AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
DECEMBER 11, 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, December 2, 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, DECEMBER 9, 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.
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.
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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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING G. HOLMES BRADDOCK (WITHDRAWN) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-075 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MRS. ELIZABETH DAGER (REVISED-REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EUGENE P. BAKER, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, RETIRING AFTER ALMOST 49 YEARS OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED-REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: NOVEMBER 5, 2024
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024, AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 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 (REPLACEMENT)
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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
N/A
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1186 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 (REVISED) |
| D-22 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2024-2027 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 (GOOD CAUSE) |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION, 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| 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 OCTOBER 2024 |
| E-35 | APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-072 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $475 MILLION OF REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SERIES 2014D, 2015A and 2015B CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION |
| E-86 | ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION OF AUDIT RESULTS, AND MANAGEMENT LETTER AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 10.800 OF THE RULES OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 (REVISED) |
| E-87 | AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL-PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REQUIRED COMMUNICATION OF AUDIT RESULTS FOR FYE JUNE 30, 2024 (REVISED) |
| E-88 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (REVISED) |
| E-89 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 (REVISED) |
| E-90 | REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 50 OF 157 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN OPERATION AT YEAR END (REVISED) |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-037-PM - MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES REPAIR AND RENOVATIONS |
| E-142 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-032-MJ – AUDITORIUM SEATING |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-22-051-TA – AIR CONDITIONING – WINDOW AND WALL |
| 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
A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Agenda Items are:
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F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM CASA II VENTURE, LP, FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 11250 SW 197 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157 |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR SHELTERED MARKET FOR SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $2 MILLION EACH WITH KEITH MARTIN ARCHITECT, INC., BY ADDING THE BETA JONES GROUP AS A CIVIL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT AND EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP COMPANY, INC., DBA EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP AS A CIVIL ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT, FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT |
| F-27 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $ 4 MILLION EACH WITH PALENZUELA & HEVIA DESIGN GROUP, INC., BY ADDING JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN, P.E., AS A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT, FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT |
| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL |
| F-41 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION |
| F-42 | AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATION PROJECT AT JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER; PROJECT NUMBER 01425000 |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ESLYN REGIS DOAH Case No. 24-000827 |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF JANUARY 2025 AS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH (REVISED 2) |
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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