THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 17, 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, APRIL 15, 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 the button below.

* 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 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE 2019 COLEGIO DEL AÑO AWARD WINNERS (SCHOOL OF THE YEAR) SPONSORED AND ORGANIZED BY THE EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN IN THE UNITED STATES (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.19-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2019 Colegio del Año Award Winners (School of the Year) - Sunset Elementary School, George Washington Carver Middle School, and International Studies Preparatory Academy, sponsored and organized by the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in the United States.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ROSA MARIA OLSEN-BARBARA

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-024 of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rosa Maria Olsen-Barbará.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUSTICE BARBARA LAGOA (REPLACED)

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EVAN PIPER (REPLACED)

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-028 OF THE SHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE ORGANIZATION’S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY (REVISED-REPLACED)

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. RHONDA GAINES OF MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED 2018-2019 DADE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (DASA) ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND MS. RHONDA WILLIAMS OF BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY FOR BEING NAMED NORTH REGION PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR ADDED (Good Cause)

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE

· Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Musical Theatre Group

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 7, 14 and 21, 2019

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 13, 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

• Excellence in Early Childhood Programs

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 1118 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from February 15, 2019 through March 14, 2019

 

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019 AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments, reclassifications, and lateral transfers to be effective April 18, 2019, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item and authorize compensation adjustments upon appointment and thereafter as stipulated in the agenda item.

 

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2019 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2019 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

 

D-55

1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION (REVISED)

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED)

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.

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.

D-66 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves the opening and closing hours of schools for the 2019-2020 school year and accept the listed exceptions to those hours.

 

D-67 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-08 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-10 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-11 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

4. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-17 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

5. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-38 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

6. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-39 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

7. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-58 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.

8. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion.

D-68 DISMISSAL TIMES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL (JUNE 4, 5, AND 6, 2019)

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

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school (June 4, 5, and 6, 2019);

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

D-69 2019 SUMMER SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed 2019 Summer Services.

D-71 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY,5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE

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

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

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

E-35  INITIAL READING: PROPOSED REPEAL AND REPLACE POLICY 6144, INVESTMENTS

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 repeal and replace Board Policy 6144, Investments.

E-36  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 2018 (Attachment A of the agenda item); accept the reappointment 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-86  INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

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

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT’S PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS:  SOLICITATION, SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the District’s Procurement Operations:  Solicitation, Selection, and Award Processes.

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 25 OF 130 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 25_of 130 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018.

E-106 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE MAY 8, 2019, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PUBLIC HEARING TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019, AND TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD ON JULY 16, 2019           

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

a. reschedule the May 8, 2019, Instructional Material Public Hearing to Wednesday, May 1, 2019, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and

b. schedule a Special Meeting of the Board to be held on July 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. for the specific purpose of providing authorization for the Tentative Budget and Millage Levy Advertisement.

E-201  REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR SEVEN PROGRAMS 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 six grant awards and one donation for programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under The Florida Best and Brightest Teacher & Principal Scholarship Program, in the approximate amount of $22,154,455, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Safety and Security of School Buildings, in the approximate amount of $12,183,523, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through January 31, 2021;

c. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $12,998,226, for the grant period of August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020;

d. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Early Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $2,564,234, for the grant period of August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020;

e. Digital Promise for funding under Verizon Innovative Learning, in the approximate amount of $360,000, and for in-kind equipment and services valued at $8,640,000, for the grant period of April 13, 2019, through July 30, 2021;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under 2018-2020 Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design and Implementation – Somerset Palms Academy, in the approximate amount of $388,043, for the grant period of November 19, 2018, through July 31, 2019; and

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under 2018-2020 Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design and Implementation – Somerset Academy Kendall, in the approximate amount of $319,584, for the grant period of November 19, 2018, through July 31, 2019.

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:

a. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $12,998,226, in support of the Head Start Program;

b. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $2,562,234, in support of the Early Head Start Program;

c. Hearing and Speech Center of Florida, in the approximate amount of $67,725, in support of the Head Start Program and Early Head Start Program;

d. High Scope, in the approximate amount of $64,600, in support of the Head Start Program; and

e. Waterford, in the approximate amount of $60,000, in support of the Head Start Program.

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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), FOR THE COUNTY’S INTERIM USE OF A PORTION OF THE PLAYFIELD AT SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TEMPORARY OPERATION OF A FIRE STATION

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

1)finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County (“County”), for the County’s interim use of a portion of the playfield at Sweetwater Elementary School, located at 10655 S.W. 4 Street, Miami, Florida, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2)execute amendments to the Lease Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Lease Agreement; and

3)grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Lease Agreement, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

F-2  AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND RK 750 IVES DAIRY, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR CLASSROOM SPACE USED AS AN ANNEX TO AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 850 IVES DAIRY ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and RK 750 Ives Dairy, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for classroom space used as an annex to Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, located at 850 Ives Dairy Road, Miami, Florida 33179, to extend the term of the Lease Agreement from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023, including an annual rental rate of $1,041,862 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, $1,073,118 for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, $1,105,311 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and $1,138,470 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda.

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES (“CITY”), FOR INTERIM USE BY THE CITY OF A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 7011 S.W. 4 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF CITY TROLLEYS

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

1) execute a Non-Exclusive Lease Agreement with the City of Coral Gables (“City”), for interim use by the City of a portion of the Central East Transportation Center, located at 7011 S.W. 4 Street, Miami, Florida, for the storage and maintenance of City trolleys, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) execute any amendments to the Lease Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Lease Agreement, and to grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including authorizing construction by the City within the leased space, renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Lease Agreement, and placing the City in default. 

F-26 COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E), SHELTERED MARKET, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS & NEW P.E. SHELTER AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01423200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E), Sheltered Market, Small Business Enterprise, for Part 2 (Full A/E) services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations & New P.E. Shelter at Earlington Heights Elementary School, located at 4750 N.W. 22 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142, Project Number 01423200, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $190,000 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-27 COMMISSION OF AN ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01527700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations
(Phase I) at Arvida Middle School, located at 10900 S.W. 127 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186, Project Number 01527700, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $192,000 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-28 COMMISSION OF NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E), SHELTERED MARKET FOR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01529600

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E), Sheltered Market, Micro Business Enterprise, for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at North Hialeah Elementary School, located at 4251 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, Fl., 33013, Project Number 01529600, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $263,000 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-29 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA INC., BY THE ADDITION OF SUB-CONSULTANT FIRMS TO PROVIDE HVAC TEST & BALANCE (T&B) AND LAND SURVEYOR (LS) SERVICES:

1) EARL HAGOOD, INC. (T&B)

2) RICHARD FLANDERS ENTERPRISES, INC. (T&B)

3) PRO-AIR CO. (T&B)

4) BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. (LS)

5) F. R. ALEMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (LS)

6) J. BONFILL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (LS)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the addition of the following firms as Sub-consultants to the Program Management Support Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions of the PMSS Agreement, for the duration of the Agreement:

1) For HVAC Test and Balance Services:

• Earl Hagood, Inc.
• Richard Flanders Enterprises, Inc.
• Pro-Air Co.; and

2) For Land Surveyor Services:

• Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.
• F. R. Aleman and Associates, Inc.
• J. Bonfill and Associates, Inc.

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 01423500, General Obligation Bond funded addition/renovation project, Ben Sheppard Elementary School for an additional cost of $47,024.95 and a time extension of 60 days.

B-2.   Change Order Number 9 on Project Number 01339200, General Obligation Bond funded partial replacement/renovations, Cutler Bay Middle School for an additional cost of $88,422.02.

B-3.   Change Order Number 4 on Project Number 01426100, General Obligation Bond funded addition/renovation project (K-8 Conversion), Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center for an additional cost of $15,100.00.

B-4.    Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01442700, Classroom addition to replace portables, Gulfstream Elementary School for a credit of $47,047.42.

B-5.   Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01434000, General Obligation Bond funded renovations project, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School for a credit of $4,228.70.

B-6.   Change Order Number 5 on Project Number 01534700, General Obligation Bond New K-8 Center School, Kendall Square K-8 Center for a credit of $23,548.75.

B-7.    Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01543800, General Obligation Bond funded auditorium addition, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer for an additional cost of $9,659.19.

B-8.   Change Order Number 4 on Project Number 01439400, General Obligation Bond funded addition, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for an additional cost of $14,015.06.

B-9.   Final Change Order, Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01339000, General Obligation Bond funded renovation Project (Phase 1), Shenandoah Middle School for a credit of $5,894.61 and a time extension of 127 days.

B-10.   Final Change Order, Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01435400, General Obligation Bond funded renovation project, Springview Elementary School for a credit of $46,055.66.

F-41  AWARD TO THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, A NEW K-8 CENTER: PHASE I - GRADES K-5; PROJECT NUMBER 01845900.

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award to Thornton Construction Company, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded new construction project, a New K-8 Center: Phase I - Grades K-5 School, located at N.W. 102 Avenue and N.W. 78 Street, Miami, Florida 33196; Project Number 01845900; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $12,858,688.78.

