AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
October 8, 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, September 29, 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, OCTOBER 6, 2025. A person wishing to appeal against 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.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/hearing/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/hearing/meeting by contacting Office of Americans with Disabilities Act – 305-995-7104. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling Office of Americans with Disabilities Act – 305-995-7104 or TDD Telecommunications device for the deaf at 305-995-2400 or send an email to: carmengmolina@dadeschools.net.
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. 25-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CARING FOR MIAMI (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ANTHONY R. GOMEZ (“TONY” GOMEZ), PRESIDENT OF THE LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (REVISED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. DIANA AZZAM, PHD (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-7 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LADI GLENDA JENKINS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: AUGUST 28, 2025; SEPTEMBER 2, 2025; SEPTEMBER 4, 2025; SEPTEMBER 9, 2025; SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 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
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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 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS |
| C-2 | REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (SIPs) |
| C-3 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE K ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-4 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 1 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-5 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 2 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-6 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 3 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-7 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 4 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-8 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 5 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-9 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 6 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-10 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 7 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-11 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 8 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-12 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 9 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-13 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 10 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-14 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 11 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-15 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-16 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 9-12 AP ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-17 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE 9-12 AP ELA FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-18 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR M/J ESOL LEVELS 1-6 FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-19 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL ESOL LEVELS 1-6 FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR |
| C-100 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-16 | PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA |
| D-17 | PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY SCHOOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA |
| D-18 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 M-DCPS SCHOOL SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT AGGREGATE REPORT FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS |
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF: 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1196 2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OFFIELD |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 (REVISED) |
| D-22 | REQUEST BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO CONTRACT PERSONNEL FOR OPEN BUDGETED POSITION |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED 2) |
| D-60 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OFCOUNTRY |
| D-68 | EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2025 (REVISED) |
| E-66 | APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES AND COMPOSITE RATE FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AND CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES (REVISED) |
| E-86 | RSM US LLP’s FY 2025 OVERVIEW OF AUDIT STRATEGY FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 |
| E-87 | 2025 ANNUAL REPORT - OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS |
| E-88 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS |
| E-89 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM (Involving The School Bus Infraction Detection Enforcement System) Report 1 |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-030-PM – STAGE AND AUDITORIUM LIGHTING |
| E-142 | REJECT INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-24-009-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL/AMELIA EARHART AND AUTHORIZE DIRECT CONTRACTING (REVISED) |
| 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-26 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SYSTEM CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC., UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED |
| F-27 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (SPCMECH/ELECT) AGREEMENT WITH PROCON ENGINEERING INC., BY ADDING RODRIGUEZ, PETERSON AND PORRAS ARCHITECTS, INC., AS AN ARCHITECT SUB-CONSULTANT FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT |
| 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 POLICY 8320, RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
| G-2 | FINAL 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. ANDREW J. WRIGHT DOAH Case No. 25-1852TTS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MAHVASH GHAHRAMANI DOAH Case No. 25-2306TTS |
| G-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ANGEL VEGA DOAH Case No. 25-0933 |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MORGANE ALEXIS DOAH Case No. 25-4949TTS |
| G-7 | PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MALACHIE FORESTAL |
| G-8 | PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. NELSON F. CRUZ |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-1 | APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXTENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD (REVISED) |
| H-2 | 2025 REVISED FLORIDA TEACHER STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ENDORSEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY DAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTORY REVISIONS TO BUS INFRACTION SYSTEM (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE PGA TOUR 2026 (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | RESCHEDULE THE DATE FOR THE 2025 ORGANIZATION MEETING TO THE SAME DATE AS REGULAR MEETING (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE G20 SUMMIT 2026 (REVISED 2) |
| H-9 | EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAPMAN PROJECT TO INCLUDE CP WORKS (REVISED 2) |
| H-10 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM WEEK 2025 (REVISED 2) |
| H-11 | PROPOSED 2026 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS (REVISED 2) |
| H-12 | FOSTERING CIVIL DISCOURSE (REVISED 2) |
| H-13 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE NOVEMBER 17 THROUGH 23, 2025, AS HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK THROUGHOUT 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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