AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
November 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, November 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, NOVEMBER 17, 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. 25-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 9 VETERANS (REVISED) |
| B-5 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS OF LITTLE HAVANA FOUNDATION (REVISED) |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM, AS THE 2024 FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FHSAA) CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-8 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STUDENT CREATIONS OF MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S MASCOTS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY INFLUENCERS (REVISED) |
| B-9 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CELEBRATING AMBASSADOR ARMANDO VALLADARES’S LIFELONG FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS (REVISED) |
| B-10 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROJECT READY FOR SCHOOL (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: SEPTEMBER 25, 2025; OCTOBER 16, 2025; OCTOBER 21, 2025;
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 8, 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-100 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF: 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1197 2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 55 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 AND JOB DESCRIPTION(S) (REVISED) |
| D-22 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2025-2026 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE |
| D-23 | APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - MS. MONICA M. COLUCCI |
| D-24 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2025-2026 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 (GOOD CAUSE) |
| D-25 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2025-2026 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (GOOD CAUSE) |
| 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 CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENT |
| D-67 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2025-2026 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION |
| 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 SEPTEMBER 2025 |
| E-141 | AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-25-001-CM - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES (WITHDRAWN) |
| E-142 | DEBARMENT OF MPACT MARKETING ENTERPRISES LLC PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-028-JS – SCHOOL SECURITY UNIFORMS |
| E-144 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-025-VF – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES (CO-LOCATION) (REVISED) |
| E-145 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-037-PM – PLUMBING AND RELATED GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPAIRS |
| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-049-PM – HVAC COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS: REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL |
| E-147 | REJECT THE FOLLOWING SOLICITATIONS: ITB-23-025-JS – POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT ITB-24-046-MJ – TRANSMISSIONS – FACTORY REBUILT ITB-24-023-VF – BREAD AND BREAD PRODUCTS AND AUTHORIZE DIRECT CONTRACTING FOR ITB-24-023-VF ITN-24-033-YG – WEB CONTENT FILTERING SYSTEM |
| 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 | REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE REDEVELOPMENT TERMS FOR DISTRICT-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 N.E. 2ND AVENUE WITH 1370 NE 2ND, LLC (AN AFFILIATE OF CRESCENT HEIGHTS), AND TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (OMNI CRA) IN SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE FULL DOWNTOWN ASSEMBLAGE (REVISED) |
| F-2 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. (“SFACS”), A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL, FOR USE BY SFACS OF CLASSROOMS AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES AT THE FORMER COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL, TO OPERATE ITS NORTH CAMPUS |
| F-3 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG BLUENEST HOMES 8, LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 33 RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPMENT |
| F-4 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG BLUENEST PARK VILLAS LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 76 RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPMENT |
| F-5 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE ALLAN BENNETT CORPORATION, A FLORIDA COMPANY, AND DALE BENNETT, AS TRUSTEE, OF THE DALE BENNETT REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, AND BENNETT SE 1 FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; AND DALE BENNETT, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CREDIT SHELTER TRUST UNDER THE ALLAN J. BENNETT REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, AND MUTINEER DEVELOPMENT LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 150 RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPMENT |
| F-6 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY TPG AG EHC III (LEN) MULTI STATE 2 LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND LENNAR HOMES, LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 106 RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPMENT |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENT WITH SBLM ARCHITECTS P.C., BY ADDING KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS A CIVIL ENGINEERING 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 SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 5200, ATTENDANCE, AND 8462.01, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 8405, SCHOOL SAFETY, 8410, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE, 8452, USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS, AND 8330, STUDENT INFORMATION, RECORDS, AND PRIVACY RIGHTS |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0165.01, AGENDAS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. SHAUNDREA N. DIXON DOAH Case No. 24-4772 |
| G-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. PABLO MIRET |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY TO ENSURE PROPER PROCUREMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF INCOME-GENERATING CONTRACT (REVISED) |
| H-4 | MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE USE OF DISTRICT FUNDS (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (REVISED) |
| H-8 | ENDORSING ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FLORIDA PTA STUDENT HILL DAY (REVISED) |
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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