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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

November 21, 2006

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 21, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately) 6:30 P.M.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, to be heard immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2006.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [http://www.dadeschools.net].

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Norland Middle School/Center for the Arts "Celebrating the Life of Ms. Athalie Range" (revised)

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 3, 5, 17, 19 and 31, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 11, 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 (revised)

  • Young Women’s Preparatory Academy
  • Miami Business Forum Support
  • Update on Corrective Action Schools

A-2 REPORT ON UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) NEGOTIATIONS (replacement)

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-2 BOARD MEMBER SALARIES FOR 2006-2007

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 1001.395, consider the salary recommendation provided by the Florida School Board Association, and adopt a salary not to exceed $40,887, to be effective November 21, 2006 through November 20, 2007.

B-3 STUDENT LITERACY ACTIVITIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee to implement a student literacy activity, contest and celebration for use during African-American History Month (February 2007).

B-5 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE DISTRICT'S TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STREAMLINE IT

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to evaluate the efficiency of the District's travel reimbursement process and bring a report back to the Board with recommendations to streamline the system by February 2007.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING IBILEY SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND EDDY AND LELAINE BAREA FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ITS STUDENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-61 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ibiley School Uniforms and Eddy and Lelaine Barrea for their generous support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and its students.

B-7 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “DREAM IN GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE” IN ONE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PER REGIONAL CENTER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida, direct the Superintendent to support and expand the implementation of the “Dream in Green Environmental Challenge” in one senior high school per Regional Center and report back to the Board at the February 2007 School Board meeting.

B-8 RESOLUTION OF THE TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMPENSATION TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to work with the Task Force as follows:

To create a Blue Ribbon Committee consistent with the outline attached to the agenda item, the mission of which will be to create and operate the Miami-Dade Schools Workforce Housing Foundation for the purpose of facilitating the acquisition of affordable housing for the employees of the District.

B-9 REVIEW OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND IMPACT ON MUSIC AND ART ELECTIVES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent:

1. Review the unintended impact of the Wellness Program requirements on the ability of students to take music, art and other elective courses and advise the Board at the January meeting of any modifications or revisions that the Superintendent recommends to the Wellness Program to remedy the impact of the program's requirements on music, art and other electives.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-64 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $66,478.45 FROM THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JENNIFER BETH TURKEN, DAUGHTER OF ROBERT AND DANA TURKEN, TO FUND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PRIMARY PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH A FUND TO ESTABLISH A PERPETUAL STUDENT AWARD TO BE AWARDED YEARLY TO DESERVING STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a donation of $66,478.45 from the family and friends of Jennifer Beth Turken for the purchase and installation of new Primary playground equipment purchased from Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC to be installed at North Beach Elementary School; and

2. establish a trust account to enable a perpetual award to be given each year at North Beach Elementary School in memory of Jennifer Beth Turken.

B-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE SURPLUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER TO THE SHAKE-A-LEG FOUNDATION (revised)

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

1) Declare the equipment from the Marine Service Technology Program at Miami Lakes Educational Center as described in the list attached hereto to be surplus property; and

2) Authorize the sale of this surplus equipment to the Shake-A-Leg Foundation at the price of $1.00.

B-12 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule entitled Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees.

NOTICE

MEETING OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 immediately following the “B” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting

1. Election of Officers

2. Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement

3. Consideration of Resolution 06-04 for Certificates of Participation (COP), Series 2006-QZAB

4. Consideration of Resolution 06-05 for forward refunding of Series 1998A and 1998C COP’s by issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2008A

5. Consideration of Resolution 06-06 for advance refunding of Series, 2001C COP’s by issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2006D

D. Other Business and Adjournment

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $124,902, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22, 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 Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational and related services to a maximum of 25 students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $124,902, effective November 22, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

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

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC), SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE AUDIOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM–SOUTH (FDLRS-SOUTH), EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Child Development Center (CDC), South Miami Hospital, to provide approximately eight (8) audiological evaluations for preschool-age children in collaboration with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South (FDLRS-South), effective November 22, 2006, through June 30, 2007.

No local funds are required.

