AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P. M.**
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)
PURPOSE: To consider approval of minutes, bid opening lists, items submitted by the Superintendent, School Board Members, School Board Attorney, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available no later than 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021. The agenda can be viewed by accessing the website www.dadeschools.net under Board Information. A copy of the agenda will also be available at Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. 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 or at via-email request4appearance@dadeschools.net, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting (hearing) should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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.
**The Board meeting will commence at 1:00 pm because the 11:00 am start time reserved for Board members’ presentation of recognitions, resolutions, endorsements, or proclamations has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under extraordinary circumstances, the Board may approve an individual Board member’s request to access, participate in, and to vote at this meeting utilizing communications media technology.
The public may view or read the Closed Captioning of the Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing which can be found by accessing https://www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/index.asp and clicking on the Web Simulcast icon on the bottom right of the page.
Any person may present live comments by attending the School Board Administration Building's Auditorium, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines each person will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth (individuals are responsible for providing their own facial covering) and remain at least six (6) feet from other attendees upon arrival as they enter the School Board Administration Building and until his/her departure. Individuals who fail to adhere to these guidelines may be required to leave the premises.
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.
The published agenda is also available for review on the Internet [https://www.dadeschools.net].
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.
1:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 12, 2021
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Regular School Board Meeting of January 13, 2021 & Special School Board Meeting of January 25, 2021
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
| A-1 | SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS |
C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
| C-100 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION |
D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF: |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2020-2021 (WITHDRAWN) |
| D-22 | REQUEST BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO CONTRACT PERSONNEL FOR OPEN BUDGETED POSITION (GOOD CAUSE) |
| D-55 |
1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION (WITHDRAWN) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF NINE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS |
E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2020 |
| E-2 | NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY DELETIONS AND RECOVERIES REPORT FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2020 |
| E-14 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2020-21 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-15 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2020-21 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-16 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2020-21 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-17 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2020-21 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-18 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2020-21 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS- OTHER CARES ACT RELIEF FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-19 | RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2020-21 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-66 | RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM |
| E-67 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) # 20-018-CM, INVESTMENT PROVIDERS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 403(B) PLAN |
| E-86 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (REVISED) |
| E-87 | REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 50 OF 140 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 (REVISED) |
| E-88 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 (REVISED) |
| E-89 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 (REVISED) |
| E-90 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND THE MANAGEMENT LETTER (REVISED) |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-029-MV – VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE - MOWING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING |
| E-142 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-068-MJ - ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING & DRAINAGE |
| E-144 | CORRECTION OF AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB 19 053 DP – AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES (REVISED) |
| E-145 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-035-EA – INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS |
| E-146 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. RFP-19-026-CM - SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEM/LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (REVISED) |
| E-147 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-082-CM – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR WLRN/TV AND RADIO |
| E-148 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-083-CM – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES |
| E-149 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-009-MV - VIRAL PATHOGEN EQUIPMENT |
| E-150 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-010-CM - RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES |
| E-151 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-008-HR – FIRE ALARM SERVICES |
| E-152 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-077-MT – MEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| 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 |
| E-202 | ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY POLICY 9140e, BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING DECLARED COVID-19 EMERGENCY |
F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CRP/MAPLE 8300 PARK OWNER, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 356-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SHELTERED MARKET, MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $200,000 EACH, WITH FANJUL & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C |
| F-27 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SHELTERED MARKET, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH, WITH LEE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. |
| F-28 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SHELTERED MARKET, MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $200,000 EACH, WITH LLORENS CONTRACTING, L.L.C. |
| F-29 | AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE PROCON ENGINEERING, INC. WITH HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND LEED SUB-CONSULTANT FOR KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A., ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 01615900 |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
| G-1 | INITIAL READING: TO REPEAL SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0173, STRATEGIC PLAN, AND REPLACE IT WITH BYLAW 0173, DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN |
| G-2 | INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 6114, COST PRINCIPLES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS, AND 6320, PURCHASING, AND TO ADOPT POLICY 6320.07, PROCUREMENT – FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS |
| G-3 | ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., D/B/A GALLAGHER V. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DOAH Case No.: 20-4844BID |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE MS. IRAIDA R. MENDEZ-CARTAYA FOR HER OVER THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT CLASS OF 2021 WILSON SCHOLARS (REVISED) |
| H-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) RECOGNIZES NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY ON FEBRUARY 7, 2021 (REVISED) |
| H-7 | EXPANSION OF SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO MITIGATE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING CAUSED BY THE PANDEMIC (REVISED) |
| H-8 | EXPANSION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM (REVISED) |
| H-9 | ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2, 2021 AS READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY (REVISED) |
| H-10 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2021 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH AND THE WEEK OF MARCH 7-13, 2021 AS SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-11 | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION REGARDING ACADEMIC PROGRESS (REVISED 2) |
| H-12 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT FOR FLORIDA’S CHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECENT ACTIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACCESS TEST TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (REVISED 2) |
| H-13 | SCHOOL BOARD JOIN IN PROMOTING APRIL 22, 2021 AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-14 | OPERATIONAL UPDATE OF WLRN (REVISED) |
| H-15 | FEBRUARY 2021 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-16 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RAQUEL REGALADO FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS (WITHDRAWN) |
| H-17 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS START EARLIER (REVISED) |
| H-18 | COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS EFFORT TO VOLUNTEER THE NATION’S URBAN SCHOOLS WHO WANT TO VOLUNTEER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DRIVE TO VACCINATE 100 MILLION PEOPLE AND REOPEN SCHOOLS |
| H-19 | ENDORSEMENT OF AND PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® AND NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND RECOGNITION OF EXTRAORDINARY WORK PERFORMED BY FOOD AND NUTRITION EMPLOYEES (REVISED 2) |
| H-20 | INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEES ON PANDEMIC-RELATED VACCINATIONS AND WORK OPTIONS (REVISED 2) |
| H-21 | CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED 2) |
| H-22 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA JOIN IN RECOGNITION OF MS. TERESA E. MURPHY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2022 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR (GOOD CAUSE) |
| H-23 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE NERISSA MANELA FOR BEING NAMED THE 2021 FRANCISCO R. WALKER ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR (GOOD CAUSE) |
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. |
ADJOURNMENT
02.10.2021