THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 2, 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., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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 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 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING INFORMED FAMILIES/THE FLORIDA FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, INC. AND THE 2019 RED RIBBON CERTIFIED SCHOOLS (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership, Inc. and Brownsville, Citrus Grove and Homestead Middle Schools as 2019 Red Ribbon Certified Schools.

B-4 RESOLUTION NO.  19-051 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SHIRLEY BAILEY JOHNSON (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Shirley Bailey Johnson.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MARINE AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (MAST), RECIPIENT OF THE 2019 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.19-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Marine and Science Technology Academy (MAST), recipient of the 2019 U. S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MADISON WILKINSON-LEON FOR HER ARTWORK AND LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE HI-TIDES’ BATHROOM BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Madison Wilkinson-Leon for her artwork and leadership role in the Hi-Tides’ bathroom beautification project.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Breakthrough

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes Dance Team
  

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 10, 2019

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 4, 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

• 2018-19 NAF Award Recipients
• 2018-19 STEAM Gold Designations
• 2019 Advanced Placement (AP) Results

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

C-1  REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (SIPs)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and require the implementation of the 2019-2020 School Improvement Process/Plans and the Board will be notified of updates to each phase of the School Improvement Plan at their completion.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2019-2020 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2019-2020 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) membership rosters.

C-100 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

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 5410, Student Progression Plan.  

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20  REQUEST APPROVAL OF:

1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING
2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD

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

1. Personnel Action Listing 1124 for Instructional and Non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from August 16, 2019 through September 5, 2019.
2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from January 12, 2019 through September 23, 2019.

D-21  REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 AND JOB DESCRIPTION (REVISED)

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

1. appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 3, 2019, 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.
2. establish and classify Student Advocate, MEP paygrade 19, Office of Civil Rights Compliance (CRC).

D-22  REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR 2019-2020 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (GOOD CAUSE)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the School Districts Safety and Security Best Practices Self-Assessment for 2019-2020 to the Florida Department of Education.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPONDISCIPLINARY ACTION

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.

1. Annette Williams: suspension without pay from her position as Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, for thirty (30) calendar days, effective October 3, 2019, 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).

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.

1. Thonda L. Ollis Bellamy: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as Teacher at Educational Alternative Outreach Program, effective October
   3, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Policies 3161, Fitness for Duty; 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.
2. Renee V. Suarez: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as School Social Worker at Psychological Services, effective October 3, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3124, Drug-Free Workplace; 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A- 10.081, FAC.
3. Enrique Valle: demotion from his position as Head Custodian at Citrus Grove Middle School to Lead Custodian, effective October 3, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 4210.01, Code of Ethics. 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-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2019-2020 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 26, 2020 through June 4, 2020:
   • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (Knight Concert Hall and Ziff Ballet Opera House)
   • Fair Expo Center
   • Florida International University – Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center
   • Jungle Island
   • Miami Beach Convention Center
   • Miami Dade College North Campus – William and Joan Lehman Theater
   • Miami Marine Stadium / City of Miami
   • Ocean Bank Convocation Center at FIU
   • Olympia Theater
   • South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
   • Watsco Center at the University of Miami
   • Zoo Miami
2. enter into agreements permitting waiver of the School Board’s traditional termination clause, indemnification and hold harmless clauses with the graduation sites listed above; and
3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, crowd control dividers, and the rental of caps and gowns for District and Region administrators who will attend graduations as platform guests, at a total cost not to exceed $556,600.00.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2019-2020 Adopted Budget.

 

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2019

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for the periods ending July and August 2019.

 

E-66 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES AND COMPOSITE RATE FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020, AND CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES (REVISED)

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates and plan design for all current benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for employee organizations, Managerial Exempt Personnel, Confidential Exempt Personnel and all labor unions subject to successful collective bargaining negotiation and ratification for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; and
2. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for employees hired on and after January 1, 2018, benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents and all labor unions subject to successful collective bargaining negotiation and ratification for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; and
3. approve the following composite rate structure for the District’s self-funded healthcare program for calendar year 2020, with the Individual Stop Loss premium’s attachment point of $1,500,000; and

	2020
Administrative Services Only (ASO) Fee	$ 22.32*
Pharmaceutical Rebate Decrement	($  16.00)
Individual Stop Loss (ISL) Premium	$   4.65
Internal Service Fund Administrative Fee	$   3.08
Healthcare Bluebook Admin Fee	$   1.25
Total Monthly Composite Rate	$ 15.30

*$25.82 PEPM for employees enrolled in the narrow network plan

 

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 LEGACY/SAP SYSTEMS-DISTRICT-WIDE SECURITY CONTROLS, ROLES AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Legacy/SAP Systems-District-Wide Security Controls, Roles and Access Management.

