THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2019                REGULAR BOARD MEETING                         11:00 A. M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

(*Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 102, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of the changes to the Agenda click here.

* The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Policy 0169.1, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

11:00 A. M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:00 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited. The Superintendent’s Special Orders shall follow the Board Member presentations.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with Policies of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROLANDO GONZALEZ (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rolando Gonzalez.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-061 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHRIST FELLOWSHIP, HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE TITLE I ADMINISTRATION MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, SHARE YOUR HEART, MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL POLICE EXPLORERS, AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (REPLACED)

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STEPHEN O. MORRIS, O. D., F. A. A. O.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS:      That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.19-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Stephen O. Morris, O. D., F. A. A. O.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI DOLPHINS FOOTBALL UNITESTM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITESTM

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA – MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2019 ANA MARIA MIYARES FAMILY OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS: EDUARDO ALVAREZ, JODI ENGLISH, LOGAN ALVAREZ, AND MAYA ALVAREZ (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-062 of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County’s 2019 Ana Maria Miyares Family of The Year Award recipients: Eduardo Alvarez, Jodi English, Logan Alvarez, and Maya Alvarez.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CAREER SOURCE SOUTH FLORIDA (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Career Source South Florida for their partnership, years of service, and commitment to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Hialeah Gardens Middle School Jaguar Dancers
  

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:     September 24, 2019
                                                             October 1,10, and 22, 2019

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:          October 2, 2019

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Board Member Announcements *

- Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

(*ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (11:00 A.M.)

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

(ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Proposed Board Member Initiatives

- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD POLICY.
THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.  THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA.  THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK. 

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

•  The Parent Academy 2.0
•  Energy Conservation Champion Awards
•  2019 TUDA NAEP Results for Miami-Dade

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Board Member Announcements *

- Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

(*ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

C-100 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt School Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2019-2020, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective November 20, 2019.

C-101 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2370, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 2370, Magnet Programs/Schools.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20   REQUEST APPROVAL OF:

1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING
2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 43

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the:

1. Personnel Action Listing 1125 for Instructional and Non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from September 6, 2019 through October 3, 2019.
2. Resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 43, as of the dates indicated.

D-21  REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 21, 2019, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item and authorize compensation adjustments upon appointment and thereafter as stipulated inthis item.

D-22  APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 21, 2019.

D-23  REQUEST APPROVAL OF AMENDED I0 AND G0 SALARY SCHEDULES

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the amended I0 and G0 Salary Schedules to comply with new State minimum wage for affected positions and provide salary adjustments for affected employees effective January 1, 2020.

D-55 (REVISED)

1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

RECOMMENDED:  

1) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to by the employees:

1. Jean C. Altenor: suspension without pay from his position as Lead Custodian at Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy, for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 8700, Anti-Fraud. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
2. Pasha M. Cardin: suspension without pay from her position as Teacher at Coral Reef Elementary School, for five (5) workdays, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 3213, Student Supervision and Welfare. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC
3. Jose De la Pera: suspension without pay from his position as Lead Custodian at Olympia Heights Elementary School, for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 8700, Anti-Fraud. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
4. William B. Johnson: suspension without pay from his position as School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; 4213, Student Supervision and Welfare; and 8600, Transportation. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
5. Aleah E. Shroyer: suspension without pay from her position as Teacher at North Miami Middle School, for three (3) workdays, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics.  This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.
6. Ananias Suero: suspension without pay from her position as Paraprofessional III at Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, for thirty (30) workdays, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 5630, Corporal Punishment and Use of Reasonable Force. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes.
7. Samantha K. Whimley: suspension without pay from her position as Custodian at Carol City Middle School, for ten (10) calendar days, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 4430, Leaves of Absence. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.67, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
8. Katrina M. Williams: suspension without pay from her position as Teacher at Riviera Middle School, for twenty (20) workdays, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 3213, Student Supervision and Welfare. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

2) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested.

