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10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION - ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Coral Reef Senior High School Concert Chorus

RECOGNITION:

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Winners

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS

Individuals who wish to address the Board on topics which are on the February 15, 2006 meeting agenda will be heard at this time in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 and 28, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 15, 2006 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

Update on Opening of Legislative Session
Update on FCAT Testing

A-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Coral Gables.

A-3 ACCEPT THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS (LEADS) PILOT PROGRAM PLAN TO INCREASE THE BUDGETARY AND OPERATIONAL AUTONOMY AT SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Leading Educational and Administrative Demonstration Schools (LEADS) pilot program plan to increase the budgetary and operational autonomy at selected schools.

A-4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2005 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2005 United Way Campaign Final Report.

A-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SUMMER HEAT 2006 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES (revised 2)

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

1. implement the district-wide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2006;

2. enter into contractual agreements with universities identified for the delivery of the five (5) institutes listed on page 2 of the Board Item in an amount not to exceed $372,500;

3. enter into contractual agreements with The College Board in an amount not to exceed $138,000 and with the Council for Educational Change in an amount not to exceed $175,000;

4. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for The College Board based on the fact that they are the sole source provider for the services; and

5. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for the Council for Educational Change based on the specific expertise of the contractors.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund 2006-2007 budget and Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) for 2005-2006.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES BABY CARE (0 TO 3 YEARS) FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT SCHOOL SITES AND DISTRICT BUILDINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to examine the feasibility of a pilot program that incorporates a fee-based baby care service for children 0-3 years at school sites and district buildings for district employees and to report the results by the May 10, 2006 Board Meeting.

B-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY CREATING A “SCHOOL AUTONOMY MODEL” COMPARING AN EQUAL NUMBER OF HIGH AND LOW PERFORMING SCHOOLS WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL BASED AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND FISCALLY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study creating a “school autonomy model” comparing an equal number of high and low performing schools focusing on leadership, school based autonomy and accountability both educationally and fiscally.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-17 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-19 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2006 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-19 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of April 2006 as School Library Media Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, recognizing the positive relationship between school libraries and student achievement.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL RECOGNIZING APRIL 23 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006 AS DAYS OF REMEMBERANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

B-9 GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD (withdrawn)

B-10 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN THE AMERICAN HISPANIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF DADE (AHEAD) IN PROMOTING FERIA OLÉ AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN FERIA OLÉ ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the American Hispanic Educators Association of Dade (AHEAD) in promoting Feria OLÉ and Direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in Feria OLÉ on April 22, 2006.

B-11 HOSPITALITY CAREER EXPLORATION CONFERENCE (withdrawn)

B-12 TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING ( revised replacement)

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 immediately following the “B” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. CLOSE AGENDA

C. PURPOSE OF MEETING

1. Election of Additional Officers:

Deputy Superintendent – Assistant Secretary in addition to Vice President and Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer – Assistant Secretary

2. Consideration of Resolution 06-02 authorizing approval and execution of the ground leases between The School Board and The School Board Foundation and related documentation for the issuance of up to $65,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Certificates of Participation, Impact Fees, Series 2006C

D. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-21 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLVIKINGS AS THE CLASS 6 STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS (revised - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-21 of The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Norland Senior High School Vikings as the Class 6A state boys basketball champions.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NONPROFIT/FOR PROFIT AGENCIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADJUDICATED, INCARCERATED, OR AT-RISK STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies to provide educational and related services, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

1. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of Miami-Dade County;

2. private, non-profit agencies: Catholic Services, Inc.; CHARLEE of Miami-Dade County, Inc.; The Family & Child Enrichment, Inc.; Here’s Help North; The Public Health Trust/Jackson Memorial Hospital; His House, Inc.; Children’s Home Society, Inc.; Miami Bridge, Inc.; Citrus Health Network, Inc.; The Village; TROY Community Academy; Baptist Health System of South Florida; Miami Children’s Hospital; Bay Point Schools, Inc., WINGS for Life South Florida, and PACE Center for Girls/Dade;

3. private, for-profit agency: Premier Behavioral Solutions, Inc.; and

4. extend the cooperative agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the renewal contract with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing in 2006-2007 and through the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year.

C-20 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 109-EE04 – COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 109-EE04 – COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT, to permit issuance of a new Request For Proposals, using revised specifications.

