AGENDA SECTIONS
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 18, 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, November 9, 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, NOVEMBER 16, 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].
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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 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-3 | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-051 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. RON STEIGER |
| B-4 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY MEMBER |
| B-5 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUKE TELANO |
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: OCTOBER 6, 2026
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 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
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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 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN |
D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
| D-17 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC. |
| D-19 | PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY SCHOOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA |
| D-20 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1209; AND DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 57 |
| D-21 | REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026-2027 |
| D-22 | RATIFICATION OF THE 2026-2029 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR 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 | APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - MS. LINDA COTHIERE |
| D-55 | DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES |
| D-67 | REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2026-2027 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 2026 |
| E-35 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6144, INVESTMENTS |
| E-66 | APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027, AND CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES |
| E-141 | DEBARMENT OF SOUTHERN SERVICE SOLUTIONS, LLC PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-142 | DEBARMENT OF XPERT ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC. PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 – CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE |
| E-143 | AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-052-DF – EMERGENCY CLEANUP AND RESTORATION SERVICES |
| E-144 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-022-MJ – TRANSMISSIONS – FACTORY REBUILT |
| E-145 | REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-047-MF – DESKTOP COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, SERVERS, MONITORS, AND CARTS |
| E-146 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-044-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER |
| E-147 | AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-045-CM – GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| E-148 | REJECT INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-043-CM GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT HIALEAH DRIVERS EDUCATION RANGE/ HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
| E-149 | APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECTLY NEGOTIATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL – VACANT LOT LOCATED AT 117TH AVENUE AND 224TH STREET |
| 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 |
| E-202 | ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2027 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS |
F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
| F-21 | AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) |
| F-26 | COMMISSION OF LAURA M. PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 02837100 |
| 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 2215.01, K-8 CENTERS, AND 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE |
| G-2 | INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2450, ADULT, POSTSECONDARY CAREER TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, 2271, DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS, AND 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE |
| G-3 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. RUTH GUTIERREZ DOAH CASE NO. 26-0085TTS |
| G-4 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. BRUCE PEREZ-VARELA DOAH CASE NO. 26-2366TTS |
| G-5 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. CHRISTI M. KANTNER DOAH CASE NO. 25-6259TTS |
| G-6 | MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. EMANI B. CAIN |
| G-7 | THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF AN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND CONFIRM CURRENT COST-NEUTRAL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PLAN |
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
| H-3 | MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026 |
| H-4 | EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A DISTRICT-OWNED SPORTS COMPLEX TO ADDRESS SOUTH REGION ATHLETIC FACILITY NEEDS |
| H-5 | PROPOSED 2027 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS |
| H-6 | EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLORIDA’S INTERNET SAFETY POLICY |
| H-7 | STRENGTHENING DISTRICTWIDE INTERNET SAFETY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPLIANCE THROUGH EMPLOYEE TRAINING |
| H-8 | STREAMLINING SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS FOR FAMILIES |
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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