AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
REVISED OFFICIAL AGENDA
JANUARY 18, 2023 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING - 11:00 A.M.
(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, Office of the General Counsel, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available no later than 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2023. 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., TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023. 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.
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. 23-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ARIEL CHANG CISNERO (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ENID WEISMAN, FORMER MAYOR OF AVENTURA, FOR 47 YEARS OF SERVICE AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HER DEDICATION TO EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE (REVISED 2) |
| B-5 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDERS OF THE ARK OF THE CITY, INC. THE ELLIOTTS (REVISED REPLACED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. REBECA SOSA, FORMER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING DISTRICT 6 AND RETIRED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) EDUCATOR (REVISED) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
- "FESTIVAL MARCH" by Orchestra Strings Duet from Sunset Elementary
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION MEETING – School Board Administration Building Auditorium (Added)
- Election of Vice Chair
- Agenda Item SP-1 – Authorization of Signature of Board Officers
MOTION: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize its officers, on behalf of the Board, to sign and file all necessary formal documents and affidavits as required by law.
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 DECEMBER 14, 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 THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL'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. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
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 (WITHDRAWN)
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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
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF:
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| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2022-2023 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (REVISED) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, ONE CHARTER SCHOOL AMENDMENT, AND AMENDMENTS TO FOUR SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENTS (REVISED) |
| D-66 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2023–2024 SCHOOL YEAR: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023–2024, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 17, 2023 TECHNICAL COLLEGES / ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023–2024, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 17, 2023 JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023–2024, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 7, 2023 (REVISED-2) |
| D-67 | REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2023-2024 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN |
| D-68 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE, CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT ELEMENTARY, AND CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT SECONDARY |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2022 |
| E-141 | SUSPENSION OF XPERT ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC., PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-21-013-MJ – CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SOFTWARE |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-21-051-CM – SOLAR POWER PROGRAM & EQUIPMENT (REVISED) |
| E-144 | REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-21-056-CM – ONLINE PROGRAM APPLICATION AND LOTTERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE |
| E-145 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-024-MJ – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS |
| 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 |

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, January, 18 2023, 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
- Elections of Officers:
- Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement Relating to the Foundation
- Other Business and Adjournment
Chair
Vice Chair
Superintendent of Schools - President and Secretary
Chief Financial Officer - Vice President and Treasurer
Treasurer - Assistant Secretary
Ms. Mari Tere Rojas, Chair
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM, INC. (“TEMPLE”), A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR USE BY THE TEMPLE OF THE PARKING LOT AT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4100 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA |
| F-4 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCEED WITH THE REQUIRED DUE DILIGENCE FOR THE POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FORMER J.R.E. LEE EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 6521 S.W. 62 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI (REVISED) |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL |
| F-41 | AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT ERNEST GRAHAM K-8 CENTER; PROJECT NUMBER 01528500 |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1130.01, ASSIGNMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, AND 6327, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS (REVISED) |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 6110, GRANT FUNDS, 6114, COST PRINCIPLES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS, 6233, DISTRICT BUDGETS, 6320, PURCHASING, 6330, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES, AND 6480, EXPENDITURES (REVISED) |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0141.1, STUDENT ADVISOR TO THE BOARD, 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, 1030, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, 1120, EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, 3120, EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL, AND 4120, EMPLOYMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF |
| G-4 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 9143, SECURE OUR FUTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS, 2431, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS, 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS AND CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT, AND 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE |
| G-5 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2210, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, 2370.01, VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION, 2410, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM, AND 2623, STUDENT ASSESSMENT |
| G-6 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6325, CONE OF SILENCE |
| G-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRE-EXISTING OUTSIDE COUNSEL CONTRACT- TAYLOR ESPINO VEGA |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS & TRAINING (REVISED-3) |
| H-4 | UPDATE ON FLAG COMPLIANCE AT SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS (REVISED) |
| H-5 | SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (VAB) (REVISED) |
| H-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEMPORARY INSTRUCTORS TASK FORCE - RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND RETENTION (REVISED-2) |
| H-7 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE JANUARY AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH AT ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (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
01.18.23