AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 20, 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, November 11, 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, NOVEMBER 18, 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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10:55 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 viewed 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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 5 VETERANS (REVISED REPLACEMENT) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 122ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, A PROUD SPONSOR AND PARTNER OF THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL MODEL (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUDGE MICHELLE DELANCY (REVISED REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 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
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-100 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-19 | PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY SCHOOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA |
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF: 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1185 2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 53 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 AND JOB DESCRIPTION(S) (REVISED) |
| D-22 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2024-2027 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE |
| D-23 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2024-2025 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE |
| D-24 | APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - MS. MONICA M. COLUCCI |
| D-25 | COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL |
| D-26 | COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL |
| D-27 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2024-2027 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (GOOD CAUSE) |
| D-28 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2024-2027 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (GOOD CAUSE) |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| D-64 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY (REVISED) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENT (REVISED) |
| D-66 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2026 M-DCPS SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PLAN |
| D-67 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2024-2025 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION |
| 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 SEPTEMBER 2024 |
| E-66 | APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 |
| E-141 | DEBARMENT OF ALLHERE EDUCATION, INC., PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-142 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-004-VF – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES |
| E-143 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-039-EV – SECURITY SYSTEM SERVICES (CAMERAS) |
| E-144 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-24-015-CM – LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES |
| 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 |
| E-202 | ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY, NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“FDOT”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FDOT TO TIE-IN AND HARMONIZE ITS PROPOSED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITH EXISTING FEATURES OF THE THOMAS JEFFERSON BISCAYNE GARDENS K-8 ACADEMY CAMPUS, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE ROADWORK |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE A POSSIBLE COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), UNDER WHICH CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD WOULD BE CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY, AND CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY THE COUNTY WOULD BE CONVEYED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD, SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ADDRESS ANY DISPARITY IN PROPERTY VALUES, AND, FORMULATE A SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD |
| F-3 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM CARIBBEAN VILLAGE, LTD, FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 19755 SW 110 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157 |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $7.5 MILLION EACH FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD ▪ LEGO CONSTRUCTION CO. |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL |
| F-41 | AWARD TO JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. dba PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATION, REMODELING AND NEW ADDITION PROJECT AT J.C. BERMUDEZ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 02083000 |
| 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 0100, DEFINITIONS |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2455, DROPOUT PREVENTION AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AND REPEAL OF POLICY 5465, GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) TESTS |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2431, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS, 3120.03, EMPLOYMENT OF ATHLETIC COACHES, AND 4120.03, ATHLETIC COACHES |
| G-4 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 6327, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS, COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS, AND DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY AND RESOURCES, AND 6330, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES |
| G-5 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND 0165.1, AGENDAS (REVISED-2) |
| G-6 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 6110, GRANT FUNDS, 6111, INTERNAL CONTROLS, 6112, CASH MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS, 6114, COST PRINCIPLES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS, AND 6320.07, PROCUREMENT – FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS (REVISED) |
| G-7 | PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: MIRNA A. BONILLA V. TANIA F. MARTINEZ, Case No. 24-015388-CA 01 |
| G-8 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. VIVINX PIERRE DOAH Case No. 24-003498TTS |
| G-9 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MAGALIE VALMYRE DOAH Case No. 24-3495TTS |
| G-10 | PURSUANT TO THE BOARD ATTORNEY’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 RESIGNATION 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-4 | EQUITABLE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE FRAMEWORK 2025 (REVISED) |
| H-5 | UTILIZE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT REIMBURSEMENTS TO FUND SCHOOL FACILITIES UPGRADES AND REDUCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ENERGY BILLS (REVISED) |
| H-6 | TRAVEL APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION (REVISED) |
| H-7 | PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A SPECIALIZED TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE DISTRICT’S FOOD PROGRAM, FEDERAL CHILD NUTRITION GUIDELINES, AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS (REVISED-2) |
| H-8 | EXPLORING MARITIME INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS (REVISED) |
| H-9 | PROPOSED 2025 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM (REVISED GOOD CAUSE) |
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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