HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-209-1391 - Project Victory Program
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: December 8, 2010 Item Type: Resolution Ordinance Other
X Fiscal Impact: Yes No Ordinance Reading: 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: Yes No Yes No X Funding Source: NA Advertising Requirement: Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: Yes
No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X Sponsor Name Mayor Shirley Gibson Department: Mayor and Council /Community Outreach Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ALLOWING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS TO PARTNER WITH THE MIAMI–DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT VICTORY PROGRAM; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: Background Project Victory is a special education program developed by Miami Dade County Public Schools
that strives to prepare students for financial, personal and social independence by ensuring that they develop positive work ethics and behaviors. This program provides work-related
community experiences for students with disabilities by developing social, emotional, and employability skills essential for employment and success in the workplace. Candidates for Project
Victory are 11th and 12th graders enrolled in a Miami Dade County Public School Special Education program, seeking a special diploma option, and transitioning to the work force or trade
school. Teacher and students that work under this program are governed by the Florida K-20 requirement code (Support for Learning), which serves as a Code of Conduct, along with school
district policies, that governs all actions of the teacher, job coach, and students regarding discipline, instructions, attendance, dress code, etc. Current Situation It has been requested
that the City of Miami Gardens become a partner with Project Victory, thus allowing students to benefit from on-the-job training and real-life experiences. The students will complete
complete a volunteer application with City of Miami Gardens. While working at the City, each student will be ITEM K-11) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Project Victory Program
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 supervised and monitored by a Miami Dade Public School teacher and a job coach who has been finger printed and has
received clearance with the school system. The teacher will provide lessons on steps to success in the work place. Students are trained in different capacities such as: filing, distribution
of mail to departments, scanning plans, making copies, answering telephones, logging calls, stuffing envelopes for mass mail, sorting papers, preparing conference rooms and packets prior
to meetings, and logging information into database. Students will practice employability skills such as consistent attendance, effective communication, and personal grooming. Conflict
resolution and problem solving are also addressed. Students are provided with targeted job plan and given constant feedback. Proposed Action: That the City Council approve the attached
resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement allowing the City of Miami Gardens to partner with Miami Dade Public Schools Project Victory Program. Attachment:
Attachment A – Miami Dade Public Schools Project Victory Overview