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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

December 13, 2006

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AGENDA SECTION

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 13, 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, DECEMBER 11, 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:

- South Pointe Elementary School Chorus

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 14, 15 and 30, 2006

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 21, 2006 Board Organization Meeting
November 21, 2006 Board Meeting
December 5, 2006 Special 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

  • Update on Redesign and Establishment of New Alternative Schools and Programs for At-Risk Students

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (revised)

1. APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED HIRING PROCESS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

2. AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES:

INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT – NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS;

INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.161, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT – SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS; AND

REPEAL THE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SELECTION PROCEDURES MANUAL, WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13- 4A-1.16 AND 6Gx13- 4A-1.161

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

1. approve the recommended hiring process for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP);

2. authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules:

6Gx13- 4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment – Non-school Site Administrative Positions;

6Gx13- 4A-1.161, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment – School Site Administrative Positions; and

repeal the document, Management Selection Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference in School Board Rules 6Gx13- 4A-16 and 6Gx13- 4A-1.161.

A-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-3, AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE FOR PROPOSED PLAN FOR M-DCPS PARTICIPATION IN 2006-2007 SPECIAL TEACHERS ARE REWARDED (STAR) PROGRAM

A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE THE 1,887 M-DCPS AND 23 CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS AP SCHOLARS BY THE COLLEGE BOARD AND DISTINGUISH THE 36 M-DCPS AND TWO CHARTER REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THEIR SUCCESS WITH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledge the 1,887 M-DCPS AND 23 Charter School students who have been recognized as AP Scholars by the College Board and distinguish the 36 M-DCPS and two Charter representative senior high schools for their success with the Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-65 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING JANUARY 2007 AS FLORIDA, JEWISH HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 06-65 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing January 2007 as Florida Jewish History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-4 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT INITIATE RULEMAKING TO AMEND OR PROMULGATE A SCHOOL BOARD RULE REQUIRING THAT ALL AGENDA ITEMS HAVE AN ESTIMATE OF ANY COSTS THAT WILL OR MAY BE INCURRED IF THE AGENDA ITEM IS APPROVED (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings at the February 14, 2007 Board meeting, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend the provisions of School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.15 (Agenda-Regular and Special Meetings), or to promulgate a new rule that sets forth the requirement that all Agenda Items must contain an estimate of the impacted cost of approving the Item, including an estimated cost of the staff time involved in implementing the Item.

B-5 REQUESTED REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-4C-1.021, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the stakeholders with assistance from the School Board Attorney’s Office, conduct a comprehensive review of School Board Rule as described in the Item, and recommend any necessary amendments thereto, if any; and request that the Superintendent initiate Rulemaking to amend the Rule consistent with those changes, if any, that may be suggested by the stakeholders.

B-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE REQUESTED INFORMATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide requested information either in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.20 or in accordance with Chapter 119.

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (ASCD), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CURRICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 17, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to provide professional development services that support curriculum design and instructional planning, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, effective January 17, 2007, through April 28, 2007;

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for ASCD based on sole source; and

3. renew the contractual agreement for an additional one-year term for the 2007-2008 school year at a cost not to exceed $50,000. The renewal option of the contractual agreement will only be engaged upon satisfactory fulfillment of the professional development services.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Voluntary Public School Choice Program (VPSCP) and Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grants under the purview of Specialized Programs - Schools of Choice.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI “D” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

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

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT BAY POINT, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT BAY POINT AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the charter school application for The Charter School at Bay Point, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Bay Point; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL “A” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the charter school application for Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy Charter School “A”; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL “B” AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the charter school application for Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy Charter School “B”; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the charter school application for Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Charter High School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the charter school application for Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-11 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-11 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter High School.

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

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

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

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-13 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-13 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School.

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

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

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

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-15 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-15 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Campus)

C-16 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-16 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School (South Campus).

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

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

1. approve the charter school application for The Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of South Dade Charter School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. (BACC), TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL THERAPY AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN 23 BACC DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,224,250, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 8, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with The Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc. (BACC), to provide specialized clinical therapy and psychiatric consultation services in 23 BACC day-treatment programs for emotionally handicapped (EH) and severely emotionally disturbed (SED) students, in an amount not to exceed $1,224,250, effective January 8, 2007, through June 30, 2007; and

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

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

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A “TRADÚCELO AHORA” DONATION FROM IBM CORPORATION FOR FOUR SCHOOL SITES, AND AN ADDITIONAL DONATION FOR THE READING COMPANION PROGRAM FROM IBM CORPORATION FOR EIGHT SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the “Tradúcelo Ahora” donation from IBM Corporation to implement the translation software at four school sites, and an additional donation for the Reading Companion Program from IBM Corporation for eight schools, for a total value of $160,000.

