1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS
OF BUSINESS
RECOGNITION:
- 2005-2006 Siemens
Award for Advanced Placement
- Athletic State
Championships
- Seniors with
Perfect Attendance
BOARD
MEMBER RESOLUTIONS
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 23, 25, 30 and 31, 2006
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: May 10, 2006 Board Meeting
REGULAR PUBLIC
HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT
APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.
A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL
REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)
- Recognition of 2006 M-DCPS Valedictorians and
Salutatorians
- Update on Broad Visit
- Update on Closing of Schools
- Update on Passport to Summer Expeditions
- Update on Test Scores
- Results of Teacher Fair
- Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting
- National Association of Local Government Auditors Award
- Secondary School Reform
A-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND GROWTH SYSTEM (IPEGS) FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL THAT WILL REPLACE THE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PACES) THROUGH A PILOT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED
DURING THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Instructional Personnel Evaluation and Growth System (IPEGS) to be implemented through a pilot program during the 2006-2007 school year. In accordance with the contract between The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida and Teacher Quality Resources, LLC, and the addendum thereto, the School Board, for its own use, will maintain restricted copyright permission to use, revise and/or modify IPEGS for any educational purpose deemed necessary by the School Board.
A-3 REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
PILOT THE PROPOSED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM FOR THE 2006-07 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to pilot the proposed MEP
Performance Management System for the 2006-07 school year.
There
is no additional cost of piloting the MEP Performance Management System.
A-4 REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSS AND
ADOPT THE MUTUALLY-AGREED UPON SUPERINTENDENT’S GOALS, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES,
AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENT FOR THE 2006-2007 YEAR
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR AGUSTIN J. BARRERA AND SUPERINTENDENT RUDOLPH F. CREW: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, adopt the mutually-agreed upon Superintendent’s goals, performance
objectives, and evaluation instrument for the 2006-2007 year.
A-5 REQUEST
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE REPORT REVAMPING EDUCATION FOR GIFTED AND ALL
LEARNERS (REGAL) PLAN AND
AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THREE-YEAR PLAN OF ACTION TO RESTRUCTURE GIFTED K-12 PROGRAMS IN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
receive the
report, Revamping Education for Gifted
and ALL Learners (REGAL) Plan;
2.
authorize the implementation of the three-year plan
of action to revamp gifted K-12 programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools;
and
3.
authorize the
appropriation for year one of this item, $3,068,826, which will be included in
the 2006-2007 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in August 2006.
A-6 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ETHICS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive the Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.
A-7 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL OF LAW STUDIES, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND
FORENSIC SCIENCES (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1.
establish a
School of Law Studies, Homeland Security, and Forensic Sciences for students in
grades 9-12;
2.
authorize an
amendment to the capital plan to include an allocation of $1 million in FY
06-07 for design and a total of $11 million for construction spread over the
following two fiscal years, FY 07-08 and FY 08-09;
3.
open the
School of Law Studies, Homeland Security, and Forensic Sciences in the 2008-2009
school year for grades 9-10; and
4.
add a grade
level each subsequent year.
B. OFFICE OF
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS
B-2 REQUEST TO REAUTHORIZE THE
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE MANAGER POSITION AUTHORIZATION CODE (PAC)
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN
AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida,
1.
reauthorize the School Board Office Manager’s PAC;
2.
delete Board Liaison (contract) position, Board Members’ Office.
B-3 REQUEST THAT THE
SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR DESIGNEE REVIEW EXISTING POLICY AND PROCESS FOR ADMITTING
LIBRARY BOOKS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BYMS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, direct the Superintendent to review existing policies and procedures
for the selection and acquisition of school library books and recommend any
necessary changes to the process prior to the 2006-2007 school year.
B-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW AND
STRENGTHEN CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE
CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent:
1.
to review the District’s formal civic education curriculum
from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and
2.
submit a report and any recommendations to strengthen the
civics curriculum to the Board at the August 2, 2006 meeting.
