HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-59RESOLUTION NO. 26-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING TO THE DUVAL
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD THAT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
RESIDING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BE ZONED TO ATTEND ATLANTIC BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AS THEIR FIRST CHOICE; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING
FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach values the education of its youth as a primary
component of a vibrant, sustainable, and family-oriented community; and
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach Elementary School has long served as an "A -rated" anchor
institution within the City, fostering a unique sense of community identity and historical continuity
for generations of residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the physical proximity of students to their
community school reduces traffic congestion, promotes safety through walkable neighborhoods,
and encourages higher levels of parental and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Commission further recognizes that unifying the City's youth within a
single elementary school significantly enhances the collective sense of community, ensuring that
neighbors grow up alongside neighbors and strengthening the social bonds of our residents; and
WHEREAS, providing a singular educational home for every child in Atlantic Beach
directly contributes to the overall quality of life by simplifying family logistics and fostering a
shared investment in a local institution; and
WHEREAS, current and future student assignment plans by the Duval County School
Board (DCSB) significantly impact the social and economic fabric of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that providing a "first choice" priority or
direct zoning for all municipal residents to attend their local community school is essential to
maintaining the "small-town" character that defines Atlantic Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The City Commission hereby finds and determines that the above
recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as findings of the City Commission.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION TO THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. The
City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach formally recommends and requests that the Duval
County School Board establish a policy or attendance boundary that ensures all public school
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students residing within the City of Atlantic Beach are zoned to attend Atlantic Beach Elementary
School as their primary or "first choice" educational facility.
SECTION 3. TRANSMITTAL. The City Manager is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools and each member of the Duval
County School Board.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this
13th day of April 2026.
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
-A
Jason a rie , Attorney
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