MDCPS Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

August 20, 2003

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

AUGUST 20, 2003 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M., immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2003.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 1, 8, 20, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2003

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 9 and 23, 2003

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

6:30 P.M. (Approximately)

PUBLIC HEARING

A-1 REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT’S PROJECT 4 HIGH – HIGH STANDARDS, HIGH EXPECTATIONS, HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, HIGH GRADUATION RATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the district’s Project 4 HIGH – High Standards, High Expectations, High Achievement, High Graduation Rate, as part of its commitment to the Assistance and Intervention Plan.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Tentative Budget approved by the School Board at the July 23, 2003 meeting.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS PERFORMANCE GRADE CATEGORY “F” AND DESIGNATED “D” SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M‑DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the implementation of the M‑DCPS Assistance Plus Initiative.

A-4 APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS AND DISTRICT ASSISTANCE AND INTERVENTION PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR TWO YEARS IN A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2003-2004 School Performance Excellence Plans and District Assistance and Intervention Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for two years in a four-year period, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

A-5 REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO THE COMMITTEE WHICH IS TO BE THE LEAD ENTITY TO TRACK P.E.C.O. FUNDS IN RESERVE AND TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO STREAMLINE TIME AND COST ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL FACILITIES’ CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint two School Board members or designees to the committee recommended by the Advisory Board to become the lead entity in tracking P.E.C.O. fund held in reserve and to recommend ways to streamline time and cost associated with school facilities’ construction.

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to provide educational and related services to an exceptional student, in an amount not to exceed $102,626, effective August 25, 2003 through June 10, 2004.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE MIAMI SHORES CHARTER MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the amended application for Miami Shores Charter Middle/Senior High School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with Miami Shores Village, on behalf of Miami Shores Charter Middle/Senior High School, a charter school contractual agreement for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2004-2005 school year, which reflects the contents of the amended application, as approved by the School Board.

B-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SWEET HOME COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC., ON BEHALF OF SWEET HOME CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES (SIATECH)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech) to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy to defer the opening of the school to the 2004-2005 school year.

B-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, to relocate the school to a temporary facility at 3634 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133, for the 2003-2004 school year.

B-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. ON BEHALF OF VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Vankara Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Vankara Academy Charter School commencing with the 2003-2004 school year to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 225 students to a maximum of 500 students.

B-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WORK AMERICA, INCORPORATED ON BEHALF OF ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOL/FLORIDA CITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Work America, Incorporated on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City, to:

1. relocate the school to a temporary facility at 303 West Palm Drive and 300 SW First Street, Florida City, Florida 33034 (contiguous properties), for the 2003-2004 school year; and

2. change the name of the contracting party from Work America, Incorporated to Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City.

B-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WORK AMERICA, INCORPORATED, ON BEHALF OF ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Work America, Incorporated, to change the name of the contracting party for the school to Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown.

B-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY CONNECTED LEARNING COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Shores/Barry University Connected Learning Community Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school from Miami Shores/Barry University Connected Learning Community Charter School to Miami Shores/Barry University “Connected Learning Community” (CLC), Inc., on behalf of Miami Shores/Barry University Charter School.

B-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA SOUTH YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school to ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School.

B-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with North County Charter School to correct the name of the contracting party for the school from North County Charter School to The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of North County Charter School.

B-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Northeast Academy, to:

1. relocate the school to a temporary facility for the 2003-2004 school year; and

2. correct the name of the contracting party for the school from Northeast Academy to The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Northeast Academy.

B-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School.

B-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY

B-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF BAYARD RUSTIN CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Bayard Rustin Charter School.

B-19 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF JANET DEAN CHARTER SCHOOL

B-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YVONNE PEREZ CHARTER SCHOOL

B-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ELIZABETH DUFRESNE CHARTER SCHOOL

B-22 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ALBERT SHANKER CHARTER SCHOOL

B-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF TOBIAS SIMON CHARTER SCHOOL

B-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF YARO SOJKA CHARTER SCHOOL

B-25 REQUEST APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the relocation of a maximum of 160 students at Youth Co-Op Charter School to a facility at City of Hialeah Gardens Westland Park Recreation Center, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018, for a period of approximately two months.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE SCHOOL HOURS FOR THE SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-NORTH CAMPUS AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. change the school hours for the School for Advanced Studies-North Campus, commencing with the 2003-2004, school year to 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; and

2. revise school hours to 7:20 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. for students participating in periods one through six at North Miami Beach Senior High School, commencing with the 2003-2004 school year. The hours for students participating in periods one through seven will be 7:20 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

B-27 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2003-2004 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.22, Field Trips.

