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CONFERENCE SESSION	ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Norland Middle School student

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 8, February 14, and February 21, 2007 Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNE

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues
- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)

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)

Entrepreneurial Program
Review of Zone Schools
FCAT Attendance
Legislative Session Update

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: ACCEPT THE COMPREHENSIVE THREE-YEAR MENTORING AND INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR NEW TEACHERS (MINT); AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW TEACHER CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ FOR THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD OF MARCH 16, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007; AND APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

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

1. accept the comprehensive three-year Mentoring and Induction Program for New Teachers (MINT);

2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the New Teacher Center at University of California at Santa Cruz in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the term of March 16, 2007, through June 30, 2007, for the delivery of specialized professional development services;

3. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, for the New Teacher Center based on the contractor’s specific expertise; and

4. approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade.

The appropriation for this item will beincluded in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Tentative Budget and Other Contracted Programs for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

A-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SUMMER HEAT 2007 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES

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

1. implement the district-wide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2007;

2. enter into contractual agreements with universities identified for the delivery of the five (5) institutes listed on page 2 of the Board Item in an amount not to exceed $360,000;

3. enter into contractual agreements with The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development in an amount not to exceed $105,000; The College Board in an amount not to exceed $165,750; and the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center in an amount not to exceed $58,000; and

4. grant exceptions to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for all three listed contracts based on the specific expertise of the providers.

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2006-2007 Adopted General Fund budget; the tentative General Fund 2007-2008 budget and Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) for 2006-2007.

A-4 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.041, STUDENT ATTENDANCE – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (revised)

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-5A-1.04, STUDENT ATTENDANCE—SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.041, Student Attendance – Specific Responsibilities and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.04, Student Attendance--Specific Responsibilities.

A-5 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-5, PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ROSA PARKS CHARTER SCHOOL/FLORIDA CITY

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

1. grant approval of the renewal contract with Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City, for a term of two years, commencing in 2007-2008 and through the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year; and

2. grant approval of thereduction in enrollment from the current maximum of 600 students to a maximum of 400 students.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY

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

1. grant approval of the renewal contract with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, for a term of five years, commencing in 2007-2008 and through the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year; and

2. grant approval of the reduction in enrollment from the current maximum of 72 students to a maximum of 36 students.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH ETHICS INITIATIVE, INC., TO DEVELOP TEACHING MODULES ON ETHICS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED, $200,000, EFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 (revised)

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Youth Ethics Initiative, Inc. (YEI), to develop teaching modules on ethics and provide professional development for secondary teachers, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, effective March 15, 2007, through September 30, 2007; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2006-2007 budget.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN SUMMER PROGRAM (JUNE 4, 2007- JULY 30, 2007)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten Summer Program as mandated by Florida State Statute 1002.61; from June 4, 2007, through July 30, 2007 for an estimated 500 students at 12 schools.

No local funds are required.

C-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN FLORIDA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE APRIL1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Miami-County Health Department to provide management and preventive dental services to students enrolled at Florida City Elementary School, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, and Campbell Drive Middle School, effective April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007; and

2. to renew the cooperative agreement annually.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-24 (2006-2007) DOB: 09-25-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-24 (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: 09
CASE NO: SM-26 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-12-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-26 (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: 10
CASE NO: SM-27 (2006-2007) DOB: 08-23-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-27 (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-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-28 (2006-2007) DOB: 01-20-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-28 (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-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-30 (2006-2007) DOB: 08-21-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-30 (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-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-31 (2006-2007) DOB: 02-04-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-31 (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-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $167,213 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, LITTLE RIVER, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of $167,213 from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside elementary schools, for 100 students at each site, during the 2006-2007 school year.

C-71 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR FOR NON-ZONE SCHOOLS AND ZONE SCHOOLS

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of schools Pre-K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year; and

2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of non-zone schools and zone schools for the 2007-2008 school year.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL SS-1 RELIEF SCHOOL FOR AVOCADO ELEMENTARY, REDONDO ELEMENTARY, AND HOMESTEAD MIDDLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School SS-1 South Dade Middle School, relief school for Avocado Elementary, Redondo Elementary, and Homestead Middle.

C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL A-1 RELIEF SCHOOL FOR PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY AND DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School A-1 Goulds Elementary School, relief school for Pine Villa Elementary and Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary.

