The evaluation performed by the Mimai-Dade County School Board evaluated the programs delivered by Boys and Girls Club, ASPIRA of Florida and The Alternative Programs, inc.  The results of this evaluation indicated that ASPIRA clubs are safe, enriching after-school care sites which offer numerous activities to students. They are part of a national program which has a reputation as a superior place of fun and learning. Participants enjoy the company of their peers while being under the close supervision of responsible, nurturing personnel who help them to socialize and learn. Mr. Raul Martinez, President, ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., is a dedicated, sincere and visionary leader whose enthusiasm is contagious. He is firm, but fair, and kind, but he is also a taskmaster. He has high expectations of his staff members and he does not tolerate lapses of any kind in the guidance of at-risk youths.

• ASPIRA clubs are well attended.
• ASPIRA staff members are all degreed personnel.
• ASPIRA programs have impressive staff-student ratios.
• ASPIRA staff expect excellent behavior and students comport themselves well.
• Mr. Raul Martinez, President, ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., is a true leader who genuinely believes in the potential of at-risk youth.

• More ASPIRA clubs and programs are required to keep pace with the increased population of school-aged students in Miami-Dade County.
• Existing ASPIRA centers should be updated technologically and expanded to accommodate increased enrollments of students

The Miami-Dade School Board full report on Board funded after-school programs is attached.