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Public commenters press Miami‑Dade board on teacher pay, housing, classroom phones, mold at iPrep and 'colocation' rules
Summary
At the Nov. 19 public hearing, teachers, union leaders and parents urged action on teacher pay and health care, requested classroom phones and clearer procedures on mold remediation at iPrep, and warned the board about colocation/Schools of Hope policies that could place charter operators inside public school buildings.
During the public‑comment portion of the Nov. 19 meeting, dozens of speakers raised a mix of operational and policy concerns for the school board.
United Teachers of Dade President Antonio White and UTD officers summarized a recently negotiated tentative contract for 2025–26, described difficult bargaining conditions, and urged continued advocacy in Tallahassee for greater state investment. UTD leaders said referendum funds helped avoid an impasse but underscored…
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