Category: Miami-Dade School Board

Oct 22, 2015 5:17 AM

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Growing chorus of Miami-Dade teachers denounce pay deal by Carvalho, union

By Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
As Miami Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho blames Tallahassee for failing to overhaul student and teacher performance evaluations, a growing chorus of disgruntled rank-and-file teachers accuse him, the school board and the teacher’s union of breaking state law governing their employment contract.
Sep 29, 2015 5:15 AM

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Carvalho’s contract “contrary to law” but Miami-Dade schools boss won’t fix it

By Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
Nine months ago, a state audit concluded that Miami Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s generous severance package violated state law. Despite the finding, Carvalho has refused to amend his employment agreement to fix one of the problems identified in the audit, claiming he doesn’t have to do so.
Jun 11, 2015 6:30 AM

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Connections, conflicts and $600K in deal criticized by Miami-Dade schools auditor

By Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
Since 2013, a non-accredited college employing two Miami-Dade state legislators as its top executives has collected $600,000 in state charter school funds for offering high school students virtually worthless two-year degrees.
Dec 19, 2014 5:55 AM

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Pay for play? Curbelo campaign boosted by School Board vendors he voted to help

By Francisco Alvarado
BrowardBulldog.org
During his campaign for Florida’s 26th congressional district, Carlos Curbelo wasn’t shy about collecting thousands of dollars of campaign contributions from individuals directly tied to corporations that benefited from his vote on the Miami-Dade School Board.