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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:

October 2, 2019
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., September 20, 2019, 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., September 30, 2019. 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
9/20 19-67/0000427038M

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:

September 4, 2019
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, and the Second Budget Public Hearing, 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., August 23, 2019, 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., September 3, 2019. A citizen wishing to speak at the Second Budget Public Hearing should submit a written request to the Citizen Information Center by noon, September 3, 2019. All other persons wishing to speak at the Second Budget Public hearing will be allowed to do so following the scheduled speakers. 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 regular public meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. The Second Budget Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2019-2020 Budget will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The regular 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 or of the Second Budget Public Hearing. The regular 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
8/23 19-100/0000421235M

NOTICE

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

October 2, 2019
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend:
Board Policy 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, to require that audits of the Office of the Procurement and District Offices whose transactions exceed $50 million annually be audited at least every three years.

Board Policy 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, to establish an Auditor Selection Committee with a minimum of three members and chaired by a member of the School Board to select the external auditor in accordance with Section 218.391, F.S.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.42(12)(l), (m); 1001.43(10); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 218.391, F.S.

If requested, a Hearing will be held during the October 2, 2019 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by September 10, 2019. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on October 2, 2019. 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
8/19 19-59/0000420591M

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:

August 14, 2019
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., August 2, 2019, 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., August 12, 2019. 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
8/2 19-103/0000416548M

NOTICE

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

September 4, 2019
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Promulgate New Board Policy 5330.03, Medical Marijuana, to provide a policy and procedure for allowing a student who is a qualified patient as defined under Section 381.986, F.S., to use medical marijuana obtained pursuant to that section. In accordance with Section 1006.062(8), F.S., the policy will also "prevent access by other students and school personnel whose access would be unnecessary for the implementation of the policy."

Specific Authority: 1001.41(1), (2), (5); 1001.43(1); 1006.062(8), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 381.986, 1006.062(8), F.S.

To Amend Board Policies 8405, School Safety, 5112, Entrance Requirements, and 8330, Student Records, to include School Board safe-school officer requirements; establishment, duties and responsibilities, and recommendations of the District School Safety Specialist; the requirement for the Board and each charter school to adopt an active assailant response plan and accompanying certifications that all personnel have received annual training; authority for the Superintendent to develop administrative procedures for the prevention of violence on school grounds; threat assessment teams; the responsibility to ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents related to school safety and discipline; student crime watch requirements; timely transfers of student cumulative files and mental health information; and required mental health disclosures upon school registration.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3); 1001.42 (8), (11); 1001.43(1), (4), (7); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 30.15; 365.171; 493.6101(18); 1001.212; 1006.04; 1006.07; 1006.12; 1006.13; 1006.1493; 1011.62(17); 1012.584; F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 6550, Travel and Per Diem, will incorporate an amendment to Section 1001.39, F.S., requiring that all Board member travel outside the District that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the School Board to confirm that the travel is for official business of the District and complies with rules of the State Board of Education governing travel. Any request for Board member travel outside the State must include an itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses, including, but not limited to, the anticipated costs of all items of travel, lodging, and subsistence. Immediately preceding a request, the public must have an opportunity to speak on the specific travel item.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.43(2), (5), (10); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 119.071(3)(a); 281.301; 286.0113(1)112.061; 1001.39; F.S.

To Amend Bylaw 0166, Non-Public Meetings, to specifically add fire safety to the issues the Board may meet privately to discuss under confidential security and fire safety meetings and to provide authority for a confidential security and fire safety meeting to be convened by the Superintendent or the Board Chair. In addition, proposed bylaw amendments will require that only after a minimum of six (6) Board members, upon being polled by the Chair have advised of their intent to attend a non-public meeting on a given date, shall the meeting be scheduled. In addition, at least two optional dates for these meetings must be provided when polling Board members.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.43(2), (5), (10); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 119.071(3)(a); 281.301; 286.0113(1)112.061; 1001.39; F.S.

If requested a Hearing will be held during the September 4, 2019 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by August 19, 2019. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on September 4, 2019. 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
7/29 19-56/0000416016M

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 24, 2019
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 2019-2020 property tax millage rate and budget. A copy of the agenda will be available by 4:00 p.m., July 17, 2019, 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 23, 2019. 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
7/17 19-18/0000413370M