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RESOLUTION NO. 64-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A PLUMOSA K-8~ FINE ARTS MAGNET
PROGRAM ON THE SEACREST SITE (OLD ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL)
WHEREAS, the City of Dekay Beach places a high priority on providing its students with the best
educational opportunities as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach supports the conversion of the Plumosa Elementary school
to a Kindergarten-8t'' model that incorporates a Fine Arts Magnet Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dekay Beach supports the relocation of Plumosa Elementary school to
the Seacrest (old Atlantic High School) site to accommodate aKindergarten-8`s grade Fine Arts School
that could be built in phases as the demographics show the need for middle school capacity; and
WHEREAS, providing a Fine Arts Magnet Program for elementary and middle school students on
the Seacrest site provides parity for students that live in the south county area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dekay Beach would entertain entering into a partnership with the District
for the future use of the existing Plumosa site if the school were relocated to the Seacrest site; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach will work with Old School Square Cultural Arts Center to
create a community partnership to enhance a Fine Arts Program at Plumosa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach, Florida supports a Plumosa Kindergarten - 8~' grade Fine
Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest site.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach, Florida affirms its willingness to consider a partnership with
the District for the future use of the existing Plumosa site if the school is relocated to the Seacrest site.
Section 3. The City of Delray Beach, Florida affirms its willingness to continue its support of Palm
Beach County Public Schools that serves south county area students.
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Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of the resolution to the School
Board Members of the School District of Palm Beach County and Superintendent Arthur C. Johnson.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6~' day of November, 2007.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
Ciry Clerk
2 Res. No. 64-07
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement
Janet Meeks, Education Coordinator
THROUGH: David Harden, City Manager ~~
DATE: November 2, 2007
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #'•~ REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007
RESOLUTION 64-07 PLUMOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
Approval of a Resolution 64-7 supporting the relocation of Plumosa Elementary School to the
Seacrest (old Atlantic High School) site with a Fine Arts Magnet Program for Kindergarten
through 8th grade.
BACKGROUND
Plumosa and one Boynton Beach Elementary School (Galaxy) are under consideration for closure based
on decrease in State funding and decrease in enrollment. The School District is currently considering 5
options for these schools. As the District was discussing the options, they received an 11 million dollar
Federal grant for 5 new magnet programs one of which is to be a Fine Arts program at
PlumosaElementary School. One of the options they are considering for Plumosa is to create a
Kindergarten-8th Fine Arts Magnet program and relocating the school to the Seacrest site as it contains
an auditorium. Under this option Plumosa and Galaxy would be closed on their current sites. This
option would allow fora "modified" middle school of the arts program in the south county area which
has been one of the goals of the City of Delray Beach. As the District will be making a decision in one
of their upcoming workshop meetings, it would appropriate at this time for the City Commission to
make a formal statement through Resolution 64-7.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 64-7supporting a Plumosa Kindergarten though 8d'
grade Fine Arts Magnet program on the Old Atlantic High School Site with copies of the
Resolution to be sent to the School Board Members of the School District of Palm Beach
County and Superintendent Arthur C. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A PLUMOSA K-8TH FINE
ARTS MAGNET PROGRAM ON THE SEACREST SITE (OLD ATLANTIC
HIGH SCHOOL)
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach places a high priority on providing its students with the
best educational opportunities possible;
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach supports the conversion of the Plumosa Elementary
school to a Kindergarten-8~' model that incorporates a Fine Arts Magnet Program,
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach supports the relocation of Plumosa Elementary school to
the Seacrest (old Atlantic High School) site to accommodate aKindergarten-8`~' grade Fine Arts School that
could be built in phases as the demographics show the need for middle school capacity;
WHEREAS, providing a Fine Arts Magnet Program for elementary and middle school students
on the Seacrest site provides parity for students that live in the south county area;
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach would entertain entering into a partnership with the
District for the future use of the existing Plumosa site if the school were relocated to the Seacrest site; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach will work with Old School Square Cultural Arts Center
to create a community partnership to enhance a Fine Arts Program at Plumosa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach supports a Plumosa Kindergarten - 8`~ grade Fine Arts
Magnet Program on the Seacrest site.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach affirms its willingness to consider a partnership with the
District for the future use of the existing Plumosa site if the school is relocated to the Seacrest site.
