1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS:

- Princeton Prize for Racial Relations

- National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Young Entrepreneur of the Year

- Disney Teacher Awards

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOGNITION:

- 2006 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 6, 8, 20, 22 and 27, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 14, 2006 Board Meeting

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Board Meeting Structure – Future Consideration
• Report on the U. S. Educator’s Delegation to China
• Report on the 2006 Harvard Institute for School Leadership
• Update on the Professional Development Initiative Summer HEAT 2006
• Hurricane Curriculum Presentation
• Status Report on the Inspector General Search

A-2 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and approve the Five-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-2010.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Knowledge Management presentation.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS AND AGREE UPON THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S PERFORMANCE FOR 2005-2006 AS MEASURED BY THE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 17, 2005 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND AWARD THE SUPERINTENDENT A PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS AS REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. discuss and agree upon the evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance for 2005-2006 as measured by the evaluation instrument adopted at the August 17, 2005 School Board meeting; and

2. award the Superintendent a performance-based bonus as required by the terms of his employment agreement.

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 06-45 RECOGNIZING LUCY MARGOLIS FOR HER COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-45 recognizing Lucy Margolis for her commitment and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and public education.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI HEAT ON THEIR FIRST NBA CHAMPIONSHIP (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Heat for its first NBA Championship and thanking the team for its longstanding commitment to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EUPHORIA WATER, OFFICIAL BOTTLED WATER OF THE MIAMI HEAT, AND THEIR WORK WITH DADE COUNTY COUNCIL PTA/PTSA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-46 recognizing Euphoria Water, official bottled water of the Miami Heat, and their work with the Dade County Council PTA/PTSA.

B-8 REPORT ON INITIAL MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMPENSATION TRUST (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a consultant as follows:

B-9 STUDENT LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (replacement)

RECOMMENDED:: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee to implement the student literacy activity (as outlined above) "Hispanics in the USA: Making History: A Literacy Contest for use during Hispanic Heritage Month (October 2006).

B-10 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR PARENTS TO USE TO PAY FOR STUDENT MEALS AND OTHER FEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of implementing a pilot online payment system for parents to use to pay for student meals and submit findings and any recommendations at the September 13, 2006 meeting.

B-11 GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUTURE EXECUTIVES PROGRAM (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, partner with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and direct the Superintendent and staff to collaborate in the design of student opportunities that will incorporate the GMCC Future Executives Program within our secondary school reform plans and report on plans by the September 13^th School Board meeting.

B-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-48, recognizing Community Blood Centers of South Florida.

B-13 POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF STAFF

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, remind the Superintendent, Executive Staff, UTD and all employees of existing board rules that promote high ethical standards and prohibit improper political activity and campaign solicitation and ask that they govern themselves accordingly.

B-14 DISCUSS EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (revised replacement)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON 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 Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School to operate a campus at space at the Mater Academy East Charter School located at 450 SW 4 Street, Miami, Florida 33130, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and until such a time as its permanent facility at 3629 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133 is ready for occupancy.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC.,ON BEHALF OF DR. JOSEPH COATS GRACE COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE 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 Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Dr. Joseph Coats Grace Community Advantage Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC.,ON BEHALF OF SUMMERVILLE ADVANTAGE 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 Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Summerville Advantage Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-12 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC.,ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTH

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 The Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School, North, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY 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 River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School 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-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School to open the school at a facility located at 7141 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Shores Village Charter School Authority on behalf of Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores to adopt its own Code of Student Conduct, revised May 2006, to be used in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct, a Student/Parent Handbook, and a Parent Contract, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year.

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES ELEMENTARY 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 Lakes Elementary School to defer the opening of the school for one year until the 2007-2008 school year.

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of Mater Academy Lakes Middle School to 9010 NW 178 Lane, Miami Gardens, Florida 33018, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year.

C-18 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of Mater Academy Lakes High School to 9010 NW 178 Lane, Miami Gardens, Florida 33018, commencing with the 2006-2007 school year.

C-19 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-19 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, SOUTH

C-20 RECOMMENDATION REGARDING JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. (JESCA) (revised replacement)

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 114-CC10 - APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS, effective July 21, 2006; and

2. Require that James E. Scott Community Association, Inc. (JESCA), lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 - Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective July 21, 2006.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE A FULL-TIME CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, with Miami Dade College (MDC) to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Mentoring Scholarship Program;

2. accept funds not to exceed $42,000; and

3. allocate one Curriculum Support Specialist for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL FOR THE 2006-2007 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION COMMUNITY WELCOME VENDOR FAIR AND LUNCHEON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel for the 2006-2007 New Teacher Orientation Community Welcome Vendor Fair and Luncheon on August 3, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.

