MDCPS Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

August 18, 2004

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

August 18, 2004 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., 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 16, 2004.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a 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. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

RECOGNITIONS:

National Environthon Award Winners
National Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics Enhancement Program Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 6, 13 and August 2, 3, 2004

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 14, 2004 and July 28, 2004

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 REQUEST FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN OF ACTION FOR THE DESIGNATED SCHOOLS

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

1. establish the School Improvement Zone;

2. implement elements of a conceptual plan of action that include:

a. negotiating through a collective bargaining process with the appropriate unions regarding implementation of the plan;

b. submitting the State-mandated report providing evidence of compliance in all areas associated with the implementation of the Assistance Plus, 2004-2005 District Action Plans for F Schools and Repeating F Schools;

c. directing Financial Operations to establish appropriations for funding in an amount to be brought back to the Board for approval;

d. changing of the opening and closing times of the designated schools;

e. extending the number of days in the school year for the designated schools;

f. initiating rulemaking to amend the K-12 school calendar for the designated schools; and

3. modify and submit the final plan to the Board no later than the October Board meeting.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICES

2. DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT AND CONTRACTED POSITIONS

3.RECLASSIFICATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITION

4. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS

5. APPOINT AND ASSIGN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

6. CHANGE OF TITLE

7. RECEIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS

8. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS IN THE REORGANIZATION, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

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

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of selected district offices;

2. Delete the following Managerial Exempt and Contracted Positions:

a. Deputy Superintendent of Schools, MEP pay grade 28;

b. Chief Facilities Officer (Maintenance) MEP pay grade 26; and

c. Chief Facilities Officer (Construction) MEP pay grade 26

3. Reclassify the following Managerial Exempt Position:

Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 25, to Associate Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 26

4. Establish and classify the following administrative positions:

a. Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 28

b. Chief Facilities Maintenance and Construction Officer, MEP pay grade 26

5. Appoint and assign administrative personnel effective August 18, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated with the exception of the effective dates as noted in the item:

a. Irving S. Hamer, Jr., Chief of Staff (Interim), MEP pay grade 26, to Deputy Superintendent, School Improvement, MEP pay grade 28, effective July 26, 2004;

b. Rose Diamond, to Chief Facilities Maintenance and Construction Officer, MEP pay grade 26, effective upon completion of background check; and

c. Alberto M. Carvalho, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 25, to Associate Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay grade 26

6. Change of title

Assistant Superintendent, Elementary and Secondary Education, MEP pay grade 25, to Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (Elementary/Secondary), MEP pay grade 25

7. Receive the Organizational Charts

8. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments in the reorganization, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

A-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT TEACHER RESERVE POOL (DTRP) FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the establishment of a District Teacher Reserve Pool (DTRP) for the 2004-2005 school year.

A-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO INTERIM TEACHERS (3100s)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing adjustments to the salary and benefits for Interim Teachers for the 2004-2005 school year.

A-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATED TO EXTENDING THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) TERMINATION DATE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND THE REHIRING OF RETIRED CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the rehiring of retired classroom teachers and extending the DROP termination date for classroom teachers until the end of the 2004-2005 school year.

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

B-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF 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 termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Children First Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Children First Charter School.

B-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH RYDER SYSTEM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school renewal contract with Ryder System Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Ryder Elementary Charter School to:

1. change the name of the school to Renaissance Elementary Charter School; and

2. remove all provisions for enrollment preferences for the children of employees of Ryder System, Inc., commencing with the 2004-2005 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2019.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Charter High School, to defer the opening of the school for a period of up to two years, and no later than the 2006-2007 school year.

B-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD 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 third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy, to open the school at a temporary facility for the 2004-2005 school year.

B-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE 8.5 SQUARE MILE AREA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAS PALMAS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The United Property Owners of the 8.5 Square Mile Area, Inc., on behalf of Las Palmas Charter School, to defer the opening of the school for a period of one year until the 2005-2006 school year.

B-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the sixth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Coral Reef Montessori Academy, to continue occupying the facility at 10875 SW 186 Street, Miami, Florida 33157 until its permanent facility is ready for occupancy.

B-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF 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 termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Sweet Home Community Builders, Inc., on behalf of Sweet Home Charter School.

