R16-070RESOLUTION NO. R16 -070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED GRADES K -12
CONTINUUM OF S.T.E.A.M. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATHEMATICS) MAGNET PROGRAM
AT CONGRESS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach places a high priority on providing its students
with the best educational opportunities as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach endorses the School District of Palm Beach
County's request for federal grant funding for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts, Mathematics) Magnet Programs at Congress Middle School; and
WHEREAS, the educational experience of children and youth would be greatly
enhanced by placing magnet programs at Congress Middle School that would increase diversity
and expand the educational opportunities offered to students that reside in Boynton Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach believes that STEAM (STEM plus Arts)
program at Congress Middle School is logical as middle school students from the southern part
of Palm Beach County will have access to rigorous STEM as well as Arts programs currently
not available for all students; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach believes that a STEAM (STEM plus Arts)
program at Congress Middle School will prepare students for success in Boynton Beach High
School's Arts and STEM related programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida supports a S.T.E.A.M. magnet
program for Congress Middle School located in the City of Boynton Beach,
Section 3. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida affirms its willingness to continue
its support of Palm Beach County Public Schools that serve Boynton Beach 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
Dr. Robert Avossa.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of .. -. , 2016.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Mayor — Steven B. Grant
Vice Mayor — Mack McCray
Commissioner — Justin Katz
Commissioner — Christina L. Romelus
Commissioner — Joe Casello
VOTE
ATTEST:
Judith A. Pyle, CMC,'
Interim City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
YES NO
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