C-74 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES: ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – MAY 25, 29, AND 30, 2007, AND FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – MAY 30, 31 AND JUNE 1, 2007

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

1. approve for May 25, 29, and 30, 2007, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:

elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;
senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. approve for May 30, 31, and June 1, 2007, a reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:

elementary schools to six (6) hours and 15 minutes;
middle schools to a minimum of six (6) hours and 40 minutes;
senior high schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes; and

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

C-75 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL WWW RELIEF SCHOOL FOR HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH, HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH, AND MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH (added - good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School WWW Westland Hialeah Senior High School, relief school for Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, Hialeah Senior High, and Miami Springs Senior High.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT $50,000 IN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S LEADERSHIP MIAMI PROGRAM - GROUP 3D MIAMI, TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENTS TO FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to accept approximately $50,000, in in-kind contributions through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Program - Group 3D Miami, to provide enhancements to Frances S. Tucker Elementary.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION-GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2006-2007, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 14, 2007.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.061, RANK IN CLASS-GRADE POINT AVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.061, Rank in Class - Grade Point Average.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 15, 2007

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 973.

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

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

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELDFOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 30, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 30, 2007 through February 26, 2007.

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

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

a. Administrative Director, Alternative Education, MEP pay grade 24, School Operations

b. Instructional Supervisor, Adult and Community Education (Middle School Enrichment Program), MEP pay grade 21, Adult and Community Education

c. Instructional Supervisor, Adult and Community Education, MEP pay grade 21, Adult and Community Education

d. Instructional Supervisor, GMAC, MEP pay grade 21, Athletics/Activities and Accreditation

e. District Supervisor, Instructional Support, MEP pay grade 21, Alternative Education

f. Director II, Data Systems, DCSAA pay grade 46, Adult and Community Education

g. District Supervisor, Grants Administration, DCSAA pay grade 45, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration

h. Senior Grant Writer, DCSAA pay grade 44, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration

i. Coordinator II, Attendance, DCSAA pay grade 41, Attendance Services

j. Systems Analyst, Adult and Community Education, DCSAA pay grade 39, Adult and Community Education

k. Programmer I, DCSAA pay grade 33, Adult and Community Education

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

a. Coordinator, Foreign Records/Transfers, MEP pay grade 19, Attendance Services

b. Staff Specialist, Adult and Community Education, MEP pay grade 18, Adult and Community Education

3. approve change of title and pay grade change for the following MEP position:

Assistant Chief Auditor (School Audits or Operational/ Performance Audits), MEP pay grade 24, Management and Compliance Audits

D-45 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007

6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON SCHOOLS, INC. – HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2004-2005, EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2007

6Gx12-6A-1.022, EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2002-2003, EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2007

6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 2007

6Gx13-6A-1.024, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007

6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2006-2007, EFFECTIVE JULY 28, 2007

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

1. 6Gx13- 6A-1.022, Extended School Year Calendar – 2002-2003; 6Gx13- 6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. – Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar – 2004-2005, to be effective March 14, 2007;

2. 6Gx13- 6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2006-2007; 6Gx13- 6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective June 30, 2007;

3. 6Gx13- 6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective July 28, 2007; and

4. 6Gx13- 6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective August 9, 2007.

D-46 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4C-1.022, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule, with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 14, 2007.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

D-49 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4C-1.021, FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT

D-50 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.024, SCREENING CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act.

D-51 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADOPT THE CRITERIAAND APPEALS PROCESS CONTAINED IN THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the criteria and appeals process outlined in the proposed new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act, for its immediate application to contracted personnel.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL

EDDIE L. WALKER - TEACHER
MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eddie L. Walker, Teacher at Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior High School North, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL

ROBERT M. WILCOX - TEACHER
MAYA ANGELOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert M. Wilcox, Teacher at Maya Angelou Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
FOR 30 WORKDAYS OF EMPLOYEE
SANDY KINDELL III - TEACHER
PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Sandy Kindell III, Teacher at Parkway Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
FOR 30 WORKDAYS OF EMPLOYEE
DAVID L. SCHORR - TEACHER
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. David L. Schorr, Teacher at Miami Central Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
FOR 30 WORKDAYS OF EMPLOYEE
DOROTHY SINGLETARY - REGISTRAR
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Dorothy Singletary, Registrar at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
FOR 30 WORKDAYS OF EMPLOYEE
JAMES L. GLOVER - TEACHER
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. James L. Glover, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL

JEAN D. BERROUET - TEACHER
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jean D. Berrouet, Teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL

RONALD B. BAKER - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ronald B. Baker, Custodian at Miami Lakes Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2007.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FROM JUNE 11, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the City’s summer camp programs from June 11, 2007 through August 3, 2007.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2007.

