A-7
HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT - STATUS REPORT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County accept this status
report on the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefit
District.
A-8
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT A REQUEST THAT THE GOVERNOR
EXERCISE HIS VETO AUTHORITY AND VETO LINE 81 OF THE 2004 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
ACT; TO PREPARE A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004 -2005; AND TO PURSUE ALL AVAILABLE REMEDIES, ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL
AND OTHERWISE TO THE MODIFICATION OF THE METHODOLOGY USED TO CALCULATE THE
DISTRICT COST DIFFERENTIAL (DCD)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to submit a request that
the Governor exercise his veto authority and veto line
81 of the 2004 General Appropriations Act – Grants
and Aids to Local Governments – Florida Education Finance
Program;
2.
provide a detailed analysis of the educational funding
available for fiscal year 2004 -2005 and report it
to the Board at the June 16, 2004 meeting; and
3.
pursue all available remedies, administrative, legal
and otherwise to the modification of the methodology
used to calculate the District Cost Differential (DCD).
4.
authorize the Superintendent and Board Attorney explore
the interest of other counties in joining forces and
sharing the cost of a lawsuit, should a legal remedy
be recommended.
B.
EDUCATION
B-1
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY STEPS, AND
FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES,
BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements
with the Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services
Early Steps, and four community agencies to operate
programs for students with disabilities, birth through
age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,921,116, effective
August 16, 2004 through June 1, 2005, as follows:
1.
Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida,
Inc., will serve a maximum of 122 students, in an amount
not to exceed $1,313,623;
2.
Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., will serve a maximum
of 131 students, in an amount not to exceed $1,053,497;
3.
University of Miami, Debbie Institute, will serve a
maximum of 92 students, in an amount not to exceed
$753,624; and
4.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., will
serve a maximum of 103 students, in an amount not to
exceed $800,372.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-3
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED
SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Psychological Services Corporation to provide
educational and related services for exceptional students,
in an amount not to exceed $372,393, effective July
1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-4
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL
AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc.,
to provide educational and related services for profoundly
mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to
exceed $222,186, effective July 1, 2004 through June
30, 2005.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-5
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc.,
to provide educational services to exceptional students,
in an amount not to exceed $260,104, effective July
1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-6
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational
services for exceptional students, in an amount not
to exceed $316,849, effective July 1, 2004 through
June 30, 2005.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-7
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., AND JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES
OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into the following contractual
agreements in an amount not to exceed $741,834, effective
July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, as follows:
1.
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide
educational and related services for a maximum of 38
exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $330,410;
and
2.
Jewish Community Services, Inc., to provide educational
and related services for a maximum of 40 exceptional
students, in an amount not to exceed $411,424.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-8
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED SPEECH TRAINING FOR DEAF STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement
with the University of Miami-Mailman Center for Child Development
to provide educational services and specialized speech
training for a maximum of 35 full-time deaf students, in
an amount not to exceed $473,520, effective July 1, 2004
through June 30, 2005.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund and in the Other Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Tentative
Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-9
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF THE RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC (RFB&D)
TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY
SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED AUDIO TAPE PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Florida Unit of the Recording for
the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) to provide annual
institutional memberships, individual student memberships,
conduct outreach activities, provide library services,
and produce required audio tape products, in an amount
not to exceed $177,300, effective July 1, 2004 through
June 30, 2005; and
2.
grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2004.
B-10
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, TO OPERATE JOINTLY
NON-SCHOOL-BASED, DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida, Department
of Human Services, to operate jointly non-school-based,
day-treatment programs for severely emotionally disturbed
students, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, effective
July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and
2.
grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.
The
appropriations for this item will be included in the
Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs Fund) of
the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be recommended for
adoption in July 2004.
B-11
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH DORAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the first amendment to the charter school renewal contract
with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy
to operate a second campus located at NW 87 Court and
NW 21 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33172, commencing in
2004-2005 and throughout the term of the contract which
ends on June 30, 2019.
B-12
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DORAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF DORAL ACADEMY
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
the first amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral
Academy Charter Middle School to operate a second campus
located at NW 87 Court and NW 21 Terrace, Miami, Florida
33172, and to increase the enrollment capacity from
a maximum of 800 students to a maximum of 1,250 students,
commencing in 2004-2005 and throughout the term of
the contract which ends on June 30, 2013.
