THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 18, 2020                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, MARCH 16, 2020.

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. 20-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ASHLEY C. R. VANGATES, 2021 CENTRAL REGION TEACHER OF THE YEAR (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Ashley C. R. Vangates, 2021 Central Region Teacher of the Year.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EDUARDO CORA (Replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-015 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Eduardo Cora.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 19 THROUGH 26, 2020, INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 21, 2020, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be April 19 through April 26, 2020 including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 21, 2020, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2020 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2020 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ESPN SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED CHAMPION AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami Southridge Senior High School for being the recipient of the ESPN Special Olympics Unified Champion Award

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARILYN HOLIFIELD, ESQ. (Replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-014 of The School Board of MiamiDade County, Florida, recognizing Marilyn Holifield, Esq.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE MAGNET PROGRAM’S NATIONAL DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 20-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Southwood Middle School Dance Magnet Program’s 2020 National Dance Team Championship “white jacket” status, taking home first place in the Junior High Jazz Division and second place in the Junior High Hip-Hop Division.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Young Men's Preparatory Academy Jazz Combo

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:     January 30, 2020

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:       February 12, 2020 Regular School Board Meeting

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

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 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADES 6-12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) AND GRADES 9-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR (Revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and adopt recommended instructional materials for grades 6-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) and grades 9-12 Advanced Placement (AP) for the 2020-2021 school year.

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 1129 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from January 17, 2020 through February 13, 2020.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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

1. Establish and classify and approve the salary range for the Internal Audit Supervisor, Contracted, Office of Management & Compliance Audits.
2. Approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 19, 2020, 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.



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-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS

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

1. Approve three charter school contract amendments with:
1. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., d/b/a Academy for International Education Charter School (MSID 5044), to modify the contract to reflect a 15-year term commencing July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2030;
2. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., d/b/a Academy for International Education Upper School of Science and Technology (MSID 6093), to modify the contract to reflect a 15-year term commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2034; and,
3. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle High School (MSID 6997), to relocate the administrative office to Mater Academy Lakes High School located at 17300 NW 87 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, 33015 (Folio No. 30-2009-001-0531), commencing March 19, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021.
2. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent described in this item as Total Initial Loss, in accordance with School Board Policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements

 

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2020

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2020.

 

E-66 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6332, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 6332 - Professional Services Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management Programs

 

E-111 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXERCISE OPTION CLAUSE AND NEGOTIATE THE LEASE OF TWO MID-BAND CHANNELS OWNED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

Exercise the option clause in the 2008 Educational Broadband Service Long-Term Lease Agreement and negotiate the lease of two (2) mid-band channels with Sprint. At the conclusion of the negotiations, present to the Board, for approval under a separate Board Item a lease agreement between the School Board and Sprint for the mid-band channels.

 

E-141 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-009-CM – THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION (TPA) SERVICES FOR SELF FUNDED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY PROGRAM

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

1. AWARD Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the Third Party Administration (TPA) Services for The Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation and Liability Program contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal RFP# 19-009-CM effective July 1, 2020, for a five-year term subject to cancellation provisions which provide for the ability for the District to cancel the contract at any time, requiring only notification of cancellation, pending contract negotiations and execution; with the ability to renew for one two (2) year period at the following rates rate for each of the five fiscal years;

GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

2850 GOLF ROAD

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008

OWNER/OFFICER: SCOTT R. HUDSON, PRESIDENT

 

SUBCONTRACTORS:

CLAIMS INVESTIGATION AGENCY, INC. MBE

7171 S.W. 24TH STREET, SUITE 205

MIAMI, FL 33155

OWNER/OFFICER: DONALD BLAIR, PRESIDENT

 

EDUARDO E. NERET, P.A. MWBE

2100 CORAL WAY, PENTHOUSE 706

MIAMI, FL 33145

OWNER/OFFICER: EDUARDO E. NERET, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN OWNED

 

ISABEL S. MARTINEZ, PL MBE/MWBE

2655 LE JEUNE ROAD, SUITE 809

CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

OWNER/OFFICER: ISABEL S. MARTINEZ, MANAGER

HISPANIC AMERICAN OWNED

 

JURNEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. MBE

782 NW 42ND AVE, SUITE 428

MIAMI, FL 33126

OWNER/OFFICER: MARTHA C. JURNEY, PRESIDENT

 

MARTINEZ ROMAN, P.A. DBA MARTINEZ ROMAN GOEHL, P.A. SBE/MWBE

8005 N.W. 155TH STREET, SUITE A

MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

OWNER/OFFICER: CHARLIE MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN OWNED

 

MIAMI-HIALEAH MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

1025 EAST 25 TH. STREET

HIALEAH, FL 33013

OWNER/OFFICER: MONICA GRINBERG, PRESIDENT

 

S.K.I., INC. SBE

18191 NW 68TH AVENUE, SUITE 112

MIAMI, FL 33015

OWNER/OFFICER: WARREN GERSTEIN, PRESIDENT

 

QUINLAN DISABILITY MANAGEMENT, INC. SBE/MWBE

600 SANDTREE DRIVE, SUITE 210C

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33403

OWNER/OFFICER: PATRICIA H. QUINLAN

WOMAN OWNED

 

WASSERMAN & THOMAS, P.A. MBE/MWBE

15150 NW 79TH COURT, SUITE 195

MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

OWNER/OFFICER: DAMIAN THOMAS, PRESIDENT

AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED

 

SPEAKEASY/MEDIATION PROS

1111 N WESTSHORE BLVD, SUITE 500

TAMPA, FL 33607

OWNER/OFFICER: KASEY L. KIMBROUGH, CEO

 

TOTAL NETWORK RESOURCES, LLC

2844 PROCTOR RD, SUITE 1

SARASOTA, FL 34231

OWNER/OFFICER: RHONA BOHAN, MANAGER

2. AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to execute a contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. to provide Third Party Administration (TPA) Services for The Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation and Liability Program pursuant to the provisions of RFP#19-009-CM.

 

E-142 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-025-CM - CHARTER MONITORING SYSTEM

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

 

1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-025-CM – CHARTER MONITORING SYSTEM, to establish a contract for qualified firms and/or individuals for the development and implementation of charter school monitoring software system, initial effective date of commencing March 18, 2020 through March 17, 2023, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period thereto, as follows:

THE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION dba NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE dba EPICENTER

711 W. PICKARD ST, SUITE M

MT. PLEASANT, MI 48858

OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES GOENNER, PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $360,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $240,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended. Estimated amount are price ceilings pending contract negotiations.

 

E-143 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-021-HR – REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE; REPAIR, REPLACE, REFIT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL

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

 

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-021-HR – REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACE, REFIT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, to establish a pre-approved vendor list for refrigeration equipment, components, incidental materials and repairs, as needed, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. during the term of the bid, with an initial effective date of March 18, 2020 through March 17, 2021 and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for an additional one (1) year extension period thereto, as follows:
1. AIR CONTRACTING & REFRIGERATION, INC. MBE/ MWBE

10710 SW 125TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL 33186

OWNER/OPERATOR: ALDO J. ROMEU, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN

 

2. PREMIER AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.

2165 WEST 10TH COURT SBE/ MWBE

HIALEAH, FL 33010

OWNER/OPERATOR: JOSE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN

 

3. RESCUE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CORP.

1561 EAST 9TH COURT MBE/MWBE

HIALEAH, FL 33010

OWNER/OPERATOR: SEVERO R. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN

 

4. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC. SBE/MWBE

7169 SW 42 TERRACE

MIAMI, FL 33155

OWNER/OPERATOR: RAYMOND LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

HISPANIC AMERICAN

 

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

 

E-145 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 8150, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 8150, Lobbyists.

 

E-146 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6320, PURCHASING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 6320, Purchasing.

 

E-147 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6320.05, VENDOR AND EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 6320.05, Vendor and Employment Preferences.