 

E-88 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS’ 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2018-2019 Annual Report.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT RFP NO. RFP-17-018-CH – APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

1. Request for Proposal No. RFP-17-018-CH – APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, for select agencies qualified to operate apprenticeship training programs and provide apprenticeship training for post-secondary students for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with an initial effective date of September 6, 2018 through September 5, 2021, 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.
1. ARCA LOCAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COMMITTEE TRUST
   13201 NW 45th AVENUE OPA-LOCKA,
   FLORIDA 33054
   OWNER/OFFICER: JASON HEBBERT, COORDINATOR
2. ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL UNION #60 JAC
   13000 NW 47TH AVENUE OPA-LOCKA,
   FLORIDA 33054
   OWNER/OFFICER: JASON FREEMAN, COORDINATOR
3. MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COMMITTEE
   1601 NW 17TH AVENUE MIAMI,
   FLORIDA 33125
   OWNER/OFFICER: WILLIAM RILEY, DIRECTOR
4. PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE
   14105 NW 58TH COURT MIAMI LAKES,
   FLORIDA 33014
   OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY D. PENNISTON, CHAIRMAN
5. SHEET METAL WORKERS LU #32 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM
   20401 NE 15TH COURT MIAMI,
   FLORIDA 33179
   OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES FRANKLIN COMBS, DIRECTOR

 

E-142 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-057-MT - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM – DENTAL COVERAGE (REVISED)

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

1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-057-MT - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM – DENTAL COVERAGE, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees, dependents and retirees, with initial effective date of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, and may, by mutual agreement, be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period subject to successful negotiations:
1. Dental Coverage:
1. DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY

5200 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL MANER, VP, SALES

SUBCONTRACTOR:
JNICK MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.           MBE/MWBE
2425 NW 43RD STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
AFRICAN AMERICAN

2. UNITEDHEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

3100 SW 145 AVENUE, SUITE 200
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
OWNER/OFFICER: GINA CICCIA, VP OF FLORIDA
PUBLIC & LABOR SALES

SUBCONTRACTOR:
BENEFITS OUTSOURCE, INC.                      SBE/MWBE
5599 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 201
DAVIE, FL 33328
AFRICAN AMERICAN

Delta Dental and UnitedHealthcare at the monthly premiums noted in the agenda item:

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program – Dental Services, for the initial contract term, and for each subsequent extension period.
3. By June 2020, conduct data driven market analysis, review employee preference trends and after consultation with the Board determine if to exercise the right to terminate the contract for convenience and reissue a solicitation.

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E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR SIX 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 four grant awards and two donations for programs from:
1. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, Title IV, Part A, in the approximate amount of $10,402,531, for the grant period of August 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020;
2. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, in the approximate amount of $439,450, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
3. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2018-2020 Public Charter School Grant Program (CSP) Implementation Only Supplement – True North Classical Academy High School, in the approximate amount of $538,393, for the grant period of April 9, 2019, through April 8, 2020;
4. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, 2019-2020 Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG), in the approximate amount of $792,103, for the grant period of September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020;
5. Home Builders Institute, Inc. (HBI) for funding under the Miami-Dade Schools to Skills Initiative at Miami Carol City Senior High School, in the approximate amount of $278,181, and for in-kind services valued at $275,421, for the grant period of October 3, 2019, through June 30, 2022; and
6. Miami Heat Limited Partnership for funding under the Heat Academy Principal Operated After-school Program, in the approximate amount of $213,397, for the grant period of August 19, 2019, through August 14, 2020.
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:
1. International Institute for Restorative Practices, in the approximate amount of $148,400, in support of the Student Support and Enrichment Grants;
2. City Year, in the approximate amount of $594,000, in support of the Student Support and Enrichment Grants; and
3. Scholastic, in the approximate amount of $99,975, in support of the Student Support and Enrichment Grants.
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 A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (“MPA”), FOR USE BY MPA OF THE PARKING LOT AT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX, TO SERVE THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER

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

1. execute a Lease Agreement with the Miami Parking Authority (“MPA”), for use by MPA of the parking lot at the School Board Administration Complex, located at N.E. 14 Street and N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, to serve the Adrienne Arsht Center, 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 or waivers required under the Lease Agreement, including, without limitation, renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Lease Agreement, and placing MPA in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE MIAMI-DADE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, INC. (“MDFEI”) TO CONSTRUCT A TWELVE CLASSROOM ADDITION AT 1080 LA BARON DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and The Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation (“MDFEI”), to authorize the construction by MDFEI of a twelve classroom addition at 1080 La Baron Drive, Miami Springs, Florida, for the continued operation of a District-managed Charter School, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted within the agenda item.