B-22 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2003-2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2003-2004 Student Voter Registration Report.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) COMPANY TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN ELECTRIC LINE SERVICE AND REPAIR

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement, which has been reviewed and approved by the Offices of Risk and Benefits Management and the Attorney’s Office, with Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company to provide applied technology training in electric line service and repair, in an amount not to exceed $25,774 effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. approve applied technology training in electric line service and repair for secondary and post-secondary students at Miami Lakes Educational Center; and

3. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT A PURCHASE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CDS), FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AND MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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

1. submit a Purchase of Child Care Services application and enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services (CDS), for day-care services provided by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center and Miami Lakes Educational Center, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and

2. receive reimbursements of expenditures in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for services rendered.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $95,409 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC 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 $95,409 to continue operating The Miami Heat Academy, an after-school academic program, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside Elementary Schools for 100 students at each site during the 2004-2005 school year.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $172,332 FROM THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MIAMI (YMCA) FOR SCHOOLS THAT HOUSE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $172,332 from Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami (YMCA) for schools that house after-school care programs.

No Local funds are required.

B-27 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College (MDC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby MDC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-28 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, effective August 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-29 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE GOVERNANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the approval of the following changes to the Governance Agreement for the New World Schools of the Arts (NWSA):

replace the “State University System” throughout the document with “University of Florida,” as one of the three parties to the agreement;
add a Dean of the College position, financed directly by Miami Dade College;
amend the responsibilities of the provost by adding duties in fund raising, advocating and directing public relations efforts for NWSA; and
amend the duties of the provost by eliminating day to day administrative tasks assigned to the new Dean of the College.

No local funds are required.

B-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-286 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-22-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-286 (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 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: 08
CASE NO: SM-292 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-13-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-292 (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 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

B-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-301 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-10-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-301 (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 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

B-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-302 (2003-2004) DOB: 10-18-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-302 (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 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

B-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-303 (2003-2004) DOB: 07-25-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-303 (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 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

B-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO:SM-306 (2003-2004) DOB: 05-28-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-306 (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 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

B-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-307 (2003-2004) DOB: 02-06-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-307 (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 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

B-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-308 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-18-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-308 (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 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

B-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-310 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-23-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-310 (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 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

B-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-318 (2003-2004) DOB: 11-29-88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-318 (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 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

B-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-327 (2003-2004) DOB: 03-26-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-327 (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-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-329 (2003-2004) DOB: 08-01-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-329 (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 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

B-60 AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION ON ETHICS POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve amendment of the Commission on Ethics Policy.

C. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.18, ASSIGNMENT – MEMBERS OF SAME FAMILY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: 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 18, 2004.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DO A FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

D-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1C-1.10, FUNDS – SOLICITATION OF BY STUDENTS AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1C-1.10, Funds – Solicitation of by Students and School Organizations, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 18, 2004.

D-5 ADOPT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR 2005 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND DIRECT THAT THESE PROPOSALS BE INCLUDED IN THE BOARD’S 2005 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the proposals and notify Florida School Boards

Association of such action; and

2. direct that these proposals be included in the Board’s 2005 State Legislative Program.

D-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-49 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. BETSY H. KAPLAN FOR HER 16 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE ON THE BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 04-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan for her 16 years of outstanding service on the Board and for her profound impact on all of the people of our community.

D-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROSENTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE SCIENCE TEACHER RESEARCH PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MICHAEL M. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement among Royal Caribbean International, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and Miami-Dade County Public Schools in support of the Science Teacher Research Program.

Funding for this item can be provided by utilizing existing appropriations in the General Fund of the 2004-2005 Tentative Adopted Budget.

D-8 CODE OF CONDUCT – GROUP SIX VIOLATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the Code of Student Conduct Review Committee to revise the Code of Student Conduct, including violations as described above as Group VI and punishable by the toughest sanctions including expulsion and pursuing restitution.

D-9 ACCEPT THE 2004 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FAMILY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PER SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 1B-1.011

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTZ PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the 2004 report and recommendations of the Family & Community Involvement Advisory Committee; and direct the Superintendent to initiate a process or procedures to address the recommendations.

D-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK WITH THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) IN ESTABLISHING AN EAC WEB PAGE LINKED TO THE DISTRICT’S HOMEPAGE, DADESCHOOLS.NET

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTZ PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to work with the Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC) in establishing an EAC web page linked to the District’s homepage, dadeschools.net.

E. BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

E-1 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage, at an annual rental amount of $50,400, for the period of November 20, 2004 through November 19, 2005. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND EXECUTE A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH SHOMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC “E”) AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept the First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions from Shoma Development Corporation, in favor of Miami-Dade County, under substantially the terms and conditions set forth above; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a revised Agreement with Shoma Development Corporation for the construction of a Primary Learning Center (PLC “E”), under substantially the terms and conditions set forth above, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees; and

3. authorize the amendment of the Five-Year Facilities Work Program to provide sufficient funding for the stipulated capital improvements for PLC “E” stipulated at $450,000 (Program 2816), from impact fee reserves (Program 2801) and/or contingency (Program 0001).

E-3 REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement Option B and revise the current prototype facilities list to include the “Revisions To Prototype Middle School Facilities List” referenced in Exhibit 1, increasing the student stations from 1,528 to 1,662 and funding the budget shortfall of $2,486,938 for prototypical middle state school “NN-1”.

CONSTRUCTION ITEMS

E-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $72,861; and

2) make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-21 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0834
DESIGN-BUILD
MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (MLC) ADDITION
LINDA LENTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14312 NE 2 Court, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0834, Design-Build, Middle Learning Center (MLC) Addition, Linda Lentin Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $6,198,000 to the low bidder:

Veitia Padron, Inc.
4444 SW 71 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155

E-22 FINAL CHANGE ORDERS FOR COMPLETED PROJECTS:

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0265BCM;
RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 E. 47^TH STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0741A;
REMODELING OF MEDIA CENTER AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 E. 47^TH STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0709;
DESIGN-BUILD, AT CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (S/S RR),
900 N.E. 23^RD AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4:
PROJECT NO. A0750B,
NEW CONSTRUCTION (MEDIA CENTER) AT LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
5160 N.W. 31^ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2:
PROJECT NO. KV0636B,
ROAD EXTENSION AT LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S VV1),
S.W. 47^TH STREET AND S.W. 157^TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. PB999907,
FIRE SAFETY TO LIFE PROJECT AT SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
4555 N.W. 106^TH TERRACE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA

FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. SK0018C,
SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

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

1. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0265BCM, Renovations at Hialeah Senior High School for a credit of $75,854;

2. Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0741A, Remodeling of Media Center at Hialeah Senior High School for an additional cost of $6,499;

3. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0709, S/S RR at Campbell Drive Middle School, for a time extension of 399 days;

4. Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0750B, Construction of Media Center at Lorah Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $67,899 and a time extension of 37 days;

5. Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KV0636B, Road Extension Project for Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, for an additional cost of $3,763;

6. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. PB999907, Safety to Life at Skyway Elementary School, for a time extension of 10 days; and

7. Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. SK0018C, Sewer Connection Project at Coral Gables Senior High School, for an additional cost of $93,234 and a time extension of 54 days.

E-23 CHANGE ORDERS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED PROJECTS

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. A0630CM;
NEW SCHOOL AT ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
STATE SCHOOL “B1” AT ADA MERRITT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE,
660 S.W. 3^rd STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHANGE ORDER NO. 8:
PROJECT NO. A0748; DESIGN-BUILD,
STATE SCHOOL “PPP”, JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
15900 S.W. 56^th STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. BB999968CM;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE, MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
13125 S.W. 72^nd STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0630CM, New School at Ada Merritt Elementary School, State School "B1" at Ada Merritt Middle School Site for a credit of $55,580;

2. Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson High School for additional cost of $145,348 and approve a time extension of 75 days; and

3. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB999968CM, District-Wide Fire Safety Upgrade, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an additional cost of $29,824.

E-24 CHANGE ORDERS FOR ON-GOING PROJECTS

CHANGE ORDER NO. 2:
PROJECT NO. A0637;
DESIGN/BUILD, STATE SCHOOL "Z1" AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
17661 S.W. 117^TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0697;
REMODELING OF AUDITORIUM, HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
PROJECT NO. A0733;
DESIGN/BUILD,
LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL (S/S VV1),
S.W. 47^TH STREET & 157^TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 5:
PROJECT NO. A0750A;
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION,
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
12829 S.W. 272^ND STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. BB999965;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE,
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA;

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. KV999962;
DISTRICT-WIDE FIRE SAFETY UPGRADE,
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL,
16001 S.W. 248^TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
PROJECT NO. LP0024 ;
DESIGN/BUILD -