Section 3. The City of Delray Beach affirms its willingness to continue its support of Palm
Beach County Public Schools that serves south county area students.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of the resolution to the School
Board Members of the School District of Palm Beach County and Superintendent Arthur C. Johnson.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 6~' day of November, 2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
THRU: LULA BUTLER, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
FROM: JANET MEEKS, EDUCATION COORDINATOR
DATE: October 26, 2007
SUBJECT: Plumosa Elementary School
Last Monday, the Mayor and I met with Carol Shetler, South Area Superintendent regarding possible changes
to Plumosa Elementary School. Two major factors are requiring the School Board to look at is Five Year
Capital plan: decrease in State funding and decrease in enrollment. Currently there are three schools listed in
the five year plan that are to receive modernizations. The status of those three schools is: Forest Park
(Boynton Beach) is temporarily being housed at the Seacrest site while their new school is under construction.
Plumosa (Delray Beach) is currently in architectural stages for their modernization with an opening date of
2009. Galaxy (Boynton Beach) is slated for modernized in the future, but no plans on the table at this time.
The District is discussing modifications to these schools as they are small (a population less than 500
students). If one or two of the schools are eliminated, the District would be able to save a large capital outlay.
To complicate matters even more, the District has recently been awarded an 11 million dollar Federal grant to
provide 5 new magnet programs. Forest Park will receive an elementary IB program and Plumosa will receive
a fine arts program.
Here are the different options the District is considering:
Option 1: Close Galaxy and enlarge the footprints of Forest Park and Plumosa to accommodate the new
population. The African American community surrounding Galaxy is a huge supporter of that school and would
most likely not support the closing of Galaxy. The change in boundaries could easily be accommodated
between Forest Park and Plumosa.
Option 2: Close Plumosa and shift Plumosa children to the north and west. This would jeopardize the grant
money and it would create a challenging boundary scenario and increase a high needs population at Galaxy.
Option 3: Create a K-8~' fine arts magnet program on the Seacrest site and close Plumosa and Galaxy on
their current sites. This new school would still be named Plumosa since the grant was written in its name.
Boynton and Delray Beach could have the option to purchase the land where the old schools were situated.
Boynton Beach may still be concerned with closing one of its schools, however the Seacrest site is easily
accessible and situated just south of their border. This option would allow fora "modified" middle school of the
arts program in the south county area which has been one of the goals of the City of Delray Beach. The K-8~'
model has been successful in raising academic achievement in other parts of the country as well as Village
Academy. It also provides for a more nurturing environment for the students.
Options 4: Close both Galaxy and Plumosa and redistrict these children into area schools. This would create
challenging boundary scenarios and increase high needs populations in the surrounding schools. The Federal
grant money would be in jeopardy for the fine arts program.
Option 5: Make no changes and continue as planned.
Situation Assessment: Plumosa Elementary School Analysis
Plumosa and one Boynton Beach Elementary School are under consideration for closure due to declining
enrollment. We are recommending the City Commission advocate for the continuing service and planned
modernization of Plumosa for Delray Beach students.
Currently there are three schools listed in the Palm Beach County School District (PBCSD) five year plan
scheduled for modernizations. They include Galaxy and Forest Park Elementary Schools located in Boynton
Beach, and Plumosa which is located in Delray Beach. All three schools are being considered at this time for
significant changes. Please see the attached memo for details of the options that the District is currently
considering.
The City of Delray Beach should be concerned as two of the options are to permanently close Plumosa. It
should be noted that there is enough existing capacity in the surrounding geographical area (Pine Grove,
Orchard View and Crosspointe and Forest Park) to accommodate Plumosa students if it were to be closed.
According to the District Galaxy students can also be absorbed within a similar geography is it were to be
closed. Plumosa would involve relocating 377 students vs 477 at Galaxy.
