HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 02 13 Consent 203 Resolution 2012-07 Support of Keeth Elementary SchoolCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 203
February 13, 2012
Regular Meeting
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City Manager Department
REQUEST:
City Manager requesting the Commission approve Resolution 2012 -07 in support of Keeth
Elementary School.
SYNOPSIS:
Recently, the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) staff and Board have indicated that
they are considering closing one or more elementary schools to help address their current
budget shortfall. It is estimated by SCPS staff that closing of an elementary school will
save the district approx. $1 million (per school). The SCPS staff has further indicated that
Keeth Elementary is ranked second in priority on a list of potential closings. The Mayor
and Commission have previously verbally expressed their support of Keeth Elementary
remaining open and operational. Resolution 2012 -07 memorializes that support.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Seminole County Public Schools staff have indicated that they have established criteria to
evaluate schools for potential closing to include student population, necessary facility
repairs, transportation costs, and reapportionment /rezoning impacts.
With this in mind, it is important that consideration be given to the following relevant and
applicable data:
Currently, 469 new homes are currently under various phases of construction in the
City of Winter Springs, in close proximity to Keeth Elementary School. These are
firm developments capable of providing new students within the next school year.
Future plans for the Winter Springs Town Center call for approximately 1,500 more,
which would directly impact and provide additional student population to Keeth
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Elementary School. At an estimated student generation rate of 0.2, this equates to
close to 100 new students in short order and upwards of 300 more students in the
future.
The prior re- zoning of a large contingent of Winter Springs students, who live in
close proximity to Keeth Elementary School, to Lawton Elementary School in
Oviedo directly contributes to the reported deficiency in student population at Keeth
Elementary School.
Further, the Winter Springs community was disrupted by the closing and
reapportionment of Longwood Elementary School students to various Winter Springs
Schools just this past year, and further reapportionment of Keeth students would
again unjustly disrupt the lives of residents of the Winter Springs Community.
Other noteworthy factors warranting consideration include:
• Keeth Elementary School has received a variety of recognitions and awards including:
• "A" rated school for the past nine consecutive years,
• Highest writing scores in Seminole County and the 4th highest scores in the
State of Florida in 4th Grade FCAT Writes for 2010 -2011,
• The Florida Department of Education Five Star School Award for exemplary
programs that integrate the school and community involvement,
• Keeth Elementary has strong parent and community support with over 12,000
volunteer hours logged, and an active PTA that has received numerous annual awards
from the Seminole County Council of PTAs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this Resolution.
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.
A copy of this Resolution wil be forwarded to the Seminole County School Board Chair
upon adoption by the Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends that the City Commission adopt Resolution 2012 -07 in
support of Keeth Elementary School.
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ATTACHMENTS:
e Resolution 2012 -07.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE CITY
COMMISSION'S STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED,
UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION OF KEITH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DELIVER A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School is an integral part of the Winter Springs
Community; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School been an "A" rated school for the past nine
consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School had the highest writing scores in Seminole
County and the 4th highest scores in the State of Florida in 4th Grade FCAT Writes for
2010 -2011; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has received the Florida Department of
Education Five Star School Award for exemplary programs that integrate the school and
community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has strong parent and community support
with over 12,000 volunteer hours logged; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has an active PTA that has received
numerous annual awards from the Seminole County Council of PTAs; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County is currently considering and
reviewing options to address their upcoming projected budget shortfall, to include the
potential suspension of operations or closing of one or more schools, including Keeth
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County has established criteria to
evaluate those schools for potential suspension of operations or closing to include
student population, necessary facility repairs, transportation costs, and
reapportionment /rezoning impacts; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County has indicated that Keeth
Elementary is ranked second highest on a list of schools under consideration for
potential suspension of operations or closing, and
WHEREAS, approximately 469 new homes are currently under various phases
of construction in the City of Winter Springs, in close proximity to Keeth Elementary
School, with plans for approximately 1,500 more, which would directly impact and
provide additional student population to Keeth Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the prior reapportionment of a large contingent of Winter Springs'
students living in homes within the City limits of Winter Springs from Keeth Elemetary
School to Lawton Elementary School in Oviedo directly contributes to the reported
deficiency in student population at Keeth Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the Winter Springs community was disrupted by the closing and
reapportionment of Longwood Elementary School students to Winter Springs Schools
just this past year, and further reapportionment of Keeth students would again unjustly
disrupt the lives of residents of the Winter Springs Community; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of operations or permanent closing of
Keeth Elemetary School would have a overall dramatic negative impact on our
community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, THAT
Section I. The City Commission hereby expresses its strong support for the
continued, uninterrupted operation of Keeth Elementary School located in the City of
Winter Springs.
Section II. The City Commission encourages the Seminole County School
Board to consider all applicable and relevant data, including the information provided in
this Resolution, in its evaluation of the potential suspension of operations or closing of
schools, including Keeth Elementary School.
Section III. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by the City Commission. Upon approval of this Resolution by the City Commission, the
Mayor is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Seminole County
School Board.
Passed and adopted this day of
2012.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CHARLES LACEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANDREA LORENZO- LUACES, CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE CITY
COMMISSION'S STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED,
UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION OF KEETH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DELIVER A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School is an integral part of the Winter Springs
Community; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School been an "A" rated school for the past nine
consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School had the highest writing scores in Seminole
County and the 4th highest scores in the State of Florida in 4th Grade FCAT Writes for
2010 -2011; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has received the Florida Department of
Education Five Star School Award for exemplary programs that integrate the school and
community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has strong parent and community support
with over 12,000 volunteer hours logged; and
WHEREAS, Keeth Elementary School has an active PTA that has received
numerous annual awards from the Seminole County Council of PTAs; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County is currently considering and
reviewing options to address their upcoming projected budget shortfall, to include the
potential suspension of operations or closing of one or more schools, including Keeth
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County has established criteria to
evaluate those schools for potential suspension of operations or closing to include
student population, necessary facility repairs, transportation costs, and
reapportionment/rezoning impacts; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Seminole County has indicated that Keeth
Elementary is ranked second highest on a list of schools under consideration for
potential suspension of operations or closing, and
WHEREAS, approximately 469 new homes are currently under various phases
of construction in the City of Winter Springs, in close proximity to Keeth Elementary
School, with plans for approximately 1,500 more, which would directly impact and
provide additional student population to Keeth Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the prior reapportionment of a large contingent of Winter Springs'
students living in homes within the City limits of Winter Springs from Keeth Elemetary
School to Lawton Elementary School in Oviedo directly contributes to the reported
deficiency in student population at Keeth Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the Winter Springs community was disrupted by the closing and
reapportionment of Longwood Elementary School students to Winter Springs Schools
just this past year, and further reapportionment of Keeth students would again unjustly
disrupt the lives of residents of the Winter Springs Community; and
WHEREAS, the temporary suspension of operations or permanent closing of
Keeth Elemetary School would have a overall dramatic negative impact on our
community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, THAT
Section I. The City Commission hereby expresses its strong support for the
continued, uninterrupted operation of Keeth Elementary School located in the City of
Winter Springs.
Section II. The City Commission encourages the Seminole County School
Board to consider all applicable and relevant data, including the information provided in
this Resolution, in its evaluation of the potential suspension of operations or closing of
schools, including Keeth Elementary School.
Section III. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by the City Commission. Upon approval of this Resolution by the City Commission, the
Mayor is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Seminole County
School Board.
Passed and adopted this 13 day of February 2012.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CHARLES LACEY, - R
ATTEST:
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A , • RENZO - LUACES, CITY CLERK