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4/4/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>THE SCHOOL BOARD<br/>NOTICE<br/><br/></b> THE SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE
CATEGORY Misc Other Notice FL
AD NUMBER 0000391414-01

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida is considering instructional materials for adoption in the following subject areas for the 2019-2020 school year:

High School Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
• Advanced Topics in Math, Math Analysis, Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Math for College Readiness
• PreCalculus
• Probability and Statistics with ApplicationsAdvanced Placement (Grades 9-12)
• AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Physics 1
• AP StatisticsAccess to student editions of the instructional materials will be available online beginning April 11, 2019, via http://im.dadeschools.net/

A School Board Public Hearing to receive comments on the instructional materials recommended for adoption will be held on May 1, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., in the School Board Administration Building (SBAB) Auditorium, pending Board approval. Should the date of this hearing be changed, a new advertisement will be issued providing notice of the new hearing date. To confirm the School Board Public Hearing date and other upcoming School Board meetings, please visit http://www.dadeschools.net/schoolboard/index.asp.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
4/4 19-90/0000391414M

3/22/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>ANNOUNCEMENT<br/>PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SPRING RECESS<br/><br/></b> ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SPRING RECESS
CATEGORY Misc Other Notice FL
AD NUMBER 0000388492-01

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

From Monday, March 25, 2019 through Friday, March 29, 2019.

School District offices will reopen on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Selected offices, which have regular interaction with the public, will have limited staff available on those days. Persons who have questions regarding the available services during the Spring Recess or who require information regarding School District matters during the Spring Recess period may contact 305-995-3000.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
3/22 19-153/0000388492M

3/18/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>NOTICE<br/><br/></b> NOTICE
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000387315-01

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

April 17, 2019
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend Board Policies 0165.1, Agendas, and 0171, Review of Policy, to add language requiring the Superintendent to submit all agenda items recommending Board policy amendments or new policies to the School Board Attorney’s Office, for both initial and final reading, for review and approval as to legal sufficiency prior to agenda publication.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1); 1001.42(28); 1001.49(3); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.42(28); 1001.49(3); F.S.

If requested a Hearing will be held during the April 17, 2019 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by April 8, 2019. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on April 17, 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
3/18 19-62/0000387315M

3/1/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>ANNOUNCEMENT<br/><br/></b> ANNOUNCEMENT
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000383722-01

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:

March 13, 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., March 1, 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., March 11, 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
3/1 19-109/0000383722M

3/1/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>NOTICE<br/>MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC<br/><br/></b> NOTICE MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000383724-01

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The "Foundation") will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 immediately following the "E" items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:
A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting
1) Consideration of Resolution No. 19-013 and 19-016 with respect of the issuance of Certificate of Participation, Series 2019A and 2019B in a principal amount not to exceed $147,000,000, authorizing the current refunding to refinance all or a portion of the Certificate of Participation, Series 2002A & B and 2008C and terminating associated swaps.
D. Other Business and Adjournment

Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair

3/1 19-110/0000383724M

2/20/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>ANNOUNCEMENT<br/><br/></b><b><u>The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announces<br/></b></u>in accordance with the Policies of the Board,<br/><b><u>A Board Workshop<br/>February 27, 2019<br/>10:00 a.m.- 2:00 pm<br/>School Board Administration Building<br/>Suite #726<br/>1450 N.E. Second Avenue<br/>Miami, Florida 33132<br/><br/></b></u> ANNOUNCEMENT The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, announces in accordance with the Policies of the Board, A Board Workshop February 27, 2019 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 pm School Board Administration Building Suite #726 1450 N.E. Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33132
CATEGORY Misc Other Notice FL
AD NUMBER 0000381338-01

PURPOSE: To discuss WLRN. A copy of the workshop agenda will be made available by 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2019, Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
2/20 19-43/0000381338M

2/19/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>NOTICE<br/><br/></b> NOTICE
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000381193-01

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

April 17, 2019
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Amend Board Policies 1140, Suspension or Dismissal of Administrators, 3140, Suspension or Dismissal of Instructional Staff, and 8141, Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct by Certificated Employee to include a statutory requirement under Section 1012.27(5)(b), F.S., that parents of a student who was subjected to or affected by alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators be notified of certain alleged misconduct.

To Amend Board Policies 1120.11, 3120.11, and 4120.11, Preference for Veterans in Employment, to clarify eligibility for veteran’s preference in employment under Section 295.07, F.S.

To Amend Board Policies 2260, Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity; 5517, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment(Students); 5517.02, Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures for Students; and 5517.03, Dating Violence or Abuse to require that individuals conducting investigations under these policies retain all information as part of the investigation, including electronically stored information.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.42 (6), (7), (8), (12), (15), (17); 1001.43 (10), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 295.07; 1001.41 (1), (2); 1001.42 (6), (7), (8), (12), (15), (17); 1012.27(5)(b); 1012.796, F.S.

To Promulgate New Board Policy 8805, Religious Expression, to address student expression of religious viewpoints, religious clothing and accessories worn by students, student and employee engagement in religious activities, equal access to school facilities by religious student organizations, and student speakers in the public forum.

To Amend Board Policies 2270, Religion in the Curriculum, 5730, Equal Access for Non District-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities, and 8800, Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies and Observances, to remove provisions that are duplicative or contradictory to provisions in new Policy 8805.

To Amend Board Policy 8810, The American Flag, to incorporate the new statutory mandate in Section 1003.44(4), F.S., that the official motto of the State of Florida be displayed in a conspicuous
place in all schools in the District and in each building used by the School Board. The policy is proposed to be renamed The American Flag and Official Motto of the State of Florida.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3); 1001.42 (6), (9), (12); 1002.206; 1003.44(4), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 15.0301; 1002.206; 1003.44(4); F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 2215, Program of Instruction to incorporate the statutory requirement in 1003.42 (2) (s) and (t), F.S., requiring schools to include into the Character Development Program the values of the recipients of the Congressional Medal of honor and allow the course to be offered as a part of any schoolwide character building or veteran awareness initiatives.

