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Miami-Dade board meeting, Aug 5, 2026

2 h 57 min · 0 public speakers

Meeting video · district archiveMiami-DadeAug 5, 2026Watch on the district’s video site ↗Opens in a new tab; skip to 1:01:24

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Roberto J. AlonsoBoard member
  3. Mary BlancoBoard member
  4. Danny EspinoBoard member
  5. Mari Tere RojasChair
  6. Monica ColucciVice Chair
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board member proposes policy on revenue from Miami-Dade school district property 2:19:48

  • Miami-Dade school board members held committee meetings on August 5, including the Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee, the Academics Innovation Evaluation and Technology Committee and the Facilities and Construction Committee. 1:00:12
  • District staff members said approximately 10,000 students attended summer programs at 47 sites and teacher vacancies were just under 200. 1:41:47
  • Board members presented items including a feasibility study of micro schools and a policy on managing revenue from district-owned property. 2:09:59

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Item by item (14)
  1. Opening of fiscal committee 1:00:12
    • Roberto J. Alonso called the Fiscal Accountability and Government Relations Committee meeting to order for Wednesday, August 5th. 1:00:12
    • Roberto J. Alonso stated the committee membership and brought up the minutes of the July 15th, 2026 meeting. 1:02:48
  2. Audit items 1:03:51
    • A staff member said items E86 through E89 were discussed at the July 28th ABAC meeting. 1:04:01
    • The items were described as the district's audit plan for the current fiscal year, 65 school audits and 210 property audits. 1:04:10
    • Roberto J. Alonso called for a motion to recommend all E items to the board meeting of August 11th. 1:04:50
  3. Principal flexibility to market schools 1:05:05
    • Danny Espino described the item as exploratory, directing the superintendent to review authority, tools, funding and other resources available to principals to market their schools. 1:06:39
    • One board member said they supported the item, citing enrollment decline, and two other board members said they would co-sponsor. 1:07:21
    • One board member said not every school has the resources or talent to run marketing efforts. 1:08:40
  4. Reports and insurance contract question 1:10:03
    • Roberto J. Alonso asked for questions on the contract extension report and the legislative update. 1:10:03
    • Danny Espino asked whether issues raised in the finalist review of the insurance contract would be addressed before the contract was signed. 1:11:44
    • The superintendent said the administration would follow up. 1:12:03
  5. Academics committee opening and contracts 1:12:26
    • Mary Blanco called the Academics Innovation Evaluation and Technology Committee meeting to order at 11:16. 1:15:31
    • A staff member presented the testing calendar for the 26⁠-⁠27 school year. 1:16:31
    • A staff member presented agreements with 6 community agencies to operate programs for children with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $5,552,364, effective July 1st through June 30th, 2027. 1:16:41
  6. Science education review 1:17:27
    • Mari Tere Rojas said the item seeks a comprehensive review of the district's science education programs, resources and instructional practices. 1:19:41
    • In response to Mary Blanco, a staff member said the district provided materials for over 100 schools last year to add dedicated labs. 1:21:44
    • A staff member said high school science, particularly chemistry and physics, has historically been difficult to staff. 1:24:41
  7. Observance resolutions 1:26:56
    • Mari Tere Rojas presented an endorsement of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026 and said approximately 76% of the district's students identify as Hispanic. 1:27:03
    • Monica Colucci presented an item commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, and Danny Espino presented American Founders Month and September civic observances. 1:30:24
    • Mary Blanco presented item H11, which in part directs the superintendent to provide a report to the board on how schools participated, how many schools took part and which community partners were involved. 1:39:40
  8. Summer school and teacher vacancies 1:40:06
    • In response to Mari Tere Rojas, a staff member said summer school concluded July 21st and approximately 10,000 students attended at 47 sites. 1:40:25
    • A staff member said 1,834 third graders were enrolled and 33% of those passed. 1:47:21
    • A staff member said vacancies were just under 200 total, with 45 core subject and 43 special education vacancies attached to students. 1:50:26
  9. Personnel committee opening and policy items 1:54:40
    • Mary Blanco called the Personnel, Student, School, and Community Support Committee meeting to order at 11:58 AM. 1:57:14
    • Staff presented the personnel action listing 1206, administrative appointments for '26-'27 and out-of-county and out-of-state trips. 1:58:09
    • A staff member said policy amendments under initial reading incorporate changes from Florida House Bill 1074. 1:59:21
  10. Item 2:00:10
    • Mari Tere Rojas presented item H5, a school board endorsement of a September 2026 awareness month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 2:00:17
    • Roberto J. Alonso asked whether all schools have counselor and psychologist placements, and a staff member said the district is still filling a handful of counseling positions. 2:04:21
    • Mari Tere Rojas presented an endorsement of October 2026 as National Principals Month. 2:06:30
  11. Micro school feasibility study 2:09:31
    • Roberto J. Alonso said the item asks the superintendent to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study of micro schools and return with recommendations. 2:09:59
    • One board member said they would co-sponsor, and another board member said they would be in support. ~2:13:24
  12. Facilities leases and agreements 2:16:46
    • Danny Espino opened the Facilities and Construction Committee meeting. 2:16:46
    • A staff member presented a master development agreement and ground lease with Atlantic Pacific Communities LLC for the redevelopment of a portion of a site at 11700 Southwest 216th Street. 2:18:23
  13. Policy on district property revenue 2:19:33
    • Roberto J. Alonso proposed a policy on how revenue from district property is managed and reported annually, and raised scheduling a board workshop. 2:19:48
    • One board member said they were supportive of the item as amended, and another board member said they would not be in favor of selling properties. 2:25:09
    • A staff member said proceeds from any sale would go to the capital program, not the general fund, and property under 99-year leases reverts to the district. 2:28:57
  14. Turf review and school readiness 2:37:26
    • The committee chair described an item seeking a comprehensive review of synthetic turf, and Roberto J. Alonso suggested transmitting it to the board. 2:37:26
    • Roberto J. Alonso asked about roof and HVAC readiness, and the superintendent said the district has 6 backup units this year. 2:38:51
    • A staff member said EMS systems would run for the first 2 weeks of school and start earlier on Sunday nights. 2:44:53

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