1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
	- Arthur and Polly Mays Middle Community School/Center for the Visual and Performing Arts perform “Habanera” from Bizet’s Carmen
RECOGNITIONS:
	-School Board recognition for Mu Alpha Theta National Student and Teacher Winners
	-School Board recognition for Governor's Hispanic Heritage Essay Winners (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 8, 15, 22 and 27, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 7, 2005 Board Meeting
September 28, 2005 Special Board Meeting
October 11, 2005 Special Board Meeting (added)

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

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Annual Report of the School Board Audit Committee for the 2004-05 Fiscal Year.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CHARGE THE FOOD, NUTRITION, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH:

1. DEVELOPING A WELLNESS POLICY, PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004; AND

2. PROPOSING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN THAT ALIGNS TO THE BOARD APPROVED WELLNESS POLICY AND REFLECTS SOLUTIONS TO THE “CRITICAL WELLNESS ISSUES” OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A (withdrawn)

A-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12

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

1. establish a Young Women’s Leadership Academy for girls in grades 6-12;

2. open the Young Women’s Leadership Academy in the 2006-2007 school year for grades 6-10; and

3. add a grade level each subsequent year.

A-5 QUARTERLY PROJECT TRACKING REPORTS FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND SCHOOL-BY-SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Quarterly Project Tracking Reports for Capital Construction Projects and School-By-School Maintenance Plans submitted under separate cover.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13- 6A-1.48, K-8 CENTERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings at the December 14, 2005 School Board meeting to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.48, K-8 Centers, to ensure that in connection with proposed K-8 conversions, as part of the initial facilities related analysis, a sufficiently detailed traffic analysis of the impact on neighboring communities is also conducted; and that such traffic impact analysis is shared and discussed with all the relevant stakeholders early on in the process, prior to submittal of the final recommendation on a proposed K-8 conversion to the School Board.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITTLE HAVANA FOR ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT - PROVIDING BOOK BAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana for its back-to-school project - providing book bags and book supplies to students.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-41 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING OCTOBER 19, 2005, AS “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL” AND “NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing October 19, 2005, as “Lights on Afterschool” and “National Community Education Day” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-45, IN MEMORY OF MR. SEYMOUR GOLDWEBER AND HIS LIFETIME OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-45 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in memory of Mr. Seymour Goldweber and his lifetime of contributions to the people of Miami-Dade County and Florida.

B-11 REQUEST FOR BOARD CONCURRENCE ON A LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRE K-12 COMMITTEE AND MIAMI-DADE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION STATING THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE DISTRICT’S INTERNAL CONTROL MODELS AND SUPPORT OF BOARD-ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND PROGRAMS (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RlVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the letter dated October 20, 2005 regarding the events related to the expiration of the Inspector General's Office and the District's internal control models to be sent on its behalf to members of The Florida House of Representatives PreK-12 Committee and the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation;

B-12 MODIFY SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12), TO STRENGTHEN THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, CONTRACT REVIEW/NEGOTIATION PROCESS AND TO INCREASE CHARTER SCHOOL MONITORING PROCEDURES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to modify School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.47, Charter Schools (K-12), for initial reading at the December 2005 meeting to:

1. strengthen the charter school application and contract review/negotiation process to minimally include provisions for:

a. an earlier timeline for the submission of valid certificates of occupancy;
b. greater management and oversight of property purchased with public funds; and
c. stricter requirements for the delivery of services to students with special needs;

2. increase charter school monitoring procedures to ensure contractual compliance; and

3. review and report on process of other counties around the state regarding application and enforcement issue.

B-13 INTERIM BOARD ATTORNEY (withdrawn)

B-14 REQUEST TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST THE FIVE UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING FRAUDULENT CREDENTIALS AND/OR ENDORSEMENTS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the School Board Attorney to review the MOTET fraud situation and advise the Board as to whether the School Board Attorney recommends that civil litigation, as set forth in the agenda item, should be instituted against the five colleges and universities involved in the MOTET fraud; and

B-15 PROPOSED 2006 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS (replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RlVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2006 Legislative Program of the South Florida Consortium of School Boards or modify it as deemed appropriate.

B-16 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.04, STUDENT ATTENDANCE – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: 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 6Gx13-5A-1.04, Student Attendance – Specific Responsibilities.

B-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMCAST FOR ITS “COMCAST CARES DAY” EVENT, AN EMPLOYEE-DRIVEN, ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT IMPROVING AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SINCE 2001

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Comcast as a champion of community service to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools over the past four years through its annual Comcast Cares Day event.

