AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
AUGUST 16, 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, August 7, 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, AUGUST 14, 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.
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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. 23-040 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL ‘DANNY’ PEREZ (WITHDRAWN) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI DADE COLLEGE AND PRESIDENT MADELINE PUMARIEGA (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL FOR PROVIDING FREE HEALTH CARE AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASE FOR OVER 60 YEARS (REVISED - REPLACED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BEVERLY HELLER FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED - REPLACED) |
| B-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-044 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PROGRESSIVE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION CHARITIES INC. (REPLACED) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JULY 19, 2023, and FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING OF JULY 26, 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)
C. ACADEMICS, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
| C-1 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-2 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE RENEWAL CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH (1) DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL, INC., D/B/A DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL; (2) ACADEMY FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATION; AND (3) THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI |
| C-100 | FINAL READING: TO REPEAL BOARD POLICY 2370 – MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS AND REPLACE IT WITH BOARD POLICY 2370, MAGNET CHOICE SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS
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| C-101 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9147, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (REVISED) |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1170 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2023-2024 (REVISED) |
| D-23 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2022-2023 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS |
| D-68 | EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM |
| D-69 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-86 | STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2023-188 − MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONAL AUDIT |
| E-87 | RSM US LLP's AUDIT REPORT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES CUSTODIAL FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FINANCIAL REPORTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 |
| E-88 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FY 2023 OVERVIEW OF AUDIT STRATEGY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 |
| E-89 | OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS’ 2023-2024 AUDIT PLAN |
| E-90 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS |
| E-91 | FOLLOW-UP - INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) – SECURITY CONTROLS AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT |
| E-106 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2024 |
| E-202 | SUPPORT RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR THE MAUI WILDFIRE (GOOD CAUSE) |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE MIAMI BOARDING SCHOOL, INC. (D/B/A THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI), A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL, TO JUNE 30, 2036 |
| F-2 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM AMBAR TOWER RIVERVIEW, LTD., FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1250 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142 |
| F-3 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM HORIZON AT NOMI, LLC FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 950 NE 124 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 |
| F-4 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 29355 S. HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33033 |
| F-5 | 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 THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITY REPLACEMENT |
| F-26 | TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH SR ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS PROJECT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER WITHOUT CAUSE AND AUTHORIZE ASSIGNMENT OF A SUCCESSOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR THE K-8 RENOVATION/REMODELING PROJECT AT EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER, PROJECT NO. 01424800 |
| F-41 | AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS REMODELING PROJECT AT PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01618100 |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1217, 3217, 4217, 5772, 7217, WEAPONS, AND 5771, SEARCH AND SEIZURE |
| G-2 | PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: Quenia Caignet v. Reinaldo Montano, County Court Case No. 2023-11846-SP-05; and Barbara Etienne (Mother) and on behalf of T.B. (a minor child) v. Miami-Dade County School Board, and Margarita Crown M.D.S.P.D., Circuit Court Case No. 2023-016366-CA-01 |
| G-3 | NATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA ADOLESCENT ADDICTION LITIGATION |
| G-4 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0164, NOTICE OF MEETINGS, AND 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS |
| G-5 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1210, 3210, 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT |
| G-6 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 7540.01, TECHNOLOGY PRIVACY, 7540.03, STUDENT RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND DISTRICT NETWORK SYSTEMS, 7540.04, STAFF RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND DISTRICT NETWORK SYSTEMS, 7540.05, STAFF ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND 7540.06, STUDENT ELECTRONIC MAIL |
| G-7 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 5610, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS, AND 0133, QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS |
| G-8 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2215, PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION, 2417, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND DISEASE EDUCATION, AND 2510, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS |
| G-10 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. PATRICIA LAUTER, DOAH Case No. 23-0404TTS |
| G-11 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. CHEVAS V. CLEMENTS, DOAH Case No. 23-000699TTS |
| G-12 | PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL’S SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PLAN, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEPARTURE OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND APPROVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSELS WITH NEWLY ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED SALARY SCHEDULE |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-2 | INSTRUCTIONAL TRANSFORMATION TO SUPPORT RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PROFICIENT IN READING AND MATHEMATICS IN THIRD THROUGH TENTH GRADE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-4 | IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL BUS PASSING INFRACTION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (REVISED) |
| H-5 | DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING PLAN (REVISED) |
| H-6 | MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS (REVISED) |
| H-7 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-8 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2023. (REVISED) |
| H-9 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY 2023” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) ON OCTOBER 18, 2023, SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST (REVISED) |
| H-10 | INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ CURRICULUM (REVISED) |
| H-11 | MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) FOR MENTAL HEALTH TIER II AND III STUDENTS (REVISED) |
| H-12 | ENHANCING THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT (REVISED) |
| H-13 | EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING A REMOTE OPTION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (WITHDRAWN) |
| H-14 | BUILDING MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE DURING THE POST-SECONDARY PLANNING PROCESS (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
08.16.23