Remarks by Roberto J. Alonso
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School Board · Aug 19, 2026
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“Thank you so much, and thank you, Madam Chair, for recognizing this incredible organization. We all see Linda around there, around town, but it's really the Orange Bowl and the partners that come together to be able to support these great initiatives. I have personally been at several of our middle schools where we've been able to open up these centers, and it's so amazing to see the smiles in the children's face, right? And that to me is the number one thing when I walk into one of those events, where they can see all that innovation and the transformation of these spaces for them, where…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Mic check. Thank you so much, Madam Vice Chair, for the opportunity to be here today in this very special moment for not just me, but for the entire Benitez family. Many people know if you live in Hialeah or Northwest Dade, the name Gus Machala Ford. But behind that name, there's a special person who's always there for our community and never wants to take credit for anything. and his name is Victor Benitez. And today I wanted to make sure that I recognize him for not just the work that he's done at Gus Machado, but the work that he's done in our community. So Victor, if you can come up with…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Madam Chair, and thank you to my colleagues for your support on this critically important board item that we know is so important. As Miami-Dade County Public Schools, our superintendent in this board is entrusted with one of the largest portfolio of educational facilities and real property in the state of Florida. These are public assets that belong to the taxpayers and ultimately exist to serve our students. And that's one message that we have united in delivering every time we discuss one of these properties. So as we continue evaluating all these underutilized…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Madam Chair, and thank you, Board Member Geller, for bringing this up. As my fellow board members said, anything that's for the safety of our students is always a top priority, and I appreciate Board Member Espino bringing up the fact on the maintenance and how we maintain these fields. We know that we're installing a lot of these fields, I'm not sure that every school understands the standards that need to be followed after the installation occurs. And these are very expensive fields that are being installed on our football field and our track fields. So as we look at your…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“As a follow-up, Madam Chair, I don't have the exact language. I'm actually trying to look up here and look through your board item. But I think as we go through the review of it, if we can come back and the request of just having a review of the maintenance and upkeep of these fields, we can then make future recommendations. And really, it's up to our maintenance department and our facilities teams, which are the experts on it. I know our board chair has become somewhat of an expert over the last probably week researching this. And board member Espino has a home expert at his own home on…”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“No, Madam Chair, through the Chair, I appreciate that, and I would just like for language to be added, and we can add this right after your lifecycle costs, to put lifecycle costs, operational standards, maintenance and upkeep practices of Existing turf fields and then leave your additional language there So what we're doing is we're just adding that the operational standards as well as the maintenance of upkeep practices of existing turf fields Language is added into this what staff knows that that is something that we want also coming back from this comprehensive review Thank you, sir.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Definitely so through the chair. Yes. So in what I had shared right after lifecycle costs, it then went to operational standards, maintenance and upkeep practice of existing fields, benefits and limitations and available alternatives. So it was still left in there. But if you want to change the order, I'm OK with it.”
School Board · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. H7, Board Member Alonzo. Thank you so much, Board Member Espino, for the opportunity to present this item today. As we know, this has been a topic that all of us have been discussing quite a bit, so I wanted to bring it forward and really have a discussion around it because I think we can fine-tune it still a little bit. But the goal here is on the management and the use of revenue generated from district-owned property. and developing a policy. As we know, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is entrusted with one of the largest portfolios of educational facilities and real property in the…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Chair. Thank you so much. And just for the record, for clarification, The policy should still have it in. I'm also like you in favor of not selling properties. I think it's very important that we maintain control of these assets, especially 100 years from now when we won't be around and they might be needed for other reasons. But if there was ever going to be something there, I think it's important that we include it in our policy because it might come one day. And if we're going to go through this effort and this exercise, I think it's important that we include language there on if a…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. Board Member Alonzo, follow-up? Not to throw off your time, Board Member Spino, I know we want to stay on record. Listen, man, I'm good. But it brings up a good question. I think for clarity for all of us as board members, right, and I think Board Member Colucci mentioned it, but it wasn't, technically answered, and I don't know if you were, is what happens if 20 years into the 99-year lease, something occurs and they default, or I assume it would come back, but through the chair?”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“We just transmit it to speak at the board and have him present it. I'd have some questions on it, but with him not being here.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Any new business from the board itself? Yes, please. just on the new business as we get ready for back to school I know that everybody's working really hard with our schools but I can tell you as I drive around there's still a lot of concerns when it comes to our roofs as well as the HVAC systems and it's creating problems beyond just the roof and the HVAC where there's being damage done inside of our classrooms and walls and just want to make sure that we all understand as a board the importance that we continue to advance some of these some of these discussions around the HVACs and the way…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Madam Chair, for bringing this great item. You know, we have to focus in on those core knowledge building roadblocks that our students have to really go through. So bringing science to the forefront, I think, is so important, especially in this world that, you know, so much is evolving, right? So I really appreciate you bringing that. And, you know, sometimes we lose focus on those core basics and going back to them and reminding ourselves. I myself have realized that as the past couple years has been a big focus on some of our high schools and some of our TTE programs, but…”
Academics, Innovation, Evaluation, and Technology Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Board Chair, for leading us through that recognition of all of our state legislators and the amazing work they do for us. So welcome to the Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee meeting for Wednesday, August 5th. I'm now calling the meeting to order. Can we please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Board Member Blanco? Thank you.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“If we can please stay standing for a moment of silence. In line with our moment of silence that we just had, I wanted to recognize Board Member Espino who wanted to share some news and take a moment of personal privilege. So you're recognized, Board Member Espino.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you. We'll remember Spino, and we'll keep his family and your community in our prayers. Before we get started, I'd like to state that... Bring it all down, John.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“The next order of business is to move the e-items to the floor. May I get a motion to move them? All in favor?”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Questions or comments? Seeing none, next.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“Okay, the next order of business to move the H items to the floor. Can I get a motion? Move it.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026
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“All in favor? Aye. Okay, our only H item is H10, and that's by board member Espino. Sir, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair.”
Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee · Aug 5, 2026