AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
APRIL 17, 2024 - 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 8, 2024. 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 15, 2024. 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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9:55 A.M.
INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN BOARD POLICY 0165*
*Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the regular School Board meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to School Board Policy 0165. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board. Nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief system of or by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on any meeting attendee’s right to actively participate in the public meeting.
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. Before that time, an invocation may be delivered by a member of the public in accordance with Policy 0165, Public Meetings. 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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CASA FAMILIA, INC. (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS (REPLACEMENT) |
| B-6 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 FHSAA CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-7 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MIRIAM KLEIN KASSENOFF (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-8 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DIRECTOR SHEREA GREEN MIAMI-DADE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-9 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MAYRA DELEON AND EMS JAVIER MONTES DE OCA (REVISED) |
| B-10 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HEART INSTITUTE PROJECT ADAM SOUTH FLORIDA (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-12 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-030 OF
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL DR. TAMARA MOODIE FROM
DISTRICT-MANAGED SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER
SCHOOL |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- MARCH 13, 2024
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
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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 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS REPORTS AND PLANS |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1178 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2023-2024 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY
ACTION |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, AMENDMENTS TO FIVE SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENTS, AND A RENEWAL OF ONE SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENT (REVISED) |
| 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 |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2024 |
| E-111 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE DISTRICT’S AGREEMENTS WITH FRIENDS OF WLRN, TO REFLECT THE FIRM’S NAME CHANGE TO SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP, INC. |
| E-141 | REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTIONS |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-23-013-MC – EXTERNAL PROGRAM EVALUATORS |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-22-053-TA – FOOD SERVICE AND FOOD LABORATORIES PEST CONTROL SERVICES (WITHDRAWN) |
| E-144 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-22-049-MF – CHARTER SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT REGISTRATION SYSTEMS |
| E-145 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-19-081-CM –EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES |
| E-147 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE EXEMPTIONS FOR ESSER FUNDED PURCHASES |
| 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 (REVISED) |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS (“VERIZON”), TO RETROACTIVELY EXTEND THE TERM OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND ACCEPT RENTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, AS A RESULT OF VERIZON’S CONTINUED USE OF AN EXISTING CELL TOWER ON THE CAMPUS OF SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AS A HOLDOVER TENANT, FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS COMMERCIAL CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (REVISED) |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED PHASE II RENOVATIONS AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, (A REUSE OF CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROTOTYPE), PROJECT NUMBER 02297800 |
| F-41 | AWARD TO H. A. CONTRACTING CORP. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATION PROJECT AT RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01530200 |
| F-42 | AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO VEITIA PADRON INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01425500 |
| 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 BYLAW 0166, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2451, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS (REVISED) |
| G-4 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICY 6424, PURCHASING CARDS (REVISED) |
| G-5 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 8400, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES, AND 8453, CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. DEREK R. SENA DOAH Case No. 22-3218TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY, AND MAY 6-10, 2024, AS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-4 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 3, 2024, AS SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024, AS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-6 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 12, 2024, AS THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST, INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH ON MAY 6, 2024, TO BE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-7 | COLLABORATIVE MENTORING INITIATIVE: BRIDGING SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CARE STUDENTS (REVISED) |
| H-8 | PROPOSAL FOR CREATING A HIGH SCHOOL COURSE FOCUSED ON POST SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS (REVISED) |
| H-10 | 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) |
| H-11 | 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 “2025 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” (REVISED) |
| H-12 | EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING TARGETED DIGITAL MARKETING AS A TOOL TO INCREASE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT (REVISED) |
| H-13 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024, AS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (REVISED) |
| H-14 | ENHANCING AND EXPANDING M-DCPS’ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTIONS (REVISED) |
| H-15 | SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE (REVISED) |
| H-16 | SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2340 – FIELD AND OTHER DISTRICT-SPONSORED TRIPS AND 8640 -TRANSPORTATION FOR FIELD AND OTHER DISTRICT-SPONSORED TRIPS (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
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