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ANNOUNCEMENT

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces the First Budget Public Hearing, in accordance with Florida law and Board Policies, to which all persons are invited:

July 25, 2018
6:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

PURPOSE: To conduct the First Public Hearing on the proposed 2018-2019 property tax millage rate and budget. A copy of the agenda will be available by 4:00 p.m., July 20, 2018, Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. A citizen wishing to speak at the First Budget Public Hearing should submit a written request to Citizen Information Center, Room 102, same address, by noon, July 24, 2018. For further information, telephone Citizen Information Center at 305-995-1128. In accordance with §§ 200.065 and 1011.03, Florida Statutes, a more detailed advertisement will be published prior to the public hearing.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
7/20 18-127/0000334386M

ANNOUNCEMENT

Pursuant to its Policies, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:00 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited:

July 25, 2018
11:00 A.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Policies of the Board, to which all persons are invited:

1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

PURPOSE: To consider approval of minutes, bid opening lists, items submitted by the Superintendent, School Board Members, School Board Attorney, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available after 11:00 a.m., July 16, 2018, Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. A citizen wishing to speak to an agenda item or at the regular public hearing should submit a written request to the Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, by 4:30 p.m., July 23, 2018. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting (hearing) should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
7/16 18-79/0000333146M

ANNOUNCEMENT

Pursuant to its Policies, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that it will convene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Policies of the Board, to which all persons are invited:

July 18, 2018
9:00 A.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

PURPOSE: To consider approval of minutes, bid opening lists, items submitted by the Superintendent, School Board Members, School Board Attorney, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available after 9:00 a.m., July 11, 2018, Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. A citizen wishing to speak to an agenda item should submit a written request to the Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, by 4:30 p.m., July 16, 2018. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting (hearing) should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
7/11 18-49/0000331260M

NOTICE

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces the following Board Policy action will be taken at its meeting on:

August 15, 2018
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend Board Policy 1120.01, Managerial Exempt Personnel, and Section B, Compensation System, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), to provide compensation to managerial exempt employees required to work during a period of declared emergency.

Specific Authority: 1001.41(1),(2); 1001.42(28); 1001.43(10),(11); 1012.01; 1012.22; 1012.40 F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.32; 1001.42; 1001.43(1); 1001.49(2); 1001.51 F.S.

To Promulgate New Policy 1130.02, Succession Management, to establish guidelines and procedures for the selection and assignment of administrative staff. Board policy currently requires that the School Board assign administrative staff and personnel based on the recommendation of the Superintendent "concerning the terms, contract, assignment, transfer, and appointment." In order to ensure the continuity and the seamless transition among our administrative staff in high level leadership positions, this new policy also mandates that the Superintendent and/or his designee review the District’s Succession Management Plan and transmit any revisions or updates to the Board on an annual basis.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1012.22; 1012.23 F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.42(5); 1001.43(11), F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 8420, Emergency Closing of Schools, to ensure all available options be considered to allow hourly or part-time employees to make up for potential time not worked during an emergency closing of schools.

Specific Authority: 1001.41(1),(2); 1001.42(28); 1001.43(10),(11); 1012.01; 1012.22; 1012.40 F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.32; 1001.42; 1001.43(1); 1001.49(2); 1001.51 F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, reflect the new statutory requirement that recess for PK-5 students take place five (5) times per week for twenty (20) consecutive minutes each time. The policy is also proposed to be amended to clarify that meals served through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs will include plant-based food options and a vegetarian choice daily. The changes reflect Florida recommendations from the District Wellness Advisory Committee, and Superintendent initiatives that serve to promote wellness and preventive healthcare for students and staff.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.43 (3); 1003.455 (6). F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1003.455 (6), F.S.

If requested a Hearing will be held during the August 15, 2018 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by July 16, 2018. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on August 15, 2018. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to any action on this policy should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Copies of the policy and the notice of intended action are available to the public for inspection and copying at cost in the Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
6/25 18-57/0000328268M