School Community Relations Committee

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda Friday, October 21, 2022 8:30 AM 2151 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room School Community Relations Committee Chairperson Dr. Winnie Chang Vice Chairperson Sam Joseph Board Member Erin Anding Board Member Sandy Dimitris Board Member Carmen Manrara Cartaya Board Member Andrew Nadal Board Member Cecilia D. Slesnick Board Member Jennifer Ward Sando Board Member Sharon Watson School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee The School Community Relations Committee will be holding its Regular Meeting on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, commencing at 8:30 a.m. While the Committee is back to live in-person meetings, members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83893614478). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: 305-461-6769 Meeting ID: 838 9361 4478. To speak on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee CALL TO ORDER ROLL/QUORUM CALL A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The School Community Relations Committee Minutes of September 16, 2022. Attachments: Cover Memo Draft Minutes-SCRC Sept. Meeting B. PUBLIC COMMENTS The School Community Relations Committee provides an opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between schools and their neighbors, including the City of Coral Gables . The committee looks for opportunities to improve schools in terms of physical appearance, community involvement, and quality of education. The Committee will also provide oversight of the City’s educational landscape; making sure the City is fulfilling its recent education commitments and assuring that the needs of students and families are being adequately served by the public-school system. Finally, the Committee is intended to serve as a review committee for the Education Compact between the City and Miami Dade Public Schools. Public Comments shall be limited to two minutes per speaker. A ten second reminder will be provided to the speaker prior to the closing of their time. C. NEW BUSINESS C-1 C-1: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Update (Facilitated by Mari Tere Rojas, School Board Member) C-2 Friends of Gables High's Nov. 1 Event (Facilitated by Sam Joseph, Vice Chairperson) Attachments: FOGH Nov. 1@GablesHigh C-3 Discussion of School Board Items (Facilitated by Sam Joseph, Vice Chairperson) Attachments: CGSH Renovation Construction Project Award_F41 National Family Literacy Day_H11rev_MTR D. OLD BUSINESS D-1 Election of SCRC Vice Chairperson E. ONGOING BUSINESS E-1 General Updates City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee F. ANNOUNCEMENTS F-1 Next SCRC Meeting - Friday, November 18, 2022 Questions/Comments: scrc@coralgables.com F-2 Join a local PTA or subscribe to their newsletters using the following links: Sunset Elementary https://www.sunsetpta.org/membership Coral Gables Preparatory Academy https://coralgablesprepptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/whyjoin GW Carver Elementary https://gwcarverelem.memberhub.com/store?category=PTA%20Memberships - %20JOIN%20TODAY GW Carver Middle School https://carvermiddle.memberhub.com/store Ponce de Leon Middle School https://ponceptsamemberhub.memberhub.com/store Coral Gables High School http://gablesptsa.org/join/ International Studies Preparatory Academy High School https://ispa-ptsa.com/join-ptsa/ West Lab - https://www.westlabpto.org/pen F-3 North Ponce Harvest Market - Oct. 22 - Dec. 17, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The North Ponce Harvest Market, the city’s seasonal fall farmers market, will take place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Oct. 22 through Dec. 17 along the 100 block of Minorca Avenue. Adapted for the North Ponce neighborhood of Coral Gables, the market will complement and feature many of the same vendors as the city ’s spring market which takes place in front of City Hall. Vendors will offer products ranging from baked goods, authentic cultural cuisines, soaps, candles, jewelry, plants, dog products, and much more. F-4 Bi-Annual Recycling Drive-Thru - Oct. 22, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host a Recycling Drive-Thru Event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parking lot behind City Hall. Residents can bring old electronics, large cardboard boxes, household hazardous waste (i.e., paint cans, pool chemicals, oils, batteries and household pesticides ), documents for shredding (maximum of 5 standard-sized boxes per vehicle), or “lightly/gently used" clothing to be donated to Camillus House. Items will not be accepted before 9 a.m. or after 12 p.m. on City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee the day of the event. Visit www.coralgables.com/kcgb for more information. F-5 Adventure Day - Oct. 22, 2022 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coral Gables recognizes October as Disability Awareness Month. To celebrate, join us for Adventure Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salvadore Park, 1120 Andalusia Ave. This free family-friendly event for participants of all ages and abilities will feature a build and race zone, interactive drumming with South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, a misting station, the U.S. National Power Soccer Team, and more. For additional information, please contact PlayForAll@coralgables .com or call 305-460-5600. F-6 Adult Activity Center Halloween Spooktacular - Oct. 28, 2022 | 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for a bit of hocus pocus at the AAC’s Spooktacular Halloween Bash! There will be gastronomic creations, bodacious libations, and spooky tunes for all to do the monster mash. Costumes are encouraged. For additional information, please contact the AAC at 305-461-6765 or aacinfo@coralgables.com F-7 An Afternoon at the Cinema - Oct. 29, 2022 | 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for an afternoon at the Cinema hosted by Commissioner Kirk Menendez to experience “The OMEN”. Tickets are FREE to the 40+ community at the Adult Activity Center (AAC) or online at www.playgables.com. The ticket includes popcorn and a drink. Tickets are required and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets may be available at the door, depending on availability. We look forward to seeing you at the cinema! For additional information, please contact the AAC at 305-461-6765 or aacinfo@coralgables.com F-8 Architectural Walking Tour - Oct. 29, 2022 | 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Take a walking tour of downtown Coral Gables co-curated by AIA Miami, the Miami Center for Architecture and Design, and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Led by docent Sarah Nesbitt Artecona, a past chair of the Chamber of Commerce, this 90-minute walking tour highlights Coral Gables' most notable historic buildings. Please arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. with comfortable shoes and be prepeared for rain and/or warm weather. The tour will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with a brief discussion, and will extend through the downtown area and into the heart of the central business district. Reservations are required in advance via Eventbrite. Please have your reservation printed or saved on your mobile phone. Admission: Seniors, and children eight years old or younger: free Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce members, AIA Miami members, and architecture students: $10 City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee All other guests: $15 F-9 Nightmare at 405 Haunted House - Oct. 31, 2022 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Join us for a night of terror as you walk through the Youth Centers' scare zones. Those who dare to enter will receive a treat after being tricked. Regardless of the haunted house entry, an opportunity to use the photobooth is open to everyone. This event is not suitable for children five years old or younger. Tickets are non -refundable and for one-time use. For additional information, please email parks@coralgables.com. F-10 Mayor Lago's Town Hall Meeting - Nov. 2, 2022 | 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. A town hall meeting hosted by Mayor Vince Lago will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. The meeting may be attended by multiple members of the city commission, city staff, and representatives. The meeting is open to the public. Minutes will also be taken and made publicly available. Attend via Zoom: Call In Telephone Number: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 305 446 6800 F-11 School Board Member Rojas’ Office Hours - Nov. 3 & 17, 2022 | 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Join School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas on the first and third Thursday of every month for satellite office hours, located in the first floor conference room at Coral Gables City Hall. For More Info: Email: district6@dadeschools.net Phone: 305-995-1334 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM School Community Relations Agenda October 21, 2022 Committee Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such as a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service) in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail : relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/19/2022 4:05 PM