1. Vally J. Bastien: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as Teacher at Miami Southridge Senior High School, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 3213, Student Supervision and Welfare.  This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.
2. Blucher Menelas: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as Teacher at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 5630, Corporal Punishment and Use of Reasonable Force.  This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.
3. Carlos M. Sanjurjo: suspension without pay from his position as Teacher at E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School, for ten (10) workdays, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 3213, Student Supervision and Welfare. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.
4. Vernard M. Whitley: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as School Security Monitor at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 21, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: continued gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 4213, Student Supervision and Welfare. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.40, and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

D-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to:

1. Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Italy for the students at John A. Ferguson Senior High School; and
2. Dublin and Belfast, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School.

 

D-67 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR:  (WITHDRAWN)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 17, 2020

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 17, 2020

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 6, 2020

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve:

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2020 - 2021, with a start date of August 17, 2020;
2. the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2020 - 2021, with a start date of August 17, 2020; and
3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2020 - 2021, with a start date of July 6, 2020.

 

D-68 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:   The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to explore the feasibility of implementing later school start times and provide a comprehensive recommendation to the Board no later than the School Board meeting of April 2020.

 

E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2019

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 2019.

 

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY DELETIONS AND RECOVERIES REPORT FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2019

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions and Recoveries Report containing 2,422 deletions with a depreciated cost of $334,880 and 32 recoveries with a depreciated cost of $12,969 to update the records for July, August and September 2019.

 

E-56 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO UTILIZE SCHOOLS AS GENERAL POPULATION, PET FRIENDLY, MEDICAL AND FIRST RESPONDER EVACUATION CENTERS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County to utilize schools as General Population, Medical, Pet Friendly and First Responder Emergency Evacuation Centers.

 

E-141 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-081-CM - EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-081-CM - EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide high performing, high impact educational and wrap-around services which address critical areas for the education of at-risk students, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of November 20, 2019, through November 19, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:
   
   SPECIALIZED EDUCATION OF FLORIDA, INC.
   TWO AQUARIUM DRIVE, SUITE 100
   CAMDEN, NJ 08103
   OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY COHEN, CEO
   
   LOCAL ADDRESS PER LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT:
   1450 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 1900
   MIAMI, FL 33131
2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,400,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

 

E-142 REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-072-CM – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANTS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-072-CM – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANTS, to permit rebidding for an expanded pool of vendor responses and modification of the scope of services to include a more defined outline of potential projects and products.

E-144  REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-026-TR- REINFORCED CONCRETE AND RELATED SERVICES: SUPPLY AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-026-TR - REINFORCED CONCRETE AND RELATED SERVICES: SUPPLY AND INSTALL, to permit rebidding.

 

E-145 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-069-HR – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REPAIR, REPLACE AND/OR INSTALL

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO.  ITB-18-069-HR – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REPAIR, REPLACE AND/ OR INSTALL, to establish a pre-approved vendor list for kitchen equipment maintenance, components, incidental materials and repairs, replace, retrofit, supplies and/or installation services, as needed, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. during the term of the bid, with an initial effective date of November 20, 2019 through November 21, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

1.  ADVANCE CASE PARTS, INC. 
   12489 NW 44TH STREET
   CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
   OWNER/OPERATOR: GEORGE E. HUDE,
   VICE PRESIDENT
2. HERITAGE FOOD SERVICE GROUP, INC.    ,
   5130 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD
   FORT WAYNE, IN 46808
   OWNER/OPERATOR: JOHN MCDONOUGH,  PRESIDENT
3. TWC SERVICES, INC.  
   150 MARITIME DRIVE
   SANFORD, FL 32771
   OWNER/OPERATOR: PAUL MORRISON, PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $500,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

 

E-146 CORRECTION OF AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO.  ITB-18-032-CM - TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. CORRECT AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-032-CM - TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES by including additional bidders prior to the anniversary of each extension period to the pool of eligible providers, as stipulated in the solicitation.
2. AWARD additional bidders as follows:

1. BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.                 M/WBE, SBE
   
   8095 NW 12TH STREET, SUITE 316
   DORAL, FL 33126
   OWNER/OFFICER: SERGIO L. BARRERA, PRESIDENT
   HISPANIC AMERICAN

2. BLACKHISTORYTOURS.COM, INC.
   
   6574 N State Road 7, SUITE #383
   COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073
   OWNER/OFFICER: ERIC ALBOHER, PRESIDENT

 

E-147 REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-068-CM - SIGN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLITERATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-068-CM - SIGN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLITERATION SERVICES, to permit rebidding and change in procurement methodology.