C-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ESTABLISH THE A BUSINESS-COMMUNITY SCHOOL EVALUATION COMMITTEE

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

1. establish the A Business-Community School Evaluation Committee;

2. appoint members recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to the A Business-Community School Evaluation Committee; and

3. that the Superintendent will transmit to the Board the names of those identified to serve on the Committee, once the membership has been established.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TINA PELLETIER CONSULTING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,500 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 18, 2006, THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2007, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE LITERACY STRATEGIES AND DATA ANALYSIS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract, in an amount not to exceed $69,500, with Tina Pelletier Consulting for the period of December 18, 2006, through August 17, 2007, to deliver professional development services that will support implementation of effective literacy strategies and data analysis; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY 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 The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School to increase the grade level configuration from kindergarten through grade two to kindergarten through grade five, 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-7 APPROVAL OF 2006-2007 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2006-2007 School Improvement Plans.

C-8 APPROVAL OF 2006-2007 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2006-2007 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE (ELCMD/M) TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE COVERAGE FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FEE-SUPPORTED AND TITLE I PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS TO ADMINISTER THE LEARNING ACCOMPLISHMENT PROFILE-DIAGNOSTIC (LAP-D) AND THE DEVEREUX EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS TO ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) STUDENTS

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

1. accept funds through a contractual agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (ELCMD), in an amount not to exceed $95,000, to provide substitute coverage for Community Education Fee-Supported and Title I pre-kindergarten teachers effective November 21, 2006, through June 30, 2007; and

2. direct Financial Operations to establish revenues and appropriations not to exceed $95,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the School Board.

No local funds are required.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERATON MIAMI MART HOTEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000, TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY (THE EDDIES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to provide services related to The Education Awards Ceremony (The Eddies).

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000, WITH THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CPC), INC., A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH MAY 25, 2007, AND GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-3F-1.021

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $47,000, with The Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC), Inc., for the contract period of November 22, 2006, through May 25, 2007; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-5 (2006-2007) DOB: 10-03-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-5 (2006-2007), 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 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 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: 07
CASE NO: SM-6 (2006-2007) DOB: 07-12-94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-6 (2006-2007), 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 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 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: 11
CASE NO: SM-7 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-12-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-7 (2006-2007), 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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2006-2007 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 29, 2007, through June 1, 2007:

• Miami-Dade County Auditorium

• Miami Beach Convention Center

• Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts

• University of Miami BankUnited Center

• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

• Florida International University Pharmed Arena

• Florida International University Wertheim Center

• Florida International University Graham Center

• Carnival Center for Performing Arts

• Joseph Caleb Community Center

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

• Signature Gardens;

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, non-Miami-Dade School Police personnel, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $275,000.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2006-2007 Adopted Budget.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION (CCE) FORFUNDING THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to accept a grant award from the Center for Civic Education (CCE) for funding the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program, in the amount of $65,000, for the grant period of May 1, 2006, through April 30, 2007;

2. extend this Memorandum of Agreement 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the:

a. Television Community Service Program in the amount of $1,269,336, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2008; and

b. Radio Community Service Program in the amount of $361,704, for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2008;

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SUCCEED FLORIDA, CRUCIAL PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM

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) in the total amount of $262,480, for funding under the SUCCEED Florida, Crucial Professionals Program for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, for the:

a. Miami Edison Senior High School, Health and Medical Professions Academy, in the amount of $56,000;

b. Miami Edison Senior High School, Academy of Information Technology, in the amount of $56,000; and

c. Miami Lakes Educational Center, Post-secondary Health Science Programs, in the amount of $150,480;

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

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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Program 2006 in the amount of $204,269, for the grant period of September 1, 2006, through March 1, 2008;

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 as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM (CONTINUATION) FOR PROJECT EXCEL AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM AND ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program (continuation) for Project EXCEL at Ethel Koger Beckham and Zora Neal Hurston Elementary Schools, in the amount of $485,000, 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; and

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT BILINGUAL EDUCATION THROUGH MANDARIN INSTRUCTION (BETMI), AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE), for funding under the Foreign Language Assistance Program, Project Bilingual Education Through Mandarin Instruction (BETMI), in the total amount of $741,953, for the grant period of September 15, 2006, through September 14, 2009;

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

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University for an amount not to exceed $100,600, to provide professional development and curriculum support for the grant period of September 15, 2006, through September 14, 2009;