 

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept four grant awards and one donation from:
1. University of South Florida for funding under the Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET), in the approximate amount of $1,146,897, for the grant period of March 1, 2020, through August 30, 2020;
2. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Computer Science Certification program, in the approximate amount of $1,085,860, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
3. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2018-2021 Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design and Implementation – Academy for International Education Upper School for Science and Technology, in the approximate amount of $524,232, for the grant period of September 16, 2019, through September 30, 2020;
4. George Mason University for funding under the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program, in the approximate amount of $86,375, and for in-kind services valued at $154,000, for the grant period of August 30, 2019, through August 29, 2024; and
5. The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and StubHub for in-kind support under the The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Grant, in the approximate amount of $75,664, for the grant period of January 29, 2020, through June 4, 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;
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   THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG TERRA WEST MF INVESTMENTS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 1369-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT NW 97 AVENUE AND NW 174 STREET, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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

1. execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement (“Agreement”) by and among Terra West MF Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Applicant”), the School Board, and Miami-Dade County, in connection with a new 1369-unit residential development located approximately at NW 97 Avenue and NW 174 Street, Miami-Dade County, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County;
2. execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and
3. grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-2   AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF USE BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (“DASH”) OF LEASE SPACE LOCATED ADJACENT TO DASH AT 4141 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Dacra Design 4141, LLC, to extend the term of use by the Design and Architecture Senior High School (“DASH”) of lease space located adjacent to DASH at 4141 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

 

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE THE RELATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR PROVISION OF EXPANDED PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTHSIDE K-8 CENTER ANNEX AND POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FORMER J.R.E. LEE EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 6521 S.W. 62 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI

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

 

1. Explore expansion of the current collaboration with Miami Dade County Public Housing and Community Development to include the Related Urban Development Group under which the Developer will:
1. make available to the District on a long-term basis expanded parking facilities for the Southside K-8 Center Annex; and
2. redevelop the J.R.E. Lee campus with new educational facilities, at no cost to the District and affordable and/or workforce housing, with preference for District employees.
2. Collaborate with Developer and County on zoning, traffic and any required project submittals to other governmental entities; and
3. Bring back all relevant agreements and any final recommendations for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting.

 

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC-SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG 444 BRICKELL PARTNERS, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 1400-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE WAIVER OF CONFLICT LETTER FROM GREENBERG TRAURIG, WHICH FIRM IS SERVING SOLELY AS COUNSEL FOR THE APPLICANT IN THIS TRANSACTION (Revised)

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent to:
1. execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement (“Agreement”) by and among 444 Brickell Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, authorized to transact business in the State of Florida, as Trustee of the 444 Brickell Land Trust, under the provisions of the Land Trust Agreement, dated November 27, 2013 (the “Applicant”), the School Board, and the City of Miami, in connection with a new 1400-unit residential development located at 444 Brickell Avenue, City of Miami, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and
2. grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.
2. Authorize the School Board Attorney to execute the waiver of conflict letter from Greenberg Traurig, which firm is serving solely as counsel for the Applicant in this transaction.

 

F-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG 27077 SFH LLC, THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 263-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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

1. execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement (“Agreement”) by and 27077 SFH LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Applicant”), the School Board, and the Miami-Dade County, in connection with a new 263-unit residential development located at SW 264 Street and SW 143 Avenue, Miami-Dade County, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County;

2. execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and

3. grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-26    COMMISSION OF LAURA M. PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT ERNEST R. GRAHAM K-8 ACADEMY, PROJECT NUMBER 01528500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy, located at 7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33018, Project Number 01528500, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $400,500 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 M.C. HARRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01613700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Glades Middle School, located at 9451 S.W. 64 Street, Miami, Florida 33173, Project Number 01613700 as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $371,000 for A/E 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 LEGO CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01613700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Lego Construction Co., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm, for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Glades Middle School, located at 9451 S.W. 64 Street, Miami, Florida 33173, Project Number 01613700, as follows:


1. Lump sum fee of $42,940 for CMR Pre-construction Services; and
2. The project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.