To Amend Board Policy 2623, Student Assessment, to incorporate the statutory requirements in 1002.37(9)(b), 1002.395 (7)(e), 1008.23, and 1008.24(4)(a), F.S., requiring schools to ensure appropriate administration, participation and reporting of state-mandated assessments. The requirements include posting the testing calendar on the District’s website for parents and providing access to District testing facilities and dates of testing to eligible non-full time students. The amendment also allows decisions regarding permissible exemptions from statewide testing programs to be recommended by an IEP team for students with disabilities. Exemptions are subject to approval by the Superintendent.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3); 1001.42 (4), (9), (17); 1001.43 (8), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1001.43(8); 1002.37(9)(b); 1002.395(7)(e); 1003.42(2)(s), (t); 1008.23; 1008.24(4)(a), F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 5610, Suspension and Expulsion of Students, to reflect the District’s alternatives to outdoor suspension include Student Success Centers

To Amend Board Policy 9270, Home Education, to include the statutory revisions to the home education enrollment process in Section 1002.41, F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 9800, Charter Schools, to include statutory revisions in Section 1002.33, F.S. to the statutory charter application deadline, use of the state standard contract and District negotiation process, additional allowable deferrals for charter school opening, schools of hope establishment and contract process, Title I changes, capital outlay process changes, changes to the termination and non-renewal appeal processes, and other minor technical updates.

To Amend Board Policy 7310, Disposition of Surplus Property to include the statutory mandate in Section 1002.33(18)(e) that District facilities and tangible property that are identified as surplus, marked for disposal, or otherwise unused must be made available to charter schools on the same basis as they are made to other District schools.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5); 1001.42 (8), (17); 1001.43 (1), (4), (8); 1002.33; 1006.07(1)(a), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 1002.33; 1002.3305; 1002.331; 1002.332; 1002.331; 1002.333; 1002.34; 1002.41(b); 1006.07(1)(a); 1013.28; F.S.; SBE Rules 6A-1.0998271, 6A-6.0786, F.A.C.

To Amend Board Policy 0166, Non-Public Meetings, to establish in policy the Board’s existing statutory authority under Florida’s Sunshine law to hold meetings related to security system plans in private. These meetings are not required under Section 281.301, F.S., to be noticed and do not require that minutes be taken or released to the public. In addition, any documents and records relating to security system plans that are reviewed or discussed during the confidential meeting are exempt from disclosure under Section 119.07(3)(a), F.S.

To Amend Board Policy 5112, Entrance Requirements to add the new statutory requirement in Section 1006.07(1)(b), F.S., that upon enrollment in a public school, students must disclose any referrals to mental health services.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1), (2), (3); 1001.42 (4), (8), (11); 1001.43(1), (4), (7); F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: 119.071(3)(a); 281.301; 286.011; 1006.07(1)(b); 1012.584; F.S.

If requested a Hearing will be held during the April 17, 2019 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by March 12, 2019. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on April 17, 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
2/19 19-109/0000381193M

2/1/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>ANNOUNCEMENT<br/><br/></b> ANNOUNCEMENT
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000377448-01

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:

February 13, 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., February 1, 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., February 11, 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
2/1 19-138/0000377448M

2/1/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>NOTICE<br/>MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC<br/><br/></b> NOTICE MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC
CATEGORY Meetings FL
AD NUMBER 0000377449-01

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The "Foundation") will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 immediately following the "E" items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:
A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting
1) Elections of Officers:
Chair
Vice Chair
Superintendent of Schools - President and Secretary
Chief Financial Officer - Vice President and Treasurer
Treasurer - Assistant Secretary

2) Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement Relating to Foundation

3) Consideration of Resolution No. 19-006 with respect of the issuance of Certificate of Participation, Series 2020A in a principal amount estimating refunding of $29,000,000, authorizing the refunding on a forward basis of all or a portion of the Certificate of Participation, Series 2010B BABs.
D. Other Business and Adjournment

Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair

2/1 19-139/0000377449M

1/30/2019
<p ><a href=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.pdf><img src=https://imageserver.amlaw.com/adbase/mdcpsl.jpg /></a><br/><br/><b>THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA GIVES PUBLIC<br/>NOTICE THAT ON<br/><br/></b> THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT ON
CATEGORY Misc Other Notice FL
AD NUMBER 0000376548-01

February 6, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132, the School Board will have an attorney-client session to discuss the following pending cases: Jane Doe v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 17-cv-22926-KMW and Jane Doe v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Case No. 18-cv-25430-UU. The open segment of the meeting and the attorney-client session will take place in Conference Room 726. The persons attending the attorney-client session are School Board Members, Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair, Dr. Martin Karp, Vice-Chair, Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Ms. Susie V. Castillo, Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, Dr. Steve Gallon III, Ms. Lubby Navarro, Dr. Marta Pérez, Ms. Mari Tere Rojas; Superintendent of Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho; attorneys representing the School Board, Mr. Walter J. Harvey, School Board Attorney, and attorneys Mr. Luis M. Garcia, Mr. Henry Suarez, Ms. Kim Lucas, Mr. Gene P. Kissane, Mr. Michael E. Brand, and Ms. Sheila M. Gonzales-Jonasz. It is anticipated that this meeting will take approximately one and a half hours (1 ½) hours. This meeting and the attorney-client session will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 286.011, Fla. Stat.

Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair

1/30 19-32/0000376548M

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