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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Killian Singers from Miami Killian Senior High School will perform “A Garland of Carols” by Linda Spevacek

RECOGNITIONS: (revised)

Middle and High School students recognized as First Place Winners of Career Development Events
National recognition for M-DCPS NASA SEMAA Program

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS (revised)

Individuals who wish to address the Board on topics which are on the December 14, 2005 meeting agenda will be heard at this time in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-7.17, Citizen Appearances.

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

November 7, 8, 15, 17, and 29, 2005

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: (revised)

November 16, 2005 Board Meeting
November 22, 2005 Organization Meeting
November 30, 2005 CELT Workshop

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)

Update on 12-Week Accelerated Instructional and Professional Development Plan
Update on 12-Week Post-Hurricane Plan
M-DCPS Eligible for 2006 Broad Prize for Urban Education
Happy Holidays

A-2 APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT’S COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BLUEPRINT DEVELOPED BY CELT CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve The Comprehensive Information Technology Blueprint developed by CELT Corporation. As this plan is implemented, each project will be brought to the Board for individual approval and funding.

A-3 ADOPTION OF A TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADVOCACY ACTION PLAN TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 2006 TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

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

1. adopt the five 2005-2006 tri-county legislative priorities as follows:

Hurricane Relief;
Adequate Funding for Education;
Local Discretionary Millage;
Class Size Reduction;
Lundsford Act/Fingerprinting; and

2. authorize the development of a tri-county advocacy action plan to be discussed at the January 2006 Tri-county School Board meeting.

A-4 REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ANALYSIS OF SCHOOLS WITH 15% OR MORE SUBGROUP STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report, Analysis of Schools with 15% or More Subgroup Students with Disabilities.

A-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE THE DESIGNATION OF HOMESTEAD, MIAMI EDISON, AND BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AS RISE TO RIGOR SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledge the designation of Homestead, Miami Edison, and Booker T. Washington Senior High Schools as Rise to Rigor schools.

There is no cost to the District.

A-6 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 121-EE10-PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES (replaced)

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 BOARD MEMBER SALARIES FOR 2005-2006

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the annual salary for its members pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 1001.395, in the amount of $39,520 as recommended by the Florida School Boards Association, effective from December 14, 2005 through November 21, 2006.

B-3 CAMPAIGN REFORM

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

1. consider revising the rules under which candidates are permitted to solicit money directly from current vendors doing business with the District;

2. consider requiring that campaign finance reports be submitted electronically;

3. consider revising the current lobbyists filing requirements; and

4. consider such other changes in campaign and lobbying rules as the Board may, upon consideration, feel appropriate.

B-4 URBAN DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY (UDB)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, oppose the expansion of the Urban Development Boundary for residential construction because such residential construction outside the UDB undermines the District’s Five-Year Capital Plan by diverting capital funds from planned, new school construction, replacement and renovation and jeopardizes the funding of existing schools by spreading already insufficient funding to even more schools and areas.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING JANUARY 2006 AS FLORIDA JEWISH HISTORY MONTH 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. 05-51 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing January 2006 as Florida Jewish History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

B-8 PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the 2005 report of the Board standing committees.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

After consideration of the “B” agenda items at the School Board Meeting on December 14, 2005, the School Board will recess temporarily. During the recess, the Board members will convene in the School Board Auditorium (1450 N.E. 2^nd Avenue) to conduct a meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. It is expected that the Board of Directors will take action with respect to the following:

1. Election of officers;

2. Accept the Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement; and

3. Such other business as may come before the meeting.

B-10 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $50,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER BARBARA JORDAN TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, COPE CENTER NORTH, AND THE 500 ROLE MODEL ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE (added - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent:

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY AND CHILD ENRICHMENT, INC., A NONPROFIT AGENCY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENTS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE FLORIDA UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINOR PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc., a nonprofit agency in Miami-Dade, County, Florida, to provide services to students under the authority of the Florida Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program, effective December15, 2005, through June 30, 2006.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHLAND MALL; OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB; SOUTHLAND MALL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION/MARKETING FUND; AND T/S DEVELOPMENT, LLC, TO HOLD THE FIFTY-SECOND ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FROM JANUARY 20, 2006 THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Southland Mall; Ocwen Federal Bank FSB; Southland Mall Merchants Association/Marketing Fund; and T/S Development, LLC to hold the fifty-second annual South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair from January 20, 2006 through January 27, 2006.

No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EARLY LEARNING COALITION MIAMI-DADE/MONROE AND LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 041-FF10 – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAPP) CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Early Learning Coalition Miami-Dade/Monroe and Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 041-FF10 - TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAPP) CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR, to provide child-care services for approximately 800 at-risk children, ages birth to 3 years old, who are children of pregnant and/or parenting students seeking ahighschool diploma, effective January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, as follows:

1. EARLY LEARNING COALITION MIAMI-DADE / MONROE
2555 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, 5^TH FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: PAULA S. BENDER, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

2. LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
904 S.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: TATJANA MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $2,500,000.

