Regular Board Meeting

⌃ AGENDA SECTIONS A B C D E F G H I THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Miami, Florida OFFICIAL AGENDA AUGUST 11, 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 Superintend-ent, 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, August 3, 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., FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 view 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 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. 26-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. BRITTON BANOWSKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION (CFP) (REVISED) B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VICTOR BENITEZ, PRESIDENT AND OWNER OF GUS MACHADO FORD (REVISED) B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO, 26-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MATTHEW A. PIGATT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY (REVISED - REPLACEMENT) STUDENT PERFORMANCE SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: JULY 2, 2026 , JULY 9, 2026 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026, THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JULY 22, 2026, AND THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JULY 29, 2026 AND THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC MEETING OF JULY 29, 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 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 FOR APPROVAL OF THE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH SIX COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,552,364.00 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 DISTRICT BUDGET D. PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1206 D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2026-2027 AND JOB DESCRIPTION (REVISED) D-64 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR E. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS E-86 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS’ 2026-2027 AUDIT PLAN E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS; E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – PROPERTY INVENTORY FOR SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS E-89 PLANNING COMMUNICATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2026, ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT'S INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITOR, FORVIS MAZARS LLP F. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HAPPY FAMILY OF WEST KENDALL, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL F-2 RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM 5215 FLAGLER STREET, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, AT 5215 W FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33134 F-3 RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM LIBERTY SQUARE ELDERLY, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY AT 1201 NW 63 ST., MIAMI, FLORIDA 33147 F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOUNT ZION EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 6720 NE 5 AVENUE, FOR MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL F-5 APPROVAL OF MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND GROUND LEASE, AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE ANY PHASE-RELATED ASSIGNMENTS OR BIFURCATIONS, WITH ATLANTIC PACIFIC COMMUNITIES, LLC, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF THE ARTHUR & POLLY MAYS SITE AT 11700 SW 216th STREET, MIAMI, FL F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FUNDING COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS (RFQ 202) ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $7.5 MILLION EACH; (RFQ 202) SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, STRUCTURAL, AND CIVIL ENGINEERING AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $7.5 MILLION EACH; (RFQ 192) ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $4.0 MILLION EACH; (RFQ 201) CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK (CMR) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $7.5 MILLION EACH; (RFQ 193) CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK (CMR) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $4.0 MILLION EACH; and (RFQ 191) JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SYSTEM CONSULTANT AGREEMENT F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION G. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. YOLANDA AMBROSE DOAH CASE NO. 25-6083 G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. VALLY J. BASTIEN DOAH CASE NO. 26-0084TTS G-3 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1130/3130/4130, ASSIGNMENTS, AND POLICY 1130.01, RE-ASSIGNMENTS OF ADMINISTRATORS G-4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. SHARON K. LARSEN, DOAH CASE NO. 25-3542TTS G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT) IN THE CASE OF: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, and THE TOWN OF MEDLEY, Circuit Court Case No. 2024-000882 CA01 (25) [EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION AT MEDLEY TRANSPORTATION CENTER] (GOOD CAUSE) H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Proposed Board Member Initiatives H-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS FOR VICTIMS OF THE RECENT EATHQUAKE IN COLOMBIA ( REVISED - GOOD CAUSE) H-3 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2026 (REVISED 2) H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2) H-6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT AND CELEBRATION OF OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH(REVISED 2) H-7 MANAGEMENT AND USE OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM DISTRICT-OWNED PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT POLICY (REVISED 2) H-8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD COMMEMORATION OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (REVISED 2) H-9 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZES AMERICA’S FOUNDERS’ MONTH AND SEPTEMBER CIVIC OBSERVANCES (REVISED 2) H-10 FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING PRINCIPAL AUTONOMY AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-LEVEL MARKETING (REVISED 2) H-11 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE SEPTEMBER 2026 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AT ALL MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED 2) H-12 REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF DISTRICT’S USE OF SYNTHETIC TURF AND ARTIFICIAL GRASS (REVISED) H-13 EXPLORING A DISTRICT MICRO ACADEMY PILOT PROGRAM (REVISED 2) H-14 REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF FLORIDA’S SCHOOL GRADING SCALE ADJUSTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC RESPONSE FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR (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 08.11.26