AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
MARCH 9, 2022 - 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.)
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, February 28, 2022. The agenda can be viewed by accessing the website https://www3.dadeschools.net/SchoolBoard/ under the Published Agendas link in the navigation on the left side of the page. 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 via-email, request4appearance@dadeschools.net, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022. 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.
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://www3.dadeschools.net/SchoolBoard/information and clicking on the Web Simulcast button in the navigation on the left side 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. Miami-Dade County Public Schools encourages the use of facial coverings while indoors.
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 [http://www.dadeschools.net].
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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. 22-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JAIME G. TORRENS FOR HIS 37 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. UNETHIA FOX, 2023 FRANCISCO R, WALKER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR (REPLACEMENT) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ROSA MARÍA PAYÁ |
| B-7 | REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE WOMEN OF DISTRICT 9 (REPLACEMENT) |
| B-8 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. EMILY SANTANA (REVISED GOOD CAUSE) |
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2022
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, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business
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
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| A-2 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE AND WAIVE PROHIBITIONS OUTLINED IN BOARD POLICIES 5830, STUDENT FUNDRAISING, AND 9700, RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FUNDRAISING AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINIAN CRISIS RELIEF EFFORTS (GOOD CAUSE) |
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, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
| C-1 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) PLAN |
| C-2 | REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PUBLIC HEARING |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1153 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2021-2022 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION (REVISED) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2022 |
| E-35 | ANNUAL SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| E-86 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, MANAGEMENT LETTER AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 10.800 OF THE RULES OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (REVISED) |
| E-141 | REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-20-022-MD – MAINLINE FOOD AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-20-066-VF – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS |
| E-143 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-065-MJ - DISINFECTANT WIPES |
| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-21-011-MJ – CHARTER BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT COUNTY |
| 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 |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG BJ 18 INVESTMENTS, LLC AND THE CENTRAL, LLC, F/K/A 533 NW 2nd AVENUE, LLC (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 309-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (WITHDRAWN) |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW ADDITION AT PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17615 NW 82 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE:
(REVISED) |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ABSOLUTE CIVIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., WITH CORDOVA RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CIVIL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT FOR LIVS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS & CLASSROOM ADDITION AT MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01529500 |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-5 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 21, 2022, AS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY (WDSD) IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-7 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 22-008 PROCLAIMING APRIL 2022 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-8 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 24-30, 2022, AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ WEEK AND APRIL 27, 2022 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY (REVISED) |
| H-9 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY, aPRIL 21, 2022 AND FATHERS IN ACTION & ADVOCACY WEEK, APRIL 18-22, 2022 (REVISED) |
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
03.09.22