AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
January 14,2026 - 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, December 22, 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, JANUARY 12 ,2026. 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.
The public may view or read the Closed Captioning of the Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing which can be found by accessing https://www3.dadeschools.net/SchoolBoard/information and clicking on the Web Simulcast button in the navigation on the left side of the page.
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.
The published agenda is also available for view on the Internet [http://www.dadeschools.net].
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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. 26-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BILTMORE HOTEL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AS A SYMBOL OF RECOGNITION, RESPECT, PRESERVATION, AND GRATITUDE FOR ITS ONGOING ROLE AS A LANDMARK OF HISTORY, EDUCATION, BEAUTY, AND CIVIC PRIDE (REVISED) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 9 HOLOCAUST EDUCATION INITIATIVES (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE SHERIFFS OFFICE (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 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 |
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-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 1199 2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 (REVISED) |
| D-55 | 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED) |
| 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 NOVEMBER 2025 |
| E-35 | APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-055 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $400 MILLION OF REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SERIES 2015D, 2016A, 2016B, AND 2016C CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION |
| E-36 | APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-056 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $400 MILLION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE SERIES 2014A, 2015, AND 2016 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS |
| 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-41 | AWARD TO KAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FLORIDA, LLC FOR A NEW ADDITION AT MARINE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MAST) AT FIU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS - PHASE II, PROJECT NUMBER 02299100, INVITATION TO BID (ITB 25-0002) |
| F-54 | RENEWAL OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR M-DCPS JOC22OC-4, JOC22OC-5, JOC22OC-6 OPEN MARKET CONTRACTS JOC22SC-3 and JOC22SC-4 SHELTERED MARKET SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE JOC22MC-2 SHELTERED MARKET MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (REVISED) |
| F-80 | AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION |
G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
| G-1 | PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHARLIE E. HORN |
| G-2 | PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: WILLIAM CLARK AND ADAH CLARK, ON BEHALF OF A.C., A MINOR VS. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND HANNAH PURCELL, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, USDC CASE NO. 25-CV-24478-RAR |
| G-3 | PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARCUS ALEXANDER |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF 2026 APPOINTMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (VAB) (REVISED 2) |
| H-4 | PROPOSED 2026 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS (REVISED 2) |
| H-5 | RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL’S “NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-6 | ACCELERATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH ABOVE GRADE LEVEL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN READING AND MATHEMATICS (REVISED 2) |
| H-7 | DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-8 | THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY 2026 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) |
| H-9 | SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOLS (REVISED 3) |
| H-10 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF LIVE LIKE BELLA SUPERHERO 5K ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026 AT TROPICAL PARK (REVISED - GOOD CAUSE) |
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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