F-29 COMMISSION OF FIRMS FOR GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT (GEPC) SERVICES FOR PART 1 - GEPC MASTER AGREEMENT AND REPRESENTATIVE SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT

• TRANE U.S. INC. (MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
• AMERESCO, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the following firms for Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract (GEPC) services for PART 1 - GEPC Master Agreement and Representative School assignment:

• TRANE U.S. INC. (MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
• HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
• AMERESCO, INC.

With all terms and conditions as set forth in the Master 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.   Final Change Order, Change Order Number 4 on Project Number 01509200, General Obligation Bond funded ESE building addition (Phase 1), Citrus Grove Elementary School for an additional cost of $5,252.50.

B-2. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01433600, General Obligation Bond funded replacement/renovation Project, Gratigny Elementary School for a credit of $61,237.02.

B-3. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01337800, General Obligation Bond funded remodeling/renovation Project, Hialeah Senior High School for a credit of $229,546.56 and a time extension of 155 days.

B-4. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01326600, General Obligation Bond funded renovation project, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for a credit of $37,645.14.

B-5. Change Order Number 7 on Project Number 01543800, General Obligation Bond funded auditorium addition, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer for a credit of $8,369.12.

B-6. Change Order Number 8 on Project Number 01509506, General Obligation Bond funded, pull out to expedite black box theatre, PE & dining shelter, parking, Norland Middle School for an additional cost of $7,439.06.

B-7. Change Order Number 8 on Project Number 01439400, General Obligation Bond funded addition, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for an additional cost of $115,497.20.

B-8. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01893000, General Obligation Bond funded classroom addition to replace portables, Shenandoah Middle School for an additional cost of $9,843.60.

B-9. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01339000, General Obligation Bond funded renovation project (Phase 1), Shenandoah Middle School for a time extension of 33 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 COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE; PROJECT NUMBER 01433100

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 Comstock Elementary School Site; Project Number 01433100




F-59 AWARD ROOFING TERM BID CONTRACT

PROJECT NO. 01989300-A MICRO SHELTER MARKET

PROJECT NO. 01989300-D OPEN MARKET

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

1. Award Roofing Term Bid Project No. 01989300-A Sheltered Market Micro-Business Contract to:

RJ Spencer Construction, LLC

20535 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 202

Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Adjustment Factor 0.9995

African American

 

Kantuta Corporation.

14610 NW 26 Avenue

Opa Locka, FL 33054

Adjustment Factor 1.0495

Hispanic American

2. Award Roofing Term Bid Project No. 01989300-D Open Market
   Contract to:

Advanced Roofing, Inc.

1950 NW 22nd Street

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

Adjustment Factor 0.9485

Non-Certified M/SBE or M/WBE Owned Business

 

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 three (3) new applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.




G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1  FINAL READING: AMENDMENT OF POLICIES 8462, STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT; 2410, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM; 5320, IMMUNIZATION; 5330, USE OF MEDICATIONS; 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS AND CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board policies 8462, Student Abuse and Neglect; 2410, School Health Services Program; 5320, Immunization; 5330, Use of Medications; 5112, Entrance Requirements; and 5131, Student Transfers and Controlled Open Enrollment, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020.




G-2  FINAL READING: AMENDMENT OF POLICIES 2421, K-12 CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; 2450, ADULT, POST-SECONDARY CAREER TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION; 5350, STUDENT SUICIDE PREVENTION; AND 5451, STUDENT RECOGNITION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 2421, K-12 Career-Technical Education Program; 2450, Adult, Post-Secondary Career Technical and Community Education; 5350, Student Suicide Prevention; and 5451, Student Recognition, to be effective March 18, 2020, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020.




G-3   FINAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 1242, 3242, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; 3120, EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL; AND 8141, MANDATORY REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT BY CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 1242, 3242, Professional Development; 3120, Employment of Instructional Personnel; and 8141, Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct by Certificated Employees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020.




