AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
JANUARY 15, 2025 - 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 23, 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, JANUARY 13, 2025. 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. 25-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. GUSTAVO “GUS” CABRERA (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VERNON CAREY (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING G. HOLMES BRADDOCK (REVISED 2) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: DECEMBER 3, 2024
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
- REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 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 (REVISED 2) • PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION 2024 • RECOGNITION OF SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH AS AN ESPN/SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL |
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-19 | PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY SCHOOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (WITHDRAWN) |
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF: |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED 2) |
| D-68 | EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM |
| D-69 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:
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E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2024 |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-009-MJ – SIGNAGE |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-23-016-CM – INSTANT MESSAGING AND PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM |
| 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) |
| E-202 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $7.5 MILLION EACH, FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD
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| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL |
| F-43 | AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INCORPORATED (VPI) OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATION PROJECT AT JAMES H. BRIGHT / J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01613400 |
| F-44 | AWARD TO D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) PHASE 3 FOR RENOVATIONS, REMODELING AND ADDITION AT WEST LAKES PREPARATORY ACADEMY; PROJECT NUMBER 01439710 |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (REVISED) |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND 0165.1, AGENDAS |
| G-2 | FINAL 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 |
| G-3 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7305, EASEMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 6326, IMPACT FEES (REVISED) |
| G-4 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0169.1, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS, AND POLICY 2510, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS |
| G-5 | IN THE MATTER OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ROBERTO D. FERNANDEZ |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF 2025 APPOINTMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (VAB) (REVISED) |
| H-4 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2025 AS YOUTH ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| H-5 | INQUIRY BASED SCIENCE LABORATORIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-6 | THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF LIVE LIKE BELLA SUPERHERO 5K ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025, AT TROPICAL PARK (REVISED) |
| H-8 | DISTRICTWIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE MOST UPDATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) SAFETY AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS, PROCEDURES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS THEY MAY RELATE TO THE FINDINGS OF THE RECENT SCHOOL SHOOTING IN MADISON, WISCONSIN (REVISED 2) |
| H-9 | REQUEST TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HISTORYMIAMI MUSEUM (REVISED 2) |
| H-10 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE, AS NEEDED AND AS APPROPRIATE, TO THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS DUE TO THE DEVASTATION OF THE RECENT WILDFIRES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (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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