HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03 12 Regular 601 New Schools Ad Hoc CommitteeCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 601
March 12, 2012
Regular Meeting
Informational
Consent
Public Hearings
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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.
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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:
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