AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
June 18, 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, June 9, 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, JUNE 16, 2025, 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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR WALTER HALL (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMIDADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) SIGNING DAY AS STUDENTS ENTER POST-SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR MELISSA M. MILLER (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-6 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VICTOR BALMECEDA (REVISED) |
| B-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 FLORIDA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (REVISED) |
| B-8 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. CARLOS DELAHOZ (REVISED) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: APRIL 22, 2025; APRIL 24, 2025; MAY 1, 2025; MAY 6, 2025; MAY 13, 2025
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 14, 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
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D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1192
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| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024-2025 AND JOB DESCRIPTION(S) (REVISED) |
| D-22 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL WAIVERS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS |
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| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS AND SEVEN CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS |
| D-66 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DECLARE CERTAIN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND DONATE SAME TO THE MIAMI BOARDING SCHOOL, INC. (D/B/A THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI), A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL, IN CONFORMANCE WITH BOARD POLICY 7310-DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY |
| D-67 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY, 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE |
| 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 APRIL 2025 |
| E-2 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL (IN-STATE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE) (REVISED 2) |
| E-3 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST |
| E-14 | AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, UNTIL THE FY 2025-26 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED |
| E-51 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF POLICY 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS AND CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT |
| E-66 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT COVERAGE, LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE, GENERAL/AUTOMOBILE/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE, CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE, MEDIA LIABILITY COVERAGE, AND STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE |
| E-67 | RELEASE OF INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) ITN-24-034-CM, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM, AND ITN-24-035-CM, GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM |
| E-86 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS |
| E-87 | REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE REMAINING 28 OF THE 157 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN OPERATION AT YEAR-END AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THREE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) WITH VARIOUS FYE IN 2024 |
| E-88 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF DISTRICT-WIDE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS (SHADOW IT) |
| E-141 | APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BARRY UNIVERSITY AND M-DCPS (WITHDRAWN) |
| E-142 | DEBARMENT OF MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT, INC., DBA EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-143 | REJECT INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) NO. ITN-24-016-CM - WINGS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11000 SW 220 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA |
| E-144 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NOS: (REVISED)
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| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-021-MF – MICROSOFT LICENSING (WITHDRAWN) |
| E-147 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-22-050-MJ – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS |
| 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 - SUPPLEMENTAL |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-1 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE MIAMI BOARDING SCHOOL, INC. (D/B/A THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI), A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TO GABLES STORAGE BUILDERS LLC |
| F-3 | RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM NARANJA GRAND SENIOR, LTD, FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 14750 SW 280 ST, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33032 |
| F-4 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR THE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC) CURRENTLY KNOWN AS DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER, PLC CAMPUS, TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERM, AUTHORIZE SUBLEASING FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND MODIFY OTHER PROVISIONS |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC., BY ADDING AEC DESIGN CONSULTANTS, LLC, AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT |
| F-27 | COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED NEW GYMNASIUM AND SELECTED DEMOLITION AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 02564700 |
| F-28 | COMMISSION OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ AND PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED K-8 CONVERSION, ADDITION AND MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPONENTS AT FRANCES S. TUCKER K-8 CENTER, PROJECT NUMBER 02562600 |
| F-29 | COMMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 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-41 | AWARD TO H. A. CONTRACTING CORP. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) RENOVATION PROJECT AT PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01619500 |
| F-43 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION |
| F-54 | RENEWAL OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR M-DCPS |
| 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 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-2 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2431, INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS (REVISED) |
| G-3 | PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: GEORGINA CLARK PARENT OF A.D., A MINOR AND D.D., A MINOR V. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ADRIEL GREEN, CASE NO. 2025-CA-005343-CA 01 |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. JOHN D. MCHALE DOAH CASE NO. 25-00511TTS |
| G-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ANNETTE DECIUS DOAH CASE NO. 24-4764TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-1 | ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 9, 2023, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JOSE L. DOTRES – ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERM (REVSIED 2) |
| H-2 | RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION (REVISED 2)
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| H-3 | COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH DATA (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP TO DEFINE THE VISION, MISSION, AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS AN EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | COLLABORATION BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES JUNE NINETEENTH, 2025, AS JUNETEENTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (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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