B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 06-39 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE R.A.C.E. FOR LITERACY PROGRAM AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
AS AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND READING BOOSTER (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-39 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the R.A.C.E. for
Literacy Program at South MiamiSenior High
School as an innovative community service and reading booster.
B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 06-38 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING EILEEN L. SEGAL, DADE COUNTY COUNCIL PTA/PTSA PRESIDENT
(2004-2006), FOR HER TIRELESS DEDICATION TO STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN
LANGLIEB GREER: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-38 of The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Eileen L. Segal, Dade County
Council PTA/PTSA President (2004-2006), for her tireless dedication to
students, parents and schools.
B-9 REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-40
RECOGNIZING LINNIE SEYMORE FOR HER COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION FOR OVER 50 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C.
STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution
No. 06-40 recognizing Linnie Seymore for her commitment and dedication for over
50 years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Child Nutrition
Program.
B-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-42 PROMOTING STUDENT
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN THE “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS.
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-42,
promoting student pedestrian safety and directing the Superintendent to
encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the
International “Walk Our Children to School Day” on October 4, 2006. In conjunction with this program, it is further
recommended that the “WalkSafe” Pedestrian Safety Program curriculum be
implemented during the week of the event.
B-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-43
RECOGNIZING STANLEY TATE FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
ACTION
PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-DadeCounty, Florida, approve Resolution 06-43of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Stanley G. Tatefor his many years of community
involvement.
B-12 PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL
READING 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised replacement)
B-13 PROTECTING
OUR CHILDREN FROM THE HURTFUL & INSULTING DISTORTIONS OF THE BOOK “VAMOS A
CUBA” BY REMOVING THESE BOOKS FROM ALL OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES (replacement)
B-14 GREATER
MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (withdrawn)
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-4 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER
ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER GARDENS ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Gardens Academy for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2006-2007 school
year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2016,
and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-5 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER
ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER GARDENS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Gardens Academy Middle School for a term of ten years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-6 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER
ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF MATER
ACADEMY LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Academy Lakes Elementary School for a term of ten years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-7 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER
ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF MATER
ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Academy Lakes Middle School for a term of ten years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-8 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER
ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF MATER
ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Academy Lakes High School for a term of ten years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-9 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY (SOUTH CAMPUS)
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) for a term of ten years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.
C-10 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET
ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY (SILVER PALMS)
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset
Academy (Silver Palms) for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008
school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30,
2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year.
C-11 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET
ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY (COUNTRY PALMS)
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset
Academy (Country Palms) for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008
school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30,
2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year.
C-12 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET
ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (COUNTRY PALMS)
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset
Academy Middle School (Country Palms) for a term of ten years, commencing with
the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires
on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year.
C-13 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL
ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF EXCEL
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel
Academy Charter School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2006-2007
school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30,
2011, and concludes in the 2010-2011 school year.
C-14 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE
SKILLS CENTER OPA LOCKA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER OPA LOCKA
RECOMMENDED: Recognizing that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school
application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter
school contractual agreement with Life Skills Center Opa Locka, Inc., on behalf
of Life Skills Center Opa Locka for a term of five years, commencing with the
2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on
June 30, 2011, and concludes in the 2010-2011 school year.
C-15 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School to
remain at its current facility, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and
throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2014, and
concludes in the 2013-2014 school year.
C-16 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with International Studies Charter High
School, Inc., on behalf of International
Studies Charter High School to relocate to a facility at 396 Alhambra Circle,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and
until such a time as its permanent facility is ready for occupancy.
C-17 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST MIDDLE
SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Middle School to increase
the grade level configuration from grades six through eight to grades six
though nine, commencing in the 2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of
the contract which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015
school year.
C-19 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI
COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School to increase
the grade level configuration from kindergarten through grade five to
kindergarten though grade six, commencing in the 2006-2007 school year and
throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2009, and
concludes in the 2008-2009 school year.
