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THE SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida is announcing the recommendations for the 2021-2022 adoption of instructional materials for grades K-12 English Language Arts (ELA), grades K-12 World Languages - Spanish, and grades 9-12 Advanced Placement (AP).

English Language Arts (Grades K-5)

Language Arts
Florida Wonders, Fisher, D., et al, 2022, 1st edition, (McGraw-Hill)

Functional Basic Skills in Reading (Intervention)
Reading Horizons Discovery, 2019, 7th edition, (Reading Horizons)

English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

M/J Language Arts, Grades 6-8
myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts, Grades 6-8, Gallagher, K., et al, 2022, 1st edition, (Savvas Learning Company)

M/J Intensive Reading, Grades 6-8
HMH Intensive Reading, Grades 6-8, Powered by Read180 and System 44, Hasselbring, T., et al, 1st edition, (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

English, Grades 9-12
myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts, English I-IV, Gallagher, K., et al, 2022, 1st edition, (Savvas Learning Company)

Intensive Reading, Grades 9-12
HMH Intensive Reading, Grades 9-12, Powered by Read180 and System 44 Hasselbring, T., et al, 2021, 1st edition, (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

World Languages (Grades K-5)

Dual Language Spanish, EFL/BISO
Benchmark Adelante, Afflerbach, P., et al, 2022, 1st edition, (Benchmark Education)

World Language Spanish
¡Arriba la lectura! Ada, A. F., et al, 2020, 1st edition, (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

World Languages (Grades 6-12)

M/J Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Aprender es crecer en conexión. Lengua y Literatura 1, 2, 3. Gutiérrez Ordóñez, S., et al, 2015, 1st edition, (Anaya Educación)

Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Levels I-III
Galería. Blanco, J. A., et al, 2020, 1st edition, (Vista Higher Learning)

Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Level IV
Intrigas, Courtad, J. C., et al, 2021, 3rd edition, (Vista Higher Learning)

Advanced Placement (Grades 9-12)

AP English Language and Composition
The Language of Composition, Shea, R., et al, 2018, 3rd edition, (Bedford, Freeman & Worth)

AP English Literature and Composition
Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking, Jago, C., et al, 2017, 2nd edition, (Bedford, Freeman & Worth)

AP Spanish Language and Culture
¡Que chévere! Vargas Bonilla, A., 2020, 2nd edition, (Carnegie Learning)

AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Azulejo: Anthology & Guide to the AP Spanish Literature and Culture Course, Colbert, M., et al, 2012, 2nd edition, (Wayside Publishing)

Access to student editions of the instructional materials is available online via http://im.dadeschools.net

A School Board Public Hearing to receive comments on the instructional materials recommended for adoption will be held on March 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in the School Board Administration Building (SBAB) Auditorium, at 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
3/3 21-26/0000516445M

NOTICE

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

MARCH 17, 2021
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend Board Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, and the document, Exceptional Student Education, Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2020-2021 through 2022-2023, to reflect revisions related to ss. 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.573,1006.07, 1008.25 F.S. The new SP&P document reflects changes to documenting and reporting incidents of restraint and seclusion, reducing the use of seclusion, general education interventions, independent educational evaluations, Specific Learning Disabilities, Individualized Educational Plans, Discipline, State and District Assessments. Additionally, the District plan to increase participation of underrepresented students in programs for gifted and the District procedures during a declared state of emergency are included. Section 1003.57(1)(b)(1) Florida Statutes and Rule 6A-6.03411, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), require the approval of this document by FDOE once every three (3) years as a prerequisite for the District’s use of weighted cost factors under the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).

Specific Authority: 1001.41(1) and (2); 1001.42(4)(l) F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1003.57; 1003.571; 1003.573, 1006.07(2), F.S.

To Repeal Board Policy 0173, Strategic Plan, and replace with School Board Bylaw 0173, District Strategic Plan, to clarify the purpose and process for the District Strategic Plan, require it to be comprehensive, to include priorities and objectives to support the identified goal(s) derived from the mission, vision, and core values of the school system, and be thoroughly reassessed and reevaluated in its entirety no less than every five (5) years, or for some other period as approved by the School Board. The revised bylaw also requires that the process for revising, developing, and/or amending the District Strategic Plan occur no less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the previous District Strategic Plan, and that an update on the status and progress towards achievement of the goal(s) included in the District Strategic Plan, including any adjustments, be presented by the Superintendent and approved by the School Board annually.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3); 1001.42(18), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.42(18); 1001.43, 1001.32, 1001.452, 1001.54, 1008.22, 1008.34, 1008.345, 1008.37, 1012.98, F.S.; 6A-1.09981, 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.

To Amend Board Policy 6114, Cost Principles for Federal Funds, to include: specific considerations for determining whether a cost is reasonable and necessary; requirements for documenting costs; a definition of "budget period"; reference to allowable selected items of cost; standards for accounting for direct and indirect costs; criteria for obligation of funds; and a more specific definition of "period of performance."

To Adopt New Board Policy 6320.07, Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds, to reflect specific requirements for procurement with federal funds in accordance with 2 C.F.R., Part 200, consistent with Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, and current District practices. The adoption of Policy 6320.07 formalizes requirements to: use a procurement and contract administration system for federal grants in accordance with the C.F.R.; encourage full and open competition for the acquisition of property or services with federal funds; utilize a Domestic Preference for United States goods; and maintain procurement records.

