AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
JUNE 17, 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, June 8, 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, June 15, 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].
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. 26-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) SIGNING DAY AS STUDENTS ENTER POST-SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION (REPLACEMENT) |
| B-4 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RON MAGILL OF ZOO MIAMI |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO, 26-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY MEMBER |
| B-6 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-0033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. STEVE GALLON III FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND PUBLIC EDUCATION (GOOD CAUSE) |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: APRIL 14, 2026 ,APRIL 21, 2026 , MAY 5, 2026 AND MAY 12, 2026
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 13, 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 |
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
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF:
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| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 |
| D-22 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL WAIVERS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS |
| D-23 | DISTRICT OFFICES – RIGHTSIZING AND RESTRUCTURING |
| D-55 | DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES |
| D-65 | REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE (1) NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, ONE (1) INITIAL CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT, FIVE (5) CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, AND TWO (2) CHARTER SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION AMENDMENTS |
| D-67 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY, 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE |
| D-68 | EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRA; |
E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
| E-1 | MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2026 |
| E-14 | AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, UNTIL THE FY 2026-27 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED |
| E-66 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT COVERAGE, LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE, GENERAL/AUTOMOBILE/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE, CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE, MEDIA LIABILITY COVERAGE, AND STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE |
| E-86 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) END OF PROGRAM AUDIT ISSUED BY PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC |
| E-87 | INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS |
| E-88 | REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE REMAINING 26 OF THE 160 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN OPERATION AT YEAR-END AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) WITH VARIOUS FYE IN 2025 |
| E-141 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-003-YG – VOICE SERVICES |
| E-142 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-035-JS – CLASSROOM AND MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-24-034-CM – DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM |
| 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 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR USE OF CLASSROOM SPACE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, LOCATED AT 38000 S.W. 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, FLORIDA
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| F-2 | APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVAL OF TRANSACTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND SBAO CONVEYANCE RIDER WITH 1370 NE 2ND, LLC FOR DISTRICT-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 N.E. 2ND AVENUE (PARCEL 7), AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE RELATED FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE FULL DOWNTOWN ASSEMBLAGE
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| F-4 | APPROVAL OF MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PARTICIPATION AND REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT, AND GROUND LEASE WITH HOUSING TRUST GROUP, LLC, PURSUANT TO ITN-24-014-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITIES ON SCHOOL BOARD OWNED PROPERTIES, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE GOODWILL SITE LOCATED AT 24375 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA |
| F-6 | REJECTION OF BLUENEST DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 224TH STREET SITE, PURSUANT TO ITN-24-014-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITIES ON SCHOOL BOARD OWNED PROPERTIES |
| F-7 | AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, A/K/A THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, FOR USE OF THE BOARD-OWNED PARKING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1610 NE 1ST COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA |
| F-26 | AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENT WITH SBLM ARCHITECTS P.C., BY ADDING MEP ENGINEERING INC., AS A MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT |
| F-27 | AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK (CMR) MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENT FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $4 MILLION EACH, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS: |
| F-41 | CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION |
| 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 BYLAW 0124, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT; POLICY 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT; POLICIES 1210.01/3210.01/4210.01, CODE OF ETHICS; POLICIES 1121.01/3121.01/4121.01, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING; POLICY 6470, PAYMENT OF INVOICES; AND POLICY 8310, PUBLIC RECORDS |
| G-2 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2111, PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL-DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP |
| G-3 | FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7460, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES |
| G-4 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 8405, SCHOOL SAFETY, 8410, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE, AND 8330, STUDENT INFORMATION, RECORDS, AND PRIVACY RIGHTS |
| G-5 | PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: BELÁXIS BUIL v. MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DR. DIANA LOBEAU, AND GEORGE D. PRATT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 1:26-CV-22838-CMA |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MANDRELL T. NICKLE, DOAH CASE NO. 25-006077TTS |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK UPDATE (REVISED) |
| H-4 | 21ST CENTURY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT POLICY |
| H-5 | STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT REVIEW PROCESS |
| H-6 | DEVELOPMENT OF A FORMAT FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE 2026-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN |
| H-7 | FOOD FOR THE FUTURE FRAMEWORK UPDATE |
| H-8 | REVIEW OF UNDERENROLLED SECONDARY SCHOOLS, ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING 6–12 SCHOOL CONFIGURATIONS, INCLUDING NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| H-9 | EXPLORATION OF DISTRICT TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM (REVISED) |
| H-10 | 21ST CENTURY SCHOOL PLANNING: STRENGTHENING ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES, SCHOOL CHOICE, AND STUDENT ASSIGNMENT POLICIES & PROCESSES |
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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