AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
March 19, 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, March 10, 2025. 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, MARCH 17, 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.
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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-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING 2025 ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP MS. KAREN LISLEY LEIVA (REVISED 2) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ALEJANDRO MENDIETA (REVISED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARILYN HOLIFIELD ESQ. (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: JANUARY 21, 2025, JANUARY 23, 2025
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2025
- REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2025
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 • QUALITY PRE-K PROGRAMS • DO THE RIGHT THING RECAP |
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 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) PLAN |
| C-2 | REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS REPORTS AND PLANS (REVISED) |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1189 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 AND JOB DESCRIPTION(S) (REVISED) |
| D-22 | REQUEST TO REALIGN AND CORRECTLY ASSIGN POSITIONS TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) (WITHDRAWN) |
| 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 JANUARY 2025 |
| E-141 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-22-001-PM – ELEVATOR SERVICES CONTRACT AND INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-007-PM – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK & STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT & REPAIR SERVICES |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-24-024-CM - CONSULTANT POOL FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE ASSET DEVELOPMENT |
| 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 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A FACILITY USE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (“CITY”), FOR USE BY THE CITY OF ONE PARKING LOT AT MIAMI BEACH SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY (REVISED) |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH 5215 FLAGLER STREET, LLC (“DEVELOPER”), FOR A PORTION OF THE HENRY M. FLAGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS, TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION BY THE DEVELOPER OF THE STORMWATER DRAINAGE NEEDS FOR A FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED ON THE ADJACENT LOT OWNED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DADE COUNTY DENTAL RESEARCH CLINIC, INC., TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY SMILES TO CONSTRUCT A DENTAL SIMULATION FACILITY WITHIN LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL COLLEGE (“SCHOOL”), FOR USE BY DISTRICT STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL AND BY COMMUNITY SMILES FOR ITS CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
| F-4 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC (“AT&T”) FOR CONTINUED USE BY AT&T OF A PORTION OF THE CAMPUS OF BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A PORTION OF THE CAMPUS OF CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REVISED) |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENT REVIEW, INSPECTION SERVICES AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED |
| F-70 | PROPOSED RENAMING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (GOOD CAUSE) |
| 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 POLICY 7305, EASEMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 6326, IMPACT FEES |
| G-2 | FINAL 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-3 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0143.1, RESIDENCE AREAS, AND POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. DOMINIC JOHNSON DOAH CASE NO. 21-003465TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-1 | CONSIDERATION FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO ACHIEVE READING AND MATHEMATICS SUCCESS IN THE EARLY GRADES FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADE STUDENTS (REVISED 2) |
| H-2 | FEASIBILTY OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) STUDENTS WHO MAY WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER AS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SPECIALISTS (REVISED 2) |
| H-3 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025, AS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (REVISED 3) |
| H-4 | ENHANCEMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BASED ON REVIEW OF THE CONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE REPORT (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | URGING CONSIDERATION OF NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANTS PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) AS PART OF SECURING THE UNITED STATES (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE APRIL 2025 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH AT ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED) |
| H-7 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE CELEBRATION OF APRIL 20-26, 2025, AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK; AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025, AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION CURRICULUM (REVISED 2) |
| H-9 | AMEND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PRIORITIES TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR A PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN FLORIDA AND URGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF OPTIONS FOR FIXED-INCOME SENIORS (REVISED-WITHDRAWN) |
| H-10 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS (REVISED 2) |
| H-11 | COLLABORATION BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE TO STREAMLINE STUDENT DRIVER’S LICENSING PROCESS (REVISED 2) |
| H-12 | EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE STARTUP OLÉ MIAMI VENTURE CAPITAL EVENT SPONSORED BY CAMACOL (REVISED 2) |
| H-13 | MILITARY EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS (REVISED 2) |
| H-14 | INTEGRATING KEYBOARDING INSTRUCTION INTO THE CURRICULUM (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
03.19.25