C-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE-ONLINE SURFING CHALLENGE (FBI-SOS) PROGRAM INTO THE CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX AND SEVEN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to mandate the implementation of the Safe-Online Surfing Challenge (FBI-SOS) Program into the curriculum for students in grades six and seven.

There is no cost to implement these programs.

C-41 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-41 - REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DISTRICT SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING COMPETITIONS

C-43 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2005-2006 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ELECTROLUX CORPORATION TO MAINTAIN A CUSTOMER SERVICE COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER, EFFECTIVE JULY 17, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Electrolux Corporation, to maintain a customer service cooperative training program at Miami Lakes Educational Center, effective July 17, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

No additional funds will be required to implement this program.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2006-2007 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2006-2007 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2006-2007 Workforce Development Education fee.

No local funds are required.

C-73 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2006-2007 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE V, PART A, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title V, Part A, Innovative Programs in the approximate amount of $660,276, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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 (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $8,425,897, for the grant period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

2. redirect appropriations in the approximate amount of $36,575, from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund thirty percent (30%) of the project director’s salary. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Tentative Adopted Budget;

3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program;

4. 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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2005-2006 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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

1. accept the grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2005-06 Title I School Improvement Initiative, in the estimated amount of $8,195,130, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110, for the grant period of June 14, 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY CRUISES OCEAN FUND, FOR FUNDING THE WEATHER ON WHEELS (WOW) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises Ocean Fund, for funding the Weather on Wheels (WOW) Program in the amount of $30,000, for the grant period of June 1, 2006, through June 31, 2007;

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

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the To Reach Ultimate Success Together (TRUST) Program under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program in the approximate amount of $2,355,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (GEAR UP) PROJECT AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into a subcontract with Florida International University (FIU) to receive funds to implement the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Project at Miami Edison Senior High School in the amount of $20,000, for the grant period of January 2, 2006, through August 22, 2006;

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

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA PART B TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $123,613; and State General Appropriations Revenue Funds, in the approximate amount of $33,312, for the approximate total amount of $156,925, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs;

3. retain funds from the grants 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-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) in the approximate amount of $1,439,087, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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 Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the approximate amount of $2,232,136, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in the approximate amount of $22,628,700, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING & PARENT SERVICES; AND IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services, including Capacity Building & Parent Services; and Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $71,946,059, for the grant period effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the TECH Prep Program under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act in the approximate amount of $351,843, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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

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-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998, THE CARL D. PERKINS SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND ENTER INTO A CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, the Carl D. Perkins Secondary and Post-secondary Career and Technical Education in the approximate amount of $6,106,763, for the grant period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007;

2. enter into a consortium agreement with the Monroe County School District in the approximate amount of $1,782, to support Monroe County School District Post-secondary Industrial Education Programs for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007;

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;

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

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

C-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ URBAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) to fund the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Urban Leadership Development Program in the amount of $500,000, for the grant period of March 22, 2006, through September 30, 2006;

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;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

D-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan and Secondary School Reform waivers, effective July 12, 2006.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 12 - JUNE 14, 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 965.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007 (revised)

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 July 13, 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 effective July 13, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 12, 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. Administrative Director, Maintenance Operations, MEP pay grade 24, Facilities Operations

b. Administrative Director, Transportation, MEP pay grade 24, Department of Transportation

c. District Director, Transportation Operations, MEP pay grade 23, Department of Transportation

d. District Director, Facilities Operations, MEP pay grade 23, Facilities Operations

e. Executive Director, Sourcing Management, MEP pay grade 22, Facilities Operations

f. Executive Director, Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 47, Facilities Operations

g. Director II, Regulatory Compliance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

h. Director, Payroll, DCSAA pay grade 45, Payroll Department

i. Supervisor II, Stores and Distribution, DCSAA pay grade 44, Stores and Distribution

j. Supervisor II, Facilities Management, DCSAA pay grade 44, Educational Facilities Code Compliance

k. Supervisor I, Sourcing Contract, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations

l. Deduction Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 42, Payroll Department

m. Coordinator II, Preventative Maintenance, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

n. Coordinator II, Operations and Training, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

o. Coordinator II, Environmental Resources, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

p. Coordinator II, Central Stockroom, DCSAA pay grade 41, Department of Transportation

q. Coordinator I, Construction Maintenance, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations

r. Project Coordinator, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations

s. Manager III, Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 39, Facilities Operations

2. approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Operations Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Facilities Operations

b. Administrative Director, Facilities Operations, MEP pay grade 24, Facilities Operations Maintenance

c. Executive Director, Employee Resources, MEP pay grade 22, Facilities Operations

d. Director II, Employee Resources, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

e. Director II, Finance, DCSAA pay grade 46, Facilities Operations

f. Director I, Facilities Operations, Regional Maintenance Centers, DCSAA pay grade 45, Facilities Operations

g. Director I, Educational Facilities Administration and Planning, DCSAA pay grade 45, Educational Facilities Administration and Planning

h. Director I, Facilities Operations Regional Maintenance Centers, DCSAA pay grade 45, Facilities Operations

i. Supervisor I, Facilities Operations Customer Service, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations

j. Coordinator III, Roofing, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities Operations

k. Coordinator III, Finance Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 42, Facilities Operations

l. Coordinator II, Portable Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

m. Coordinator I, Facilities Operations, DCSAA pay grade 41, Facilities Operations

3. approve title change for the following MEP positions:

a. Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood Programs, MEP pay grade 25, Curriculum, Instruction and School Improvement

b. Executive Director, Personnel Operations and Network Services, DCSAA pay grade 47, Office of Human Resources

D-31 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EDDIE R. BUTLER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 12, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eddie R. Butler, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TRAMAINE MORGAN – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 10, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Tramaine Morgan, School Security Monitor at North Miami Beach Senior High School, for 60 workdays without pay.

D-45 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-45 ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY BOARD RULE: 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2006

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

E-13 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2006-07 (revised)

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

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE PRICE OF A FULL-PRICE STUDENT LUNCH, BY $0.50 PER MEAL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 7, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase to the price of a full-price student lunch by $0.50 per meal, effective August 7, 2006.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUALAGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 21, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities from August 21, 2006 to August 20, 2007.

E-66 CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of the district’s Catastrophic Athletic Accident Insurance coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Company (AIG)(A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective August 1, 2006 to August 1, 2007 for an annual premium of $80,809.

E-67 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS AND RIDESHARE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AND SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUTER SERVICES

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

1. direct the Superintendent of Schools to move forward with implementation of an Employee Transportation Benefits and Rideshare Program on a voluntary basis for interested employees including implementation of the Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Monthly Metropass ($65) and parking permits ($6.25) to be offered on a pre-tax, monthly payroll deduction basis;

2. direct the Superintendent to implement the Tri-Rail discount program on a voluntary basis for interested personnel to complete Tri-Rail applications to take advantage of the negotiated discount ($60) and pay for their passes directly at Tri-Rail stations and work to incorporate it into the pre-tax, monthly payroll deduction;

3. authorize the Superintendent to distribute, in conjunction with SFCS, a customized online transportation survey to district employees regarding their transportation needs early in September following the beginning of the 2006-2007 academic year;

4. explore the possibilities of implementing the South Florida Commuter Service’s Ridesharing and Van Pooling programs, as appropriate, subject to information received in response to the transportation survey; and

5. use the Commuter Challenge prize of $1,000 as a beginning budget to cover postage expenses for employees who elect to purchase the MDT Metropass and Parking Permit, until a budget is established.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOUR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audited financial statements of the organizations listed in the agenda item.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER V

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Elementary Schools Regional Center V.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER V

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Secondary Schools and Centers Regional Center V.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER VI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Elementary Schools Regional Center VI.

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER VI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Secondary Schools and Centers Regional Center VI.

E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2007: January 17, February 14, March 14, April 18 (Regular Meeting/Attendance Boundary Public Hearing), May 16, June 13, July 11, August 1 (Regular Meeting/First Budget Public Hearing), September 5 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 17, November 20 (Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting), and December 19. The final listing of meeting dates for 2007 will be established by the Board at the 2006 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2006.

E-141 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-142 AWARD BID NO. 120-EE01 – STUDENT DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 120-EE01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student desks, for Storesand Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective July 12, 2006, through July 11, 2008, as follows:

1. F.P. INTERNATIONAL
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, SUITE 108
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $2,886,400
OWNER: MARIA FULLANA, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. VIRCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72033 ESTIMATE $1,120,944
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,007,344.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 053-FF01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-FF01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobilecafeteria tables, for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment andConstruction Services, during the term of the bid, effective July 12, 2006, through October 11, 2007, as follows:

1. INDECO SALES, INC.
805 EAST 4 AVENUE
BELTON, TX 76513 ESTIMATE $504,285.17
OWNER: LEE MAYS, PRESIDENT

2. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS,