1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (added)

• Olympia Heights Elementary School Chorus

RECOGNITIONS: (added)

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 4, 10, 13 and 20, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 19, 2005 Board Meeting

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 (revised)

A-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PILOT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) INCENTIVE PLAN AT 24 SELECTED SCHOOLS, AND WITH SIX REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS AND THIRTEEN MEMBERS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct the MEP Incentive Plan Pilot Study with 24 selected schools, six Regional Superintendents and thirteen members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet for a period of six months from January 2006 through June 2006. Appropriations for this project have been budgeted in the 2005-2006 General Fund Budget and will be rolled over to the 2006-2007 budget for payment.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:
(replaced 2 - Attachment B)

1. ESTABLISH HEALTHY BEVERAGES AND FOOD GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOOD SALES BEFORE, DURING, AND 1 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A

2. MANDATE PE AT ALL ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS

3. IMPLEMENT FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN COURSE AT ALL UN-SERVED HIGH SCHOOLS

4. ESTABLISH A MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS/ACTIVITY COORDINATOR SUPPLEMENT

5. COMMIT TO HOLD THE DIVISION OF SCHOOL ATHLETICS/INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS HARMLESS FOR ANY REVENUE LOST FROM CHANGE IN FOOD SALES GUIDELINES

6. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH LITERACY CURRICULUM TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS MEET THE NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

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

1. Establish Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and 1 hour after school as outlined in Attachment A

2. Mandate PE at all elementary/middle schools

3. Implement Fitness Lifestyle Design course at all un-served high schools

4. Establish a Middle School Athletics/Activity coordinator supplement

5. Commit to hold the Division of School Athletics/individual school Athletic programs harmless for any revenue lost from change in food sales guidelines

6. Develop and implement a comprehensive Health Literacy curriculum to ensure that students meet the national health education standards

A-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING AGENTS FOR EMPLOYEES RELATING TO THE MAKE-UP OF LOST WORK DAYS DUE TO THE IMPACT OF HURRICANES KATRINA, RITA AND WILMA (replaced)

A-5 ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY RULES: (revised)

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 1, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 2, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 3, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 4, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED YEAR CALENDAR, 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Emergency Rules 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 1, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2005-2006; 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006. No. 2, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2005-2006; 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006. No. 3, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, 2005-2006; and 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 4, Juvenile Justice Education Extended Year School Calendar, 2005-2006, to be effective December 4, 2005.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 EMERGENCY PREPARATION & PROTOCOL (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct

B-3 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL (ITMAP) (revised 2)

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

1. eliminate the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP); and

2. thank the members of the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.

B-4 HURRICANE PAYROLL FOR HOURLY EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: Direct the Superintendent to review the labor contracts and Board rules and submit a recommendation to the Board at its February 15, 2006 School Board meeting as to the appropriate action to be taken regarding compensation for hourly employees during future periods of time when an emergency has been declared.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE SPORTS SOCIETY OF MIAMI FOR ITS SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Flamingo Elementary School as the recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and the Sports Society of Miami for its support and contributions to our schools.

B-6 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE SUMMER SERVICES COMMITTEE (revised)

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

1. eliminate the Summer Services Committee; and

2. thank the members of the Summer Services Committee for a job well done.

B-7 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE DADE-MONROE TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER COUNCIL (withdrawn)

B-8 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TASK FORCE (revised)

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

1. eliminate the Early Childhood Task Force; and

2. thank the members of the Early Childhood Task Force for their membership.

B-9 PROCLAMATION FOR DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and its principal, Estela Santiago, for the school's participation in Nova Southeastern University's Education Express IV Bus Tour.

B-10 PROCLAMATION FOR MR. ERICH RIVERO OF MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND THE JAZZ BAND (replaced)

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 05-50 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Erich Rivero of Miami Killian Senior High School for his leadership of the school's concert jazz band.

B-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR THIRTY WORKDAYS TO ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEYS WHOSE CONTRACTS WERE NOT RENEWED (added - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize payment for 30 workdays to the five assistant Board Attorneys whose contracts were not renewed.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH-BASED LITERACY PRACTICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,690, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2006

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed $72,690, effective November 17, 2005, through March 1, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise, pending approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee.

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

C-2 APPROVAL OF 2005 - 2006 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2006 School Improvement Plans.

C-3 APPROVAL OF 2005-2006 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2005-2006 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

C-20 AWARD BID NO. 007-FF02 – DIPLOMAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-FF02 – DIPLOMAS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of diplomas, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective November 16, 2005, through November 30, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. HERFF JONES, INC.
2502 NORTH STATE
P.O. BOX 707
IOLA, KS 66749
OWNER: ROBERT S. POTTS
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE

2. BALFOUR COMPANY
4707 140 AVENUE NORTH, #217
CLEARWATER, FL 33762
OWNER: GREG FENLON, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $288,960.

C-21 AWARD BID NO. 009-FF10 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-FF10 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2007, as follows:

1. COMET COURIER CORP.
8600 N.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $382,336.50
OWNER: STEVEN SELTZER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $382,336.50.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SEVEN ACCESS DINGHYS FROM THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SAIL INDEPENDENTLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of seven access dinghys from the Aventura Marketing Council to be used to teach students with disabilities to sail independently.

No local funds are required.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2005-2006 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 23 through May 26, 2006:

• Miami-Dade County Auditorium

• Miami-Dade College-Kendall

• Miami Beach Convention Center

• Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts

• University of Miami Convocation Center

• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

• Florida International University Pharmed Arena

• Florida International University Wertheim Center

• Florida International University Graham Center

• Joseph Caleb Community Center

• University of Miami James L. Knight Center – Ashe Auditorium

• Signature Gardens

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed in the agenda item; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, police/security personnel, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $240,000.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2005-2006 Adopted Budget.

C-78 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT, INC., FOR FUNDING PROGRAM PERSONNEL AND PROGRAM EXPANSION FOR THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT

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

1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Inc. for funding, in the amount of $250,000, program personnel and program expansion for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project for the grant period of November 17, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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

3. direct Financial 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-79 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THIRTEEN CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM (CSR) CONTINUATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH BISCAYNE RESEARCH GROUP, INC., ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER, INC., MATER ACADEMY, INC., AND ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

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

1. accept thirteen continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) Continuation Program in the total amount of $1,443,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, for the following schools:

a. American Senior High, in the amount of $111,000;

b. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

c. Biscayne Gardens Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

d. Campbell Drive Middle, in the amount of $111,000;

e. Charles R. Drew Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

f. Downtown Miami Charter, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

g. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, in the amount of $111,000;

h. Liberty City Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

i. Mater Academy, Inc. (2 schools), in the amount of $222,000;

j. North Dade Middle, in the amount of $111,000;

k. Rosa Parks Charter School, Inc., in the amount of $111,000; and

l. Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary, in the amount of $111,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $595,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, with the following entities:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

b. Downtown Miami Charter, Inc., in the amount of $111,000;

c. Mater Academy, Inc., in the amount of $222,000;

d. Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., in the amount of $111,000; and

e. Biscayne Research Group, Inc., in the amount of $5,000, for each of the eight individual schools for a total of $40,000;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

4. 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

5. 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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CRUCIAL PROFESSIONAL, NURSING PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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) in the total amount of $427,500, for funding the SUCCEED Florida, Crucial Professional, Nursing Program 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 TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT - TV PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Community Service Grant - TV Program, in the amount of $557,675, 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND–FM PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Radio Reading Services for the Blind-FM Program in the amount of $45,323, 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT - FM PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Community Service Grant - FM Program in the amount of $106,614, 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Community Service Program for WLRN-TV in the amount of $1,194,220, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007;

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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION FOR WLRN-TV

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Television Interconnection for WLRN-TV in the amount of $23,819, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING THE RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding the Radio Community Service Program for WLRN-FM in the amount of $371,489, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2007;

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-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES Department of Education (USDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY STUDENTS INITIATIVE AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI COALITION FOR A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY; DRUG FREE YOUTH IN TOWN (DFYIT); DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER; ART OF LIVING; NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE (NOVA); PROJECT ALERT; AND ETR ASSOCIATES

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE), for funding the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative in the amount of $1,797,643, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with:

a. Miami Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community, in the amount of $10,000;

b. Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), in the amount of $1,650;

c. Department of Children and Families Children’s Psychiatric Center, in the amount of      $75,000;

d. Art of Living, in the amount of $55,000;

e. National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA), in the amount $5,000;

f. Project ALERT, in the amount of $21,949.50; and

g. ETR Associates, in the amount of $21,949.50;

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-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH 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 Florida Learn and Serve America School-Based Program in the total amount of $11,205, for the grant period of September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006, at the following schools:

a. Booker T. Washington Senior High School, in the amount of $1,500;

b. William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, in the amount of $9,705;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 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 TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Educational Act, in the amount of $351,843, 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-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING THE THREE T’S: TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING, AND TEACHING PROJECT AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COGNITIVE CONCEPTS, INC.

