AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
APRIL 19, 2023 - 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, 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, April 10, 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., MONDAY, APRIL 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.
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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.
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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-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2022 FHSAA 5A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. MICHAEL PUTNEY, FORMER WPLG CHANNEL 10, SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER AND HOST OF “THIS WEEK IN SOUTH FLORIDA” FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, AND SERVICE TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY (REVISED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL’S CONCOLOR YEARBOOK ON RECEIVING A SILVER CROWN AWARD RECOGNITION FROM THE COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION (REVISED) |
| B-7 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMETAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP (REVISED) |
| B-8 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ARLENE S. MARTINEZ, COUNSELOR AT SAS WOLFSON, AS WINNER OF THE 2023 MIAMI HERALD HONOR ROLL POLL (REVISED GOOD CAUSE) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
- “Love” performed by Gladiator’s Chorus from Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Fathers in Education contest
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2023
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)
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1165 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2022-2023 AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS (REVISED) |
| D-22 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 1130, ASSIGNMENTS (REVISED) |
| D-23 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 1120.01, MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL |
| D-24 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4120.01, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL |
| D-55 |
1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND THIRTEEN CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS |
| D-67 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY, 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE |
| D-68 | EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM |
| D-69 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE FEES FOR ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER PROGRAMS AS OUTLINED BELOW; BEGINNING WITH THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2023 |
| E-86 | STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT |
| E-87 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS |
| E-88 | REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 28 OF 145 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 |
| E-89 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 |
| E-90 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF EDUCATIONAL IMPACT FEES |
| E-91 | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-21-050-VF – TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR SERVICES |
| E-143 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-21-039-CM - ESSER-SAP AND MAINFRAME SUPPORT |
| E-144 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-22-001-PM – ELEVATOR SERVICES CONTRACT |
| E-146 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE PROCESS FOR COMPETITIVE PURCHASE |
| 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 EXPLORE ENTERING INTO A COLLABORATION WITH DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, A FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“DACRA”), DEALING WITH POSSIBLE REDEVELOPMENT OR RELOCATION OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (“DASH”), LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND TO NEGOTIATE AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DACRA FOR USE BY DASH OF ANCILLARY CLASSROOM SPACE IN ADJACENT DACRA-OWNED FACILITIES, WITH A REPORT TO BE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD AT AN UPCOMING BOARD MEETING |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND SOUTH FLORIDA STADIUM LLC (“SFS”), A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOING BUSINESS AS HARD ROCK STADIUM: 1) FOR USE BY SFS OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19810 N.W. 14 COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, FOR PARKING DURING DOLPHIN FOOTBALL GAMES AND LIMITED STADIUM EVENTS; AND 2) FOR USE BY SFS OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19810 N.W. 14 COURT, BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3101 N.W. 91 STREET, NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1235 N.W. 192 TERRACE, CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3737 N.W. 188 STREET, AND BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19010 N.W. 37 AVENUE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, FOR PARKING DURING FORMULA 1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX RACING EVENTS |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE TLC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC., WITH SGM ENGINEERING, INC., AS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT FOR AMERESCO, INC., ENERGY SERVICES COMPANY FOR GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT (GEPC) MASTER AGREEMENT AND GEPC PART 2 SERVICES AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 02111400 |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL |
| F-43 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6345, CHANGE ORDERS |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0141.1, STUDENT ADVISOR TO THE BOARD, 5111.01, HOMELESS STUDENTS, 8330, STUDENT RECORDS, AND REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF POLICY 5350, STUDENT SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND POSTVENTION |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 6320.07, PROCUREMENT - FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS, 6325, CONE OF SILENCE, AND 6327, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS, COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS, AND DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY AND RESOURCES |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0151, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 6320, PURCHASING, AND 8320, RECORDS MANAGEMENT, AND REPEAL OF POLICY 0154, MOTIONS |
| G-4 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1210, 3210 and 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT |
| G-5 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 3120, EMPLOYMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD V. BRIAN HOLT, DOAH CASE NO. 22-001873 |
| G-7 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD V. DUVIER MORALES DOAH CASE NO. 22-1243 (REVISED) |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) WEBSITES, DIGITAL LINKS, RESOURCES, AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(S) (REVISED-2) |
| H-4 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023, AS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED-2) |
| H-5 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 5, 2023, AS SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED-2) |
| H-6 | COMPENSATION STUDY FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) (REVISED-2) |
| H-7 | COMPENSATION STUDY FOR CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) (REVISED-2) |
| H-10 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2024 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR. (REVISED-2) |
| H-11 | EDUCATIONAL IMPACT FEES (REVISED-2) |
| H-12 | INTEGRATING VIRTUAL REALITY, AUGMENTED REALITY, AND VIRTUAL REALITY IN OUR CLASSROOMS (REVISED-2) |
| H-13 | FEASIBILITY OF HIRING HOURLY CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS (REVISED-2) |
| H-14 | PRIORITIZING UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERAN’S DEPENDENT CHILDREN DURING THE MAGNET PROGRAM RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS (REVISED-2) |
| H-15 | REVIEW OF SAFETY AND SECURITY NOTIFICATIONS AND DATA (REVISED-2) |
| H-16 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE APRIL 29 AS A DAY TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CONGRESSWOMAN CARRIE P. MEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED-2) |
| H-18 | STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED-2) |
| H-19 | STUDENT DEVICE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT (REVISED-2) |
| H-20 | PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL-BOARD LEVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADVISE AND INFORM THE BOARD ON ALL MATTERS REGARDING THE SELECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, MEDIA CENTER, LIBRARY BOOKS, READING MATERIALS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (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
04.19.23