B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-078 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. SAMUEL JOHNSON FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO M-DCP
D-24 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 1120, EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS
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 Policy 1120, Employment of Administrators.
B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NISSIM BLACK
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-077 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nissim Black.
H-8 ADDRESSING PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS (REVISED)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY
BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. Review and guidelines as may be necessary to set forth what personal items spectators can be brought into school sporting events held at stadiums and other venues and update them to include clear plastic bags, limited in size;
2. Review, update, and maintain, on an ongoing basis, current practices regarding crowd management to include the most recent best practices, tailored to fit the needs of this school district at district sponsored sporting events, in response to disasters caused by man or nature; and
3. Provide an update and presentation to the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by February 2019 School Board Meeting and on an annual basis thereafter of any revisions and of any proposed implementations for the 2019-2020 school year.
H-12 DRIVERS EDUCATION
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. Review and evaluate the drivers education program within M-DCPS including the condition of the vehicles used for this program and whether car purchases and/or leases are necessary;
2. Determine if the schools have certified drivers education teachers;
3. Verify whether all external funds the district receives for drivers education is compliant with all requirements; and
4. Provide a response by the March 2019 School Board meeting.
G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: J.A.F., a minor, by and through his mother and next best friend v. Jose Arenas, individually and in his capacity; Angel Martinez, individually and in his capacity and Miami Dade County Public Schools Case No. 18-034249 CA 30
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 J.A.F., v. Jose Arenas, individually and in his capacity; Angel Martinez, individually and in his capacity and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Case No. 18-034249 CA 30.
H-13 TEXTBOOKS AND TECHNOLOGY
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. Generate guidelines for allowable screen time recommendations factoring in classwork and homework;
2. Ensure a balanced textbook and technology approach; and
3. Provide a response before the March 2019 School Board meeting.
H-14 THE VAPING EPIDEMIC
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1. Implement mandatory training for school staff on how to identify vaping devices and establish proper measures to eliminate them from school campuses;
2. Educate parents about the vaping devices so they can identify them and be updated on the new research showing these products being dangerous and addicting;
3. Inform students of the risks and possible health effects of e-cigarettes and ask all students to sign a pledge to not use e-cigarettes and vaping devices;
4. Seek grants and partnerships with entities including The Children’s Trust, the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, municipalities, and the County to help with the above efforts; and
5. Provide a response by the February 2019 School Board meeting.
D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for:
1. agreed upon disciplinary action; and
2. disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding.
D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019
2. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY JOB DESCRIPTIONS
F-42 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO LEGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01530300
F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA INC., BY THE ADDITION OF SUB-CONSULTANT FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL / ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES:
1) EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.L.C.;
2) AIRQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; AND
3) FLORIDA AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
A-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHILDREN’S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM
H-3 REVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS (REVISED)
H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
H-4 ENDORSEMENT OF DECEMBER 15, 2018 AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONALFAMILY WEEK, NOVEMBER 18-24, 2018
H-8 ADDRESSING PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS
H-6 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE THE DISTRICT’S COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY AND SECURITY PLAN INCLUDING ALL NEW INITIATIVES AND STRATEGIES BEING IMPLEMENTED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS)
H-3 REVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS
H-9 HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER AS MILITARY FAMILY MONTH
D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND TWO AMENDED CONTRACT |