HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11 Support of Summer School ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 91 - 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PARKLAND, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FOR THE
CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN HROWARD
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the schools and the entire community have a well-
defined responsibility and common interest in the education,
welfare and safety of our children; and
WHEREAS, in fulfilling this responsibility, the school
system has offered a continuous progress summer school program
wherein students were provided a well -organized, supervised and
structured education program from early morning until noon.
During this time the students were provided both breakfast and
lunch; and
WHEREAS, after dismissal from the morning program, the
cities of Broward County fulfilled their responsibilities to the
children and their parents by providing a supervised afternoon
enrichment and recreation program. This program was a needed
service to the many parents who would have been left without
after-school supervision for their children; and
WHEREAS, as a result of providing the full-day summer school
program for our students, law enforcement agencies have reported
that there was a reduction in crime, less vandalism, relief for
children and youth who would otherwise be "on the streets," and
needed assistance for latchkey children and their parents; and
RES. NO. 91 - 11
WHEREAS, this summer school program proved to be a committed
partnership effort on the part of the school system,
municipalities, law enforcement agencies and the entire
community. Additionally, the positive impact this program has
had on the students and the community is without question; and
WHEREAS, because of the budget shortfall message which is
being sent from Governor Chiles and the legislators, the School
Board will not be able to fund the 1991 continuous progress
summer program which would amount to 20.5 million dollars in
revenue; 1 million dollars in federal revenue for breakfast and
lunch for economically needy children;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, in conjunction with other
municipalities, Broward County Commission, and The School Board
of Broward County, Florida, hereby extends its support of funding
for the Continuous Progress Summer School Program in Broward
County; and urges the Governor and the legislature to provide the
necessary funds for the continuation of this badly needed program
for our children and youth.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17, OF April , 1991.
ATTEST:
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SUSAN ARMSTRONG, CITY C
L PAGLIARA YOR