B-28 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to that agency for the continuation of the Full Service Schools initiative in Miami-Dade County Public Schools effective August 21, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of $800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-32 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2002-2003 Student Voter Registration Report.

B-33 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $176,576 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, LITTLE RIVER, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $176,576 from The Miami Heat to operate an after-school academic program, The Heat Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River and Riverside elementary schools for 100 students at each site during the 2003-2004 school year.

B-34 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 21, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish a community school at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School effective August 21, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2003-2004 Adopted Budget.

EXPULSIONS

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-139 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-17-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-139 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-184 (2002-2003) DOB: 06-16-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-184 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-191 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-05-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-191 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-195 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-14-90

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-195 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by the Office of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Community Education.

B-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-202 (2002-2003) DOB: 01-14-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-202 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-203 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-04-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-203 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-206 (2002-2003) DOB: 11-05-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-206 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-208 (2002-2003) DOB: 10-02-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-208 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-209 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-25-90

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-209 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-211 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-28-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-211 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-218 (2002-2003) DOB: 02-02-91

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-218 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-219 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-10-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-219 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-221 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-25-90

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-221 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-224 (2002-2003) DOB: 07-17-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-224 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-228 (2002-2003) DOB: 10-30-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-228 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-232 (2002-2003) DOB: 12-15-85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-232 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-239 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-10-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-239 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-240 (2002-2003) DOB: 08-01-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-240 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-242 (2002-2003) DOB: 04-07-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-242 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

B-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-244 (2002-2003) DOB: 03-16-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-244 (2002-2003), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2002-2003 school year, the 2003 summer session, and the 2003-2004 school year;

2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

B-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE V, PROMOTING INFORMED PARENTAL CHOICE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, PART A OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding under Title V, Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 in the amount of $2,433,216 for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE II, PART A OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $23,936,351, for funding under Title II, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-62 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, in the amount of $318,127 for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE SERVICES, FOR FUNDING THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Department of Children and Families, Office of Refugee Services, in the total amount of $8,000,000 for funding the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) program, during the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Office of Refugee Services, in the amount of $8,000,000, of which $4,000,000 will be allocated to the 2003-2004 school year, and $4,000,000 to the 2004-2005 school year, to provide English language, academic and vocational training to eligible adult refugees and asylees, for the grant period of August 18, 2003 through August 17, 2005;

3. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

4. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND THROUGH WLRN-FM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding Radio Reading Services for the Blind through WLRN-FM in the amount of $45,323 for the grant period effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO THREE SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION; AND FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., FOR FUNDING PARENTS AS FIRST TEACHERS (PAFT) PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services in the amount of $718,200, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition in the amount of $375,000, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Family Central, Inc., in the amount of $70,200, to partially fund the Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) program for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

4. extend this program and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agencies, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

5. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agencies; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO FUND A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH PROGRAM WITHIN THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH FEEDER PATTERN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami in the amount of $24,500 to fund a comprehensive school-based health program within the North Miami Beach Senior High School Feeder Pattern for the grant period of January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriation in the amount approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVE THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO EXPAND THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM AT HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a grant award from the Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative through an agreement with The Education Fund to expand the Family Literacy Program at Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School in the amount of $36,000 for the grant period of July 15, 2003 through July 15, 2004:

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

B-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ELEVEN GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AT: AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTER, NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, AND SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept eleven continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, for funding the Family Literacy Projects at Avocado Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Broadmoor Elementary School, in the amount of $74,201; Ethel Koger Beckman Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary, in the amount of $74,935; Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Kensington Park Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; Wesley Matthews Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; M.A. Milam Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; North Miami Beach Senior High Community School, in the amount of $75,000; Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, in the amount of $75,000; and South Dade Adult Center, in the amount of $74,902; under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act in the total amount of $824,038 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program; and

3. direct Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. NEIL D. LEFKOWITZ - DOAH CASE NO. 03-0186

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Neil D. Lefkowitz, DOAH Case No. 03-0186, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order (1) finding that Neil D. Lefkowitz is guilty of having committed misconduct in office and of violating School Board Rules 6Gx13-4-1.09 and 6Gx13-4A-1.21; (2) suspending Mr. Lefkowitz without pay for a period of twenty-four (24) months, retroactive to the date on which the School Board suspended him from his employment without pay; and (3) imposing such conditions on Mr. Lefkowitz upon his return to employment as the School Board deems appropriate.

