City of Coral Gables

File #: 15-4228    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minutes Status: Noted and Filed
File created: 7/22/2015 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 8/25/2015 Final action: 8/25/2015
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: School Community Relations Committee Meeting of July 24, 2015.
Attachments: 1. 7-24-15 Agenda

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School Community Relations Committee Meeting of July 24, 2015.

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- Discussion about the role of the Committee in relation to the School District

- Members expressed some frustration with the previous School Community Relations Committee, interactions with school board and the schools that their children attend

- Members expressed enthusiasm about the new Committee, the Commission’s commitment to education and progress made by the City thus far

- Committee would like to invite principals of schools to a future meeting and would like to invite school board staff to a future meeting

- Communication, namely modern electronic communication, was identified as an area in need of major improvement for several schools

- Board members expressed concerns that residents do not know controlled choice has ended- would like City to make more of an effort in getting the word out

- Discussed developing a “mission statement” or message for the Committee

- Aileen nominated Sam Joseph and Andrea seconded. The vote was unanimous.