AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
MARCH 17, 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, March 8, 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, MARCH 15, 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:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: FEBRUARY 10, 2021 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
| A-1 | SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (REVISED) |
C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
| C-1 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADES K-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA), GRADES K-12 WORLD LANGUAGES - SPANISH, AND GRADES 9-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-100 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION |
D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1141 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 2020-2021 AND REALIGNMENT OF OFFICE OF ACADEMICS AND TRANSFORMATION (REVISED) |
| D-55 |
1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| D-66 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2020-2022 M-DCPS SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PLAN |
E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2021 |
| E-86 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (REVISED) |
| E-87 | REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 27 OF 140 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 (REVISED) |
| E-88 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT’S READINESS AND CAPABILITIES IN THE ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LARGE-SCALE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM (REVISED) |
| E-89 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT (REVISED) |
| E-141 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-16-006-CV – PEST CONTROL EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE |
| E-142 | REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-008-VF - TEENAGE PARENT PREVENTION PROGRAM (TAP) CHILDCARE SERVICES |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-067-MJ - REINFORCED CONCRETE AND RELATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL) |
| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-029-MJ - OPTIONAL TEACHER SUPPLIES: AIR PURIFIERS AND SNEEZE GUARDS |
| E-147 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-079-MJ - CAR WASH 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 (REVISED) |
F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC-SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG LENNAR HOMES, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 139-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC-SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG ABBOTT AVENUE PARTNERS, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 148-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG NORTH BEACH TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 105-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-4 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CARDINAL PLAZA CORP. (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 441-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-5 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) FOR USE OF A COUNTY-OWNED PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 200 N.W. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FOR STAFF OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 300 N.W. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI |
| F-20 | AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET |
| F-21 | AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR NEW 12-CLASSROOM ADDITION AT COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY, (A REUSE OF CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12-CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NUMBER 01986000 |
| F-27 | COMMISSION OF RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR NEW 12-CLASSROOM ADDITION AT GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER, (A REUSE OF CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12-CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NUMBER 01966900 |
| F-28 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SHELTERED MARKET AGREEMENT AND A CHANGE IN THE SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CATEGORY FROM A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SBE) TO A MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AGREEMENT, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $200,000 EACH, WITH CANYON CONSTRUCTION, INC |
| F-30 | COMMISSION OF ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01425500 |
| F-31 | COMMISSION OF VEITIA PADRON INCOPORATED AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01425500 |
| F-32 | COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01618200 |
| F-33 | COMMISSION OF J.R.T. CONSTRUCTION, CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01618200 |
| F-34 | COMMISSION OF JSA GROUP INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01618100 |
| F-35 | COMMISSION OF CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01618100 |
| F-36 | COMMISSION OF VIA DESIGN STUDIO, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01540500 |
| F-37 | COMMISSION OF JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01540500 |
| 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 | FINAL READING: TO REPEAL SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0173, STRATEGIC PLAN, AND REPLACE IT WITH BYLAW 0173, DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN |
| G-2 | FINAL 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 | FINAL READING: AMENDMENT OF BYLAW 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS |
| G-4 | AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL AND REDISTRICTING EXPERT TO ASSIST WITH 2021 REDISTRICTING |
| G-5 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE A LAWSUIT AGAINST MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT, INC., D/B/A EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. DWIGHT T. STEVENS DOAH Case No. 19-5700TTS |
| G-7 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD vs. SANDRA CARITHERS DOAH Case No. 20-5418TTS |
| G-8 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. BLANCA L. GONZALEZ - DOAH Case No. 20-4682TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MRS. VALTENA BROWN FOR HER 33 YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 4 THROUGH APRIL 11, 2021 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 8, 2021, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE’S WORKING DEFINTION OF ANTISEMITISM (REVISED) |
| H-5 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER RAQUEL A. REGALADO FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS (REVISED) |
| H-6 | STUDENT REGRESSION AND LEARNING LOSS IN THE EARLY GRADES – PREKINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, FIRST GRADE, SECOND GRADE, AND THIRD GRADE (REVISED) |
| H-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE LIEUTENANT ALEJANDRO “AL” PALACIO, RECIPIENT OF THE FLORIDA STATE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) LODGE 2020 MAN OF THE YEAR (REVISED) |
| H-8 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 21, 2021 AS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY (WDSD) IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-9 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT FOR FLORIDA SENATE BILL 886 AND HOUSE BILL 359 – COVID-19 IMPACT ON SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY (REVISED) |
| H-10 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 18-24, 2021 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 21, 2021 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY (REVISED) |
| H-11 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 21-003 PROCLAIMING APRIL 2021 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-12 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORT HUMAN TRAFFICKING EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS SENATE BILL 554 IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE (REVISED) |
| H-13 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF FLORIDA FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS’ RESILIENCY CURRICULUM INITIATIVE |
| H-14 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES JUANITA ALVAREZ-MAINSTER |
| H-15 | AUTHORIZE LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 5 AND SENATE BILL 1450, RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM |
| H-16 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE MARCH 2021 AS NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED AT ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED GOOD CAUSE) |
| H-17 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIPT, PLAN AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NEARLY $1.1 BILLION FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (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
03.17.2021