Reasons to advocate for Plumosa to remain open and relocated to Atlantic High School Site:
Synergy benefits exist for both PBCSD and Delray Beach
• The District has a commitment for approximately $2,000,000 Federal Fine Arts Grant to start a new
magnet at Plumosa
The provision of an arts related program would be the only one of its type in south County which
provides parity for the District
• There is an opportunity to partner with District to consolidate K-8th at adjacent old ACHS site which
could allow the creation of an innovative workforce housing model on Plumosa site
• There would be a cost savings for PBCSD with "one campus" similar to Village Academy model. This
type of model has proven to be a nurturing environment with increase in academic achievement for
students
Plumosa is under City consideration for an expanded Beacon Program; opportunity to expand to
successful K-8 Village model that includes at risk middle school children
• Supports City's goal of creating a middle school of the arts program on old ACHS site
• Old School Square's commitment to partner with Plumosa Fine Arts Program
• There is an existing Auditorium at old ACHS site that is not being utilized -cost savings to District
• The District and school children will benefit with use of newly renovated soccer fields
• Plumosa enrollment is up 10 % vs year ago, and all Delray Beach schools have seen a 1 % aggregate
increase vs '06-07 school year; elementary schools are generally growing at an even higher rate.
Community Hardship for Students and the Community if Closed:
• Student bussing to schools further from their homes
• Does not met the Goals of the District to provide neighborhood schools
Potential neighborhood blight for the Northeast section of the City
• Potential for overburdening already challenged schools with academically disadvantaged students
• Potential for county to lose fine arts grant since grant was written in Plumosa's name
• Delray Beach looses an opportunity to enhance city's educational offerings to its residents
Recommendation:
1. Encourage Plumosa Families, PTA and SAC to support the Fine Arts Program at the Seacrest site and
send letters of support to the District offices
2. Encourage elective officials to make personal calls to School Board members
3. Create a Resolution to relocate Plumosa to old ACHS and provide a k-8th model with a statement that
they start with k-5th and add a grade each year after as middle school demographics shows the need.
Resolution to be adopted at CC meeting of November 6th
4. Seek a letter of support from Old School Square outlining their commitment to a Community partnership
with the school and how they can help to enhance/support fine arts program
5. Send a representative to District workshop meeting to read into the record City's Resolution.
6. Seek City of Boca Raton's support for a south county Arts program for their children to attend
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
Request to be
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AGENDA REQUEST
ber 06, 2007
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Date: October 30, 2007
Special Agenda Workshop Agenda
Description of agenda item:
City Commission is requested to approve award to the second lowest bidder Pristine Water Solutions, for
the purchase and delivery of Poly Phosphate at $.769 per lb. for the Water Treatment Plant at an estimated
annual cost of $96,894.00, purchased as needed.
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION REQUIRED: YES NO X
Draft Attached: YES NO
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval contract award to Pristine Water Solutions, the second low bidder, for the
purchase of Poly Phosphate at $.0.769 per pound for an estimated annual cost of $96,894.00.
Deparfinent Head Signature:
Determination of Consistency with Comprehensive Plan:
City Attorney Review/Recommendation (if applicable):
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure of funds):
Funding available: Yes X No
Funding alternatives: (if applicable)
Account Number: 441-5122-536-52.21
Account Description: OPERATING SUPPLIES /CHEMICALS
Account Balance: $ 921,650.86
City Manager Review:
Approved for agenda: es No
Hold Until
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Action: Approved Disapproved
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CERTIFICATION
I, CHEVELLE D. NUBIN, City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, do
hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 64-07, as the same was passed and adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission in regular session on the 6th day of November, 2007.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the
official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 9th day of
November, 2007.
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Arthur C. Johnson, Ph.D., Superintendent
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacxest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Mrs. Paulette Burdick -District 2
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Mrs. Burdick:
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Mr. Bill Graham, Chairman -District 3
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Mr. Graham:
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Mr. Mark Hansen -District 5
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Mr. Hansen:
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Dr. Sandra Richmond -District 6
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Dr. Richmond:
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Ms. Debra Robinson -District 7
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Ms. Robinson:
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 • 5611243-7000
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
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The School District of Palm Beach County
Monroe Benaim, Vice Chair -District 1
3340 Forest Hill Blvd., C-316
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406-5869
Dear Mr. Monroe:
• DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561!243-1000
Please find attached Resolution No. 64-07 supporting a Plumosa Elementary School
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Fine Arts Magnet Program on the Seacrest Site (Old
Atlantic High School). The City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 64-07 at
the Regular Commission Meeting of November 6, 2007.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
. ~~~,
Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
I, CHEVELLE D. NUBIN, City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, do
hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 64-07, as the same was passed and adopted by the Delray
Beach City Commission in regular session on the 6th day of November, 2007.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the
official seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 9th day of
November, 200?.
Chevelle D. Nubin
City Clerk
City of Delray Beach, Florida
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