C-20 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE CHARTER
SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with The Charter School at Waterstone,
Inc., on behalf of The Charter School
at Waterstone to increase the enrollment capacity from a maximum of 1,000
students to a maximum of 1,150 students, commencing in the 2006-2007 school
year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010,
and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.
C-21 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RENAISSANCE
MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Middle Charter School to remain
at its current facility during its second year of operation and until a permanent
facility is located.
C-22 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH LICEO ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LICEO
ENLACE MIAMI! CHARTER ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Liceo Enlace Miami! Charter Academy,
Inc., on behalf of Liceo Enlace
Miami! Charter Academy to open the school at a facility located at 143 North
Flagler Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, commencing with the 2006-2007 school
year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on
June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.
C-23 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL
CONTRACT WITH LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE
LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the fifth amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School Project,
Inc., on behalf of The Liberty City
Charter School to close its second campus location.
C-24 REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRAL TECH ELEMENTARY
CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the termination of the charter
school contractual agreement with Successful Enterprise, Inc., on behalf of
Spiral Tech Elementary Charter School, effective June 30, 2006.
C-25 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND LINCOLN–MARTI
COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC. AND METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST, PURSUANT TO REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS NO. 097-FF10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FORMIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS
(II) (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc., and Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 097-FF10 - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS (II), to provide educational services to at-risk children for grades 6-12, within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Special Education, Alternative Outreach, and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:
C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, INC.
(WOT), TO PROVIDE GROUP MENTORING SERVICES AT SELECTED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding, from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, with the Women of
Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program, Inc. (WOT), to provide group mentoring
services to selected Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FISCHLER SCHOOL
OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, FOR THE
PARENT RESOURCE CENTERS LOCATED ON THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH AND KENDALL CAMPUSES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1.
enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed
$50,000, with Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and
Human Services for The Parent Resource Centers located on the North Miami Beach
and Kendall campuses; and
2.
grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021
based on sole source.
C-40 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO USE FUNDS THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE
COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION DONATED BY THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR THE
EXPANSION OF THE DELL TECHKNOW PROGRAM (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to:
1.
expand the
Dell TechKnow program to any elementary, middle, and community school with
students that meet program criteria; and
2.
use funds made
available through the Coalition for Community Education and donated by the Bank
of America.
C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1.
enter into a
contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize
funds appropriated by the state to this agency for the continuation of Full
Service Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective August 1, 2006,
through June 30, 2007; and
2.
direct
Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of
$800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
C-50 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE
NO: SM-47 (2005-2006) DOB: 08-31-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-47 (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-51 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-48 (2005-2006) DOB: 06/02/91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-48 (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-52 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-49 (2005-2006) DOB: 01/12/91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-49 (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-53 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-50 (2005-2006) DOB: 01-16-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in
the supplemental material SM-50 (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-51 (2005-2006) DOB: 11-23-92
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-51 (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-55 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE
NO: SM-52 (2005-2006) DOB: 06-08-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in
the supplemental material SM-52 (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-56 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE
NO: SM-58 (2005-2006) DOB: 09-22-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in
the supplemental material SM-58 (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-57 EXPULSION
OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE
NO: SM-60 (2005-2006) DOB: 11-11-88
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in
the supplemental material SM-60 (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-70 PROPOSED NAMING OF
STATE SCHOOL NN1 COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL – RELIEF FOR LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
AND LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, name State
School NN1 Country Club Middle
School, a relief school for Lawton Chiles Middle School
and Lake Stevens Middle School.
C-71 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION FRIENDLY WORKPLACE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report
and recommendations from the Foster Care and Adoption Friendly Workplace
Committee.