B-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-47 RECOGNIZING NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S GRANT FOR THE SOUTH ASIA SCHOOL COLLABORATION PROJECT (Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 05-47 recognizing Nova Southeastern University's grant for the South Asia School Collaboration Project.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2005-2006 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2006 School Improvement Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” as required by the Florida Department of Education.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School, to defer the opening of the school for up to two years, until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, to defer the opening of the school for one year until the 2006-2007 school year.

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF 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, grant approval of the termination of 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.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE SCHOOL, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.025-EE10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The Commercial Driver’s License School, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 025-EE10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVING PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to provide commercial vehicle driver training for post-secondary students in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with the Florida Department of Education Commercial Vehicle Driving Curriculum Framework, for Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, effective October 19, 2005, through October 18, 2006, as follows:

1. THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE SCHOOL, INC.
4101 N.W. 27AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ALBERT V. HANLEY, III, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $88,000.

C-40 REQUEST RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2005, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew its endorsement of October 23 - 31, 2005, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-01 (2005-2006) DOB: 05-08-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-01 (2005-2006), 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 2005-2006 school year, 2006 summer session, and the 2006-2007 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 School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $100,000 FROM THE HONORABLE YIOSET DE LA CRUZ, MAYOR, AND THE HIALEAH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS, FOR A TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND ENHANCEMENT PLAN AT HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $100,000 from The Honorable Yioset de la Cruz, Mayor, and the Hialeah Gardens City Council, on behalf of the City of Hialeah Gardens, for a technology upgrade and enhancement plan at Hialeah Gardens Elementary School.

No local funds are required.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC., OF ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Co-Nect, Inc., to provide educational consulting services to implement project-based learning at a cost not to exceed $52,500; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts.

The appropriation for this item is provided through school site funding.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM (CONTINUATION) AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM AND ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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 William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program (Continuation) at Ethel Koger Beckham and Zora Neale Hurston Elementary Schools, in the amount of $485,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE (CEC) TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE SCHOOL SUCCESS (PASS) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, AND TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CEC

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

1. participate with the Council for Educational Change (CEC) to continue implementation of the Partnership to Advance School Success (PASS) Program for the period from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2008;

2. enter into individual agreements with CEC; and

3. renew the PASS Program for a maximum of three years.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SIXTEEN (16) CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES AT AVOCADO, ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM, FLAMINGO, GERTRUDE EDELMAN/SABAL PALM, HUBERT O. SIBLEY, KENSINGTON PARK, MIAMI PARK, OAK GROVE, WESLEY MATTHEWS, AND WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; CORAL WAY AND M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTERS; HIALEAH HIGH, MIAMI BEACH, AND SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATIONCENTERS; AND LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL CENTER

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

1. accept sixteen (16) continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act for the Comprehensive Family Literacy services at Avocado, Ethel Koger Beckham, Flamingo, Gertrude Edelman/Sabal Palm, Hubert O. Sibley, Kensington Park, Miami Park, Oak Grove, Wesley Matthews, and West Homestead Elementary Schools; Coral Way, and M.A. Milam K-8 Centers; Hialeah High, Miami Beach, and South Dade Adult Education Centers; and Lindsey Hopkins Technical Center, in the amount of $1,148,877, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. extend these programs 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Center for Civic Education (CCE) for funding the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program, in the amount of $65,000, for the grant period of May 1, 2005, through April 30, 2006;

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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)

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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) in the approximate amount of $2,471,437 for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2005-2006, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 19, 2005.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 19, 2005; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2004-2005 through 2006-2007, to the Florida Department of Education

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE ON BOARD ITEM B-5 – JULY 13, 2005: THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVED TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS NECESSARY AND FEASIBLE FOR THE DISTRICT TO MODIFY OR SUPPLEMENT PACES (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to pursue the acquisition and implementation of a new performance appraisal system for instructional personnel to replace the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation System (PACES);

D-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA/LASTINGER CENTER FOR LEARNING IMPLEMENTING A JOB-EMBEDDED MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM IN LITERACY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the University of Florida/Lastinger Center for Learning implementing a job-embedded Master Teacher Program in literacy.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDY ASSESSING IMPACT OF TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. accept funding in the amount of $301,542.56, for the period of July 25, 2005, through June 30, 2006, from Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., for Curriculum Support Specialists participating in a study funded by the United States Department of Education to assess the impact of teacher induction programs;

2. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts provided or as amended by the funding agency; such appropriations to be reported to the Board.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL LONGEVITY STIPEND TO ELIGIBLE CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment of a $500 longevity stipend to eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-4D1.023.

D-11 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MAHMOUD E. BRYCE AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - AAA CASE NO. 32 390 00242 05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Mahmoud E. Bryce to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00242 05.

D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2006 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (replace)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 11 - SEPTEMBER 30, 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 956.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. establish and classify the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Executive Director, Reading First, Division of Language Arts/ Reading, MEP pay grade 22, Curriculum and Instruction
b. Executive Director, Compensation Systems, MEP pay grade 22, Compensation Administration
c. Executive Director, Teacher Education Center, MEP pay grade 22; and

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 20, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

SALARY RANGE
P3 P2 VP AP (10 month) AP (12 month)	92,000 - 122,270 83,000 - 119,898 70,284 - 110,404 61,200 - 93,386 68,330 - 105,649	26 25 23 22 21 20	103,996 - 161,071 99,998 - 136,389 81,792 - 122,270 72,842 - 117,526 67,291 - 110,404 62,162 - 101,322	45 44 42 40 37 34 33	62,408 - 108,105 59,437 - 102,962 53,915 - 93,398 48,897 - 84,710 42,240 - 73,175 36,493 - 63,225 34,745 - 60,195

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective October 20, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, appoint:

1. Ms. Arlene B. Cabrera-Peterson to the open budgeted position of Marketing and Development Officer, MEP pay grade 20, Community Services;

2. Mr. Marvin J. Francisco to the open budgeted position of Director I, Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 45, Facilities Operations, Maintenance; and

3. Mr. Claudio Tellechea to the open budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations, Maintenance.

SALARY RANGE
20	62,162 - 101,322	45	62,408 - 108,105	40	48,897 - 84,710

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 3, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of August 3, 2005 through September 26, 2005.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changes to minimum qualifications for Supervisor Regional Center, MEP pay grade 21, Regional Center job description, effective October 19, 2005.

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Vivian L. Lissabet as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Ms. Ana Rivas Logan, effective October 20, 2005 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe for seven (7) curriculum support specialists to serve as mentor/coaches.

Full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits for the seven (7) curriculum support specialists and the 18% of an administrator’s salary for administrative support will be provided by Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE FOUNDATION OF MIAMI-DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with Early Childhood Initiative of Miami-Dade for one (1) curriculum support specialist to serve as a transition facilitator from October 20, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits for the curriculum support specialist will be provided by Early Childhood Initiative Foundation of Miami-Dade to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-30 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOHNNY L. BLOCKER – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Johnny L. Blocker, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
DERRICK L. MASON - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 3, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation Mr. Derrick L. Mason, Custodian, at Miami Carol City Senior High School.

D-32 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MARKEESHA S. WILLIAMS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Markeesha S. Williams, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CANDIS M. CLARK– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Candis M. Clark, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-34 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TIFFANY T. BRITTON – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Tiffany T. Britton, Bus Aide, at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-35 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TAMERO S. DAVIS – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Tamero S. Davis, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-37 REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON ADOPTED SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS WITH TIMELINES FOR KEY EXISTING AND PROPOSED MEASURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on adopted security recommendations with timelines for key existing and proposed measures.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.08, Student Transfers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective October 19, 2005.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2005.

E-13 CERTIFICATION FOR 2005-2006 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST(revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the required certification for the 2005-2006 appropriation for Classrooms for Kids Program and the project allocation list detailing the capital project to be funded from this program.

E-25 AWARD BID – $100,000,000 BANK LINE OF CREDIT AND APPROVE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2005A (BANK LINE OF CREDIT PROGRAM) RESOLUTION 05-43

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

1. award Bank Line of Credit Bid to the Bank of America, effective December 1^st, 2005; and

2. approve Resolution 05-43 authorizing the issuance, sale, and application of the proceeds of up to $100 million Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2005A (Bank Line of Credit Program).

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH YMCA OF GREATER MIAMI, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES FROM OCTOBER 20, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreement with YMCA of Greater Miami, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities from October 20, 2005 to August 18, 2006.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CANCEL EXISTING CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP, FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTING SERVICES AND RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 018-FF10, CONSULTING SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to notify Deloitte Consulting, LLP, that its current contract for employee benefits consulting services will be cancelled, effective January 31, 2006;

2. authorize release of Request For Proposal (RFP) # 018-FF10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefits Program; and

3. approve the members of the Superintendent’s Ad-Hoc Insurance Committee.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE BOARD’S CONTRACT WITH FRINGE BENEFITS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 093-BB10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

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

1. approve the renewal of its contract with Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), pursuant to the provisions of RFP # 093-BB10, for one additional year, effective January 1, 2006, to provide third party administrator services as outlined in the FBMC proposal received in response to RFP # 093-BB10, and subsequent negotiations, as outlined in the renewal letter received from FBMC, dated September 1, 2005, at a monthly fee of $6.12/employee/month; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to have staff work with FBMC to offer employees the opportunity to enroll in universal life insurance and long-term care coverage, with recommended carriers authorized by FBMC to provide such coverages, with such enrollments being made available to M-DCPS employees in calendar year 2006.

E-68 HEALTH COVERAGE FOR MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc. to offer the group Medicare Complete program to M-DCPS Medicare-eligible retirees, and their eligible dependents, in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, effective January 1, 2006, with benefits and premium costs pursuant to the plan filings as approved by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), at the following monthly rate structure:

Miami-Dade County residents: $108.27
Broward County residents: $284.72
Palm Beach County residents: $303.29

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS, AUGUST 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Selected Schools, August 2005.

E-87 EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC. (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit report of the organization listed in the agenda item.

E-88 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S - REPORT NO. 2006-013, ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN AUDITS OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 2006-013 on significant findings and financial trends in audits of district school boards.

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. 003-CC06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, is to establish acontract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may berequired, of air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective January15,2005, through January 14, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. These units are reaching the end of their economic useful life, necessitating continuous maintenance. Therefore, it is more efficient and cost effective to replace older units rather than to continuously repair these units. Last contract usage averaged $16,920 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged$30,263 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

 

 

1. GEMAIRE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
2031 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: STEVE COMBS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $243,659.98
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $119,502.00

(2)

Contract No. 027-CC10 – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, is to furnish and install chain-link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at any Miami-Dade County Public Schools location, during the term of the contract, effective December 11, 2004, through December 10, 2005. Maintenance Operations has identified a listing of eight (8) critical fence replacement and repair projects that must be completed during the next few months as follows: Dunbar Elementary, Little River Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Auburndale Elementary, Allapattah Middle, Hammocks Middle, and Kendale Lakes Elementary Schools, and Robert Morgan Technical Education Center.The total amount of the projects identified is approximately$255,000. The supplemental amount requested includes the estimated amount of the projects identified.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female

 

 

1. GOMEZ & SON FENCE
420 N.W. 120 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL33182
OWNERr: CARIDAD GOMEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $421,225
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $255,000

Contract No. 068-EE10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, is to provide speech and language pathology services for the education of disabled students, whose Individual Education Plan (IEP) indicates the need for such services, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, duringthe term of the contract, effective June 15, 2005, through June 30, 2006. ESE has indicated that there is still a critical shortage of licensed speech and language pathologists needed to provide services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). The number of students requiring these services has also increased. The agencies under contract have identified additional speech and language pathologists, who are available to provide the required services,this supplement has been determined as critical by the Division of Exceptional Student Education, in order to continue mandated services. The contract is structured on an hourly rate basis.

Fund Source	0420 - Contracted Services
M/WBE Eligibility	None

 

 

1. EBS HEALTHCARE, INC.
3109 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 318
MIAMI , FL 33133
OWNER: KRISTEN M. SNYDER
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

2. HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.
9425 S.W. 72 STREET, SUITE 261
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: LILLIAN POMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. SONDRA PIERCE
D.B.A. ABC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
5703 S.W. 87 AVENUE
COOPER CITY, FL 33328
OWNER: SONDRA PIERCE, MS, CCC-SLP

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $200,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $200,000

(4)

Contract No. 030-CC07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit servicecharge with escalation/de-escalation of fuel prices based on OPIS average rack price for Miami/Fort Lauderdale, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline North of Flagler Street, for theDepartment ofTransportation, during the term of the contract,effective January12, 2005, through January 11, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to continued increase of fuel prices, from$1.165/gallon in January 2005, to $1.933 on August 30, 2005, which represents a 67% increase. Last contract usageaveraged $36,682.52 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $55,023.78 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus 20% contingency.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

 

 

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET
BUILDING B, SUITE 200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $440,190.23
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $264,114.08

(5)

Contract No. 031-CC07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit service charge with escalation/de-escalation of fuel prices based on OPISaverage rack price for Miami/Fort Lauderdale, quantities, asmay berequired, of gasoline South of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2005, through January 11, 2006.

This supplemental award is requested due to continued increase of fuelprices, from$1.165/gallon in January 2005, to $1.933 on August 30, 2005, which represents a 67% increase. Last contract usage has averaged $33,457.14 per month, while thisyear’s usage has averaged $50,185.64 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus 20% contingency.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

 

 

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET
BUILDING B, SUITE 200
SNELLVILLE, GA 3007