 

F-5 PROPOSED GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE VILLAGE OF EL PORTAL (“VILLAGE”), TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION BY THE VILLAGE OF A REGIONAL SEWERAGE LIFT STATION ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS

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

1. authorize the Chair and Secretary of the Board to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement (“Easement”) in favor of the Village of El Portal (“Village”), to provide for the installation and operation by the Village of a Regional Sewerage Lift Station on the Southwest corner of the Horace Mann Middle School campus (“School”), located at 8950 N.W. 2 Avenue, El Portal, Florida 33150, to serve residents of the Village and portions of Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted within the item, including the Village providing an initial payment to the School of $18,000 (total contributions over a three year period will amount to $30,000) to develop a number of educational initiatives and programs to serve its students and the community;
2. authorize the Superintendent to execute and enter into any other documents required to effectuate the Easement or accept the contribution from the Village, as well as a Site Access Agreement, if required, under terms and conditions acceptable to the District; and
3. authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny all approvals required under the Easement, including, without limitation, accepting assignment of the Easement to the Miami-Dade Water And Sewer Department, amending any of the exhibits to the Easement, matters relating to construction of improvements within the Easement area, renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Easement, and placing the Village in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-28 COMMISSION OF SR ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET - MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & PLC Q, PROJECT NUMBER 01528700

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission SR Architects, P.A., as Architect/Engineer of Record (Sheltered Market - Micro Business Enterprise) for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School & PLC Q, located at 15851 S.W. 112 Street, Miami, Florida 33196, Project Number 01528700, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $248,300 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 COMMISSION OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED PHASE II, ADDITION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 6-8 AT DR. TONI BILBAO PREPARATORY ACADEMY (A REUSE OF COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW, THREE-STORY CLASSROOM BUILDING 09), PROJECT NUMBER 01999900

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded Phase II, Addition of Middle School, Grades 6-8, at Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy (a reuse of Comstock Elementary School new three-story classroom Building 09) Project Number 01999900, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $410,000 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-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 01509200, General Obligation Bond funded ESE building addition (Phase 1), Citrus Grove Elementary for an additional cost of $46,386.56.

B-2. Change Order No. 13 on Project No. 01339200, General Obligation Bond funded partial replacement/renovations, Cutler Bay Middle School for an additional cost of $25,160.00.

B-3.  Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 01529800, General Obligation Bond funded, addition and renovation project (Phase 1), Palm Springs North Elementary for a time extension of 5 days.

B-4.  Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 01424300, General Obligation Bond funded replacement/renovation project, Scott Lake Elementary for an additional cost of $112,198.91 and a time extension of 4 days.

 

F-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, CONVEYANCES, AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE; PROJECT NUMBER 01847600

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Service Agreement, Easements, Conveyances, and any other Agreement as may be required between Miami-Dade County, Florida and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to service the Coral Gables Senior High School site; project number 01847600.

 

F-42 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, CONVEYANCES, AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-5 SITE (A REUSE OF DORAL GRAND BAY K-8, PHASE 1); PROJECT NUMBER 01892600

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Service Agreement, Easements, Conveyances, and any other Agreement as may be required between Miami-Dade County, Florida and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to service New Elementary School K-5 Site (a reuse of Doral Grand Bay K-8, Phase 1); Project Number 01892600.

 

F-43 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INCORPORATED (VPI), THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW ADDITION & RENOVATIONS PROJECT, SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01893000 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award to Veitia Padron, Incorporated the General Obligation Bond funded new addition and renovations project, Shenandoah Middle School; Project Number 01893000; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $2,479,116.78.

 

F-58 AWARD ROOFING TERM BID PROJECT NO. 01989300-B SHELTERED MARKET SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACT

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

1. Award Roofing Term Bid Project No. 01989300-B Sheltered Market Small Business Contract to:
1. Salomon Construction & Roofing Corp.  MWBE/SBE
   Dba Salomon Roofing & Waterproofing
   689 West 26th Street
   Hialeah, Fl. 33010
   Hispanic American
2. G-7 Holdings, Inc. 
   Dba GarbageMan.com
   8600 NW 36th Avenue, 2nd Floor
   Miami, Fl. 33147
   Hispanic American
2. Reject Roofing Term Bid Project No. 01989300-A Sheltered Market Micro Contract, to permit rebidding.

