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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03 12 Regular 601 New Schools Ad Hoc CommitteeCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 601 March 12, 2012 Regular Meeting Informational Consent Public Hearings Regular X KS City Manager Department REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission discuss the potential formation of a Winter Springs Schools Citizens Advocacy Group. SYNOPSIS: At the February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, the Commission directed the City Manager to bring back an agenda item for discussion on the possible formation of a Winter Springs Schools Citizen Advisory Group. CONSIDERATIONS: Recently, much discussion has taken place in regards to Seminole County Schools' funding and potential school closings, including Keeth Elementary School in Winter Springs. While the recent decision of the Seminole County School Board was to not close Keeth Elementary or any of the other elementary schools under related consideration, the School Board indicated that this topic may be revisited next year. Thus, in an effort to be proactive and to continue to engage our citizens in addressing this matter going forward, the Commission expressed their desire to discuss the possible formation of a citizens group for the purpose of advocacy and awareness of Winter Springs Schools. This group could be charged with reaching out to and engaging itself in future discussions by the Seminole County School Board and /or Seminole County Public Schools' staff that affect our local schools. Based on the ultimate and specific direction decided upon by the Commission, staff will bring back any necessary documents for approval at the following Commission meeting. Regular 601 PAGE 1 OF 2 - March 12, 2012 FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined, dependent upon the specific /legal formation of the group. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends that the City Commission discuss the possible formation of a citizen's advisory group that would advocate for Winter Springs Schools, related options therein, and then take whatever action regarding formation of this group that it deems appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: Regular 601 PAGE 2 OF 2 - March 12, 2012