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AGENDA SECTIONS



THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

 

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 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, October 5, 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, OCTOBER 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 – 305-995-7116. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling Office of Americans with Disabilities Act – 305-995-7116 or TDD Telecommunications device for the deaf at 305-995-2400 or send an email to: klucas@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 review on the Internet [http://www.dadeschools.net].


Speakers Supplemental List for the general meeting will generally be posted prior to the meeting. To view a history of the changes to the Agenda click the button below.

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 reviewed 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. 26-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ROSIE CORDERO-STUTZ, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SHERIFF
B-3

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH DISTRICT 9 MAYORS
B-4

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CHIEF EDWIN LOPEZ FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
B-5

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SAMUEL H. LATIMORE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY
B-7

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (REPLACEMENT)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • ALLISON RUIZ, STUDENT FROM MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 @ ZELDA GLAZER TO PERFORM “LA CIGARRA”

    • SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

    DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

    CONSENT AGENDA

    APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: AUGUST 18, 2026, AUGUST 27, 2026, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

    APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 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 SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY'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


    C-1

    REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2026-2027 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS
    C-2

    REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (SIPs)
    C-100

    INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

    D.   PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT


    D-18

    REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 M-DCPS SCHOOL SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT AGGREGATE REPORT FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
    D-20

    REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1208
    D-55

    1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED)
    D-64

    REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2028 M-DCPS SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PLAN
    D-65

    REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
    D-66

    REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE SCHOOL OF HOPE PERFORMANCE-BASED AGREEMENT WITH SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS – FLORIDA, INC. TO OPERATE FIVE CO-LOCATED SCHOOLS OF HOPE
    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 2026
    E-86

    2026 ANNUAL REPORT - OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS
    E-87

    INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS
    E-141

    CORRECTION OF AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-014-VF – JUICE PRODUCTS
    E-142

    AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-049-PM – ELECTRICAL SERVICES: REPAIR, REPLACE AND INSTALL
    E-143

    REJECT INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-016-PM – SECURITY INFORMATION & EVENT MANAGEMENT (SIEM)
    E-144

    AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-024-YG – COPIER SERVICES
    E-145

    REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-005-VF - OUTFITTING, RELOCATION, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOGISTICS
    E-146

    REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-24-008-VF – SERVICES FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DROPOUT PREVENTION SCHOOL (EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS)
    E-147

    ACCEPTANCE OF WITHDRAWAL OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – THE MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS, INC. & MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND APPLICATION FEE (REVISED)
    E-148

    APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH THE SOLICITATION OF THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – VACANT LOT LOCATED ON SW 152ND STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33177
    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 EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CAMP-OUT, INC AND PINNACLE COMMONS, LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT
    F-2

    AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARADISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. (D/B/A PARADISE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY), FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER
    F-3

    RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM EARLINGTON COURT, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, AT 4052 NW 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33142
    F-27

    AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENT WITH WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., TO REFLECT THE FIRM’S NAME CHANGE TO WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, LLC
    F-28

    UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE OFFICE OF MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS, AUTHORIZE 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-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 1130/3130/4130, ASSIGNMENTS, AND POLICY 1130.01, RE-ASSIGNMENTS OF ADMINISTRATORS
    G-2

    FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 7540.02, DIGITAL APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES, AND 7540.04, STAFF RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND DISTRICT NETWORK SYSTEMS
    G-3

    FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD BYLAW 0173, DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN
    G-4

    FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 6320, PURCHASING, AND 6332, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
    G-5

    FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 8660, ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION METHODS
    G-6

    INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2215.01, K-8 CENTERS, AND 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE (REVISED)

    H.   OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS


    Proposed Board Member Initiatives

    H-1

    MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD REAFFIRMATION OF ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL CONDUCT, INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND HONESTY IN ALL ITS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS (REVISED)
    H-2

    A DAY AT THE SCHOOL BOARD: FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL STUDENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED)
    H-3

    MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY DAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (REVISED)
    H-5

    OVERSIGHT OF VACANT FACILITIES (REVISED)
    H-6

    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM WEEK 2026 (REVISED)
    H-8

    THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE NOVEMBER 14 – 22, 2026, AS HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED)
    H-9

    RESTORATION OR EXPANSION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETICS COVERAGE THROUGH WLRN, IN COORDINATION WITH EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) STREAMING CAPABILITIES (REVISED)
    H-10

    STRENGTHENING EXTERNAL RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT M-DCPS SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS (REVISED)
    H-11

    WASTE-COST REALIGNMENT AND EFFICIENCY REVIEW UPDATE (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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