C-21 REJECT REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 059-FF10 – KIOSKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 059-FF10 – KIOSKS, to permit reissuing of the Request For Proposals, using amplified specifications and expanded mailing list.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A BROADCAST TOWER AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING AN ASSOCIATED SUBLEASE FOR LAND LOCATED AT MCTYRE PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNICATIONS TOWER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a broadcast tower agreement with The Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, including a sublease agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners, effective March 15, 2006, subject to the terms and conditions as stipulated in this item, effective March 15, 2006.

C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN SUMMER PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish and implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten Summer Program as mandated by Florida State Statute 1002.61; from June 2, 2006, through July 31, 2006, for approximately 2,920 students at 57 schools.

No local funds are required.

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON CONSULTING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,460, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH-BASED LITERACY PRACTICES, EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 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 $85,460, effective March 27, 2006, through June 30, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for Jackson Consulting as Otherwise Determined by the Committee.

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

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-32 (2005-2006) DOB: 03-13-88

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-32 (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: 09
CASE NO: SM-35 (2005-2006) DOB: 01-28-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-35 (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 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL Y1 - RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School Y1 Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, a relief school for Jack D. Gordon Elementary School and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School.

C-71 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL YY1 - RELIEF FOR HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School YY1 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, a relief school for Hammocks Middle and Richmond Heights Middle schools.

C-72 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES: ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – MAY 24, 25, AND 26, 2006, AND FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – MAY 26, 30, AND 31, 2006 (revised 2)

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

1. approve for May 24, 25, and 26, 2006, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;

• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. approve for May 26, 30, and 31, 2006, a reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools and the K-8 Centers to six (6) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to a minimum of six (6) hours and 40 minutes;

• senior high schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR FUNDING THE HEALTHY EATING/HEALTHY CHOICES PROGRAM AT THE DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER

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

1. accept a grant award from the Health Foundation of South Florida for funding the Healthy Eating/Healthy Choices Program at David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center, in the total amount of $27,000, for the grant period of December 5, 2005, through December 31, 2006;

2. 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

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 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FUND THE PARENT ACADEMY (TPA), AND TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (revised)

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

1. accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services to fund The Parent Academy, in the amount of $25,000, 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;

3. approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services in the amount of $25,000, to provide the related services; and

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACT TO PROMULGATE A NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE THAT WOULD ESTABLISH, AMONG OTHER GUIDELINES, A MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR THE REPORTING OF GRANT AWARDS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule that would establish, among other guidelines, a monetary threshold for the reporting of grant awards to the School Board.

C-83 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., TO DELIVER TUTORIAL SERVICES TO SELECTED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN GROUP HOMES LOCATED WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $72,900, to deliver tutorial services to dependent children currently residing in group homes located within Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program, for the period of March 20, 2006 through May 20, 2006.

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 March 15, 2006.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ROBERT YOUNG AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE No. 32 390 00731 05

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Robert Young to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00731 05.

D-19 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTOA CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TEACHER QUALITY RESOURCES, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 070-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Teacher Quality Resources, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 070-FF10 – PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM, for the development of an assessment and appraisal system for all instructional personnel, including but not limited to classroom teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, media specialists, teachers on special assignment and curriculum specialists effective March 15, 2006, as follows:

1. Teacher Quality Resources, LLC
P.O. BOX 519
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187
OWNER: JENNIFER HINDMAN, PH.D. MANAGING PARTNER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $300,000.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 16, 2006 (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 961.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

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

1. Ms. Jennifer N. Brown to the recommended open budgeted position of Executive Director Civil Rights Compliance, MEP pay grade 22, Office of Civil Rights Compliance;

2. Ms. Rafaela Landin to the open budgeted position of Supervisor Performance Improvement, DCSAA pay grade 43, School Quality Improvement;

3. Mr. Evelio E. Astray-Caneda, III to the open budgeted position of Investigator CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit;

4. Mr. Oscar M. Calvino to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, DCSAA pay grade 39, Systems and Programming Services;

5. Mr. Hector Gonzalez to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training;

6. Mr. Michael H. Araica to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training; and

7. Mr. Raimundo Delgado to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II Stores and Distribution, DCSAA pay grade 44, Stores and Mail Distribution.