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

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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION; NATIONAL LITERACY PROJECT FOR IMPLEMENTING LITERACY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM, NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY (NWREL); AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Smaller Learning Communities Program in the amount of $9,157,115 for the grant period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2011;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements, not to exceed the amount of $950,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2006, through June 30, 2011, with:

a. National Academy Foundation in the amount of $100,000 annually for a period of five years;

b. Northwestern Regional Educational Laboratory in the amount of $25,000 annually for a period of five years;

c. National Literacy Project in the amount of $25,000 for a period of one year; and

d. University of Miami in the amount of $80,000 annually for a period of five years;

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT NINE CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

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

1. accept nine continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the total amount of $4,121,456, for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007:

a. Adult Geographical (Continuation), in the amount of $1,879,173;

b. English Literacy & Civics Education (Continuation), in the amount of $527,128;

c. English Literacy & Civics Education (Continuation), in the amount of $1,390,155;

d. Corrections Education (Continuation), in the amount of $75,000;

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

f. Front Porch Riverside (Continuation), in the amount of $50,000;

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

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

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

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

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE TEENAGE PARENT 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 to support the Teenage Parent Program, in the amount of $250,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, though 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; and

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

C-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FIFTEEN (15) ACCESS DINGHIES FROM THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL TO THE DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SAIL INDEPENDENTLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of fifteen (15) access dinghies from the Aventura Marketing Council to the Division of Student Services, Physical Education program, to teach students with disabilities to sail independently.

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY (430) AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’S) FROM THE PARENT HEART WATCH ORGANIZATION TO PLACE IN SENIOR HIGH, MIDDLE, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of four hundred thirty (430) AEDs from the Parent Heart Watch Organization to place in senior high, middle, and elementary schools.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP ONLINE LEARNING MODULES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDENT TEACHER SUPPORT TEAM MODEL (ST2) IN CRITICAL NEED SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000, with the Council for Educational Change for the period of November 22, 2006, through December 31, 2006, to design and develop four online learning modules that will support implementation of the Student Teacher Support Team Model (ST2) in 31 critical need schools; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in Contracted Programs for 2006-2007.

D-10 REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Assistant Superintendent, Special Projects, into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective December 1, 2006.

D-11 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas Logan for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2006.

D-12 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 16, 2006.

D-13 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 17

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 17, as of the dates indicated on the listing.

D-14 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JANICE SCOTT BROWN AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE No. 32 390 00236 06

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adv. AFSCME and Janice Scott Brown, AAA Case No. 32 390 00236 06.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 12, 2006

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 969.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised 3)

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 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/or DCSAA positions:

a. Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Business Operations

b. Executive Director, Community Services, MEP pay grade 22, Community Services

c. Manager II, Loss Prevention, DCSAA pay grade 38, Office of Risk and Benefits Management

2. approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 22, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

2624P3P2P1222120AP 106,396 -165,903 98,400 - 131,258 94,400 - 125,938 86,000 - 123,495 82,000 - 121,052 72,842 - 121,052 67,291 - 113,716 62,167 - 104,362 61,200 -   96,188 4544434140 62,408 - 108,10559,437 - 102,96256,602 -   98,05351,349 -   88,95248,897 -   84,710



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

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 22, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Greg A. Mohr to the open budgeted position of Project Manager II, Environmental Program Management, DCSAA pay grade 43, Facilities Operations, Maintenance

2. Mr. Jorge A. Rodriguez to the open budgeted position of Project Manager II, DCSAA pay grade 43, Capital Improvement Project

3. Ms. Vanessa Y. Gomez to the open budgeted position of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Procurement Management Services

4. Ms. Gladys Forero-Beltran to the open budgeted position of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Procurement Management Services

5. Ms. Maite Jimenez to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA pay grade 39, Management and Compliance Audits, effective November 6, 2006

6. Ms. Tenaye F. Arneson to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA pay grade 39, Management and Compliance Audits, effective November 20, 2006, and

7. Mr. Andres D. Mayobre to the open budgeted position of Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Business Operations.

8. Dr. Patricia Penn Dixon to the open budgeted position of Administrative Director, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 24, Office of Professional Development, effective upon completion of background check.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of September 25, 2006 through October 30, 2006.

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

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

a. District Director, Leadership Development, MEP pay grade 23, Professional Development

b. Director I, Science Engineering Mathematics Aerospace Academy (SEMAA), MEP pay grade 21, Secondary-Curriculum and Instruction

c. Supervisor II, Property Accounting, DCSAA pay grade 44, Division of General Accounting

d. Supervisor II, Site Acquisition/Leasing and Inter-governmental Coordination, DCSAA pay grade 44, Facilities Planning

2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and/or DCSAA positions:

a. District Director, Administrative Staffing, MEP pay grade 23, Administrative/Professional and Technical Staffing

b. Technical Operations Coordinator, DCSAA pay grade 43, Division of Media Programs

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (revised)

D-30 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
WANDA A. PHILLIPS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Wanda A. Phillips, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
MATTIE R. TRENT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mattie R. Trent, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-32 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
LINA G. KREY - TEACHER
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lina G. Krey, Teacher at Ponce de Leon Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-33 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
LARRY C. BUTTS – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Larry C. Butts, Security Monitor at Miami Beach Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-34 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
LINDA F. DAVIS – PARAPROFESSIONAL II - BEHAVIORAL
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Linda F. Davis, Paraprofessional II - Behavioral at Parkview Elementary School, for 10 workdays without pay.

D-35 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
KAREN D. EVANS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Karen D. Evans, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-36 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
ROXANNE S. TATE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Roxanne S. Tate, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-37 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
SUSAN M. DEVERY - TEACHER
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Susan M. Devery, Teacher at Parkview Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-40 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INCORPORATED, IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,000, FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Incorporated, in the amount of $114,000, from November 1, 2006 through November 1, 2007.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2006-07 Adopted Budget.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2006-2007, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 21, 2006.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, STUDENT TRANSFERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.08, Student Transfers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 21, 2006.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2006

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,340 items with a depreciated cost of $1,479,551 and Recoveries containing 4 items with a depreciated cost of $4,640 to update the records as indicated in July, August, and September 2006 reports.

E-25 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,599,392 QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS (QZAB) IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP), SERIES 2006-QZAB UNDER RESOLUTION 06-60

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution #06-60 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2006-QZAB in the amount of $2,559,392.

E-26 REQUEST FOR BID, BANK LINE OF CREDIT UP TO $220 MILLION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the attached Request For Bid, for an amount up to $220,000,000 line of credit, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful bank(s) is completed.

E-27 RESOLUTION 06-62 AUTHORIZING UP TO $250,000,000 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP) TO REFUND CERTAIN SERIES 1998A AND 1998C COPs ON A FORWARD SETTLEMENT BASIS AND RESOLUTION 06-63 AUTHORIZING UP TO $18,060,000 REFUNDING COPs TO ADVANCE REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIES 2001C COPs

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

1. approve Resolution 06-62 authorizing up to $250,000,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund certain outstanding Series 1998A and 1998C COPs on a forward settlement basis, and Resolution 06-63 authorizing $18,060,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to advance refund certain outstanding Impact Fee Series 2001C COPs; and

2. designate the proposed financing team.

E-86 AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2007-015, ANNUAL REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND FINANCIAL TRENDS IN CHARTER SCHOOL AND CHARTER TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER AUDIT REPORTS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General Report No. 2007-015, Annual Report on Significant Findings and Financial Trends In Charter School and Charter Technical Career Center Audit Reports Prepared By Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR SIX (6) CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of six (6) charter schools Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 identified above.

E-88 WITHRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-88, INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPRIETY MATER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL(S) AND ACADEMICA CORPORATION (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Investigation of Allegations of Impropriety Mater Academy Charter School(s) and Academica Corporation.

E-89 AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2007-036, REPORT ON REVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOL, CHARTER TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER, AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AUDITOR REPORT PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor General Report No. 2007-036, Report On Review of Charter School, Charter Technical Career Center, and District School Board Auditor Report Prepared By Independent Certified Public Accountants For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

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Contract No. 139-CC06 - PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, is to purchase paint, from the Florida School Plant Management Association approved paint list, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective January 14, 2006, through January 13, 2007, and also establishes a list of pre-qualified vendors who participate in the quotation process for projects, as the need arises. Maintenance Operations indicated that the number of ongoing projects has expanded, resulting in a 33% increase. Last contract usage averaged $2,638 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $7,842 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source 0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Male - No Dollar Amount

1. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER AND FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROGER K. BERRY, C.E.O.

2. CARIBBEAN PAINT COMPANY, INC.
5295 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GEORGE F. SIXTO, PRESIDENT

3. COLOR WHEEL PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: STEVEN K. STRUBE, PRESIDENT

4. DURON, INC.
10406 TUCKER STREET
BELTSVILLE, MD 20704
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. JRV PAINTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. TROPICOLOR CENTER
10470 S.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173