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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 12, 2020                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, FEBRUARY 10, 2020.

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-3 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2020 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2020 WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest.


B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MRS. PHYLLIS L. COHEN

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mrs. Phyllis L. Cohen.


B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY YEAR MIAMI’S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY OF SERVICE (Withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing City Year Miami’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.


B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT CLASS OF 2020 WILSON SCHOLARS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Class of 2020 Wilson Scholars.


B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HONORABLE ORLANDO PRESCOTT, CHIEF JUDGE OF JUVENILE DIVISION OF THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT (Replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Honorable Orlando Prescott, Chief Judge of Juvenile Division of the Eleventh Circuit Court.


B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. MONTY TRAINER (Replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Monty Trainer for his years of dedicated service and commitment to the community and arts.

 

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • Miami Norland Senior High School Viking Freedom Writers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:     January 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2020

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:       January 15, 2020 Regular School Board Meeting


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

  • Magnet Schools of America 2020 National Magnet Merit Awards

 

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

 

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20   REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1128 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from December 13, 2019 through January 16, 2020.

 

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS (Revised)

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

    1. establish and classify Safety & Environmental Inspector, DCSAA, paygrade 39, Division of Safety & Emergency Management.
    2. update the minimum qualifications to Executive Director, A/E Selection, MEP paygrade 22, Office of Governmental Affairs & Land Use.
    3. appointments and lateral transfers to be effective February 13, 2020, 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 in this item.

    D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2019-2020 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (Good Cause)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2019-2020 Tentative Agreement Reopener Contract with FOP effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021


    D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (Revised 2)

    RECOMMENDED:   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. Martha Sherill: suspension without pay from her position as School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for five (5) calendar days, effective February 13, 2020, 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).

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

    ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 24, 2020

    ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 24, 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. he Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2020-2021, with a start date of August 24, 2020;
    2. the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2020-2021, with a start date of August 24, 2020; and
    3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2020-2021, with a start date of July 6, 2020.

     

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

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

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

     

    E-2  NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY DELETIONS AND RECOVERIES REPORT FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions and Recoveries Report containing 1,519 deletions with a depreciated cost of $329,083 and 4 recoveries with a depreciated cost of $5,855 to update the records for October, November and December 2019.

     

    E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2019-20 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

    1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2019-20 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $19,436,947; and
    2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

    E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2019-20 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

    1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2019-20 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, accepting donations, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $2,199,912 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.
    2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No.1, FY 2019-20 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

    E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2019-20 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-Year BUDGET REVIEW

    RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2019-20 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review increasing (1) revenue, other financing sources, and fund balance from prior year, and (2) appropriations, other financing uses, and year end fund balance by the amount of $115,746,829.

     

    E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2019-20 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

    1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2019-20 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $37,867,573 and
    2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

     

    E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2019-20 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

    1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2019-20 Internal Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues net position and expenses by $1,302,000; and
    2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 3 of the agenda item).

     

    E-35 ANNUAL SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND AMEND THE RESTATEMENT OF PURPOSE, SCOPE, STRUCTURE, AND SELECTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Annual Summary of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2019 (Attachment A of the agenda item); accept the reappoint of members to the Treasury Advisory Committee; amend the Statement of Purpose, Scope, Structure, and Selection for the School Board Treasury Advisory Committee (Attachment B of the agenda item).

     

    E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

    1. authorize staff to enter into negotiations through its broker and secure and bind $250M in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and associated fees not to exceed $20M, excluding 2019-2020 MYSIP NCB reimbursements/premium credits and state required surcharges and assessments, effective May 1, 2020 with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board its meeting of May 20, 2020;
    2. authorize staff to secure and bind terrorism coverage, through its broker in the amount of $50M property damage $10M bodily injury, effective May 1, 2020 with an annual premium not to exceed $100,000, including state fees, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget; and
    3. authorize the renewal of flood insurance at the same terms, limits and conditions as the current NFIP, with a budget not to exceed $2.1M effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.

     

    E-67   REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT ONE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD 401(K) ADVISORY COUNCIL

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Oria Lacayo, Fiscal Supervisor, as one of the two official representatives of the Board to serve on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute the included agreement on behalf of the Board, indemnifying Ms. Oria Lacayo from personal liability while serving as one of the Board’s duly authorized representatives on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council.


    E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH TSA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S TAX SHELTERED ANNUITY IRC 403(b) PROGRAMS

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contract with TSA Consulting Group, Inc. (TSACG), through the existing contract with Orange County Public Schools until such time the District can directly contract negotiated fees, terms and conditions listed in the item.

     

    E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools/Centers.

     

    E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 OF 134 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 31 of 134 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019.

     

    E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT’S GOB EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 AND FOLLOW-UP ON THE EXTERNAL MIDPOINT AUDIT (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the District’s GOB Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and Follow-up on the External Midpoint Audit.

     

    E-89 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2019.

     

    E-90 SPECIAL-PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS—OPERATION OF WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Special-Purpose Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants—Operation Of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019.

     

    E-141 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTIONS

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report from December 2019.

     

    E-142 REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-080-MJ – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK & STORM DRAINAGE PUMP-OUT & REPAIR SERVICES

    RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reject Invitation To Bid No. ITB-18-080-MJ – Grease Trap, Septic Tank & Storm Drainage Pump-Out & Repair Services, to permit rebidding.

     

    E-144  AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-041-MJ – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES (Revised)

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

    1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-041-MJ – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, a contract, at firm service charges, with vendors that will provide automotive repair and specialized repair services for the Department of Transportation for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with an initial effective date of February 12, 2020 through February 11, 2023, 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:

      SINGLE DISTRICT PRICING

      Category A - Automotive, Truck and Bus Repair Service

      A. Cars, Light Trucks, Vans and SUV’s

      PRIMARY

      R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC.                  MBE/MWBE
      10375 SW 187TH STREET
      MIAMI, FL 33157
      OWNER/OFFICER: JOSE A. IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT
      HISPANIC-AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $50.00 for cars and $60.00 for trucks per hour
      Discount Parts @ 0%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 0%

      ALTERNATE

      SMUTNY AND ROSS TRANSMISSION AND                 MBE
      BODY SPECIALISTS, INC.                                                             
      9970 BANYAN STREET
      PERRINE, FL 33157

      Labor rate @ $75.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 10%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 10%

      B. Trucks and Buses (Medium & Heavy Duty)

      PRIMARY

      SMUTNY AND ROSS TRANSMISSION AND                 MBE
      BODY SPECIALISTS, INC.                                                             
      9970 BANYAN STREET
      PERRINE, FL 33157
      OWNER/OFFICER: STEVE SMUTNY, PRESIDENT

      Labor rate @ $75.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 10%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 10%

      ALTERNATE

      BEACON AUTOCARE, INC.                               SBE/MWBE
      8701 NW 13TH TERRACE
      MIAMI, FL 33172
      OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT
      HISPANIC AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $79.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 15%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 15%

      Category B – Specialized Repairs

      PRIMARY

      BEACON AUTOCARE, INC.                               SBE/MWBE
      8701 NW 13TH TERRACE
      MIAMI, FL 33172
      OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT
      HISPANIC AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $79.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 15%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 15%

      ALTERNATE

      ECO-TECH FLEET SERVICES LLC                  MBE/MWBE
      3601 NW 55TH STREET
      UNIT 106
      MIAMI, FL 33142
      OWNER/OFFICER: ROBERTO M GUARAGNA, 
      MANAGER 
      HISPANIC AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $95.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 10%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 10%

      Category C – Glass Replacement

      BEACON AUTOCARE, INC.                                  SBE/MWBE
      8701 NW 13TH TERRACE
      MIAMI, FL 33172
      OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT
      HISPANIC AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $79.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 15%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 15%