8. Ms. Sheila R. Jackson to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Financial OperationslBudget, and

9. Mr. William E. Toth to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Financial OperationslBudget

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 31, 2006 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 31, 2006 through February 27, 2006.

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Executive Director, Title I Administration, MEP pay grade 22, Title I Administration

b. Director, Community Outreach, MEP pay grade 21, Office of Community Services

c. Supervisor, Regional Center, MEP pay grade 21, Regional Center

d. District Supervisor, Parent Outreach, DCSAA pay grade 45, Title I Administration

e. Administrative Assistant I, DCSAA pay grade 34, Title I Administration

D-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VISITING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY (VIF) PROGRAM TO RECRUIT INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS IN HIGH NEED AREAS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Program to recruit international teachers in high need areas, effective February 16, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with fees paid by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, not to exceed $11,880 per participant, for the 1st year and $11,430 for years 2 and 3, for up to 100 teachers.

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2006-2007 General Fund.

D-26 WITHDRAWL OF AGENDA ITEM D-26 - CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

D-27 CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt, pursuant to §1012.22 and §1012.33, Florida Statutes, the calendar for submitting nominations for personnel appointments for the 2006-2007 school year.

D-28 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. FOR THE TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM FOR THE 2006-2007, 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years, at a cost not to exceed $684,750 over the three-year period.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-5A.1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2005-2006

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, Section B, Compensation System, and Appendix D, Managerial Exempt Job Codes, Titles and Pay Grades of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS

D-55 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MERCY ALVAREZ – SENIOR RETIREMENT CLERK
LEAVE/RETIREMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mercy Alvarez, Senior Retirement Clerk, Leave/Retirement/Unemployment Compensation, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-56 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
RICHARD A. BORRAS – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
RUBEN DARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Richard A. Borras, Microsystems Technician, at Ruben Dario Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT S. BOUNDY - TEACHER
NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Robert S. Boundy, Teacher at Nautilus Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JANICE BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Janice Brown, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JORGE L. CISNEROS - TEACHER
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge L. Cisneros, Teacher at Hialeah Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JERONE R. LEE - TEACHER
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jerone R. Lee, Teacher at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SERINA L. MCCRAY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Serina L. McCray, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL N. SMITH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Samuel N. Smith, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
RANDOLPH R. STRAUGHTER - GROUNDSKEEPER
WILLIAM TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Randolph R. Straughter, Groundskeeper, at William Turner Technical Arts High School.

D-65 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANTHONY D. WILLIAMS - TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Anthony D. Williams, Teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-66 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH ANNUAL CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-67 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH CONTINUING CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (revised replacement)

D-68 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (revised replacement)

D-69 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
RAYMOND L. BENNETT - POOL TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RE: TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET) (replacement)

D-70 DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE
JAIRO GARZON – DIRECTOR
HOSPITALITY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 15, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote Mr. Jairo Garzon as Director, at Hospitality Services, to Coordinator III, at Food and Nutrition, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2006.

E-25 REQUEST FOR BID, FORWARD INTEREST RATE SWAP PROGRAM (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-22 authorizing the issuance of bids and execution of up to $197,830,000 aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps pursuant to the District's Forward Interest Rate Swap Program.

E-26 ISSUANCE OF UP TO $65 MILLION CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2006C, IMPACT FEES RESOLUTION 06-14 AND APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITING TEAM

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

1. approve Resolution 06-14 authorizing the issuance of up to $65 million Certificates of Participation to fund the construction projects listed on this item; and

2. assign the proposed Underwriting Team chosen from the Approved Underwriters List.

E-27 RESOLUTIONS 06-15 AND 06-16 AUTHORIZING RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1997 AND JOINT SALE WITH RE-MARKETING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1996

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

1. approve Resolution 06-15 amending the original 1997 GO Bonds Resolution 96-23, and

2. approve Resolution 06-16 authorizing the re-marketing of the 1997 GO Bonds and amending and supplementing Resolution 05-29 authorizing the joint sale of the 1996 and 1997 GO Bonds re-marketing.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2006.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #088-FF10, BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING AND HEPATITIS B VACCINATION PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposals (RFP) #088-FF10, Bloodborne Pathogens and Hepatitis B Vaccination Program; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

Contract No. 138-CC09 – EPOXY FLOORING: FURNISH AND INSTALL (DISTRICT-WIDE), is to purchase, at firm prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish and install seamless epoxy flooring, at schools and facilities of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective April 22, 2005, through April 21, 2006. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last term monthly usage averaged $28,191.51, while this year’s usage averaged $35,502.24, plus projects anticipated for this contract period, totaling $148,901.

