School Board - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Government Body: School Board
Meeting Type: School Board
Location: Miami-Dade County, FL
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

63 items on the agenda.

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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN BOARD POLICY 0165*

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WALKSAFE PROGRAM AT THE KIDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, INCLUDING THE 2026 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WALKSAFE PROGRAM AT THE KIDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER, MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, INCLUDING THE 2026 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING AND COLLEGE AND CAREER DECISION DAY (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CELEBRATING DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL CHAMPIONS (REVISED - REPLACEMENT)

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. EVALINA W. BESTMAN FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY (GOOD CAUSE)•Item B-5

REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. EVALINA W. BESTMAN FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY (GOOD CAUSE)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

“THE PASSAGE” PERFORMANCE BY ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL – VIKETTES DANCE TEAM

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: MARCH 19, 2026:, MARCH 31, 2026:, APRIL 7, 2026:

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2026 AND SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 29, 2026

SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS•Item A-1

HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATIVE TEACHERS HIGHLIGHTING ZERO DROWNINGS INITIATIVE RETIREE 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 TECHNOLOGY•Item C-1

REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2021-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN, INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

ACADEMICS, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY•Item C-2

ADOPTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2026-2031 STRATEGIC PLAN (REVISED 2)

ACADEMICS, INNOVATION, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY•Item C-3

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PRIVATE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND YESHIVA ELEMENTARY, INC.

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT•Item D-20

1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING 1203 2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 56

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT•Item D-55

1. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT•Item D-65

REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND TWO (2) CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS (REVISED)

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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

PERSONNEL, STUDENT, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-1

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2026

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-14

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-15

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-16

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-17

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-18

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-19

RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS- OTHER ARP FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-20

RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2025-26 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-35

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 26-026 AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $550,000,000 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2026 (REVISED)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-66

COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-67

RENEWAL OF DISTRICT'S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-141

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-011-YG - FIRE ALARM SERVICES, INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CONTRACT

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-142

AWARD INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. ITN-25-020-CM - GROUND LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT JW JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

DEBARMENT OF CREATIVE SOLUTIONS COMPANION CARE SERVICE, "LLC" PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES FOR SANCTIONS UNDER SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320.04 - CONTRACTOR DISCIPLINE

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-144

AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-25-036-CM - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-147

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-24-048-MF – AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION SERVICES (WITHDRAWN)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-148

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-013-VF – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-149

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-014-VF – JUICE PRODUCTS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-150

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-026-VF – FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item E-152

AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-25-008-JS – DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AND SITE RESTORATION (REVISED)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS•Item 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 CONSTRUCTION

AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SAN SEBASTIAN LUXURY HOMES, LLC; THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-3

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MASTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT USE OF CITY-OWNED AND BOARD-OWNED RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-4

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ABOVE AND BEYOND LEARNING CENTER, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SPANISH LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-5

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND YESHIVA ELEMENTARY, INC. ("YESHIVA"), FOR USE OF THE FORMER BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-6

COMMISSION OF GURRI MATUTE, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR A NEW CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 03082500

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-40

CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION•Item F-80

AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL•Item G-1

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL., v. SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP, INC. (CASE NO. 25-017712-CA-01), EXECUTE AN AMENDED MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT, AND EXECUTE AN ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (GOOD CAUSE)

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH AN INDEPENDENT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FACILITATOR AND ADJUSTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH BUDGET (REVISED 2 - GOOD CAUSE)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS•Item H-3

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT SCREEN TIME AND REVIEW OF DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL USE (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 124th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA – MAY 20, 2026 (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS•Item H-5

RECOGNITION OF THE FLORIDA SEAL OF BILITERACY PROGRAM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS•Item H-6

PREPARATION FOR IMPLMENTATION OF FLORIDA'S HISTORY OF COMMUNISM STANDARDS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS•Item H-7

ENHANCING DISTRICT PREPAREDNESS TO SUPPORT NEWLY ARRIVED STUDENTS FROM CUBA (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS•Item H-8

POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS COMMITMENT UPDATE (REVISED 2)

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION•Item 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