Remarks by Monica Colucci
89 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 4
- Play at 5:22:37
“Yes, thank you. And this was about the prior, the screen time. But just to note that the artificial intelligence, there is something called cognitive surrender, where students or adults are not thinking, and they're relying on the AI to to do the thinking for them. So there's a very big issue with that as educators that we have to face. We have to make sure that our students are having the proper, that we're utilizing the AI properly and that we are allowing them as much time as possible within the classroom for cognitive development. so that we do not get to the point. I mean, sometimes I…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
- Play at 5:27:42
“Thank you. And I'm a big fan of that program because it really motivates students to read and get them in the library and pick up those books. So thank you for that.”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · Jul 15, 2026
- Play at 8:07:58
“Yes, but I don't know where to begin. And this is not, that's why I've been listening so closely, because this is not definitely, by any stretch of the imagination, my area of expertise. But just following along and listening, it seems like we're going into things, maybe correct me if I'm wrong, without having some sort of an idea, a plan, a framework, and I think that's what Board Member Geller was referring to when he said, you know, we don't have an idea of what we're looking at, and then I feel like we're gonna get further into negotiations And then to come back to the board, and then…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Play at 8:11:45
“So through the chair, basically we're looking at four months, 180 days, correct? No, yes. 180 days is six months. Six months, yes. I'm sorry, my math is off. My brain at this time is... I know, for everyone, I assure you. So we're looking at six months now of more process, which for it to come back to the board to then decide through the chair... For me, and this is just my honest opinion, I like having, and I know you've been gracious and very helpful in communicating with me, but sometimes when I hear the questions of other colleagues that are more well versed, I am better suited to follow…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Play at 8:13:15
“Excuse me. Yes, yeah, I don't recall anything about a fire station relocation or anything. So those are things that are, like, getting put in there before, you know. Okay, go ahead. Through the chair. You can continue.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Play at 8:14:38
“I'm done for now. I'm just processing because it's a lot of information.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Play at 8:32:58
“Perhaps through the chair, as we go through these negotiations or you go through the negotiations, is there a way that we can be updated throughout so that we don't get to this point where we are going, well, where did this come from? Because that's six months from now. Is that possible through the chair?”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
- Play at 3:59:24
“Thank you. And I do want to echo the sentiments of my colleagues. First of all, Board Member Geller, and I've been saying this for years, we need to have a plan of what we're going to do with our assets, because right now I don't see a strategic plan, and that worries me. The second thing that worries Board Member Espino and Board Member Alonso said, you know, if I'm going to go out into my community and ask, let's consolidate. Let's make our schools better. We owe them that transparency of where those funds are going to go. That's my take. Thirdly, I do agree and I'm going to chime in with…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:26:00
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Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:47:43
“Thank you. And do I have anyone else? Yes, Board Member Santos.”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:48:21
“Anyone else at this time? I love the item. I've been a strong proponent of really, really monitoring screen time, especially the younger the child. Cognitively, it is There was just, and I brought this forward in an article not too long ago, just a couple months before you brought the item, we had a discussion about it, about how this generation they're showing that is less cognitively developed than the previous generation and there's links to show that it is because of all of the screen time. So now I'm sure that there are people that can argue against that or for it but I think it's time…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:52:16
“Right. So and a follow up question. If you were to say required, I know it's 45 minutes for I ready in math and reading. So that's a total of 90 minutes. Additionally, so that's. they could do that in class or on their own through the chair.”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:52:47
“So my concern is this, and it always was as a teacher, when you have the students on the computer during class time, it becomes almost like a substitute for the teacher. I'm not saying that it can't be an assistant, it can't be, not a substitute, but I understand for DI, but I value every single moment that the teacher has with that child. So I'm very hesitant to put a child in front of a screen when they have a limited amount of time with a teacher, where they can interact, where they can have conversation, where they can engage. Also, I really like when they, even if it's DI with a…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:55:07
“But do we have, like, if we're going to adopt, for example, XYZ program, do we sit and really analyze with the matrix and with the committee to say this is beneficial or we already have something like this so that we're not replicating and adding more screen time and more dollars?”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:56:27
“And I think that's critical, twofold. First, because of the screen time, and secondly, because it's our fiduciary responsibility to look out for the taxpayer dollars and not be replicating things that cost millions of dollars that we don't need to. So the younger, again, I will say this again and again for the record, the younger the child, the less time they need on the screen. So Board Member Alonso, I fully support the item. I'd like to be a co-sponsor. Does anyone else want to speak at this time?”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 4:59:10
“So may I have a motion for co-sponsors? Second, all in favor? May I have a motion to move the item as amended? Move it. All in favor? Aye. And I'll turn it back over to you.”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 5:20:31
“Thank you, and I do want to thank the team for going back and addressing all of the concerns that I have. I really appreciate it. It's much more comprehensive now. I do, you know, I really like on page 204 how it shows the data reveal a clear correlation between proficiency levels and advanced course placement. So when we analyzed our data, when we have these advanced pathways, when we have this advanced placement, we're seeing our proficiency levels rise. And I'm glad to see that there is a plan in place now to try to move our students. Because when we challenge our students with accelerated…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 5:28:49
“This is just very, very brief. Thank you, Mr. Chair. To just go off of what Chair Rojas said, these camps, summer camps, those are at a cost to the parents, correct? Through the chair?”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 5:29:45
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Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · May 6, 2026
- Play at 6:15:41
“I'm going to, thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm going to start, and in my briefing I had quite a few concerns with this. First and foremost, I want to state for the record that I'm always open, always open to conversations, exploratory negotiations, all of that. But, you know, especially when it comes to maximizing the district's assets and serving our students and community, always gonna be open to that. So I wanted to state that. However, again, process and procedure are imperative. It is my understanding that a representative of the district spoke before the City of Miami Commission in support of…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026
- Play at 6:19:30
“Through the chair from an appointed order, which was after this item was even released to the public, which was the first time that I saw it through the chair, and it is a property in my district through the chair.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026
- Play at 6:21:00
“Yes, but my question was someone from this district spoke at the city of Miami without informing me on behalf of the district without informing this board that in support in support in support those were the words of this resolution and my question is and to my colleagues as well and and you know what is going on here I'd like to like to chime in for a moment because I mean and I think I said this former Alonzo made a comment and I brought up the fact that I have proffered an item of how to how to do these things holistically”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026
- Play at 6:22:08
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Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026
- Play at 6:28:54
“thank you through the chair and and i just want to reiterate that is public record it's it's on the no no i'm just saying it's i have the footage and i've refrained from showing it today because i was appalled when i saw it that this individual spoke on behalf of miami-dade county public schools that we are in support of the resolution without even telling me And if you don't know about it, that's even more disturbing to me.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026
- Play at 6:32:52
“Yes, and I'm sorry. The third page of the resolution, I'm gonna refer to it. It clearly states our property. It clearly states our property. $4.8 million to be used for the redevelopment of the property located at 7001 Southwest 4th Street, Miami, Florida and other eligible sites, other eligible sites for workforce housing provided that such redevelopment applies with all terms and conditions to be set forth in the HCD, HCLC approvals which shall be consistent with the city commission approval. And it is further subject to applicable procurement requirements, affordability restrictions, and…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Apr 15, 2026