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MEETING AGENDA

February 16, 2005

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 16, 2005 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR 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, FEBRUARY 14, 2005.

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

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.

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

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Norland Middle School/Center for the Arts Student Performers

RECOGNITIONS:

Western Union Haiti Essay Contest Winner

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 6, 10 and 14, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 19, 2005

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS

A-2 RECOGNITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2004 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the 2004 National Board Certified Teachers and honor them for their achievement.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND GOALS SECTIONS OF THE 2005-2008 DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR FRANK J. BOLAÑOS AND SUPERINTENDENT RUDOLPH F. CREW: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the vision, mission, core values, and goals sections of the 2005-2008 District Strategic Plan.

A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IN PRIMARY GRADES FEASIBILITY STUDY

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

1. accept the District-wide Foreign Language Instruction feasibility study;

2. direct the Superintendent to expand the Extended Foreign Language (EFL) program at the elementary level on a system-wide basis, to be implemented through a controlled choice model within each feeder pattern; and

3. explore a variety of viable models to incorporate foreign language offerings within the context of elementary and secondary school reform.

A-5 UPDATE OF PROPOSAL PLAN OF ACTION TO DELIVER A MINIMUM OF 15,000 STUDENT STATIONS FOR THE 2005 SCHOOL OPENING

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

1. receive the updated proposed plan of action to deliver 15,000 student stations for the 2005 school opening; and

2. approve the adjustment of Board Item A-3, October 20, 2004, to add Lawton Chiles Middle School to the list of school sites to receive a prototypical modular classroom building.

A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2004-05 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($15,242,143); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of agenda item).

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST FOR A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CERTIFYING TWO STAFF MEMBERS AT EACH SCHOOL SITE AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK LOCATION IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to study the feasibility of certifying two staff members at each school site and administrative work location in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED).

There is no cost to the district.

B-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2005 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR”ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2005

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the college fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2005 Miami National College Fair”on February 20, 2005.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-04 BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2005 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH”TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2005 as “Arts in Our Schools Month”to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools and authorize administrative actions to foster related activities.

B-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE DISTRICT OF PROHIBITING THE SALE OF SWEETENED CARBONATED BEVERAGES TO STUDENTS ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study of the financial impact on the District of prohibiting the sale of sweetened carbonated beverages to students on the school campus during the school day.

B-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-05 RECOGNIZING MS. THELMA STINSON, PRINCIPAL OF LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND THE STAFF, PARENTS AND STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL, FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN RAISING THE SCHOOL FROM AN “F” GRADED SCHOOL TO AN “A”GRADED SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-05 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Thelma Stinson, Principal of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, and the staff, parents and students from the school, for achievements in raising the school from an “F” graded school to an “A”graded school.

B-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INVESTIGATE THE CREATION OF A MESSAGE BOARD FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND A SEPARATE ONE FOR TEACHERS AND PREPARE A REPORT INCLUDING COSTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, investigate the creation of a message board for administrators and a separate one for teachers and prepare a report including costs.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2005 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2005 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT FUNDRAISING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to establish an ad-hoc committee to review and recommend any changes to School Board Rules pertaining to student fundraising and to present any changes for initial reading no later than the May 2005 meeting of the School Board.

B-11 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED REPORT ABOUT THE SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide an updated report prior to the end of the school year about the School for Advanced Studies, its opportunities, current enrollment, and recruitment practices.

B-12 CONFIRMATION OF REQUEST TO STAGE FIREWORKS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2005

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm authorization for the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to stage fireworks at Miami Senior High School on Sunday, March 13, 2005.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT A DONATION OF BOOKS VALUED AT $172,287.37 FROM GUMDROP PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR USE IN THE 39 SCHOOLS WITHIN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $172,287.37 in books from Gumdrop Professional Resource Center for use by students within the 39 schools of the School Improvement Zone.

C-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE EDISON PROJECT AT HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. enter into a termination agreement with Edison Schools, Inc. to mutually terminate the Contractual Agreement dated July 1, 2001 between Edison Schools, Inc. and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida for the operation and management of Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School, effective as of January 31, 2005; and

2. pay Edison School, Inc. $126,217.00 as the net balance of calculated revenue due for services provided through the effective date of termination.

C-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE A COOPERATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Blind Services, Florida Department of Education, to provide a cooperative school program for blind and visually impaired students, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

No local funds required.