G-4   FINAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 6233, DISTRICT BUDGETS; 6605, CROWDFUNDING; 6830, AUDIT; AND 6835, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 6233, District Budgets; 6605, Crowdfunding; 6830, Audit; and 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits , and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020




G-5 FINAL READING: TO AMEND POLICIES 8660, TRANSPORTING STUDENTS BY PRIVATE VEHICLES; 8500, FOOD SERVICES; 9211, PARENT ORGANIZATIONS, BOOSTER CLUBS AND OTHER FUND- RAISING ACTIVITIES, 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND TO PROMULGATE NEW POLICY 7440.01, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING, AND REPEAL 8711, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policies 8660, Transporting Students by Private Vehicles; 8500, Food Services; 9211, Parent Organizations, Booster Clubs, and Other Fund-Raising Activities; 9800, Charter Schools; and to promulgate new Policy 7440.01, Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring, and repeal Policy 8711, Surveillance Systems , and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended and new policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020.




G-6   FINAL READING: TO AMEND BYLAWS 0100, DEFINITIONS; 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS; AND POLICY 5540, INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to amend Board Bylaws 0100, Definitions; 0165, Public Meetings; and Policy 5540, Investigations Involving Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 18, 2020.

 

G-7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. JOSE A. PALOMINO, DOAH Case No. 18-6502

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. Jose A. Palomino, DOAH Case No. 18-6502, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of his suspension already served and reinstating him to his position as a Security Specialist with the School Board under the conditions specified in the Settlement Agreement.

 

G-8 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OF CLAIMS BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AGAINST D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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

1. approve and authorize the Superintendent to execute the Settlement Agreement with D. Stephenson Construction Inc.; and
2. terminate for convenience the Nathan B. Young Elementary School Project Number 01619400, pursuant to the conditions indicated in the agenda item.

 

G-9 INITIAL READING: TO PROMULGATE NEW POLICY 1020, APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT

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 promulgate new Policy 1020, Appointment of Superintendent.




H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives


H-5  SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 20-26, 2020 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRI 22, 2020 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR

PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the endorsement of April 20-26, 2020 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 22, 2020 as Administrative Professionals Day




H-6   WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ENDORSEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the month of March 2020 as Women’s History Month and support the related efforts of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.




H-7   SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 21, 2020 AS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY (WDSD) IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March 21, 2020 as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) in Miami-Dade County Public Schools




H-8  ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE PROMULGATION, CHANGES, AND/OR AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES FOLLOWING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to review the current process for the promulgation, changes, and/or amendments to School Board policies following the Florida State Legislative session and report to the Board at the Fiscal Accountability & Government Relations Committee on May 13, 2020.

 

H-9   SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 13TH ANNUAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, HORSE & CATTLE SHOW ON APRIL 17-19, 2020 (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, endorse The 13th Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show on April 17-19 2020.




H-10 REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 2020 AS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize April 2020 as National Autism Awareness Month.

 

H-11 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE MARCH 2020 AS NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED AT ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognize and observe March 2020 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-12  PARENTAL AND RELATED STAKEHOLDER NOTIFICATION REGARDING SCHOOL INCIDENTS (Revised 2)

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

1. review existing procedures, practices, and policies that govern notification, through general and/or legally sufficient statements, to parents and related stakeholders about serious incidents in schools;
2. ensure that notifications regarding serious incidents at schools are sent prior to the evening television news cycle and no later than the end of the day in which the serious incident occurred;
3. initiate rulemaking or amendment to School Board Policy 9120 to ensure timely notification to parents and related stakeholders when serious incidents occur at schools, where appropriate; and provide an update to the Board no later than May 20, 2020.

 

H-13  CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IMPACT ON STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE DECISIONS (Revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to explore ways to provide our students and employees the needed support to follow District and CDC recommendations by minimizing academic, personal and financial repercussions.

 

H-14 TENTATIVE PLAN TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS WHO MAY WISH TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON AN AGENDA ITEM OR AT A PUBLIC HEARING VIA TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (Good Cause)

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 a tentative plan to provide an opportunity for parents, community members, and stakeholders who may wish to speak to the Board on an agenda item or at a public hearing via teleconference technology in the event of a Coronavirus outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and report to the Board by April 22, 2020.

 

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
03.18.20