Fund Source M/WBE Eligibility

Various None

1. DURA FLOOR, INC.
D.B.A. DURA BOND COMPANY
142 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: WILLIAM CANARY, PRESIDENT

2. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JOSE DIAZ, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $372,127.96
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $148,901.00

E-142 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

E-143 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 094-EE05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCEAWARD Bid No. 094-EE05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art & specialty paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 16, 2006, through December 13, 2006, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 SOUTH FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 ESTIMATE $203,440
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

2. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $220,694.60
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

PRIMARY

3. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
4100
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33077 ESTIMATE $57,758
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $278,452.60.

E-144 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-144, AWARD BID NO. 105-EE01 – FURNITURE/OUTDOOR

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 032-FF07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-FF07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products - oil, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2006, through February 28, 2007, as follows:

1. BV OIL COMPANY
7950 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT

2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: L. H. BLAYLOCK, CHAIRMAN

3. SANTEX CORPORATION
14780 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: GONZALO SANTANA, PRESIDENT

4. Reject Items 1A and 12 A

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $395,104.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of rental and cleaning of dust mops and mats, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 10, 2006, through October 9, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. UNIFIRST CORPORATION
500 S.W. 13 TERRACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: RONALD CROATTI, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, A DIVISION OF ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAREL GROUP, INC.
160 ALI BABA AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: DAVID MICHAELSON, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 8 and 9.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $351,802.44.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.01, INVESTMENT OF FUNDS - PRINCIPLES

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- 3B-1.01, Investment of Funds - Principles, and the document, Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS (revised)

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- 3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, and to promulgate the new document, Debt Management Policies, to be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.26, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFFS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATION NO. 9 OF THE APRIL 2005 CYCLE TO AMEND the Miami-dade county Comprehensive Development Master Plan, EDUARDO REYES, LOCATED BETWEEN SW 38 STREET AND SW 40 STREET (BIRD ROAD), AND BETWEEN SW 84 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 85 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Land Use Application No. 9, Eduardo Reyes, located between SW 38 Street and SW 40 Street (Bird Road), and between SW 84 Avenue and theoretical SW 85 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $20,595.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST BY TUSCAN PLACE II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH TUSCAN VIEW ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT, LOCATED AT 670 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of the request for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Tuscan Place II Limited Partnership, in connection with a proposed affordable housing project for the elderly, located at 670 NW 6 Street, Miami, Florida.

F-3 RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT ON THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE REVIEW AND FORWARD TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR IMPLEMENTATION (revised)

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

1. receive the Final Report on the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Review, and forward same to Miami-Dade County with a recommendation for implementation;

2. upon the adoption of a new Ordinance by the County, authorize staff to discontinue the current process governed by Item F-7, approved by the Board on April 13, 2005, with the exception of retaining the ability to dialogue with developers for the opportunity to seek and donations in-lieu of impact fees, in connection with large- scale residential developments; and

3. direct the Superintendent to continue to work with stakeholders, in the areas of affordable housing, as an incentive for teacher recruitment, and explore possible incentives for residential development in areas where schools are projected to continue to be under-enrolled.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 4141 DESIGN CORP., FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 14,344 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, LOCATED AT 4141 NE 2 AVENUE, FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with 4141 Design Corp., to add an additional 3,300 square feet of space to the demised premises (for a total of 14, 344 square feet) and pay the cost to improve the new area at a “not-to-exceed” price established by the District, extend the lease term for the period of May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2011, at an annual lease rate of $258,192 for the first year of the five-year term, plus any additional building ownership/operating expenses, and other terms and conditions, as noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A LEASE EXTENSION WITH THE HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CONTINUED PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT THE REDLAND LABOR CAMP, LOCATED AT 29355 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, AND SOUTH DADE LABOR CAMP, LOCATED AT 13600 SW 312 STREET, FOR THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease extension with the Homestead Housing Authority for the continued placement of portable classrooms at the Redland Labor Camp, located at 29355 South Dixie Highway, and South Dade Labor Camp, located at 13600 SW 312 Street, for the Migrant Child Program, for the period ending June 30, 2006.

F-20 AUTHORITY