B-13
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND 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 second amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of
Somerset Academy to:
1.
open at a temporary facility at NW 87 Avenue and NW
21 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33172; reduce the grade
levels from kindergarten through six to kindergarten
through five; and decrease the enrollment capacity
from a maximum of 650 students to a maximum of 125
students for the 2004-2005 school year; and
2.
relocate to a permanent facility at SW 117 Avenue and
SW 232 Street, Miami, Florida 33170; reduce the grade
levels from kindergarten through eight to kindergarten
through five; and decrease the enrollment capacity
from a maximum of 800 students to a maximum of 700
students, commencing in the 2005-2006 school year and
throughout the term of the contract which ends on June
20, 2013.
B-14
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing
that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
has previously approved the charter school application,
it is recommended that the Board grant approval of
the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset
Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter
Middle School, for a term of ten years, commencing
with the 2004-2005 school year and ending on June 30,
2014.
B-15
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION
OF A FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection
of a federal legislative consultant; and
2.
approve the selection committee that will review the
proposals for subsequent submission to the School Board
for approval.
B-22
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MIAMI DADE COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
IN SUPPORT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into an Interinstitutional
Articulation Agreement between Miami Dade College and
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in
support of dual enrollment programs. There is no additional
cost to the district.
B-23
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY
OF MIAMI AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF
THE ADVANCED ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement
between University of Miami and The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of the Advanced
Academic Internship Program. There is no cost to the
district.
B-24
REQUEST RE-AUTHORIZATION OF THE CONTINUATION OF COLLABORATIVE SUMMER SERVICES
WITH (ENLACE MIAMI! K-CAMP SUMMER PROGRAM OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, re-authorize
the continuation of collaborative summer services with ¡ENLACE
MIAMI! K-Camp Summer Program of Florida International
University.
B-32
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-133 (2003-2004) DOB: 09-25-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-133 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-33
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE
NO: SM-143 (2003-2004) DOB: 12-23-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-143 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-34
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-146 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-08-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-146 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-35
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE
NO: SM-154 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-03-87
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel
the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-154 (2003-2004), 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-36
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE
NO: SM-158 (2003-2004) DOB: 09-06-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-158 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-37
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE
NO: SM-163 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-21-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-163 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-38
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-167 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-11-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-167 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-39
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-176 (2003-2004) DOB: 07-15-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-176 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-40
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-177 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-16-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-177 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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: 08
CASE
NO: SM-178 (2003-2004) DOB: 09-27-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-178 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-42
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-179 (2003-2004) DOB: 04-26-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-179 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-43
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE
NO: SM-180 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-14-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-180 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-44
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-181 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-25-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-181 (2003-2004), 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 2003-2004 school
year, the 2004 summer session, and the 2004-2005 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-60
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN
LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TITLE V, PART A, INNOVATIVE
PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with the Urban
League of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $20,000
for the grant period of July 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 appropriations
in the amount 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 THE COMMUNITY/HIGHER EDUCATION/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP (CHESP)
PROGRAM
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 Community/Higher Education/School
Partnership (CHESP) Program in the amount of
$36,500
for the grant period of February 4, 2004 through
December 31, 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 UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BALERE, INC.
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 the Public Charter School
Federal Grant Program in the amount of $250,000 for
the grant period of March 4, 2004 through September
30, 2005;
2.
enter into a contractual agreement with Balere, Inc.,
on behalf of Balere Language Academy Charter School
in an amount not to exceed $241,663;
3.
approve acceptance of this grant award in accordance
with Florida Statutes, Section 1002.33, Charter Schools.
This action is not an endorsement of the activities
undertaken by charter schools;
4.
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
5.
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 MIAMI-DADE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION
CENTERS FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM AT ROBERT MORGAN
EDUCATIONAL CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from Miami-Dade Area Health Education
Centers for funding to support the Dental Assisting
Program at Robert Morgan Educational Center in the
amount of $5,000 for the grant period of June 1, 2004
through May 31, 2005;
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-64
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
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 the Florida Advanced Placement
Incentive Program in the amount of $19,200 for the
grant period of February 2, 2004 through September
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 ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MODEL PROGRAM
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 Continuous School Improvement
Model Program in the amount of $110,800 for the grant
period of February 9, 2004 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-66
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
FOR FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award from the United States of America
National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)
Glenn Research Center for Felix Varela Senior High
School in the amount of $4,848 for the grant period
of April 1, 2004 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-67
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ACCEPT FUNDING FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL’S FCAT TUTORIAL PROGRAM, BOOK BAGS TO BRIEFCASES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
accept a grant award and enter into a contractual agreement
with Miami-Dade County to accept funding for Flamingo
Elementary School’s FCAT Tutorial Program, Book Bags
to Briefcases, in the amount of $30,000 for the grant
period effective October 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004;
2.
extend this program as authorized through official
notification from the granting agency in order to complete
the goals of the programs; 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-68
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE MENTOR DISTRICT
PROJECT
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 the Voluntary Public School
Choice Mentor District Project in the amount of $150,000
for the grant period of March 5, 2004 through September
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-69
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MAXIM HEALTHCARE
SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE LITTLE LIBERTY 21ST CENTURY
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with Maxim Healthcare
Services, Inc., to provide services for the Little
Liberty 21st Century Community Learning
Center Grant Program in the amount of $24,990 for the
contractual period of October 29, 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 appropriations
in the amount approved or as amended by the granting
agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
B-75
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE FLORIDA SCHOOL CHOICE RESOURCE CENTER (FSCRC) AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN
UNIVERSITY‘S FISCHLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH
A SATELLITE PARENT RESOURCE CENTER AT THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND KENDALL CAMPUSES
OF NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement
with the Florida School Choice Resource Center (FSCRC)
of NOVA Southeastern University’s Fischler Graduate
School of Education and Human Services to establish
a satellite Parent Resource Center at the North Miami
Beach and Kendall campuses of NOVA Southeastern University.
No exchange of funds is required.
B-76
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERLITZ LANGUAGE
CENTER TO PROVIDE SPANISH INSTRUCTION AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM AUGUST
16, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2005
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement with the Berlitz
Language Center to provide Spanish instruction at Palmetto
Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $110,690
from August 16, 2004 through June 1, 2005;
2.
extend the contract, upon mutual agreement, for three
additional one-year periods; and
3.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.
The
appropriation for this item will be included in the
General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2004.
C. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
C-1
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. GLORIA P. SCAVELLA – DOAH
CASE NO. 03-3206
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. Gloria Scavella, DOAH Case No. 03-32006,
either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative
Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in
the employee’s exceptions to the recommended order.
C-2
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE COST OF SERVICES OF THE LAW FIRM OF LEIBOWITZ
AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE BOARD IN ALL LEGAL MATTERS BEFORE
THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
an increase in the payment to Leibowitz and Associates,
P.A. for legal services related to matters before the
Federal Communication Commission, in an amount not
to exceed a total of $100,000 annually payable at the
rates approved by the Board on November 20, 2002.
BOARD
RULES
C-20
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.032, BI-RACIAL TRI-ETHNIC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended Board Rule Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.032,
Bi-Racial
Tri-Ethnic Committee, and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective May 19, 2004.
C-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: FINAL READING 6GX13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. – HENRY E. S. REEVES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6GX13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL
YEAR CALENDARRECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools,
Inc., - Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School;
2.
adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile
Justice Education Extended School; and
3.
authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR
EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification
of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction,
and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to
be effective May 19, 2004.
C-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.022, PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE OR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS – POLICY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.022, Professional
Services Contracts for Insurance or Risk Management
Programs – Policy and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective May 19, 2004.
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 the
amended document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial
Exempt Personnel (MEP), 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 May
19, 2004.
C-25
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4-1.07, CERTIFICATION:
SUBSTITUTES, NONDEGREED VOCATIONAL, AND ADULT PART-TIME TEACHERS
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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-4-1.07, Certification:
Substitutes, Nondegreed Vocational, and Adult Part-time
Teachers.
C-26
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION
AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION 6Gx13-7A-1.011,
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF FACILITIES
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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational
Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition,
and Construction; and School Board Rule 6Gx13-7A-1.011,
Historical Preservation of Facilities.
C-27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE
DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING
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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive
Districtwide Planning, by amending the document, School
Performance Excellence Planning Manual, which is incorporated
by reference and is a part of this rule.
C-28
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2003-2004
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt
amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance
Areas 2003-2004, and the document, Attendance Zone
Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions
2004-2005 and Alternate Attendance Boundary Proposal,
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 July 1, 2004.