C-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH STATE AND PRIVATE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO PLACE STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS WITH THERAPISTS SERVING AS CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into clinical internship agreements with state and private colleges, universities, and community colleges to place student physical and occupational therapists and student physical occupational and therapist assistants, with therapists serving as clinical instructors, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. extend the clinical internship agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

No local funds are required.

C-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED (EH) AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (SED) STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc., to provide services to emotionally handicapped and severely emotionally disturbed students, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES IN 20 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED (EH) STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. issue a Request for Proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health counseling services in 20 programs with self-contained classes for the education of emotionally handicapped students, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSÉ EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED (EH) AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (SED) STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

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

1. issue a Request for Proposals for mental health agencies to provide mental health counseling and psychiatric consultation services at Robert Renick Educational Center and Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center for the education of Emotionally Handicapped and Severely Emotionally Disturbed students, effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; and

2. approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund).

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CONVERT DEVON AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFER THE PROJECT TO THE SCHOOL SITE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

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

1. approve the application to convert Devon Aire Elementary School to a K-8 Center; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to refer the project to the School Site Planning and Construction Committee for inclusion in the next regular cycle of facilities planning.

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH DELL TO PROVIDE THE DELL TECHKNOW PROGRAM AT ELEVEN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND ALLOW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE COST OF HOURLY TEACHER SALARIES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $60,000

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

1. amend the cooperative agreement with Dell to provide the Dell TechKnow program at eleven middle schools; and

2. allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide funding for the cost of hourly teacher salaries at an estimated cost of $60,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2004-2005 Adopted Budget.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-67 (2004-2005) DOB: 03-08-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-67 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 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.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-70 (2004-2005) DOB: 06-19-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-70 (2004-2005), 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.

C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-71 (2004-2005) DOB: 07-29-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-71 (2004-2005), 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.

C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-83 (2004-2005) DOB: 05-30-89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-83 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

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

C-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-86 (2004-2005) DOB: 05-01-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-86 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

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

C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-88 (2004-2005) DOB: 11-09-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-88 (2004-2005), 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.

C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-93 (2004-2005) DOB: 01-10-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-93 (2004-2005), 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.

C-57 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-97 (2004-2005) DOB: 08-03-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-97 (2004-2005), 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.

C-58 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-98 (2004-2005) DOB: 04-22-86

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-98 (2004-2005), 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.

C-59 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-99 (2004-2005) DOB: 03-29-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-99 (2004-2005), 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.

C-60 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-102 (2004-2005) DOB: 05-30-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-102 (2004-2005), 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 2004-2005 school year, 2005 summer session, and the 2005-2006 school year;

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

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION VALUED AT $34,520 FROM THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB OF MAST ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $34,520 in equipment from The Athletic Booster Club (ABC) for use by student athletes at MAST Academy.

No local funds are required.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM INDIVIDUALS OR AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM

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

1. issue a Request for Proposals from individuals or agencies to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools’Interscholastic Athletic Program, effective July 31, 2005 through July 30, 2007, renewable for one additional two-year period by mutual agreement between the School Board and the awardee; and

2. approve a selection committee to evaluate the submitted proposals.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Tentative Adopted Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2005.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the students at Paul Bell Middle School, March 17, 2005 through March 22, 2005.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 12^TH GRADE OPTIONS STUDENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC., FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC., D/B/A HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI, INC., AND JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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 (FLDOE) for funding under the 12^th Grade Options Student Incentive Program in the amount of $560,316 for the grant period of October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements for the contract period of October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $10,000;

b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $10,000;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc. (d/b/a Haitian Women of Miami, Inc.), in the amount of $10,000; and

d. James E. Scott Community Association, in the amount of $10,000;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC., D/B/A HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI, 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 (FLDOE) for funding under the Middle School Literacy Program in the amount of $50,000 for the grant period of September 30, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., (d/b/a Haitian Women of Miami, Inc.), in the amount of $3,000, for the contract period of September 30, 2004 through June 30, 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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ASSISTANCE PLUS SECONDARY RESEARCH-BASED READING PROGRAM AT SELECTED SCHOOLS AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. AND VANKARA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Assistance Plus Secondary Research-Based Reading Program at selected schools in the total amount of $437,920 for the grant period of September 27, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $56,980, for the grant period of September 27, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

a. Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, in the amount of $28,490; and

