AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
August 12, 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, August 4, 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., FRIDAY, August 8, 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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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-2 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. WILLIAM J. MONTFORD III, FORMER FLORIDA STATE SENATOR AND CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS (FADSS) (REVISED- REPLACEMENT) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SOUTH DADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE BARBERING STUDENTS FOR THEIR SKILLS, SERVICE, AND DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY (REVISED -REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: JUNE 26, 2025; JULY 3, 2025;JULY 15, 2025
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JULY 23, 2025 AND THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JULY 30, 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 2)
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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 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED READING PLAN (CERP) |
| C-2 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR (REVISED) |
| C-3 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH SIX COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,726,245 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 DISTRICT BUDGET |
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 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1194 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (REVISED) |
| D-64 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENT AMENDMENT |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-86 | OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS’ 2025-2026 AUDIT PLAN (REVISED) |
| E-87 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (REVISED) |
| E-88 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) AND FLORIDA SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS (FSRP) |
| E-89 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – LIMITED SCOPE AUDIT/BENCHMARKING OF ELEMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT’S FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS |
| E-106 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-24-014-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITIES ON SCHOOL BOARD OWNED PROPERTIES (REVISED) |
| E-142 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-022-PM – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES |
| E-143 | APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE SOLICITATION OF THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – JW JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 725 WEST 23RD STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA |
| E-144 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-24-008-VF – SERVICES FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DROPOUT PREVENTION SCHOOL (EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS) |
| E-145 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-23-020-VF - BACKGROUND SCREENING SERVICES |
| 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 AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND BROWARD COUNTY, FOR USE BY BROWARD COUNTY OF BOARD-OWNED LAND FOR THE OPERATION OF MCTYRE PARK |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG DIEGO DANIEL RODRIGUEZ AS TRUSTEE OF DIEGO DANIEL RODRIGUEZ IRREVOCABLE TRUST AND AS TRUSTEE OF MARTHA MARIA MUNOZ IRREVOCABLE TRUST AND AS TRUSTEE OF DANIEL JOSE RODRIGUEZ IRREVOCABLE TRUST, AND LENNAR HOMES, LLC; AND THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 146 RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPMENT |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG D.R. HORTON, INC.; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 54 RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT |
| F-41 | AWARD TO H.A. CONTRACTING CORP. (HA) GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND RENOVATIONS AT DR. FREDERICA S. WILSON/SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01516500, INVITATION TO BID 25-0001 (ITB 25-0001) |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICY 8320, RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
| G-2 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1129, 3129, & 4129, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, 1139, 3139, & 4139, EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT, AND 8141, MANDATORY REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT BY EMPLOYEES |
| G-3 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ROSALIND R. EVANS-TOMLIN, DOAH CASE NO. 25-1851TTS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. SUZANNE J. ALLEN, DOAH CASE NO. 24-4450TTS |
| G-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. DEREK R. SENA DOAH CASE NO. 25-3543TTS |
| G-6 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (GOOD CAUSE) |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | SUPPORT OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE’S EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON ANTISEMITISM AND HOLOCAUST EDUCATION (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | DEVELOPING DISTRICTWIDE GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN SCHOOLS (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD COMMEMORATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT AND CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2025 (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT AND CELEBRATION OF OCTOBER 2025 AS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY 2025” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) ON OCTOBER 16, 2025, SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST (REVISED 2) |
| H-9 | SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-10 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE SEPTEMBER 2025 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AT ALL MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED 2) |
| H-11 | DIRECTIVE TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL FOR FACILITY EXPANSION AT THE FORMER COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (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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