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding The Three T’s: Technology, Training and Teaching Project, in the amount of $248,000, for the grant period of September 20, 2005, through July 19, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Cognitive Concepts, Inc., in the approximate amount of $237,798, for the period of November 17, 2005, through July 19, 2006;

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-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT EIGHTEEN GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE RECIPIENT CHARTER SCHOOLS

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

1. accept eighteengrant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $4,755,884, for grant periods beginning with June 15, 2005, through September 30, 2008 as specified in the item;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with the governing boards of the recipient charter schools, in the total amount of $4,755,884 for the contract periodsspecified below:

a. Acting for All, Inc., on behalf of Academy of Arts and Minds, in the amount of $200,000 grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

b. Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

c. Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy, in the amount of $200,000, grant period August 3, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

d. Doral Academy High School, Inc., on behalf of Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

e. Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academies and Technologies, in the amount of $200,000, grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

f. Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy Inc., on behalf of Liceo ENLACE Miami! Charter Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

g. Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $300,000, grant period June 15, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

h. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter Middle School, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

i. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

j. Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, in the amount of $200,000, grant period July 29, 2005, through July 31, 2006;

k. Mosaic Bilingual Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mosaic Bilingual Academy, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

l. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Middle Charter School, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

m. Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, South, in the amount of $300,000, grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

n. Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit City Academy, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 14, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

o. Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic Science Academy, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

p. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, in the amount of $170,297 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008; and

q. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – North Shore, in the amount of $185,587 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

r. Cooperative Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Cooperative Charter School, in the amount of $300,000 grant period July 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

4. 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

5. 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-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO FUND THE MINORITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE/HIV/HEPATITIS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for funding the Minority Substance Abuse/HIV/Hepatitis Strategic Framework Program, in the amount of $254,320 annually, for a total of $1,271,600, for the five-year grant period of September 30, 2005, through September 29, 2010;

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-94 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, 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 the Learning for Life Character Education Program in the amount of $400,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, for the contract period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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-95 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; GATROU GROUP, LLC.; AND OPA-LOCKA FRONT PORCH/NORTH DADE REVITALIZATION COUNCIL

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

1. accept four continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the total amount of $200,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006:

a. Senior Adult Learner (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

b. Middle School Literacy (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

c. Community Technology (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000; and

d. Front Porch Opa-locka (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $18,800, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006 with:

a. Opa-locka Front Porch North Dade Revitalization Council, in the total amount of $5,000;

b. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $8,500;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $1,650; and

d. Gatrou Group, LLC., in the total amount of $3,650;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notifications 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-96 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SEVEN CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SEVEN 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS (CCLC) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC.; FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, INC.; ARTS FOR LEARNING MIAMI; MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.; ROBERT ROOTS; TRAINING UNLIMITED; CITY OF MIAMI; YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER MIAMI; LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.; AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI

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

1. accept seven continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the seven 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the total amount of $2,396,600, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006:

a. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, in the amount of $121,600;

b. Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $210,000;

c. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $275,000;

d. Little Liberty Community Learning Center, in the amount of $440,000;

e. Miami Jackson Adult Education Center, in the amount of $335,000;

f. Mater Academy East and Mater Academy High Charter School, in the amount of $140,000; and

g. Science Engineering Communication Math Enhancement (SECME), in the amount of $875,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $632,214, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006 with:

a. Robert Roots, in the amount of $40,000;

b. City of Miami, in the amount of $40,164;

c. Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami, in the amount of $95,850;

d. Arts for Learning Miami, in the amount of $20,000;

e. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $25,200;

f. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, in the amount of $17,500;

g. Arts for Learning Miami, in the amount of $20,000;

h. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., in the amount of $18,000;

i. Training Unlimited, in the amount of $5,500;

j. Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $210,000; and

k. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East and Mater Academy High Charter School, in the amount of $140,000;

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed.

4. 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

5. 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-97 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIES AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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 the SUCCEED Florida, Career and Professional Academies at Miami Edison Senior High School, in the total amount of $320,000, 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 amount approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-98 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE TOMMY HILFIGER CORPORATE FOUNDATION, INC., FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI LEADERSHIP AND DESIGN SEMINAR TRAINING PROJECT FOR STUDENTS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAINING UNLIMITED

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

1. accept a grant award from the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, Inc., for funding the Miami Leadership and Design Seminar Training Project For Students in the total amount of $25,000, for the grant period of September 9, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Training Unlimited in the total amount of $14,000, for the period of September 9, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

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-99 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM HEWLETT-PACKARD FOR FUNDING THE HP TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING LEADERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Hewlett-Packard Company for funding the HP Technology for Teaching Leadership Grant Program for equipment and professional development valued at approximately $57,000, for Carol City Elementary School, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through July 31, 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION PROTOCOL DISTRICT REPORT

RECOMMEND: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the findings of the Florida Department of Education Professional Development System Evaluation Protocol district report.

D-10 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
ANA RIVAS LOGAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

D-11 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2005.

D-12 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 15

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 15, as of the dates indicated on the listing.

D-13 RATIFICATION OF 2005-2006 ADDENDUM TO THE 2003-2006 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (replaced)

D-14 2005-2006 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Approve the 2005-2006 Managerial Exempt Personnel General Salary Increase

2. Approve the 2005-2006 Managerial Exempt Personnel Salary Schedules

3. Approve Salary Adjustments for Designated Regional Center Directors and Principals

4. Authorize a Supplement for Assistant Principals and Vice Principals of Designated Senior High Schools

5. Authorize a Doctorate Pay Increment for School Site MEP Personnel Who Hold or Obtain a Doctoral Degree

6. Authorize Five Percent (5%) Salary Adjustment for Reclassification of Positions

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, do the following, effective July 1, 2005:

1. Approve a salary increase of 3% not to exceed the maximum of the pay range, for MEP employees in an active pay status on the date of Board approval and who meet eligibility criteria as defined in Section B of the Manual of Procedures for Management Exempt Personnel.

2. Approve the revised MEP Salary Schedules.

3. Approve salary adjustments for designated Regional Center Directors and Principals consistent with their years of position experience.

4. Authorize a $4,000 supplement to those Senior High School Assistant Principals and Vice Principals at designated senior high schools and who provide evening and weekend services on a regular basis in support of academic, athletic and other extra-curricular activities.

5. Authorize Doctorate Pay Increment of $2,500 for those school site MEP personnel who hold or obtain a Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in areas that directly impact teaching and learning.

6. Authorize an increase in compensation for a reclassification of a position to a higher pay grade from 2% to 5%.

D-15 AUTHORIZE THE 2005-2006 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE

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

1. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2005;

2. an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and

3. the 2005-2006 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule.

D-16 AUTHORIZE THE 2005-2006 SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

1. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2005;

2. an increase of $1080 to the top step of the salary schedule; and

3. the 2005-2006 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 1 - 19, 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 957.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP), DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 16, 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. K-8 Center Principal, MEP pay grade P2, School Operations

b. Senior Enterprise Exchange Engineer, DCSAA pay grade 43, Information Technology     Services

c. Enterprise Exchange Engineer, DCSAA pay grade 41, Information Technology Services

d. Enterprise Exchange Analyst, DCSAA pay grade 39, Information Technology Services,

e. Coordinator I, Fire Prevention, DCSAA, pay grade 40, District Inspections, Operations and     Emergency Management

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

SALARY RANGE
P1 AP (12 month) AP (10 month)	78,000 - 117,526 68,330 - 105,649 61,200  -  93,386	26 25 24 23 22 21 20	103,996 - 161,071 99,998 - 136,389 96,000 - 127,435 81,792 - 122,270 72,842 - 117,526 67,291 - 110,404 62,162 - 101,322	43 41	56,602 - 98,053 51,349 - 89,230

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 27, 2005 through October 31, 2005.

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