b. Vankara Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Vankara Academy Charter School, in the amount of $28,490;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FIVE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO FIVE SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DORAL ACADEMY, INC., HOMESTEAD CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., MATER ACADEMY, INC., PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., AND THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept five grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $1,000,000 for the grant period of December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $953,015 for the grant period of December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005:

a. Doral Academy, Inc. for the Doral Academy Charter Middle School, in the amount of $190,603;

b. Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc. for the Keys Gate Charter School, in the amount of $190,603;

c. Mater Academy, Inc. for the Mater Academy Charter Middle School, in the amount of $190,603;

d. Pinecrest Academy, Inc. for the Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School, in the amount of $190,603; and

e. Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc. for the Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, in the amount of $190,603;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, PART I UNDER TITLE II, PART D OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT

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 (FLDOE) for funding the Enhancing Education through Technology, Part I grant, under Title II, Part D of the No Child Left Behind Act, in the amount of $3,166,286, for the grant period of November 23, 2004 through June 30, 2005;

2. extend the grant program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE READING COACH AND MATHEMATICS COACH PROGRAM AT SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Reading Coach and Mathematics Coach Program at selected schools in the total amount of $1,170,000 for the grant period of October 20, 2004 through June 30, 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 Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS

C-101 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MIAMI HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT EDUCATION AWARDS (THE EDDIES) ON MAY 10, 2005, AND TO ESTABLISH A TRUST & AGENCY ACCOUNT FOR REVENUES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT EDUCATION AWARDS

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Miami Hotel to provide services related to the district Education Awards (The Eddies) on May 10, 2005; and

2. establish a Trust & Agency account in the budget for revenues and expenses related to The Educational Awards (The Eddies) with an estimated budget of $82,000.

There will be no cost to the district.

C-102 RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE OPERATION OF WLRN-FM AND WLRN-TV AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CARRY OUT THE REPORT’S RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULE 6GX13-8C-1.011, ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AS LICENSEE/TRUSTEE OF WLRN-TV AND WLRN-FM

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

1. accept the report on the operation of WLRN-FM and WLRN-TV;

2. authorize the Superintendent to carry out the recommendations in the report; and

3. authorize the Superintendent, specifically, to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.011, Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM.

C-103 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A $30,000 DONATION FROM COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI AIRPORT HILTON HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY ON MAY 25, 2005

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

1. accept a donation in the amount of $30,000 from Community Blood Centers of South Florida to underwrite the cost of the Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami Airport Hilton Hotel to provide services related to the Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony, May 25, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $35 per person.

There will be no cost to the district.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

D-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.024, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR

D-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXTEND THE REPORTING TIMEFRAME FOR THE PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TASK FORCE TO AN ADDITIONAL 90 WORKDAYS IN ORDER TO THOROUGHLY ADDRESS CRITICAL AREAS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, extend the reporting timeframe for the Promoting and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment Task Force to an additional 90 workdays in order to thoroughly address critical areas regarding school safety.

D-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXTREME BEHAVIORAL RISK MANAGEMENT LLC TO CONDUCT VICTIM COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID, AND DEBRIEFING WORKSHOPS FOR LEADERS OF SCHOOL CRISIS TEAMS AND MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS AS PART OF THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT (ERCM) GRANT PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Extreme Behavioral Risk Management LLC to conduct Victim Counseling, Psychological First Aid, and Debriefing workshops for leaders of school crisis teams and mental health workers. The services will be funded by the United States Department of Education (USDOE) Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant Project at an amount not to exceed $40,000, for the contract period of January 19, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. extend this contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the USDOE, in order to complete the goals of the program at no cost to the District; and

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

D-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL CONSULTING AND SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC., TO MANAGE AND REVIEW TWO ON-SITE, FULL SCALE DRILLS FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS AT TWO SELECTED SCHOOL SITES AS PART OF THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT (ERCM) GRANT PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with National Consulting and Security Associates, Inc., to manage and review two on-site, full scale drills for school personnel and students at two selected school sites. The services will be funded by the United States Department of Education (USDOE) Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant Project at an amount not to exceed $18,000, for the contract period of January 19, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. extend this contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the USDOE, in order to complete the goals of the program at no cost to the District; and

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

D-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. accept the Professional Development Framework FOR STELLAR SCHOOLS (Schools Targeting Excellence in Literacy, Learning and Reading); and

2. authorize the development and implementation of the initiatives identified in the Framework

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

1. accept the Professional Development Framework for STELLAR Schools (Schools Targeting Excellence in Literacy, Learning and Reading); and

2. authorize the development and implementation of the initiatives identified in the Framework.

Funding for these activities is available through 2004-2005 Title I professional development grant funds. No local funds will be used.

D-10 GRAU & COMPANY, P.A., CPAs AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Grau & Company, P.A., CPAs Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2004.

D-11 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the community-based organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-12 REVIEW OF 2003 ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of 2003 Annual Report on Security and Crime Statistics, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-13 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS, JANUARY 2005, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Contractor Pre-qualification Process, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-14 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND MOLD REMEDIATION PROGRAM, JANUARY 2005, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Asbestos Abatement and Mold Remediation Program, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-15 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION CENTER IV ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2005, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center IV Elementary Schools, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-16 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION CENTER IV SECONDARY SCHOOLS, JANUARY 2005, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Audit of the Internal Funds of Region Center IV Secondary Schools, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-17 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT –AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS, JANUARY 2005, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools and Centers, January 2005, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 16, 2004 - JANUARY 26, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 948.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2004-2005

1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATORS’ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS

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

1. establish and classify the following Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Dade County Schools Administrators’Association (DCSAA) positions:

a. District Director, Safety and Emergency Management, MEP pay grade 23;

b. Executive Director, Employment Standards, Personnel Support Programs, MEP pay grade 22;

c. Supervisor, Police Support Operations, MEP pay grade 20;

d. Director II, Maintenance Finance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Maintenance Operations; and

e. Director II, Regulatory Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Maintenance Operations

2. approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective February 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

1. Mr.Christopher M. Moran, P.E., to the open budgeted position of Maintenance Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Facilities Operations, Maintenance, effective February 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;

2. Ms. Kimberly Gaines to the open budgeted position of Administrative Director, Personnel Support Programs, MEP pay grade 24, Personnel Support Programs, effective upon completion of background check;

3. Mr. Riley Davis, Jr., to the open budgeted position of Investigator, CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit, effective upon completion of background check;

4. Ms. Bioniva J. Aristide to the open budgeted position of Investigator, CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit, effective upon completion of background check; and

5. Mr. Edward J. Callahan to the open budgeted position of Investigator, CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit, effective upon completion of background check.

D-23 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 PROGRAM (DROP) TERMINATION DATE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND THE REHIRING OF RETIRED CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

D-26 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - GRIEVANCE #G-3692-01A02

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and AFSCME, Local 1184, Grievance #3692-01A02.

D-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, Section B, Compensation System, and Section D, Managerial Exempt Job Codes, Titles and Pay Grades of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D-28 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Beverly F. Gerald as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Ms. Evelyn Langlieb Greer, effective February 17, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANNMARIA BURNSIDE –SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Annmaria Burnside, School Bus Driver, at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MARIA D. HERNANDEZ - TEACHER
KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Maria D. Hernandez, Teacher at Kinloch Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TANWEER I. MALIK –SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Tanweer I. Malik, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MAIRETHA R. MILTON –SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 16, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mairetha R. Milton, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for December 2004.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,096 items with a depreciated cost of $381,464 and Recoveries containing 29 items with a depreciated cost of $26,019 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2004 reports.

E-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FULL CIRCLE SERVICES, INC., TO EFFECT THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF UNCLAIMED ASSETS AVAILABLE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Full Circle Services, Inc., to effect the collection and disbursement of unclaimed assets in the approximate amount of $115,809.25 payable to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and pay Full Circle Services, Inc. 4% of the money assets received.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2004-05 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2004-05 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. approve Resolution No. 2, 2004-05 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described in the item and summarized on page 6 of the item;

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, 2004-05 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review; and

3. authorize the completion and submission of the required state forms for the $323,778 additional K-12 Class Size Reduction revenue and its appropriation to S/S “SS1”(Drew/Brownsville Middle School relief).

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2004-05 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $18,040,413; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5 of the item).

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2004-05 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2004-05 Food Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $3,541,431.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-03 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 7-11, 2005 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2005 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the attached Resolution No. 05-03 proclaiming March 7-11, 2005 as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March as National Nutrition Month.

E-46 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 1,300 INTERNET SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO BE USED BY PARENTS AND STUDENTS AT THEIR HOMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 1,300 Internet Service accounts to be used by parents and students at their homes.

No local funds are required.