To Amend Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, to align the policy’s content related to federal procurements with a newly adopted Policy 6320.07, Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds The amendments are included for consistency regarding the use of a procurement and contract administration system for federal grants in accordance with the C.F.R.; utilization of a domestic preference for United States goods; and maintenance of a procurement record for all procurements.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.42 (12), (13), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.43(2); 215.971, F.S.; 2 C.F.R., Part 200; 34 C.F.R. 75.703, 76.707, 76.708(a)

If requested, a Hearing will be held during the March 17, 2021 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address as above, by March 10, 2021. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on March 17, 2021. 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
2/16 21-47/0000513599M

ANNOUNCEMENT The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announces a REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 10, 2021 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 no later than 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021. The agenda can be viewed by accessing the website www.dadeschools.net under Board Information. A copy of the agenda will also be available at Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 102, Miami, Florida 33132 or at via-email [email protected], NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Board 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.

*The Board meeting will commence at 1:00 pm because the 11:00 am start time reserved for Board members’ presentation of recognitions, resolutions, endorsements, or proclamations has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under extraordinary circumstances, the Board may approve an individual Board member’s request to access, participate in, and to vote at this meeting utilizing communications media technology

The public may view or read the Closed Captioning of the Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing which can be found by accessing http://www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/index.asp and clicking on the Web Simulcast icon on the bottom right of the page.

Any person may present live comments by attending the School Board Administration Building’s Auditorium, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines each person will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth (individuals are responsible for providing their own facial covering) and remain at least six (6) feet from other attendees upon arrival as they enter the School Board Administration Building and until his/her departure. Individuals who fail to adhere to these guidelines may be required to leave the premises.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
2/5 21-60/0000512165M

THE SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida is considering instructional materials for adoption in the following subject areas for the 2021-2022 school year:

English Language Arts (Grades K-5)

• Language Arts

• Functional Basic Skills in Reading (Intervention) English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

• M/J Language Arts, Grades 6-8

• M/J Intensive Reading, Grades 6-8

• English, Grades 9-12

• Intensive Reading, Grades 9-12 World Languages (Grades K-5)

• Dual Language Spanish, Extended Foreign Language (EFL)/

Bilingual School Organization (BISO)

• World Language Spanish World Languages (Grades 6-12)

• M/J Spanish for Spanish Speakers

• Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Levels 1-4 Advanced Placement (Grades 9-12)

• AP English Language and Composition

• AP English Literature and Composition

• AP Spanish Language and Culture

• AP Spanish Literature and Culture Access to student editions of the instructional materials will be available online beginning February 18, 2021, via http://im.dadeschools.net/

A School Board Public Hearing to receive comments on the instructional materials recommended for adoption will be held on March 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in the School Board Administration Building (SBAB) Auditorium, pending Board approval.

Alberto M. Carvalho

Superintendent of Schools
2/3 21-15/0000511639M

NOTICE The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announces a SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2021 11:00 A.M. School Board Auditorium 1450 N.E. Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33132

PURPOSE: To discuss the Superintendent’s reorganization recommendation. This Special Meeting conducted by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is provided in accordance with Section 1001.372, Florida Statutes. There may be action by the Board on other items such as Personnel, Finance, and other programs. A copy of the agenda will be available no later than 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021. The agenda can be viewed by accessing the website www.dadeschools.net under Board Information. A copy of the agenda will also be available at Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. A citizen wishing to speak to the agenda should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 102, Miami, Florida 33132 or via-email at [email protected], by noon on Friday, January 22, 2021. For further information, telephone Citizen Information Center 305-995-1128.

The public may view or read the Closed Captioning of the Special School Board Meeting which can be found by accessing http://www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/index.asp and clicking on the Web Simulcast icon on the bottom right of the page.

Any person may present live comments by attending the School Board Administration Building’s Auditorium, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines each person will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth (individuals are responsible for providing their own facial covering) and remain at least six (6) feet from other attendees upon arrival as they enter the School Board Administration Building and until his/her departure. Individuals who fail to adhere to these guidelines may be required to leave the premises.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
1/21 21-29/0000508997M

NOTICE

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

MARCH 17, 2021
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend Board Policy 0165, Public Meetings, to permit School Board members to participate and vote at any public meeting of the Board through communications media technology under extraordinary circumstances as long as a physical quorum of Board members is present at the meeting; require that meeting notices include notice that arrangements for access, participation, and voting in public Board meetings utilizing communications media technology will be made available to one or more Board members who are unable to be physically present at the meeting because of extraordinary circumstances, as determined by a majority of Board members physically present; require that the Board member who desires to attend a public Board meeting utilizing communications media technology due to extraordinary circumstances transmit the request to the Board in advance of the public meeting and provide a description of the extraordinary circumstances requiring the Board member’s participation and voting through communications media technology; and require the Board to vote at the beginning of the meeting whether to allow the Board member’s participation and voting through communications media technology at that meeting.

Specific Authority: 120.536; 120.54(1); 120.81(1); 286.011; 286.0114; 1001.41; 1001.43(10), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.41(1), (2), (5); 1001.43(10); 1001.372, F.S.; Fla. Atty. Gen. Op. 98-28 (1998); Fla. Atty. Gen. Op. 03-41 (2003); Fla. Atty. Gen. Op. 20-03 (2020)

If requested, a Hearing will be held during the March 17, 2021 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address as above, by February 10, 2021. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on March 17, 2021. 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
1/19 21-54/0000508680M

ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WINTER RECESS

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that its offices will be closed for the School District’s Winter Recess on the following dates:

From Monday, December 21, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021.

School district offices will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Selected offices, which have regular interaction with the public, will have limited staff available on those days that are not designated as a "Board Approved Holiday." Persons who have questions regarding the available services during the Winter Recess or who require information regarding School District matters during the Winter Recess period may contact 305-995-3000.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
12/18-28 20-36/0000504086M