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

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for four (4) new applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” in the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the 2018 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-2  FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 1140, SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL OF ADMINISTRATORS; 3140, SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF; 8141, MANDATORY REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT BY CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES; 1120.11, 3120.11, AND 4120.11, PREFERENCE FOR IN EMPLOYMENT; 2260, NONDISCRIMINATION AND  ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY; 5517, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT (STUDENTS); 5517.02, DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS; AND 5517.03, DATING VIOLENCE OR ABUSE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the  proposed amendments to Board Policies: 1140, Suspension or Dismissal of Administrators; 3140, Suspension or Dismissal of Instructional Staff; 8141, Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct by Certificated Employees; 1120.11, 3120.11, and 4120.11, Preference for Veterans in Employment; 2260, Nondiscrimination and Access to EqualEducational Opportunity; 5517, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment (Students), 5517.02, Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students; and 5517.03, Dating Violence or Abuse, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective April 17, 2019.

G-3  FINAL READING: TO ADOPT NEW POLICY 8805, RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION; AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 2270, RELIGION IN THE CURRICULUM; 5730, EQUAL ACCESS FOR NON DISTRICT-SPONSORED STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES;8800, RELIGIOUS/PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES; AND 8810, THE AMERICAN FLAG

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,  adopt new Policy 8805, Religious Expression, and amendments to Board Policies 2270, Religion in the Curriculum; 5730, Equal Access for Non District-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities; and8800, Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies and Observances; and, 8810,The American Flag, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new and amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on April 17, 2019.

G-4 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 2215, PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION, AND 2623, STUDENT ASSESSMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 2215, Program of Instruction, and 2623, Student Assessment, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2019.

G-5 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 5610, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS; 9270 HOME EDUCATION; 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND 7310, DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 5610, Suspension and Expulsion  of Students;  9270, Home Education; 9800, Charter Schools; and 7310, Disposition of Surplus Property, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2019.

G-6 FINAL READING: TO AMEND BOARD POLICIES 0166, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS; AND 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 0166, Non Public Meetings, and 5112, Entrance Requirements, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2019.

G-7 FINAL READING: TO AMEND BOARD POLICIES 0165.1, AGENDAS AND 0171, REVIEW OF POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 0165.1, Agendas, and 0171, Review of Policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2019.

G-8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. TIRSO VALLS, DOAH Case No.  18-5339TTS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Tirso Valls, DOAH Case No. 18-5339TTS, terminating Respondent’s employment with the School Board.

G-9 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to secure outside legal counsel to represent and file a claim(s) on behalf of the School Board in the national opiate litigation that has been consolidated in the matter known as: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804, and to execute any necessary contracts to effectuate such legal representation in the manner described in the agenda item.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF SIXTEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL
ACADEMY FOUNDATION (NAF) NETWORK FOR DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIES, AND THE DR. RONALD P. SIMPSON MAGNET SCHOOL OF MERIT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE PRESENTED TO MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER BY MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA ADDED (Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize sixteen Miami-Dade County Public Schools identified by the National Academy Foundation (NAF) Network for distinguished model academies, and Miami Lakes Educational Center for being the first school in our School District’s history to receive the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence, the most prestigious award granted by Magnet Schools of America.

H-2  APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXTENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida for Inspector General Services through the Office of the Miami-Dade County Inspector General to renew and extend the Interlocal Agreement for an additional three (3) year period and authorizing the Chair to submit the Amendment to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County for its consideration and approval.

H-3 ELIMINATION OF FOOD WASTE AND THE EXPLORATION OF FOOD SHARING PROGRAMS (REVISED)

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

1. research initiatives, programs, and strategies, inclusive of marketing, to reduce food waste, teach students about the impact food waste has on the environment and in their community;

2. identify, establish, and/or affirm partnerships with local groups and/or organizations to provide food for children, families, and members of the community;

3. establish and implement a pilot program to eliminate food waste through student take home meals and partnerships that feed needy children and families, with an aspirational goal of no more than 27 schools, inclusive of elementary, middle, and senior high school levels in each of the nine voting districts in M-DCPS for the 2019-2020 school year, beginning no later than second semester of the 2019-2020 school year; and

4. provide an update to the Board, inclusive of an implementation plan and timeline, where practicable, no later than July 31, 2019.