C-2 SBR Joint Venture v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1102-BID and Magnum Construction Management Corporation v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1104-BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order in the consolidated bid protest cases known as SBR Joint Venture v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1102-BID and Magnum Construction Management Corporation v. Miami-Dade County School Board, DOAH Case No. 03-1104-BID, accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order, rejecting SBR’s bid protest, and awarding the contract on School Board Project No. A0746/A0746A to the lowest bidder, MCM.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINALREADING 6Gx13-2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.142, Audit Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

C-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT -- MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of Same Family, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13‑4D‑1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and Section G-6, Leaves, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13-3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

6Gx13-3C-1.11, BIDDING PROCESS

6Gx13-3C-1.111, BIDDING PROCESS-COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

6Gx13-3C-1.16, EMERGENCY PURCHASES

6Gx13-3F-1.02, CONSULTANT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES; INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO AND MEDIA LEASE AGREEMENTS, ROYALTY FEES, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rules:

1. 6Gx13-3C-1.10, Purchase Approval;

2. 6Gx13-3C-1.11, Bidding Process;

3. 6Gx13-3C-1.111, Bidding Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements;

4. 6Gx13-3C-1.16, Emergency Purchases;

5. 6Gx13-3F-1.02, Consultant and Technical Services; Instructional Television, Radio and Media Lease Agreements, Royalty Fees, Production and Programming Contracts; and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION- GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2003-2004, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.07, Student Records, and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 20, 2003.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12)

C-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.08 - MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior, and amend the documents, Code of Student Conduct - Elementary and Code of Student Conduct - Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1) extend the pilot program; and

2) initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-123, School Board Committee Structure.

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DISCUSS PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE MODEL FOR BOARD MEMBER BRIEFING IN ADVANCE OF EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, do the following:

1. suspend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure and

2. initiate a six-month pilot program to provide for School Board member briefing sessions of one Committee Structure briefing per month in advance of the regular monthly School Board meet to provide a review of Board meeting Agenda items and policy formulation and development.

D-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONSIDER NAMING A SCHOOL FACILITY IN HONOR OF CELIA CRUZ IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-7E-1.02

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to consider naming a school facility in honor of Celia Cruz in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E.102.

D-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AN AD-HOC TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE TOOL KIT ADOPTED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AMENDMENT AND TO REPORT TO THE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPLICATION WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. establish an ad-hoc task force that includes a representative from the Parent Teacher Student Association, the United Teachers of Dade, the League of Cities, the Builders Association of South Florida and/or the Latin Builders Association, Miami Dade County Government, the charter school community, the Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and a School Board member appointed by the Chair, to review and provide recommendations regarding the Tool Kit adopted by the Florida Legislature for the implementation of the class size reduction amendment; and

2. report to the Board the membership of the ad-hoc task force at its September 10, 2003 meeting.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-41, OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES NAMING COMMITTEE CONSIDER RECOMMENDING THAT A SCHOOL BE NAMED AFTER THE LATE MS. CELIA CRUZ, A WORLD RENOWNED ENTERTAINER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 03-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting that the Educational Facilities Naming Committee consider recommending that a school be named after the late Ms. Celia Cruz, a world renowned entertainer.

D-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOMMEND IN ITS 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM A REQUEST TO AMEND FLORIDA STATUTE 212.08 TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CONTRACTOR SALES TAX EXEMPTION AND FOR EXPANSION OF ALLOWABLE EXEMPTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend in its 2004 Legislative Program a request to amend Florida Statute 212.08 to provide for School Board contractor sales tax exemption and for expansion of allowable exemptions.