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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

 

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 13, 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, May 4, 2026. 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, May 11, 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.

 

 

 

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. 26-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WALKSAFE PROGRAM AT THE KIDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, INCLUDING THE 2026 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
B-3	REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING AND COLLEGE AND CAREER DECISION DAY
B-4	REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CELEBRATING DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL CHAMPIONS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

“THE PASSAGE” PERFORMANCE BY ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL – VIKETTES DANCE TEAM

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: MARCH 19, 2026;, MARCH 31, 2026;, APRIL 7, 2026;

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026

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 HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATIVE TEACHERS HIGHLIGHTING ZERO DROWNINGS INITIATIVE RETIREE RECOGNITION

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 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2021-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
C-2	ADOPTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2026-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN
C-3	AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PRIVATE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND YESHIVA ELEMENTARY, INC.

D.   PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

D-20	REQUEST APPROVAL OF: PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1203 DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 56
D-55	DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES
D-65	REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND TWO (2) CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
D-68	EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
D-69	2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

E.   FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

E-1	MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2026
E-14	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-15	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-16	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-17	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-18	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-19	RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS- OTHER ARP FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-20	RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW
E-35	APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 26-026 AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $550,000,000 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2026
E-66	COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
E-67	RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM
E-141	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-011-YG – FIRE ALARM SERVICES, INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CONTRACT
E-142	AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-020-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT JW JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E-144	DEBARMENT OF CREATIVE SOLUTIONS COMPANION CARE SERVICE, “LLC” PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE
E-146	AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-25-036-CM - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES
E-147	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-048-MF – AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
E-148	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-013-VF – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
E-149	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-014-VF – JUICE PRODUCTS
E-150	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-026-VF – FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
E-152	AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-008-JS – DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AND SITE RESTORATION
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-3	AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SAN SEBASTIAN LUXURY HOMES, LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT
F-4	AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MASTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT USE OF CITY-OWNED AND BOARD-OWNED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
F-5	AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ABOVE AND BEYOND LEARNING CENTER, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SPANISH LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
F-6	AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND YESHIVA ELEMENTARY, INC. (“YESHIVA”), FOR USE OF THE FORMER BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY
F-26	COMMISSION OF GURRI MATUTE, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR A NEW CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 03082500
F-40	CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL
F-80	AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

G.   OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

G-1	ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD
G-2	AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL., v. SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP, INC. (CASE NO. 25-017712-CA-01), EXECUTE AN AMENDED MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT, AND EXECUTE AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (GOOD CAUSE)

H.   OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3	ANALYSIS OF STUDENT SCREEN TIME AND REVIEW OF DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL USE
H-4	SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 124th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA – MAY 20, 2026
H-5	RECOGNITION OF THE FLORIDA SEAL OF BILITERACY PROGRAM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS)
H-6	PREPARATION FOR IMPLMENTATION OF FLORIDA’S HISTORY OF COMMUNISM STANDARDS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
H-7	ENHANCING DISTRICT PREPAREDNESS TO SUPPORT NEWLY ARRIVED STUDENTS FROM CUBA
H-8	POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS COMMITMENT UPDATE

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I.   OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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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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