AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
May 14, 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, May 5, 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, MAY 12, 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. 25-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CELEBRATING THE LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMISSIONER MANOLO REYES TO EDUCATION & COMMUNITY (REVISED - REPLACMENT) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CONNIE KINNARD (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WALKSAFE PROGRAM AT THE KIDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, INCLUDING THE 2025 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (REVISED 2) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING AND COLLEGE AND CAREER DECISION DAY (REVISED) |
| B-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING AARON LARKIN, HEAD CUSTODIAN AT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: APRIL 8, 2025
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY CONFERENCE SESSION MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2025 AND THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 16, 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 (REVISED)
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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 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2021-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES |
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 1191 2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 54 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 (REVISED) |
| D-22 | REQUEST TO REALIGN AND CORRECTLY ASSIGN POSITIONS TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) |
| D-23 | REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) 1. APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION FOR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PLAN FOR READING; 2. APPROVAL TO UPDATE THE JUST READ FLORIDA LITERACY COACH ENDORSEMENT COMPONENT FROM 60 TO 120 MASTER-IN-SERVICE PLAN POINTS; AND 3. APPROVAL FOR THE ANNUAL CONTINUATION OF THE STATE-APPROVED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CATALOG’S MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR. |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, ONE INITIAL CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT, AND FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS |
| 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 MARCH 2025 |
| E-14 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW (REVISED) |
| E-15 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-16 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-17 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-18 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-19 | RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2024-25 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW |
| E-66 | COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS |
| E-67 | RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM |
| E-141 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-20-044-HR – FRESH PRODUCE |
| E-142 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-24-027-YG - GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) END OF PROGRAM AUDIT |
| E-143 | APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE SOLICITATION OF THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 5987 EAST 7TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA (REVISED) |
| E-144 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITN-24-019-CM – VOICE SERVICES |
| E-146 | APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL - PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BARRY UNIVERSITY AND M-DCPS (WITHDRAWN) |
| E-147 | REJECT INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-23-027-CM – EXTERNAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| E-148 | SUSPENSION OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY GUARD SERVICES INC, PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| 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 |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI, TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT SYLVANIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCEED WITH DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATION OF DEFINITIVE AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT ASSOCIATES, LLC (“MDDA”) FOR THE POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (“DASH”) |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO ADVANCE A MULTI-PHASE REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (REVISED) |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS TO PROVIDE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TEST AND BALANCE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD
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| F-40 | CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0143.1, RESIDENCE AREAS, AND POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES |
| G-3 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 1121.01, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING; POLICY 3120.05, EMPLOYMENT OF ADULT/CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PERSONNEL; POLICIES 3121.01 AND 4121.01, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES; AND POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ESTELA ATALAY DOAH CASE NO. 25-0513TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 123rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA – MAY 20, 2025 (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | RECOGNITION OF THE FLORIDA SEAL OF BILITERACY PROGRAM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | REIMAGINING EDUCATIONAL SPACES: TRANSFORMING UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL SITES INTO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | EXPANSION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS THROUGH PROVIDER PARTNERSHIPS (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM (REVISED 3) |
| H-9 | FOLLOW-UP TO THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL CHOICE CONCEPT OF DISTRICTWIDE CENTERS FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) (REVISED 2) |
| H-10 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE MAY 2025 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND JOIN IN CELEBRATING HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GOOD CAUSE - 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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