C-9 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-9, SCHOOL BOARD MEETING QF DECEMBER 14, 2005 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CONVERT MIAMI LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO REFER THE PROJECT TO THE SCHOOL SITE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., on behalf of The Charter Middle School at Waterstone; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and through the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of Excel Academy Charter School; and

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL NORTH AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of Excel Academy Charter School North; and

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes Elementary School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and through the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes Middle School; and

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY SOUTH AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy South; and

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE KUSH ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE KUSH ACADEMY AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The Kush Academy, Inc., on behalf of The Kush Academy; and

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ROMANS SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ROMANS CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Romans Schools, Inc., on behalf of Romans Charter School; and

C-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School; and

C-19 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Miami; and

C-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI “B” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Miami “B”; and

C-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI “C” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Miami “C”; and

C-22 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE CAREER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Career Academy High School; and

C-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LIFE SKILLS CENTER DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER - HOMESTEAD AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center - Homestead; and

C-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LIFE SKILLS CENTER DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER – LIBERTY CITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center – Liberty City; and

C-25 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LIFE SKILLS CENTER DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER – OPA-LOCKA AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center - Opa-locka; and

C-26 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes High School; and

C-27 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA BOYS CHOIR, INCORPORATED, ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHOIR ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE/HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The South Florida Boys Choir, Incorporated, on behalf of South Florida Choir Academy Intermediate/High School; and

C-29 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR BAY POINT SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF BAY POINT CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Bay Point Schools, Inc., on behalf of Bay Point Charter School.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT’S THE EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY (THE EDDIES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel to provide services related to The Education Awards Ceremony (The Eddies) in an amount not to exceed $60,500, on April 25, 2006.

There is no cost to the District.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CPC), INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF DECEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH MAY 19, 2006, AND GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3F-1.021

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with The Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC), Inc., in an amount not to exceed $47,000, for the contract period of December 15, 2005, through May 19, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this item is included in Fund 0100, Location 9619, Program 9969, Object 5390, and Function 9100.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PARROT JUNGLE ISLAND TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2005-2006 EXEMPLARY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS/DADE PARTNERS AWARDS CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Parrot Jungle Island to provide services related to the 2005-2006 Exemplary School Volunteers/Dade Partners Awards Ceremony scheduled for March 30, 2006.

There is no cost to the District.

C-33 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CO-HOST THE 4th ANNUAL SERVICE LEARNING & THE ARTS CONFERENCE AND TO ESTABLISH A TRUST AND AGENCY ACCOUNT WITH AN ESTIMATED BUDGET OF $12,000 FOR REVENUES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 4^TH ANNUAL SERVICE LEARNING AND THE ARTS CONFERENCE

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

1. co-host the 4th Annual Service Learning & The Arts Conference from March 30, 2006, through April 1, 2006; and

2. establish a Trust and Agency account for revenues and expenses related to the 4th Annual Service Learning & The Arts Conference with an estimated budget of $12,000.

There is no cost to the District.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-04 (2005-2006) DOB: 11-24-87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-04 (2005-2006), 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-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-06 (2005-2006) DOB: 02-11-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-06 (2005-2006), 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-10 (2005-2006) DOB: 09-30-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-10 (2005-2006), 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: 11
CASE NO: SM-14 (2005-2006) DOB: 01-20-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-14 (2005-2006), 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-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-16 (2005-2006) DOB: 04-30-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-16 (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 $25,000 FROM MS. MAI NGUYEN, PARENT, FOR PRIMARY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $25,000 from Ms. Mai Nguyen, to purchase build primary playground equipment at South Pointe Elementary School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) UNDER THE PARTNERSHIPS IN CHARACTER EDUCATION 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 Education (USDOE) under the Partnerships in Character Education Program, in the approximate amount of $1,513,150, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2009;

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

3 extend this program 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 DAIRY COUNCIL OF FLORIDA FOR FUNDING THE BREAKFAST EXPANSION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Dairy Council of Florida for funding the Breakfast Expansion Program, in the amount of $19,500, for the grant period of December 15, 2005, through June 15, 2006;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete 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 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SUPER STARS AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM AT MIAMI BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER

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

1. accept a grant award from the City of Miami Beach for funding the Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center – Super Stars After-School Care Program, in the total amount of $20,000, 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MENTORING STUDENT ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS 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 the Mentoring Student Assistance Initiatives Program in the total amount of $104,599, for the grant period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $104,599, for the contract period of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006;

3. extend this program 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE ON DISABILITY, TO CONDUCT AN EVIDENCE-BASED STUDY ON THE MENTOR-MENTEE MODEL IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL INITIATIVE ON PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, AND ACCEPT $50,000, TO CONDUCT THE STUDY

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Disability, to conduct an evidence-based study on the mentor-mentee model in support of the National Initiative on Physical Fitness for Children and Youth with Disabilities;

2. accept $50,000 to conduct the study, during the 2005-2006 school year;

3. enter into a contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the study; 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.