E-47 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASES 2 AND 4 OF THE CAPITAL LONG-TERM SOLUTION, WHICH INCLUDES THE UPGRADE OF PRIMAVERA AND THE SERVICES TO INTEGRATE THE PRODUCT, BY APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE REMAINING $1,000,000 ALREADY APPROPRIATED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD AT THE MAY 19, 2004 BOARD MEETING, AGENDA ITEM E-44

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the implementation of Phases 2 and 4 of the Capital Long-term Solution, which includes the upgrade of Primavera and the services to integrate the product, by approving the release of the remaining $1,000,000 already appropriated by the School Board at the May 19, 2004 Board Meeting, Agenda item E-44.

E-48 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND NECESSARY LABOR TO IMPLEMENT CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE DATA WAREHOUSE AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $700,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the purchase of information technology software programs and necessary labor to implement critical components of an enterprise data warehouse at a cost not to exceed $700,000.

E-49 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SELECT, PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT SOFTWARE TO AUTOMATE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA PROCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to select, purchase and implement software to automate the agenda process.

E-66 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Florida, to secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage, not to exceed $850 million, with annual premiums not to exceed $24.5 million, effective May 1, 2005, with payment to be funded from its property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, terms, and recommendations for other property coverages, including broadcasting equipment and towers/antennae for WLRN and coverage for domestic and foreign terrorism, to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 18, 2005;

2. authorize renewal of flood insurance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Florida, for all properties required by the Federal government to be covered, with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.5 million for coverages effective May 1, 2005 to May 1, 2006; and

3. authorize the Board’s Risk and Benefits Officer to be reimbursed for out-of-county travel expenses, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.07, Travel Expenses – School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Personnel, for expenses anticipated to be in excess of $2,500 to attend renewal meeting with underwriters from Lloyd’s of London, and other London companies, with such expenditures to come from the Office of Risk and Benefits Management’s travel budget.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 055-EE10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #055-EE10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance coverages for Miami-Dade; and

2. approve the ad-hoc committee.

E-111 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AN ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM

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

1. establish an Energy Rebate Program;

2. provide schools and support facilities financial incentives based on the rebate factors listed below:

very small campus	(up to 250,000 kWh)	.60
small campus	(up to 500,000 kWh)	.50
medium campus	(up to 1,500,000 kWh)	.40
large campus	(over 1,500,000 kWh)	.30

3. set the base year consumption as the 2003-04 fiscal year consumption, adjusted for physical plant expansion, new programs and changes in student population;

4. allocate 5% of the 2004-05 net energy savings to be reinvested in the district Utilities Cost Containment Program for improved monitoring and auditing technology, conservation awareness activities and student involvement; and

5. report results to the Board.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contracts’terms expire.

(1)

Contract No. 077-DD06 – TREE TRIMMING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tree trimming and fence line clearing, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective July 14, 2004, through January 13, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $29,849 per month, while this year’s usage averaged $60,769 per month. Prior to the opening of schools, Maintenance Operations embarked on an aggressive program of upgrading school grounds. The original estimated amount has been expended. Pending projects have been identified totaling $579,000. The supplemental amount represents the average monthly expenditure plus a 10% contingency.

Fund Source	0100 –General
M/WBE Eligibility	Female - No Dollar Amount African American Male - No Dollar Amount

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

2. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI,FL 33186
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT(AM)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $364,775.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $880,850.63

(2)

Contract No. 087-CC04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND REPAIR, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site computer equipment service and repair for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective April 9, 2003, through June 30, 2005. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. In addition the District has experienced a failure rate of up to 50% on the ABC Computers, Inc. desktops delivered to our schools. The vendor was defaulted at the December meeting and has advised the District that they are ceasing business operations. In anticipation of the repairs that will be necessary on desktops delivered by ABC Computers, Inc., an additional $50,000 is being requested.

The previous contract averaged $7,969.12 per month and the current contract is averaging $10,638.21 per month. The supplemental amount was determined by multiplying the current monthly average by the twenty-six (26) month term of the contract, to determine the estimated contract usage. This amount was subtracted from the original award amount and the additional request to repair ABC Computers, Inc. desktops was added to this to determine the supplement of $104,593.40.

Fund Source	0100 –General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

1. BLM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: RON MEINHARDT, PRESIDENT

2. KOMPUTER KINGDOM, INC.
JACKSONVILLE , FL 32207
OWNER: JAY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

3. USI CORP.
D.B.A. MAC CENTER
3343 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 100