H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY, MAY 16, 2019 AND FATHERS IN ACTION & ADVOCACY WEEK, MAY 13-17, 2019 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Fathers in Education Day, May 16, 2019 and Fathers in Action & Advocacy Week, May 13-17, 2019 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2019 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND MAY 6, 2019 AS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 6, 2019 as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT AND ASSOCIATED UPDATES OF DISTRICTWIDE MANUALS AND WEBSITES (REVISED)

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

1. complete an administrative assessment and associated updates of districtwide manuals, including those referenced in School Board Policy and a comprehensive review and update of districtwide websites;

2. provide updated reports to the School Board by August 15, 2019 and December 12, 2019; and

3. finalize the review and update process by March 13, 2020, submitting a final report to the School Board.

H-7 ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 117th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2019 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2019 as the 117th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 7, 2019 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve endorsement of May 7, 2019 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 MELANOMA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (REVISED)

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

1. Develop a sun safety awareness campaign to further educate students and parents/guardians about sun safety and melanoma skin cancer;

2. Explore and determine use and implementation of curricular enhancements and resources, available at no cost to the District, that would serve to enhance the campaign and student learning experience;

3. Plan for the launch of the campaign at the commencement of each school year, beginning with the 2019-20 school year; and

4. Initiate rulemaking procedures in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend Policy 5330.02 to include the implementation of annual, coordinated, grade-appropriate sun safety awareness efforts, inclusive of curricular/instructional delivery elements, designed to increase awareness and skin cancer prevention for K-12 students.

H-10 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE YOUTH CRIME WATCH ‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’ BLUE RIBBON WEEK, APRIL 15-19, 2019 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade “Stop the Violence” Blue Ribbon Week, April 15-19, 2019 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 8-12, 2019, AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, endorse The Week of the Young Child, on April 8-12, 2019.

H-13 PROCUREMENT (REVISED 4)

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

1. the Superintendent to provide a Board Workshop on the Office of Procurement Management, including but not limited to the function and use of the PMS, as well as related measures to be taken to ensure and improve compliance with applicable State statutes, Florida State Board of Education Rules, School Board policies, and administrative procedures;

2. the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures in which audits of the Office of Procurement as well as District Offices whose transactions exceed $50 million dollars annually are audited not less than every three years;

3. the Chief Auditor to contemplate both a short and long range plan, inclusive of resources needed, for increasing the frequency of auditing of the Office of Procurement Management, as well as District Offices whose transactions exceed $50 million dollars annually not less than every three years; and

4. the Superintendent to provide an update to the School Board at a Fiscal Accountability and Governmental Relations Committee Meeting by August 7, 2019.

H-14 DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS (REVISED)

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

1. Conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing SB 66 and potential costs, regardless of whether the bill is approved by the Legislature, including a description of current efforts and protocols used by the District to detect and prevent lead in drinking water at schools, and report back to the Board by the August 14, 2019 School Board meeting.

H-15 TRAUMA INFORMED INVESTIGATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (REVISED)

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

1. Initiate rulemaking to codify the current practice that all allegations of sexual battery as defined by Florida Statute § 794.011, will be investigated by Miami-Dade County’s, the local jurisdiction’s or the municipality’s Sexual Battery Unit;

2. Ensure that all investigations involving allegations of a sexual nature that result in a finding of no probable cause indicate that they have been reviewed prior to finalization by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Chief of Police; and

3. Prior to the commencement of the 2019-20 school year, explore and determine professional development opportunities for:

a) Miami-Dade Schools Police personnel to receive trauma informed practices training, particularly in the area of sexual abuse victim interview techniques, and

b) student service personnel, counselors, and psychologists to receive training on trauma informed practices;

4. Provide the Board with a status update prior to the Board meeting of August 14, 2019.

H-16 REVIEW OF CURRENT PROCEDURES AND STAFFING NEEDS FOR THE PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE MODEL (PIM), INCLUDING ANY SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES WHICH MAY BE RELATED OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE INVESTIGATIVE MODEL (REVISED)

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

1. review current procedures, timelines, and staffing needs for the Personnel Investigative Model (PIM), including modifications and amendments to any manuals associated with the model, pursuant to applicable collective bargaining agreements;

2. review and recommend any amendments, in consultation with the School Board Attorney, to any School Board policies, as appropriate, which may be related or associated with the investigative model;

3. once the review and revisions are completed, initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, including by reference, the Personnel Investigative Model Users’ Guide;

4. develop a comprehensive PIM professional development model for administrators to be offered during the 2019-2020 school year, including an online program available for all employees;

5. offer the opportunity to members of the leadership teams of the labor unions to participate in a dedicated PIM professional development program; and

6. present to the Board the findings of the review process and any recommendations at the School Board Committee meeting of June 12, 2019.

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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