C-31 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE AND ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR PROTOCOL FOR OFFICIAL SCHOOL BOARD EVENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and adopt the protocol guidelines regarding ceremonies, programs, dedications, receptions and other official School Board events.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DISTRICT 11, OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., AND SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into an interagency agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families District 11, Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., and South Florida Workforce Development Board, for students in Foster Care.

There is no cost to the District.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO ACCEPT POWER GENERATORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to accept three power generators valued at $1,700,000, for the period of July 1, 2006, through December 31, 2022.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC., FOR EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of equipment and software valued at $60,000, from Samsung Electronics America, Inc., in support of Flamingo Elementary School.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT $100,000 IN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH THE HEART OF AMERICA FOUNDATION’S READESIGN™ PROGRAM TO RENOVATE AND FURNISH A SCHOOL LIBRARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to accept $100,000, in in-kind contributions through the Heart of America Foundation’s READesign™ program to renovate and furnish a library at one Miami-Dade County elementary public school.

C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13 6A-1.471, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12) PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13 6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12) and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, Charter Schools (K-12).

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,500 WITH DR. PEDRO NOGUERA FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH MAY 31, 2007, TO DEVELOP AN URBAN LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK FOR PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND TEACHER LEADERS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed $32,500 with Dr. Pedro Noguera for the period of January 1, 2007, through May 31, 2007, to develop an Urban Professional Development track for approximately 350 M-DCPS principals, assistant principals and teacher leaders; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021 in light of Dr. Noguera’s specific expertise to provide the contracted services.

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

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education 2004-2009 by adding 23 new components.

D-10 1. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT I0 SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE AND REALIGNMENT OF POSITIONS

2. AUTHORIZE CORRESPONDING SALARY INCREASES

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

1. amended I0 Salary Schedule; and

2. corresponding salary increase to impacted employees on the I0 Salary Schedule, effective December 29, 2006.

D-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED G0 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended G0 Salary Schedule and adjust the corresponding salaries, effective December 29, 2006.

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

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

2. APPROVE CORRESPONDING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPACTED AFSCME EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 29, 2006, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the:

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

2. salary adjustments for impacted AFSCME employees.

D-13 RECLASSIFICATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS IN DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) (revised 2)

1. APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATIONS, TITLE CHANGES, AND/OR UPDATES TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS WHICH MAY INCLUDE CHANGES IN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF SELECTED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS

2. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR EXISTING MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) POSITIONS

3. APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATIONS FOR SELECTED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL (DCSAA) PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective December 13, 2006:

1. approve the reclassifications, title changes and/or updates to job descriptions which may include changes in minimum qualifications, of the Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Professional and Technical (DCSSA) positions listed in the agenda item.

2. establish and classify new job descriptions for the following existing Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Professional and Technical (DCSAA) positions:

a. District Director, Advanced Planning, MEP, pay grade 23

b. Supervisor II, Facilities Operations, DCSAA, pay grade 44

c. Manager III, Facilities Consultants, DCSAA, pay grade 39

d. District Director, Technology Delivery, MEP, pay grade 23

e. Executive Director, Technical Architecture, MEP, pay grade 22

f. Coordinator III, Training Systems Education, DCSAA, pay grade 42

g. Project Manager, Program Management, DCSAA, pay grade 41

h. Executive Director, Procurement Management and Materials Testing, MEP, pay grade 22

i. Director II, Treasurer/Financial Reporting, DCSAA, pay grade 46

j. Director II, Business Operations Performance Improvement, DCSAA, pay grade 46

k. Manager III, Purchase Card Management, DCSAA, pay grade 39

l. Director, Compensation Administration, MEP, pay grade 21

m. Manager III, Community School Fiscal Services, DCSAA, pay grade 39

n. Supervisor II, Research Services, DCSAA, pay grade 44

o. Director I, Evaluation, DCSAA, pay grade 45

3. approve the reclassifications for the Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Professional and Technical (DCSAA) personnel listed in the agenda item.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

 23 81,792 - 125,938  46 65,528 - 113,516
 22 72,842 - 121,052  45 62,408 - 108,105
 21 67,291 - 113,716    44 59,437 - 102,962
  20 62,167 - 104,362 43 56,602 -   98,053
 42 53,915 -   93,398
 41 51,349 -   89,230
 40 48,897 -   84,710
 39 46,573 -   80,678
 38 44,360 -   76,847
 37 42,240 -   73,175
 36 40,225 -   69,684

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 13 - NOVEMBER 15, 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 970.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective December 14, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 14, 2006 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Marvin E. Armstrong to the open budgeted position of Director, Treasury Operations, DCSAA pay grade 45, Office of Treasury Management;

2. Ms. Alexandra M. Reyes to the open budgeted position of Senior Grant Writer, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office Intergovernmental Affairs, Grant Administration and Community Services;

3. Mr. Roger P. Gajafsky to the open budgeted position of Coordinator Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations, Maintenance;

4. Mr. James E, Sprinkle to the open budgeted position of Coordinator Construction, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations, Maintenance; and

5. Ms. Camille M. Castor to the open budgeted position of School Board Office Manager, DCSAA pay grade 39, Office of Board Members, effective upon completion of background check.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

45444039 62,408 – 108,10559,437 – 102,96248,897 –   84,71046,573 –   80,678

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

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

D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS (revised 2)

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

1. Approve changes to minimum qualifications, title and pay grade change for the following MEP and/or DCSAA position:

a. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Recruiting and Performance Management, MEP pay grade 25, Office of Human Resources, Recruiting and Performance Managemen

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

a. Administrative Director, Professional Standards, MEP pay grade 24, Office of Professional Standards
b. Executive Director, School Choice, MEP pay grade 22, Charter School Operations
c. Senior Audit Supervisor, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
d. Audit Coordinator II, DCSAA pay grade 41, Office of Management and Compliance Audits

3. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and/or DCSAA position:

a. District Director, Compliance and Investigative Audits, MEP pay grade 23, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
b. Instructional Support Specialist, MEP pay grade 20, Office of Special Education and Psychological Services, Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
c. lnstructional Support Specialist (Social Sciences), MEP pay grade 20, Division of Social Sciences
d. Supervisor, Program Evaluation, MEP pay grade 20, Division of Program Evaluation
e. Information Systems Design Control Officer, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of Management and Compliance Audits f. EDP Audit Supervisor I, Division of Electronic Data Processing Audits, DCSAA pay grade 43, Office of Management and Compliance Audits
g. Coordinator Ill, Evaluation, DCSAA pay grade 41, Division of Program Evaluation
h. Staff Specialist, Evaluation, DCSAA pay grade 40, Division of Program Evaluation

D-30 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
DEIRDRE L. YOUNG – PARAPROFESSIONAL I THERAPEUTIC
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Deirdre L. Young, Paraprofessional I Therapeutic at Neva King Cooper Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-31 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
SCOTT D. ELLINPORT – COORDINATOR CONSTRUCTION
CENTRAL INSPECTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Scott D. Ellinport, Coordinator Construction at Central Inspections, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-32 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
AUBERTO SALCEDO – HEAD CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Auberto Salcedo, Head Custodian, at Miami Shores Elementary School, effective as of December 12, 2006.

D-33 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
TALECIA L. LUMPKIN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2006, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Talecia L. Lumpkin, School Bus Driver, at John Schee Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
DELTHIA L. FREDERICK - TEACHER
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 13, 2006, the School Board suspend Ms. Delthia L. Frederick, Teacher at Scott Lake Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2006

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

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-87 MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Ernst & Young LLP’s Management Letter for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-88 AUDITED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2006 and 2005.

E-89 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-90 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-91 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-92 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-93 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINE 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 for nine charter schools fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 listed in the agenda item.

E-94 EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DADE MARINE INSTITUTE, INC. AND RECAPTURING THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. (revised)

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

E-95 AUDIT OF DISTRICT FLEET UTILIZATION PRACTICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of District Fleet Utilization Practices.

E-97 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised)

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

E-98 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER VI (revised)

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

E-99 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER VI (revised)

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-100 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2006, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2006, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

E-106 REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTRACTING AND EVALUATION OF OUTSIDE VENDORS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH THE DISTRICT’S ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive this update regarding guidelines for the contracting and evaluation of outside vendors who provide services through the District’s Alternative Education program.

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.

(1)

Contract No. 151-CC01 – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007. This year’s usage has averaged $37,085.19 per month.