 

E-148 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-075-CM - LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-075-CM - LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES, to solicit proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms for state legislative consulting services, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of November 20, 2019, through November 19, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

1. BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.
   1 EAST BROWARD BOULEVARD, SUITE 1800
   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
   OWNER/OFFICER: GARY C. ROSEN, PRESIDENT
2. FLORIDA SCHOOL SERVICES, INC.
   208 S. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103
   TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
   OWNER/OFFICER: THOMAS A. CERRA, MANAGER
3. RONALD L. BOOK, P.A.
   18851 NE 29TH AVENUE, SUITE 1010
   AVENTURA, FL 33180
   OWNER/OFFICER: RONALD L. BOOK, MANAGER
4. SUN CITY STRATEGIES, LLC
   
   7625 WEST 14TH COURT
   HIALEAH, FL 33014
   OWNER/OFFICER: EDUARDO GONZALEZ, MANAGER

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contracts for legislative consulting services, subject to the availability of funding, for the initial contract term, and for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not guarantee any estimated quantities will be purchased.

 

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR FOUR PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept four grant awards and two donations for programs from:
1. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the District Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant, in the approximate amount of $775,182, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.
2. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $500,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2022; and
3. North Bay Village for funding under the International Baccalaureate at Treasure Island Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $390,000, for the grant period of July 22, 2019, through June 30, 2022.
4. Adidas America, Inc., for funding under the Miami Edison Senior High School Field and Football Team Project, in the approximate amount of $25,000, and for in-kind services valued at $1,270,000, for the grant period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2029.
2. enter into contractual service agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 – Purchase Approval and Competitive; Bidding Process Requirements;
3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;
4. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;
5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amount approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;
6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters; and
7. eliminate any grant-funded position upon cessation of the grant funds and place the impacted employee(s) on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

 

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 

A) THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG 5 PLAZA LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 1042-UNIT  RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 501 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, CITY OF MIAMI, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

B) THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE WAIVER OF CONFLICT LETTER FROM GREENBERG TRAURIG, WHICH FIRM IS SERVING SOLELY AS COUNSEL FOR THE APPLICANT IN THIS TRANSACTION

RECOMMENDED:

A)  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement (“Agreement”) by and among 5 Plaza, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Applicant”), the School Board, and the City of Miami, in connection with a new 1042-unit residential development located at 501 North Miami Avenue, City of Miami, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County;
2. execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and
3. grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

B) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to execute the waiver of conflict letter from Greenberg Traurig, which firm is serving solely as counsel for the Applicant in this transaction.

F-2 ESTABLISH THE COMBINED FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR TWO VACANT BOARD-OWNED PARCELS LOCATED ADJACENT TO FLORIDA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 364 N.W. 6 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, 33034, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7315 – DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LAND AND OTHER REAL PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish the combined fair market value for two vacant Board-owned parcels located adjacent to Florida City Elementary School, 364 N.W. 6 Avenue, Florida City, 33034, at $210,000, and direct the Superintendent to issue an Invitation To Bid for the possible sale of same, in accordance with the process set forth in School Board Policy 7315 – Disposal of Surplus Land and Other Real Property.