      Category D – Specialized Radiator Repair

      A B C RADIATOR & AIR, INC.                                           MBE
      13007 NE 14TH AVE
      NORTH MIAMI. FL 33161
      OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN CHURCHILL, PRESIDENT

      Labor rate @ $88.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 15%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 40%

      Category E – On-site School Bus Air-Conditioning Repairs

      ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.                            MBE/MWBE
      3251 NW 28TH STREET
      MIAMI, FL 33142
      OWNER/OFFICER: JESUS AVILA, PRESIDENT
      HISPANIC AMERICAN

      Labor rate @ $65.00 per hour
      Discount Parts @ 30%
      Mark-Up on Parts @ 0%

    2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $1,800,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $600,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period.  Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown in the agenda item will be expended.

     

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

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

    1. accept four grant awards and one donation from:
      1. Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the Radio Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $694,330, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2021;
      2. Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the Television Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $563,437, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2021;
      3. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design and Implementation – Don Soffer Aventura High School formerly Aventura Charter High School, in the approximate amount of $452,727, for the grant period of August 2, 2019, through September 30, 2020;
      4. Local Initiatives Support Corporation for funding under the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program, in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of March 17, 2020, through August 31, 2021; and
      5. Digital Promise Global for funding under Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, in the approximate amount of $288,000, and for in-kind equipment and services valued at 7,200,000, for the grant period of April 1, 2020, through July 30, 2022.
    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 KGTC LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 163-UNIT  RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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 by and among KGTC LLC, A Florida Limited Liability Company (The “Applicant”), The School Board, and City of Miami Beach, in connection with a new 163-Unit  residential development located at 7125, 7135 And 7145 Carlyle Avenue; 7100, 7108, 7118, 7134 And 7144 Byron Avenue; and 527 71 Street, Miami Beach, Florida, 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   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 LUMARIS LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 10-UNIT  RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 199 REDLAND ROAD, FLORIDA CITY, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

    RECOMMENDED: 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 Lumaris, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company (“Applicant”), the School Board, and City of Florida City, in connection with a new 10-unit residential development located at 199 Redland Road, Florida City, 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.

    F-26    COMMISSION OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR FULL A/E SERVICES FOR NEW SCHOOL FACILITY GRADES 6-8 AND WORKFORCE HOUSING (BRICKELL AREA), PROJECT NUMBER 01777200

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for New School Facility - Grades 6-8 and Workforce Housing (Brickell Area), located at the northeast corner of the intersection of SW 3 Avenue and SW 10 Street, Miami, Florida 33130, Project Number 01777200, as follows:

    1. a lump sum fee of $1,425,000 for A/E Basic Services;  and
    2. supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

    F-27  COMMISSION OF C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) DOCUMENT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission C.A.P. Government, Inc., to provide Building Code Consultant document review and inspection services for four years with extensions at the option of the Board, as follows:

    1. Compensation as negotiated and set out in Exhibit “A”, Fee Schedule; Exhibit “B”, Payment Intervals; and miscellaneous flat fees and hourly rates as shown in the body of the agenda item;
    2. Terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item, and in the Agreement; and
    3. The firm agrees to commence services upon commissioning by the Board.

    F-28  COMMISSION OF M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01433200

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Coral Gables Senior High School, located at 450 Bird Road, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, Project Number 01433200, as follows:

    1. A lump sum fee of $775,000 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-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

    B-1.    Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 01509506, General Obligation Bond funded, pull out to expedite black box theatre, PE & dining shelter, parking, Norland Middle School for an additional cost of $6,808.23.

    B-2.    Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 01439400, General Obligation Bond funded addition, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for an additional cost of $29,885.59.


    F-41  AWARD TO CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., THE NEW ADDITION PROJECT AT CARIBBEAN K-8 CENTER; PROJECT NUMBER 01777100

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Campus Construction Group, Inc., the new addition project at Caribbean K-8 Center; Project Number 01777100; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $2,540,435.38.


    F-42   AWARD TO MEXAL CORPORATION, THE NEW ADDITION PROJECT AT MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER; PROJECT NUMBER 01883000

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Mexal Corporation, the new addition project at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center; Project Number 01883000; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $2,057,350.26.


    F-43   AWARD TO CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER; PROJECT NUMBER 01618000

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Campus Construction Group, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded renovations project at North County K-8 Center; Project Number 01618000; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $2,862,556.48.


    F-44   AWARD TO D2 CONSTRUCTION, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED BUS DROP OFF PROJECT AT GULFSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01442702

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to D2 Construction, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded bus drop off project, Gulfstream Elementary School; Project Number 01442702; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $1,028,783.42.

     


    G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

    G-1  INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 8462, STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT; 2410, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM; 5320, IMMUNIZATION; 5330, USE OF MEDICATIONS; 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS AND CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board policies 8462, Student Abuse and Neglect; 2410, School Health Services Program; 5320, Immunization; 5330, Use of Medications; 5112, Entrance Requirements; and 5131, Student Transfers and Controlled Open Enrollment.


    G-2   INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 2421, K-12 CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; 2450, ADULT, POST-SECONDARY CAREER TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION; 5350, STUDENT SUICIDE PREVENTION; AND 5451, STUDENT RECOGNITION (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policies 2421, K-12 Career-Technical Education Program; 2450, Adult, Post-Secondary Career Technical and Community Education;5350, Student Suicide Prevention; and5451, Student Recognition.


    G-3   INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 1242, 3242, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; 3120, EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL; AND 8141, MANDATORY REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT BY CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES

    RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policies 1242, 3242, Professional Development; 3120, Employment of Instructional Personnel; and 8141, Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct by Certificated Employees.


    G-4   INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 6233, DISTRICT BUDGETS; 6605, CROWDFUNDING; 6830, AUDIT; AND 6835, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

    RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policies 6233, District Budgets; 6605, Crowdfunding; 6830, Audit; and 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits.


    G-5 INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 8660, TRANSPORTING STUDENTS BY PRIVATE VEHICLES; 8500, FOOD SERVICES; 9211, PARENT ORGANIZATIONS, BOOSTER CLUBS AND OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND TO PROMULGATE NEW POLICY 7440.01, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING, AND REPEAL 8711, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS (Revised)

    RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policies 8660, Transporting Students by Private Vehicles; 8500, Food Services; 9211, Parent Organizations, Booster Clubs, and Other Fund-Raising Activities; 9800, Charter Schools; and to promulgate new Policy 7440.01, Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring, and repeal Policy 8711, Surveillance Systems.


    G-6   INITIAL READING: TO AMEND BYLAWS 0100, DEFINITIONS; 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS; AND POLICY 5540, INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING STUDENTS (Revised 2)

    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Bylaws 0100, Definitions; 0165, Public Meetings; and Policy 5540, Investigations Involving Students.


    H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

    Proposed Board Member Initiatives

     

    H-3   SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2020 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH AND THE WEEK OF MARCH 1-7, 2020 AS SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of March 2020 as Social Work Month and the week of March 1-7, 2020 as School Social Work Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.


    H-4  ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2, 2020 AS READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.


    H-5  CIVICS EDUCATION (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent conduct an assessment of the current civics curriculum offered at District high schools, with a special focus on the relevant course offerings and curriculum available to junior and senior high school students in light of the civics education component of Executive Order 19-32 and the possible implementation of a new comprehensive civics test for senior high school students, and to report back to the Board no later than March 9, 2020.


    H-6   SCHOOL BOARD JOIN IN PROMOTING APRIL 22, 2020 AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting April 22, 2020 as Earth Day and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in this celebration.


    H-7   2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION-SENATE BILL 7040 (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 with a comprehensive review of Senate Bill 7040 after the 2020 legislative session ends, by April 17, 2020, including how the proposed changes may affect School Operations, Financial Services, School Police, Board policies, and any other pertinent issues incorporated in the bill.