 

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 six (6) new applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1  FINAL READING: TO AMEND BOARD POLICIES 6835, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND 6840, AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Policies 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 2, 2019.

 

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROMULGATION OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1135, 3135, AND 4135, PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIONS

RECOMMEND: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate Board Policies 1135, 3135, and 4135, Personnel Investigations.

 

G-3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. BEATRIZ MEJIA, DOAH Case No. 18-6730

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. Beatriz Mejia, DOAH Case No. 18-6730, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of her suspension already served and reinstating her to her position as an Interim Teacher with the School Board under the conditions specified in the Settlement Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN (REVISED)

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

1. accept the update on the status of the Together for Children Initiative, inclusive of:
1. financial expenditures to date;
2. the implementation of evidence-based solutions and strategies as well as the achievement of measurable goals and objectives designed to stem and eradicate youth gun violence;
3. any program, policy, practice, and/or partnership recommendations and/or adjustments moving forward; and
2. provide an additional update to the School Board at the Personnel, Student, School, and Community Support Committee Meeting no later than June 30, 2020.

H-4 PROPOSED 2020 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards 2020 Legislative Program.

 

H-5 TELEHEALTH COUNSELING (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to explore the feasibility of developing and implementing a telehealth counseling pilot program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and report back to the Board by December 4, 2019.

 

H-6 DIVERSITY EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DEEAC) RESPONSIBILITIES (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board Attorney to work with the Diversity Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee (DEEAC) to prepare a comprehensive updated report by November 30, 2020,  pursuant to School Board Policy 9142, assessing the implementation of  Board policies to ensure that the District maintains its commitment to provide high-quality education to all students—a commitment made to the Court and the Miami-Dade community upon receiving unitary status June 30, 2002. Included in this report should be a review and potential recommendations of the DEEAC responsibility areas identified in Board Policy 9142.

 

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2019 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of October 2019 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

H-8 PROPOSED REVISION OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS, (I) CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING OF BOARD MEETINGS DUE TO EMERGENCIES (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, with the assistance of the School Board Attorney, to revise Policy 0165, Public Meetings, (I) Cancellation and Rescheduling of Board Meetings Due to Emergencies, to clarify that a cancellation of the Board Meeting shall take place if a state of emergency exists and schools and/or district offices are closed by the Superintendent.  The policy should also specify the process for cancellation of the meeting, the manner in which the cancellation is communicated to the Board and the public, and include that the Chair would notify the Board of the cancellation.

 

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2370 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent review and amend all applicable practices, procedures, and policies, including School Board Policy 2370, Magnet Programs/Schools, to ensure that multiple birth siblings are afforded the same standing as any other students during selection, placement, and enrollment in District’s programs and schools, and direct the Superintendent to ensure that applicable practices and procedures be aligned with the revised policies and are uniformly applied throughout the District.

 

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENTOFNOVEMBER 21, 2019 AS NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY, AND ITS GOAL OF INCREASING OVERALL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH YEAR-ROUND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November 21, 2019 as National Parent Involvement Day and its goal of increasing overall student achievement through parent engagement, with year-round encouragement throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-11 COLLEGE & POST SECONDARY PROMISE PROGRAM (REVISED) 

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to convene a task force comprised of a cross-section of stakeholders representing business, philanthropic, educational, 501(c)(3) and governmental agencies and communities to determine the level of interest in and potential for establishing a countywide college promise type program. To that end, the task force will purposefully limit its initial scope and phased actionable goals to:

1. review national case studies, particularly programs featuring public school district collaborations, to familiarize themselves with varying designs and implementation models, and financial considerations of college promisetype programs;
2. based on data, analyze projected program needs and financial implications for either an established consensus of envisioned program design criteria or varying program designs as determined by the task force, which will be non-binding but serve as a benchmark to deliberate upon; and
3. provide The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida with its findings and final recommendations, to include whether a follow up phase/task force is advisable for future steps towards the development of a countywide college promise type program that meets the needs and desires of our high school graduates, by no later than the December 11, 2019 School Board meeting.

 

H-12 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH ENDORSEMENT (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools and authorize the Superintendent to encourage schools to avail themselves of resources and guides to promote the NCSAM message, engage stakeholders, and help develop cybersecurity habits.

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

10.02.19