 

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $474,953, or the actual amounts remaining at the time of the transfer, with any difference to be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and
2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

 

F-21 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. adjust the capital budget related to the General Obligation Bond (GOB) in the amount of $1,014,388; and
2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

 

F-26 COMMISSION OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01529700

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Palm Springs Elementary School, located at 6304 East First Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project Number 01529700, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $351,310 for Part 2 Basic Services; and
2. Project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

 

F-27 COMMISSION OF LIVS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS & CLASSROOM ADDITION AT MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01529500

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission LIVS Associates, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations & Classroom Addition at Miami Shores Elementary School, located at 10351 N.E. 5 Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33138, Project Number 01529500, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $364,500 for Part 2 Basic Services; and
2. Project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

 

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SYSTEM CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC., D/B/A THE GORDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ONE (1) EXTENSION YEAR, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a one (1) extension to the Job Order Contracting System Consultant Services Agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc., d/b/a The Gordian Associates, Inc., under the same fees, terms and conditions as the current Agreement.

 

F-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm or approve:

B-1.      Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01509200, General Obligation Bond funded ESE building addition (Phase 1), Citrus Grove Elementary School for an additional cost of $27,662.39.

B-2.      Change Order Number 5 on Project Number 01543800, General Obligation Bond funded auditorium addition, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer for an additional cost of $19,709.84.

B-3.      Change Order Number 6 on Project Number 01509506, General Obligation Bond funded, pull out to expedite black box theatre, PE & Dining shelter, parking, Norland Middle School for an additional cost of $4,100.41.

B-4.      Change Order Number 6 on Project Number 01439400, General Obligation Bond funded addition, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for an additional cost of $23,470.93.

 

F-41 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED (VPI), FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01509000

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award the Guaranteed Maximum Price to Veitia Padron Incorporated, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at North Miami Elementary School; Project Number 01509000; in the amount of $2,521,628, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $148,121.

 

F-42 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED (VPI), FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01440100

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award the Guaranteed Maximum Price to Veitia Padron Incorporated, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Redland Middle School; Project Number 01440100; in the amount of $2,110,435, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $117,136.

 

F-59 AWARD ROOFING TERM BID PROJECT NO. 01989300-C OPEN MARKET CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Award Roofing Term Bid Project No. 01989300-C Contract to:
1. T&G Corporation dba T&G Constructors M/WBE
   8348 NW 56th Street
   Doral, FL 33166
   Hispanic American
2. Salomon Construction and Roofing Corp M/WBE
   dba Salomon Roofing and Waterproofing
   15310 NW 33rd Place
   Miami Gardens, FL 33054-2444
   Hispanic American
3. A-1 Duran Roofing, Inc.
   8095 NW 64th Street
   Miami, FL 33166-2747

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for six (6) new applications and one (1) increase to single bid limit application for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A”.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1  PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Ernesto Aguila, as father of Ryle Aguila v. Garibaldy Sanchez and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Circuit Court Case No. 19-17334 CA 01

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense of the current School Board employee who is individually named as a Defendant in the case of Ernesto Aguila, as father of Ryle Aguila v. Garibaldy Sanchez and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Circuit Court Case No. 19-17334-CA01.

 

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Milagros Rodriguez v. Griselda Stanfield, Miami Dade County School Board, Miami-Dade County Police School, Christian Lascano, Dania Guevara – (Dubraska Guevarra), Bryan Diaz, Ernesto Garcia, Adrian Barazal, Eduard Torrens – (Edward Torrens), Circuit Court Case No. 18-41945-CA-02

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense of the current School Board employees who are individually named as a Defendants in the case of Milagros Rodriguez vs. Griselda Stanfield et al., Circuit Court Case No 18-41945 CA 02.

 

G-3 FINAL READING: PROMULGATION OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1135, 3135, AND 4135, PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed new Policies 1135, 3135, and 4135, Personnel Investigations, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 20, 2019.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY 6332 TO INCLUDE UNION REPRESENTATION ON SELECTION COMMITTEES FOR HEALTH AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (REVISED 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking to amend School Board Policy 6332 Professional SeNices Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management Programs to ensure the formal representation and participation, in the form of both voice and vote, of union representatives in matters that involve the selection of healthcare, fringe benefits, and related risk management professional services, and those required by and subject to collective bargaining for all contracts that exceed $50,000.00 annually.

 

H-5 MONITORING SOCIAL MEDIA THREATS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

1. direct the School Board Attorney to review and determine if there may be any legal issues related to the monitoring of social media threats and report to the Board by January 8, 2020; and
2. direct the Superintendent of Schools to assess current local and state initiatives to determine if there is a need for additional enhancement in our efforts to successfully monitor social media threats in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and provide a report to the Board, pursuant to Florida law, by January 31, 2020.

 

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “IT’S NO JOKE CAMPAIGN” (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Department of Juvenile Justices’ #ItsNoJoke awareness campaign; the District’s participation in it; and the inclusion of the #ItsNoJoke message at parent attended events and on the Parent Portal.

 

H-7 SPORTS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide the Board a report by January 31, 2020, outlining those sport activities and programs available for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including potential collaborations with other municipalities and the County, and any recommendations for possible enhancements and/or expansion of the delivery of activities and/or programs during school hours or after school.

 

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK, NOVEMBER 24-30, 2019 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Family Week, November 24-30, 2019, in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR DESANTIS’ PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE TEACHER SALARIES (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support Governor Ron DeSantis 2020 proposed budget recommendation to increase teacher salaries in Florida, and authorize the School Board Chair, on behalf of the Board, to submit correspondence to the Governor supporting his recommendation.

 

H-10 HOLIDAY OPT-IN LEARNING (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. Explore the possibility of a holiday opt-in program on a limited basis which would provide educational experiences for students during national holidays; and
2. Provide a response to the School Board no later than the January 2020 School Board meeting.

 

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD PARTICIPATION IN PERSONNEL ISSUES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to include  language in Board policy that expressly limits Board Members involvement in personnel matters, including limiting letters of recommendation for District employment from Board members to those instances where the individual being recommended worked with or was previously under the supervision of the Board member, or where the Board member has direct personal knowledge of the individual’s work performance.

 

H-12 WATER SAFETY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida directs the Superintendent to:

1. review existing M-DCPS curriculum and programs that focus on the teaching and learning of swimming and water safety in grades PK-12;
2. research and identify best practices in the delivery of PK-12 swimming and water safety instruction;
3. determine the feasibility of adopting, revising, and/or developing PK-12 curriculum and programs that teaches awareness of activities that lead to drowning and/or symptoms of “dry drowning”, as well as swimming and water safety instruction;
4. seek both financial and programmatic partners to support the PK-12 swimming and water safety instruction;
5. amend the Board’s 2020 legislative platform to support the programs and the provision of funding for PK-12 swimming and water safety instruction; and
6. provide an update, inclusive of any policy, program, partnership, and curriculum recommendations to the School Board no later than the School Board Meeting of March 2020.

 

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD ENDROSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO:     That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of November as Military Family Appreciation Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-15 INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. Explore the implementation of intergenerational learning programs at senior activity centers and/or living facilities for the purpose of supporting the current pre-K initiatives; and,
2. Provide a response by the April 2020 School Board meeting.

 

H-16 SCHEDULED SCHOOL DAY (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. limit mandatory school closures to those required by declarations of emergencies usually from hurricanes and/or other natural incidents that may jeopardize the safety of children and/or adults and in a manner stipulated in School Board Policy 8420;
2. issue directives regarding same as appropriate; and
3. initiate rulemaking to establish and/or amend School Board Policy, where necessary. 

 

H-17  COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. to establish a process and platform, such as a Task Force inclusive of relevant school leaders, athletic directors, cheerleading sponsors, parents, GMAC Representatives, and students to further discuss and provide relevant insight, information, and perspective on the establishment of cheerleading as a competitive sport;
2. take appropriate action to establish cheerleading as a competitive sport in Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year;
3. initiate rulemaking to establish and/or amend School Board Policy, where necessary; and 
4. provide an update to the School Board regarding planned 2020-2021 implementation no later than the School Board Meeting of March 2020.

 

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL (IN-STATE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE) (GOOD CAUSE)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve travel by a Board member, as delineated in this item, which is incorporated herein by reference, for in-state travel outside of the School District; and find that said travel by the Board member is for the official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison and other education-related information of interest to the public.  This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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