School Board - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Government Body
School Board
Meeting Type
School Board
Location
Miami-Dade County, FL
Meeting Date
June 17, 2026

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN BOARD POLICY 0165*

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.

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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 (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

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 (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RON MAGILL OF ZOO MIAMI (WITHDRAWN)

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RON MAGILL OF ZOO MIAMI (WITHDRAWN)

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO, 26-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY (WITHDRAWN)

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO, 26-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY (WITHDRAWN)

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 (REVISED - GOOD CAUSE)Item 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 (REVISED - GOOD CAUSE)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

JAZZ PERFORMANCE TITLED, “CHAMELEON” BY MR. OLIVER DIEZ, TEACHER AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY AND STUDENTS FROM CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, OLIVER DIEZ, JR. AND MATTHEW DIEZ (HIS SONS)

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: APRIL 14, 2026, APRIL 21, 2026, MAY 5, 2026 AND MAY 12, 2026

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 13, 2026

SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMSItem A-1

ARTS ACCESS MIAMI PROGRAM EXPANSION FAFSA RECOGNITION

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Board Member Announcements*

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

ACADEMICS, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGYItem C

ACADEMICS, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem D-20

1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1204

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• 2. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2026-2027

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem D-21

REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025-2026 (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL WAIVERS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem D-23

DISTRICT OFFICES – RIGHTSIZING AND RESTRUCTURING (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem D-55

RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED 2)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem 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 (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTItem D-67

FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY, 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM (REVISED)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-1

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2026

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-14

AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, UNTIL THE FY 2026-27 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem 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

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-86

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) END OF PROGRAM AUDIT ISSUED BY PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-87

INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem 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

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-141

AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-003-YG - VOICE SERVICES (REVISED)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-142

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-23-035-JS - CLASSROOM AND MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem E-143

AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-24-034-CM - DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM (REVISED 2)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONSItem 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

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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 (REVISED)

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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 (REVISED)

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem 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:

- MEXAL CORPORATION - UNITECH BUILDERS CORP.

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem F-41

CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTIONItem F-80

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem 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

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem G-2

FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2111, PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT – A HOME- SCHOOL-DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem G-3

FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7460, CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AND MATERIAL RESOURCES

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem 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

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem 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

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELItem G-6

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MANDRELL T. NICKLE, DOAH CASE NO. 25-006077TTS

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-3

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK UPDATE (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-4

21ST CENTURY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT POLICY (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-5

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT REVIEW PROCESS (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-6

DEVELOPMENT OF A TOOL FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE 2026-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN AND AGREED-UPON QUALITATIVE PERFORMANCE AREAS (REVISED 3)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-7

FOOD FOR THE FUTURE FRAMEWORK UPDATE (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-8

REVIEW OF UNDERENROLLED SECONDARY SCHOOLS, ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING 6-12 SCHOOL CONFIGURATIONS, INCLUDING NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-9

EXPLORATION OF DISTRICT TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem H-10

21ST CENTURY SCHOOL PLANNING: STRENGTHENING ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES, SCHOOL CHOICE, AND STUDENT ASSIGNMENT POLICIES & PROCESSES (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSItem I-1

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

ADJOURNMENT