C-80 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT seven GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
accept seven grant awards from the Florida Department of Education
(FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in
the total amount of $352,850, for
grant periods beginning February 7, 2006, through December 31, 2006, March 6,
2006, through December 31, 2006, and April 6, 2006, through December 31, 2006,
as specified in the item;
2.
disburse grant funds in the total amount of $338,335to:
a.
Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory
in the amount of $27,807, for the grant period April 6, 2006, through December 31,
2006;
b.
Doral Academy High School, Inc., on behalf of
Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment
Academy, in the amount of $25,650, for the grant period April 6, 2006, through
December 31, 2006;
c.
Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater
Academy East Charter Middle School, in the amount of $34,567, for the grant
period April 6, 2006, through December 31, 2006;
d.
Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Performing Arts and
Entertainment Academy, in the amount of $32,841, for the grant period of April
6, 2006, through December 31, 2006;
e.
Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of
Renaissance Charter Middle School, in the amount of $25,937, for the grant
period of February 7, 2006, through December 31, 2006;
f.
Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit
City Academy, in the amount of $24,355, for the grant period of March 6, 2006,
through December 31, 2006;
g.
The Charter School at
Waterstone, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Waterstone, in the amount
of $167,178, for the grant period March 6, 2006, through December 31, 2006;
3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not
to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved
by the FLDOE; and
4.
direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts
approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be
reported periodically to the Board.
C-81 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE Title II, PART D, Enhancing
Education Through Technology (EETT) Grant Program“Leveraging Laptops:
Effective Models for Enhancing Student Achievement”
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) in the amount of
$1,012,722, for funding under the Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education
Through Technology (EETT) Grant Program “Leveraging
Laptops: Effective Models for Enhancing Student Achievement,” for the period of
May 5, 2006, through June 30, 2007;
2.
retain funds
from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost
rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; and
3.
direct
Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the
granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.
C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH STATE-APPROVED
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS CONTINGENT UPON THE PROVIDER BEING
CHOSEN BY PARENTS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1.
negotiate and enter into separate contractual agreements with
each State-approved SES provider subject to their selection by the parent of an
eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the
annual cost per pupil for Supplemental Educational Services as defined by the
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and authorized by The No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2006, through June 30,
2007, and report to the Board those providers that the District contracted
with; and
2.
renew these contractual agreements annually, for up to two
additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the
requirements of NCLB.
C-83 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PARTS A, C,
AND D
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1.
accept grant
awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,Title I, Parts A, C, and D, in the approximate
amount of $131,731,125, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30,
2007;
2.
extend these
programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency
in order to complete the goals of the program; and
3.
direct
Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as
amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION
OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL
READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.101, REPORTING OF GRANT AWARDS
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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3B-1.101, Reporting of Grant
Awards.
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-9 REQUEST THAT THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL
“SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO
THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. receive
the “Safety and Security Best Practices” self-assessment results; and
2. authorize
the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School
Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2006.
D-10 AUTHORIZATION
TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew the contractual agreement with
Mr.Christopher F. Kurtz to the contracted position of Labor Attorney,
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, at an
annual salary of $150,000.
D-20 PERSONNEL
ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS,
REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS:
APRIL 21 - MAY 11, 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 964.
D-21 ESTABLISH AND
CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised)
APPOINTMENTS
AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, 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)
District
Director, Performance Improvement, MEP pay grade 23, Office of Performance
Improvement
b)
Administrative
Director, A/E Selection, Negotiations and Design Management, MEP, pay grade 24,
Office of School Facilities
c)
Assistant Director, A/E Selection, Negotiations and Design Management,
DCSAA, pay grade 45, Department of A/E Selection, Negotiations and Design
Management
d)
Director,
District Security, DCSAA pay grade 45, Miami-Dade County Schools Police
e) Coordinator III,
Transportation Systems and Programs, DCSAA, pay grade 42, Department of
Transportation; and
D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF
PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 15, 2006 or as
soon thereafter as can be facilitated appoint:
1. Mr.Robert
Uria to the open budgeted
position of Coordinator III Systems and Programs, DCSAA pay grade 42,
Performance Improvement ;