A one-time purchase by Title I Administration, in the amount of $79,272.72, utilized the favorable pricing on this bid. In addition, new items on the bid are available to schools and departments through the District’s Shopping Cart. This supplemental amount is based on the average monthly utilization for the remaining term of the contract.

Fund Source 0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Female

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. D & H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
2525 NORTH 7 STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
OWNER: JAMES SCHWAB, PRESIDENT

3. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE
10201 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JIM TOURAL

4. OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
13794 N.W. 4 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $212,172.84
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $232,849.39

(2)

Contract No. 032-EE01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE: TABLES, DESKS AND CHAIRS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tables for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective April 13, 2006, through April 12, 2007. This year’s usage has averaged $63,259.30 per month.

This supplement is being requested due to increased utilization by various schools throughout the District purchasing furniture, and the Title I Administration special project purchase of $307,183, for computer tables. This supplement was calculated on a monthly utilization basis for the current contract period.

Fund Source 0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility Hispanic Female

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE POST, GA 31776
OWNER: ROBERT D. WINN

4. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT VIRTUE

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $366,295

(3)

Contract No. 109-EE06 – PEST-CONTROL EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE, is to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform district-wide pest control, extermination and removal service of rodents, roaches, ants, fleas, bees and pigeons, at other than food-service areas, withpre-qualified vendors, for the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, during the term of the contract, effective May 10, 2006, through May 9, 2007.

This supplemental award is requested due to the increased infestation of rodents at various school sites. 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 None

1. A NATURAL PEST CONTROL
120 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: REGINA G. REMICCI, PRESIDENT

2. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, SUITE 40
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEON T. CARANGI, JR., PRESIDENT

3. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING
514 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
OWNER: FEDERICO MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

4. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOSE PEREZ LINARES, PRESIDENT

5. THE STERITECH GROUP, INC.
2301 WEST SAMPLE ROAD, BUILDING 3, SUITE 6A
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073
OWNER: JOHN K. WHITLEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $150,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $150,000

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

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

E-143 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1 through 7, and 10 through 15 on Contract No.033-FF02 – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF DUST MOPS AND MATS, effective December 13, 2006, as follows:

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

2. Require that Unifirst Corporation, of Pompano Beach, Florida, 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 December 13, 2006.

E-144 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 058-FF03 – CAFETERIA SERVING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 058-FF03 – CAFETERIA SERVING SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities,as maybe required, of cafeteria serving supplies, for the Department of FoodandNutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. A.G.E. PAPER AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. DADE PAPER COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. LACE FOODSERVICE CORP.
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $902,147.40.

E-145 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF NOVEMBER 1, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of November 1, 2006, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 117-FF06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 117-FF06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest-control services, for school cafeterias and consumer science laboratories, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through December 12, 2007, as follows:

1. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING SERVICES
13200 57 PLACE SOUTH
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33467 ESTIMATE $72,060
OWNER: ISABEL MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $72,060.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 118-FF04 – COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 118-FF04 – COMPUTER-EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), to purchase, at firm unit prices, on-site, computer-equipment service and repair, as may be required, for Information Technology Services, administrative and school sites, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

1. BLM TECHNOLOGIES
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: RON MEINHARDT, PRESIDENT

2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER CORPORATION
7276 N.W. 58th STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 52A, 53A and 57 in the agenda item.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 128-FF11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES, COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 128-FF11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES, COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, lease and maintain, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of multifunctional devices, copying equipment, service and supplies, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and various administrative offices, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2006, through September 30, 2008, as follows:

1. BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. DOCUTEK IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.
15050 N.W. 79 COURT, SUITE 110
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: RITU STALLER, C.E.O.

3. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1401 N.W. 136 AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: MATTHEW J. ESPE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

4. MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS
D.B.A. MOS IMAGING SYSTEMS
14791 OAK LANE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. T & G BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A TGI OFFICE AUTOMATION
2077 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 2
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: STEVE ADLER, PRESIDENT

6. XEROX CORPORATION
1000 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: ANNE M. MULCAHY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING APPLICATION NO. 2005-385A, BISCAYNE COVE, LLC (A/K/A KEYSTONE GRAND CONDOMINIUMS), LOCATED AT 16375/16395 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Zoning Application No. 2005-385A, Biscayne Cove, LLC (a/k/a Keystone Grand Condominiums), located at 16375/16395 Biscayne Boulevard, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the am