HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-165-3270 - Appointment of Doretha Nichson to Excellence in Education Temp Ad Hoc Advisory CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2017-165-3270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DORETHA NICHSON TO THE EXCELLENCE
IN EDUCATION TEMPORARY AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens and Miami-Dade County Public Schools
first adopted the Miami Gardens Education Compact on April 18, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Excellence in Education Council Board is currently inactive, and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2017, the City held a public workshop, and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2017, Councilman Williams sponsored Resolution No.
2017-131-3236, which created the Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee, with each Council Member and the Mayor appointing one (1) member for a
total of seven (7) members, and
WHEREAS, the primary responsibility of this temporary Excellence in Education
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee would be to advise the Council on reinstating the
Excellence in Council Board and bringing back recommendations to the Council as it
relates to the composition of the Board as well as to make recommendations on the
goals and objectives of the Board, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 2017-131-3236, Councilman
Williams hereby appoints Doretha Nichson to serve on the Excellence in Education
Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens hereby acknowledges Councilman David Williams appointment of Doretha
Nichson to the Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 8. 2017.
ERHABOR IG^KmRO, VICE MAYOR
ATTEST: { ^
RONETTA TAYLOR, ^C, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR
Moved by: COUNCILWOMAN DAVIS
Seconded by: COUNCILWOMAN ROBINSON
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III (Yes) (No) Not present
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. _x (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis _x (Yes) (No)
Councilman Rodney Harris _x (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom _x (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson _x (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr _x (Yes) (No)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-165-3270
18605 NW 27 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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City of Miami Gardens
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPOINTMENT OF DORETHA NICHSON TO THE EXCELLENCE IN
EDUCATION TEMPORARY AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Gardens and Miami-Dade County Public Schools first adopted the Miami
Gardens Education Compact on April 18, 2007. As a result of the collaboration the Excellence in
Education Board was created.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Excellence in Education Board is currently inactive. On April 19, 2017, Councilman David
Williams Jr., held a public workshop. During that workshop discussion, a determination was
made that it would be necessary and more effective for the Board members to be appointed by
Council.
AGENDA ITEM K-3
APPOINTMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
TEMPORARY AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
18605 NW 27 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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On July 26, 2017, Councilman Williams sponsored Resolution No. 2017-131-3236, creating an
Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, with each Council Member
and the Mayor appointing one (1) member for a total of seven (7) members. The primary
responsibility of this Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Committee is to advise the
Council on reinstating the Excellence in Education Board, and provide recommendations about
the composition of the Board’s goals and objectives.
In accordance with Resolution No. 2017-131-3236, Councilman Williams hereby appoints
Doretha Nichson to serve on the Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
Proposed Action:
Approve resolution acknowledging Councilman Williams appointment of Doretha Nichson to the
Excellence in Education Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
Attachments:
Attachment: Resolution No. 217-131-3236.