There is no cost to the District.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 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, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.011, Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM, and the document “Editorial Integrity Policy and Advisory Mechanisms for WLRN Public Television and Radio.”

C-101 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-101 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GxI3-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION - GRADES K- 12 AND ADULT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-11 1. AUTHORIZE THE 2005-2006 IO SALARY SCHEDULE

2. AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASES

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

1. the recommended 2005-2006 IO Salary Schedules; and

2. employees on the IO Salary Schedule to receive a 3.0% salary increase, and Work Study Enrollees to receive an additional 1% salary increase effective July 1, 2005 for 12-month employees and July 29, 2005 for 10-month employees.

D-12 REQUEST FOR AMENDED B4 AND UO SALARY SCHEDULES TO COMPLY WITH INCREASE IN THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE

1. APPROVE AMENDED B4 10-MONTH AND 12-MONTH SALARY SCHEDULES FOR AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

2. APPROVE AMENDED UO 10-MONTH AND 12- MONTH SALARY SCHEDULES FOR UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD), OFFICE PERSONNEL

3. APPROVE CORRESPONDING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPACTED AFSCME AND UTD EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 30, 2005, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the:

1. amended B4 10-Month and 12-Month AFSCME Salary Schedules;

2. amended UO 10-Month and 12-Month UTD Office Personnel Salary Schedules; and

3. salary adjustments for impacted AFSCME and UTD employees.

D-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED GO SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended GO Salary Schedule and adjust the corresponding salaries, effective December 30, 2005.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 (revised)

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 958.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised 2)

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 14, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective December 15, 2005, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, appoint:

1. Ms. Jennifer Rachel Goodman to the open budgeted position of District Director Strategic Planning, MEP pay grade 23, Strategic Planning;

2. Ms. Jonaura Wisdom to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civil Rights Compliance; and

3. Ms. Vivian Ferradaz to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA pay grade 39, Management and Compliance Audits.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

234339 81,792 - 125,93856,602 - 98,05346,573 - 80,678

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 1, 2005 through November 28, 2005.

D-24 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (revised replacement 2)

D-30 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CORINA ESPINAL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 14, 2005, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Corina Espinal, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
JUSTIN M. HOWELL - TEACHER
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Justin M. Howell, Teacher, at Poinciana Park Elementary School, effective as of December 1, 2005.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2005-2006

6GX13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2005-2006

6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2005-2006

6Gx13-6A-1.024, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

1. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2005-2006;

2. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2005-2006;

3. 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended Year School Calendar – 2005-2006; and

4. 6Gx13-6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2005-2006.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING (revised)

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOLYEAR CALENDAR – 2005-2006

6Gx13-6A-1.024, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

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 the following School Board Rules:

1. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2005-2006; 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2005-2006; and 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2005-2006 with a start date for students of August 14, 2006; and

2. 6Gx13-6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2005-2006 with a start date for students of August 7, 2006.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.04, STUDENT ATTENDANCE—SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.04, Student Attendance—Specific Responsibilities, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 14, 2005.

E.INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005

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

E-25 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, FOR UP TO $120 MILLION MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the attached Request For Proposal, for an amount up to $120,000,000, with an initial amount of $90,000.000, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful bank(s) is completed.

E-47 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NTI CONNECT-ED TO DELIVER MESSAGES TO PARENTS AND STAFF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter into a contract with NTI Connect-ED to deliver messages to parents and staff of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of three years at a cost of $2.60 per student, or $930,800 annuall

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GENERAL RELEASE WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute general releases with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., excluding Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., pursuant to the terms of the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) as approved by the Illinois Division of Insurance and the Illinois Attorney General in return for receiving $56,167.48 in commissions previously paid to Gallagher.

E-86 AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2006-034 ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN CHARTER SCHOOL AND CHARTER TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER AUDIT REPORTS, 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. 2006-034 on Significant Findings and Financial Trends in Charter School and Technical Career Center Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004.

E-87 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY CLAIMS REVIEW PERFORMED BY DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP – JUNE 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Workers’ Compensation and Liability Claims Review performed by Deloitte Consulting, LLP – June 2005.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. (JESCA) FOR CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 (revised)

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

E-89 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINE CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the nine charter schools listed in the agenda item for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005.

E-90 AUDIT OF PAYROLL AND TIMEKEEPING PRACTICES AT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Payroll and Timekeeping Practices at Maintenance Operations and Facilities Construction.

E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2005 (revised)

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

E-92 AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2005 for the departments/units listed in the agenda item.

E-93 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005.

E-94 ERNST & YOUNG LLP’s, MANAGEMENT LETTER, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

E-95 AUDITED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2005 AND 2004 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2005 and 2004.

E-96 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005.

E-97 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005.

E-98 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005.

E-99 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF