-Freitag
(Charter Schools USA) on behalf of Principal Dr. McKee
5. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
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. Action Taken: Passed on First Reading
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
Action Taken: Approved
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Aventura Governing Board Meeting RECAP April 23, 2026
Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School
7. APPROVAL OF FY 2026-2027 CSUSA INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND
SAFETY POLICY FOR ACES AND DSAHS
Action Taken: Approved
8. OTHER BUSINESS
No other business was discussed.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments were provided by members of the public.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10.02 a.m.
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