C-29
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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 6Gx13-4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt
Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and
the document, Classification and Compensation Plan
for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated
by reference and is a part of this rule.
C-30
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.213,
CODE OF ETHICS
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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.213,
Code of Ethics.
D. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
D-1
NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
D-2
CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF
MAINTAINING HIGH SCHOOL CAREER SPECIALISTS AS ELEVEN
MONTH EMPLOYEES
ACTION
PROPOSED BY
MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct
a feasibility study and costs analysis of maintaining
high school career specialists as eleven month employees
and report the findings to the Board at the June 16,
2004 Board meeting.
D-3
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES FOR BEING PRESENTED WITH
THE DISTRICT’S EXEMPLARY NOT-FOR-PROFIT DADE PARTNERS AWARD
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida approve Resolution No. 04-29 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing
the Town of Miami Lakes for being presented with the
district’s Exemplary Not-for-Profit Partners Award.
D-4
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN ACTION TO THE BOARD ON WHAT ACTIONS
ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE THAT THE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE MET
ACTION
APPROVED BY MR.
AGUSTIN J. BARRERA That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:
1.
devise a balanced plan of action to ensure that the
class size reduction requirements for the 2004-2005
school year are being implemented in order to meet
the legislative mandate; and
2.
report back to the Board at its meeting of June 16,
2004 School Board meeting.
D-5
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF EXPANDING THE
CHESS PROGRAM
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1.
direct staff to develop a status report on the districtwide
expansion of chess; and
2.
receive status report prior to its meeting of September
8, 2004.
D-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LOCAL WINNERS OF THE AFRO-ACADEMIC, CULTURAL,
TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OLYMPICS (ACT-SO) COMPETITION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County,
Florida approve resolution No. 04-31 of the School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the
local winners of the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological
and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition.
D-7
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ASA G. HILLIARD, III FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION
TO EDUCATION AND TO SOCIETY
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-32 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing
Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III for his contributions to education
and to society.
D-8
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY AND COST BENEFIT OF CREATING
A DEMOGRAPHER/PLANNING POSITION WITHIN FACILITIES PLANNING FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OBTAINING MORE ACCURATE FORECASTING FOR STUDENT GROWTH POPULATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility
and cost benefit of creating a demographer/planning
position within facilities planning for the purpose
of obtaining more accurate forecasting for student
grown population.
D-9
CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
REGARDING THE ISSUES AND IMPACTS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
ON OUR SCHOOLS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY
DR.
MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility
study and develop a preliminary public information
campaign regarding the issues and impacts of new residential
and commercial developments on our schools.
D-10
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DISTRICT TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE
STUDENTS TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND TO EXERCISE THE RIGHT TO VOTE THAT SUCH REGISTRATION
BRINGS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve resolution No. 04-34 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting
the district to continue its effort to encourage students
to register to vote and to exercise the right to vote
that such registration brings.
D-11
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-35 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING PRIVATE JEREMY RICARDO EWING FOR GIVING HIS LIFE
FOR FREEDOM
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR.
ROBERT B. INGRAM: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-35 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Honoring
Private Jeremy Ricardo for giving his life for freedom.
D-12
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR RESOLUTION NO. 04-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SYLVESTER CANCER CENTER FOR ITS EFFORTS TO
EDUCATE PEOPLE, AND IN PARTICULAR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS,
ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SUN EXPOSURE
ACTION
PROPOSED BY FRANK
J. COBO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-33 of The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the
Sylvester Cancer Center for its efforts to educate
people, and in particular Miami-Dade County Public
Schools students, about the dangers of sun exposure.
D-13
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN THE LAW FIRM OF HOLLAND & KNIGHT, LLP,
TO PURSUE ALL AVAILABLE REMEDIES TO THE LEGISLATIVE MODIFICATION OF THE DISTRICT
COST DIFFERENTIAL (DCD) COMPONENT OF THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM
(FEFP) FORMULA AND TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER DISTRICTS WHICH HAVE BEEN
IMPACTED
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR.
AUGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That the School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
retain Holland & Knight, LLP, to pursue all available
remedies, including litigation, to redress the legislative
modification of the District Cost Differential (DCD)
component of the Florida Education Finance Program
(FEFP) formula;
