Remarks by Mari Tere Rojas
241 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 10
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you so very much. And mom, yes, those tears are tears of joy. And as a mom, we all know how you feel. Very proud. Thank you, Alejandro. We look forward to working with you throughout this entire year. So at this time, pursuant to its policies proposed board members, resolutions will be presented at 11 a.m. The board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings in accordance with policies of the board at 1 p.m. or soon thereafter. If there is anyone from the audience who would like to address the resolutions that are being presented today but has not signed up…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you, and yes, we look forward. We've done the middle schools. Let's go down to the elementary and K-8s for this upcoming year, I think. Also, one more thing. We've got, well, we'll have nine board members, and we have one brand new amazing student advisor as well. Maybe we could all have those orange jackets so we could walk down there with you today. Anyways, with that said, let's turn around to our board at this time.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well I wasn't here so I missed it because I was outside with the other group but I just have to say thank you first to Board Member Alonso for recognizing such an amazing individual. And I know that your commitment and your love for what you do and the passion you've exhibited throughout all these years but most importantly the compassion that I have witnessed from you. I want to say thank you. Thank you so, so very much on behalf of everyone in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, particularly our students. And our principal over here, why aren't you standing over here with this amazing family,…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Madam Chair, co-sponsors? Yes, may I have a motion for co-sponsors?”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“And B5 is a request for approval of resolution number 26-039 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Matthew A. Pigat for his outstanding contributions and dedication to the Miami-Dade County community. At this time, I do have some members that are here today that would like to speak, and so I'm going to call Melody Miller first. Good morning.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am, you're out of time. Thank you, though. Thank you.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yes, I see that, and boy, he should be the first one up there.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you, what a pleasure to have you here with us this morning. So I'm gonna open it up first to my colleagues. I don't have anybody, okay. Board Member Alonso, sir, you're recognized.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you very much, Vice Chair Calucci.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you, Vice Chair Colucci. Board Member Blanco, you're recognized, ma'am.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you very much, sir. And with that, do I hear a motion for co-sponsors? Do I have a second? All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, nay. Thank you. Motion passes. Now I would like to hear a motion for the item to be approved as amended. Do I have a second? All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, nay. Oh, I am so sorry. You've gotta come back up here. I have to redo it. You must be on the dais. I didn't even realize she was.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Do I have a second? All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, nay. Seeing none, motion passes. Do I have a motion now to approve the item as amended? Do I have a second? All in favor, aye. Any opposed, nay. Motion passes. Congratulations to all of you. Now, we do have to take care of just a little bit of business here. We have one more approval that has to be made because we did not have all five members on the dais at the time. So we have three board member resolutions on today's agenda. Do I hear a motion to move agenda item B3, B4, and B5 to the floor? All right, all in favor say aye. Any…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“And at this time, we are concluding the board member resolutions. May I have a motion to adjourn? Do I have a second? All in favor say aye. Aye. All right, we pass, and I would like to let everyone know that the regular meeting will begin promptly at 1 p.m. this afternoon. Thank you.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Good afternoon and welcome as we reconvene the August 11th, 2026 meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board. The time is 1 p.m. and I would like to officially call this meeting to order. Please stand as our new student advisor leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you, we are so very proud of you. And this is another reason why Miami-Dade County Public Schools is indeed your best choice. This is a portrait of a student that we have right in front of us and the masterpiece that will be finalized by the end of this school year. So welcome, and again, congratulations, and we are extremely proud of you. And to your family that is here to support you, mom, dad, brother, and grandpa, thank you for being here, and thank you for sharing your wonderful son with all of us. So with that, at this time, If there is anyone from the audience who has not signed…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay, so I will come back to the voting. In light of the adoption of Chapter 286.0114 of the Florida Statutes, and board policy 0169.1, citizens who have signed up to speak to an item that is on the consent agenda, that is items not identified by board members for discussion, may either speak at this time prior to the vote on the consent agenda, or you may elect to speak after the board has voted on them during the public hearing. However, speakers who wish to address a consent agenda item may not speak to the item both times. The public hearing will begin no later than 6.30 PM. The chair or…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026