2. Mr. Paul T.
Heineman to the open budgeted
position of Coordinator III Facilities Planning, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities
Design and Standards;
3. Ms. Andrea
M. Williams to the open
budgeted position of Coordinator III Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 42, Office of
Civil Rights Compliance, effective upon completion of background check;
4. Mr. Rodolfo D. Garcia to the open budgeted position of Coordinator
III Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 42, Office of Civil Rights Compliance,
effective upon completion of background check;
5. Ms. Aisha L.
Ferguson to the open
budgeted position of Coordinator III Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 42, Office of
Civil Rights Compliance, effective upon completion of background check;
and
6. Ms. Ludmilla
Landrin to the open budgeted
position of Communications Manager, DCSAA pay grade 37, Media Programs.
D-23 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE
PERIOD OF APRIL 25, 2006 THROUGH MAY 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 April 25, 2006 through May 27, 2006.
D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That effective June
14, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:
a. Controller, MEP pay
grade 25, Office of the Controller
b. Executive Director,
Payroll, MEP pay grade 22, Payroll
c. Coordinator I, Design
and Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Educational Facilities Code Compliance;
2. approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the
following MEP and DCSAA positions:
a. Assistant
Superintendent, Exceptional Student Education, MEP pay grade 25, Curriculum and
Instruction
b. Coordinator III,
Employee Resources, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities Operations
c. Coordinator III,
Transportation Fleet Maintenance, DCSAA pay grade 42, Transportation
d. Edulog Operations
Specialist, DCSAA pay grade 42, Transportation; and
3. approve title
change for the following MEP position:
Coordinator, Compensation Administration, MEP pay grade 19, Compensation
Administration
D-25 APPOINTMENT
OF PERSONNEL NOT ACTED UPON PREVIOUSLY FOR 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to
Florida Statute 1012.22(1)(b), approve nominations of staff members for
appointment, as applicable, to annual or professional service contracts, subject
to reduction-in-force procedures in accordance with state statutes, collective
bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules, effective July
1, 2006.
D-55 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ERNEST K. HAYES - TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 3, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Ernest K. Hayes, Teacher
at Miami Norland Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-56 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SHIRLEY ANN SANCHEZ - TEACHER
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Shirley Ann Sanchez,
Teacher at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, for 30 workdays without
pay.
D-57 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROLANDO J. MONTES - TEACHER
JOSE MARTI MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Rolando J. Montes,
Teacher at Jose Marti Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.
D-58 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBIN M. LOCKERY - TEACHER
M.A. MILAM K-8 CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Robin M. Lockery,
Teacher at M.A. Milam K-8 Center, for 30 workdays without pay.
D-59 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TANYA BARBER - TEACHER
MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR NORTH
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Tanya Barber, Teacher
at Miami Douglas MacArthur North, for 30 workdays without pay.
D-60 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARCIA E. PEROZO - TEACHER
PALM SPRINGS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Marcia E. Perozo,
Teacher at Palm Springs Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.
D-61 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CINDY E. FERNANDEZ - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Cindy E. Fernandez,
Teacher at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.
D-62 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOSEPH M.
CLERGEAU – COMPUTER SPECIALIST
CAROL CITY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Mr. Joseph M. Clergeau, Computer Specialist at Carol City Middle School, for 30
calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-63 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SAMUEL
WATERMAN- CUSTODIAN
HOMESTEAD
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Samuel Waterman, Custodian at
Homestead Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-64 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT KUSE,
JR. – ELECTRICIAN II
REGION
MAINTENANCE CENTER II, FACILITIES OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert Kuse, Jr., Electrician
II, at Region Maintenance Center II, Facilities Operations, pending the outcome
of a hearing, if requested.
D-65 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CARLOS E.
LEGOAS - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL
PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Carlos E. Legoas, Teacher at
Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if
requested.