    H-8  FHSAA REVENUE SHARING (Revised)

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

    1. review, in consultation with the Chief Auditor, the financial costs of schools’ participation in postseason competition and/or state championship series events, the revenue received from the FHSAA for participating in such events, and resulting deficits, that may result to a school for said participation;
    2. communicate with the FHSAA to explore and request verification from the Chief Auditor, where needed, a review of the existing revenue sharing criteria with district schools to address such deficits, where they may result due to a school’s participation;
    3. determine, in consultation with the School Board Attorney if there are additional, unrealized revenue streams available to the District and its schools, specifically, where stipulated in Policy 9701;
    1. make recommendations to the Board, where appropriate, on any changes to policy, participation, and/or 2020 legislative platform to ameliorate any and all financial deficits and/or inequities that may result in a school’s participation in postseason competition and/or state championship series events; and
    2. provide an update to the Board at the Personnel, Student, School & Community Support Committee Meeting of May 13, 2020.

     

    H-9   LIVE LIKE BELLA SUPERHERO 5K RUN/WALK ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 AT ZOO MIAMI

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Live Like Bella Foundation Superhero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Zoo Miami.


    H-12  SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2330, HOMEWORK (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to review School Board Policy 2330, Homework, and recommend appropriate revisions, if any, to address continued concerns of excessive homework for students in Kindergarten through Eighth grade and report back to the Board by the May 20, 2020 School Board Meeting.


    H-13   SCHEDULING OF A SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP TO CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OR THE UPDATE OF PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY (Revised)

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

    1. schedule a workshop by May 1, 2020, to discuss succession management, current Board policies,  and the potential development of procedures for the selection of those employees who report to the Board;
    2. request that the School Board Attorney and appropriate staff, as identified by the Superintendent of Schools, provide a presentation at the workshop on current and past selection practices, as well as current government agencies standards, and cost estimates related to possible search scenarios for consideration;
    3. request that the Chief Auditor, in consultation with the Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, review Board Policy 6840 and that the Inspector General review Board Policy 0157 and present their recommendations, if any, at the Board workshop;
    4. request that the School Board Attorney present at the Board workshop any legal issues or concerns that the Board needs to be aware of related to current Board policies and/or procedures which may be developed, to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 1001.50; and
    5. based on the consensus of the Board as a result of the workshop, ascertain if the Board wishes to have additional workshops or determine if recommendations for next steps may be brought back to the Board for consideration.

    H-14   SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2020 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® AND MARCH 2-6, 2020 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised 2)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March 2020 as National Nutrition Month® and March 2-6, 2012, as National School Breakfast Week.


    H-15  PROTOCOL (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent explore the possibility of appointing a staff member to be the designated person in charge of ensuring that proper protocol is followed at all formal school and District events, particularly when Board Members and distinguished guests are in attendance, and to report back to the Board no later than April 20, 2020.


    H-16  EXPLORATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE EQUITY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Revised)

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

    1. review M-DCPS’s relationship, where exists, with IDRA EAC-South and explore and/or expand, where feasible, a partnership to provide where eligible, no-cost support and access to U.S. born children with limited English, as well as foreign-born students and their families within the District; and
    2. provide an update to the Board no later than April 29, 2020.

     

    H-17  FEBRUARY 2020 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize February 2020 as National Black History Month and join in promoting National Black History Month in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

     

    H-18 CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOLS AND ACTION PLAN (Revised Good Cause)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: Than The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to have a thorough plan in place to address MDCPS protocols related to coronavirus

     

    H-19 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN HONORING HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER MS. VANESSA M. VALLE FOR BEING NAMED THE 2021 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR (Good Cause)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in honoring Hialeah Gardens Senior High School teacher Ms. Vanessa M. Valle for being named the 2021 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year.

     

    H-20 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZE KALYN LEE FOR BEING NAMED 2020 FRANCISCO R. WALKER ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR (Good Cause)

    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Kalyn Lee for being named the 2020 Francisco R. Walker Rookie Teacher of the Year.


    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
    02.12.20

 

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