AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
REVISED OFFICIAL AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P. M.**
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)
PURPOSE: To consider approval of minutes, bid opening lists, items submitted by the Superintendent, School Board Members, School Board Attorney, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available no later than 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2021. The agenda can be viewed by accessing the website www.dadeschools.net under Board Information. A copy of the agenda will also be available at Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 102, Miami, Florida 33132 or at via-email request4appearance@dadeschools.net, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting (hearing) should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.
**The Board meeting will commence at 1:00 pm because the 11:00 am start time reserved for Board members’ presentation of recognitions, resolutions, endorsements, or proclamations has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under extraordinary circumstances, the Board may approve an individual Board member’s request to access, participate in, and to vote at this meeting utilizing communications media technology.
The public may view or read the Closed Captioning of the Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing which can be found by accessing https://www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/index.asp and clicking on the Web Simulcast icon on the bottom right of the page.
Any person may present live comments by attending the School Board Administration Building's Auditorium, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines each person will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth (individuals are responsible for providing their own facial covering) and remain at least six (6) feet from other attendees upon arrival as they enter the School Board Administration Building and until his/her departure. Individuals who fail to adhere to these guidelines may be required to leave the premises.
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is also available for review on the Internet [https://www.dadeschools.net].
Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of the changes to the Agenda click here.
1:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PUBLIC HEARING OF MARCH 10, 2021;
ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION OF MARCH 17, 2021, AND
THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2021
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
| A-1 | SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS |
C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
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D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1142 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 2020-2021 (REVISED) |
| D-55 |
1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL |
| D-66 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF SEVEN SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE BASED AGREEMENTS WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC. |
| D-67 | 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 2021 |
| E-35 | APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 21-006 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $86 MILLION OF REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SERIES 2013A AND 2013B CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (REVISED) |
| E-36 | ANNUAL SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-070-MV – EMERGENCY CLEANUP AND RESTORATION SERVICES |
| E-142 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-027-MV - VINYL GLOVES |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-020-HR - MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS |
| E-144 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-030-HR – SECURITY CAMERA/ VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL |
| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-024-EA – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM |
| E-147 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-20-014-VF – SOLAR CANOPY FOR MAST @ FIU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
| E-148 | REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-20-026-CM – VIRTUAL GRADUATION SERVICES |
| E-149 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO ITB-19-040-MC – SCHOOL SECURITY UNIFORMS |
| 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 |
| E-202 | ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY POLICY 9140e, BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING DECLARED COVID-19 EMERGENCY |
NOTICE
MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.
A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Agenda Items are:
- Call to Order
- Close Agenda
- Purpose of Meeting
- Consideration of Resolution No. 21-006 with respect to the issuance of Certificate of Participation, Series 2021B, in a principal amount not to exceed $86,000,000, authorizing the refunding of all or a portion of the Certificates of Participation, Series 2013A and Series 2013B.
- Other Business and Adjournment
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair
4/12/2021
F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“AT&T”), AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 FOR CONTINUED USE BY AT&T OF AN EQUIPMENT ROOM AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF AT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FOR AT&T TO PROVIDE CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, A DELAWARE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP (“VERIZON”), AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 FOR CONTINUED USE BY VERIZON OF A PORTION OF THE RECREATION FIELD AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8855 S.W. 50 TERRACE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR VERIZON TO PROVIDE CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SIXTH STREET MIAMI PARTNERS, LLC, RONRUSS 601, LLC, AND SK INVESTMENTS 601, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF MIAMI, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 520-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-4 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG AHS AT BISCAYNE VILLAGE, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 216-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
| F-5 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM THE GALLERY AT SMATHERS PLAZA, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1040 SW 29 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135 |
| F-6 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM SHP VI GRECO CORAL GABLES OWNER, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 300 GRECO AVENUE AND 363 GRANELLO AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 |
| F-7 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM NORTHSIDE PROPERTY II, LTD, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 3181 NW 77 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33147 |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF ABSOLUTE CIVIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., AND C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) DOCUMENT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD (WITHDRAWN) |
| F-27 | COMMISSION OF VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED, AS THE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01529300 |
| F-28 | COMMISSION OF ABSOLUTE CIVIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., AND C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) DOCUMENT REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD (GOOD CAUSE) |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL |
| F-41 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE; PROJECT NUMBER 01433100 |
| F-42 | AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO T & G CORPORATION DBA T & G CONSTRUCTORS, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01423000 |
| F-43 | AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01528900 |
| F-44 | AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS (PHASE 1) PROJECT AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01527700 (REVISED) |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
| G-2 | INITIAL READING: TO AMEND POLICY 2623, STUDENT ASSESSMENT, AND TO ADOPT POLICY 2624, ACHIEVEMENT GAP OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE |
| G-3 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. RODNEY WEATHERSPOON - DOAH Case No. 20-5136TTS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. HALAINE A. JAMES, DOAH Case No. 20-5134TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-2 | MATTERS RELATED TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF AUDITOR (GOOD CAUSE) (REVISED) |
| H-3 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE URGENCY OF ACHIEVING 100% CLEAN ENERGY USE BY 2030 FOR BETTER STUDENT HEALTH AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP (REVISED) |
| H-4 | LIVE STREAMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS (REVISED) |
| H-5 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN RECOGNIZING MIAMI ARTS STUDIO (MAS) 6-12 @ ZELDA GLAZER LAW ACADEMY ENTERTAINMENT MAGNET STRAND AS THE 2021 STATE CHAMPIONS FOR THE WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITION IN CONGRESSIONAL STYLE DEBATE (REVISED) |
| H-7 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 7, 2021, AS SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-8 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE APRIL 2021 AS NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-9 | REDISTRICTING (WITHDRAWN) |
| H-10 | ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL BOARD-LEVEL COMMITTEE TO ADVICE AND INFORM THE BOARD ON ALL MATTERS REGARDING TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY (REVISED) |
| H-11 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE MAY 2021 AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED AT ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-12 | SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH SEMINARS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – GRADES 9- 12 (REVISED) |
| H-13 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE THE MONTH OF MAY AS WATER SAFETY MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-14 | CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REVISED) |
| H-15 | DUTY TO REPORT – SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 8141 – MANDATORY REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT BY EMPLOYEES (REVISED) |
| H-16 | REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE APRIL 2021 AS NATIONAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH |
| H-17 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) RECOGNIZES THE MONTH OF APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH (SAAM) (REVISED) |
| H-18 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA JOIN IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2021 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR (REVISED) |
| H-19 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 119th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2021 (REVISED) |
| H-20 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 4, 2021 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY AND MAY 3-7, 2021 AS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JAMES R. HAJ, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) OF THE CHILDREN’S TRUST (REVISED) |
| H-22 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2021 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND MAY 6, 2021 AS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-23 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SAFE SCHOOLS SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS LOWERING HIV RATES ON NATIONAL YOUTH HIV AND AIDS AWARENESS DAY ON APRIL 10 AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR (REVISED) |
| H-24 | SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PLAN (REVISED) |
| H-25 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. KATIA SAINT FLEUR AS THE FIRST HAITIAN AMERICAN COUNCILWOMAN OF MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA (GOOD CAUSE) |
Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business
I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
| I-1 | CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting. |
ADJOURNMENT
04.21.21