D-66 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE WITH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH MOVING ON TOWARD
EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INC. (MOTET)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment
contract of the employee, as delineated in the agenda item, effective June 14,
2006, at the close of the workday pending the outcome of a hearing, if
requested. This individual is rendered
ineligible for future employment with the District.
D-67 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL E.
JOHNSON - HEAD CUSTODIAN
LENORA
BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael E. Johnson, Head
Custodian, at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
D-68 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ANDREA B. CHAIT - TEACHER
ROBERT RUSSA MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 10, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Andrea B. Chait,
Teacher at Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay,
pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-69 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ARTHUR D. WILLIAMS – TEACHER
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective August 3, 2006, the School Board suspend Mr. Arthur D. Williams,
Teacher at Norland Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-70 DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE (withdrawn)
PATRICIA MOREIRA-GARCIA –
PRINCIPAL
JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 14, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote
Ms. Patricia Moreira-Garcia from her current position as Principal at James H.
Bright Elementary School to Assistant Principal, pending the outcome of a
hearing, if requested.
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
APRIL 2006
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for April 2006.
E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2,
2005-06 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW (revised replacement 2 )
E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2006 UNTIL THE 2006-07 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
2005-06 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for
2006-07, effective July 1, 2006, until such time as the 2006-07 tentative
budget becomes official.
E-25 RESOLUTION 06-37
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $160 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2006
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve Resolution
06-37 authorizing the issuance of up to $160 million Tax Anticipation Notes,
Series 2006 to provide interim funds for the operation of the District; such
Notes to be retired from proceeds of ad valorem taxes to be received during
2006-2007 for operating purposes; and
2. authorize payment of cost of issuance fees
and expenses not to exceed $100,000.
E-26 APPOINTMENT TO THE
TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Rachel E. Baum to
the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.
E-36 REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM FEDERAL
EXPRESS (FEDEX) CORPORATION IN SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SNACK
PROGRAM PROVIDED FOR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
accept the $10,000.00 contribution from Federal Express (FEDEX) Corporation in
support of the snack program for the School Improvement Zone Schools.
E-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EDUCATION LOGISTICS,
INC. (EDULOG) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,800, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2006 (ORIGINAL CONTRACT AWARDED ON AUGUST 20, 2003) (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools
to enter into a contractual
agreement with Education Logistics, Inc. (EDULOG) to provide additional
training and technical consulting services to facilitate the implementation of
a new automated school bus routing and attendance boundary analysis software
program, in an amount not to exceed $59,800, effective July 1, 2006 through
September 30, 2006 (original contract awarded November 24, 2003); and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule
6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for EDULOG, based upon specific expertise.
The appropriation for this item is
included in the Discretionary Fund of the 2005-2006 Adopted Budget.
E-66 PURCHASE OF SPECIFIC
EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize
purchase of its specific excess workers’ compensation coverage with Liberty
Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher &
Co., effective July 1, 2006 for a year term, subject to a self-insured
retention of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Statutory benefits for workers’
compensation and $3,000,000 per occurrence/annual aggregate for Employers
Liability coverage at a rate of .1089/100 payroll, with a deposit premium for
2006-2007 coverage of $1,998,674; and
2. authorize the
Superintendent to negotiate rate renewals of 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, subject
to future Board approval, and re-rate as determined by incurred claims, as well
as premiums for Terrorism Risk Act Endorsement (TRIA), based upon estimated
payroll of $1,835,329,496, with final premiums subject to audit of actual
incurred payrolls for fiscal years 2006-2007; 2007-2008; and 2008-2009.
E-67 REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) # 094-FF10, ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the
Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #094-FF10,
Administrative Services – Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment;
and
2. approve the
Ad-Hoc Committee.
E-68 INSURANCE RENEWALS
- DISTRICT FACILITIES USE LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WLRN PACKAGE LIABILITY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. renew
the Commercial General Liability Facilities Use Policy wit