E-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE SURPLUS SCHOOL BUSES TO THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, declare the three buses as surplus property, and authorize the Superintendent to donate the buses to the City of Opa-locka, upon execution of the Bus Donation Agreement by both parties.

E-66 DISTRICT FACILITIES USE LIABILITY INSURANCE AND COMMERCIAL PACKAGE/WINDSTORM INSURANCE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. authorize additional premiums, not to exceed $5,000, to be paid to Western Heritage Insurance Company, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for events covered by the Commercial General Liability Facilities Use Policy, subject to audit and actual utilization for the remainder of fiscal year 2006-2007;

2. increase the deposit premium for the renewal of the Commercial General Liability Facilities Use Policy underwritten by American Heritage Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., to $12,500 for the policy year effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008, subject to actual usage and audit;

3. authorize a revised premium structure for events covered by the Commercial General Liability Facilities Use Policy, effective July 1, 2007; and

4. authorize reimbursement to Miami-Dade College for additional premiums/surcharges paid for insurance to cover New World School of the Arts in the amount of $240.50 for the policy term of August 13, 2006 to August 13, 2007.

E-67 STRATEGIC INITIATIVE OF INTEGRATION OF CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION WITH MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into negotiations with Gallagher-Bassett Services, Inc. for a two-year extension of their existing contract to provide claims administration services for all claims including liability and workers’ compensation claims inclusive of all medical management and managed care services for workers’ compensation claims with final recommendations for a contract to become effective July 1, 2007 to be brought back to the Board at the Board meeting of May 16, 2007.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

(1)

Contract No. 044-EE10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES, is to provide respiratory therapy, registered nursing and licensed practical nursing services, to students with disabilities for whom such services have been identified. These services will be provided upon identification as necessary by the student’s Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Section 504 Plans and physicians’ medical recommendations, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. The Office of Special Education and Psychological Services has requested this supplement, due to an increase in the number of students requiring these essential services. Services rendered have averaged $335,000 per month during the contract period.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7855 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 218
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JEREMY SMITH, REGIONAL CONTROLLER

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,800,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $900,000

E-142 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 113-EE08 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No.113-EE08 – Maintenance of seawater aquarium systems, effective March 14, 2007, as follows:

TROPICAL HABITATS, INC.
12653 N.W. 13 COURT
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: BRETT SEEBERGER, PRESIDENT

2. Request that Tropical Habitats, Inc., of Sunrise, 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 March 14, 2007.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 114-FF02 – CUSTODIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 114-FF02 – CUSTODIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial cleaning equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective, March 14, 2007, through March 13, 2008, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $201,625
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

2. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $186,883
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $140,508.60
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $529,016.60.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 007-GG03 – CAFETERIA PACKAGING AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-GG03 – CAFETERIA PACKAGING AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria packaging and plastic supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2007, through June 30, 2007, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

3. WALLACE PACKAGING, LLC
820 EAST 47 STREET, SUITE B6
TUCSON, AZ 85713-5074
OWNER: PAUL TOMEH, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. A.G.E. PAPER & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS
226 WEST 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISEL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

5. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

ALTERNATE

6. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

8. Reject: Items 3 and 4 - Graphic Sandwich Wrap, and Items 16, 19, 20, 22 and 23 - Miscellaneous Category.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $953,134.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 026-GG07 – MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKS AND WALK-IN STEP VANS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 026-GG07 – MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKS AND WALK-IN STEP VANS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required of miscellaneous trucks and walk-in step vans, for Stores and Mail Distribution and MaintenanceMaterials Management, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2007, through the end of the current year production, as follows:

1. ATLANTIC TRUCK CENTER
17151 N.W. 7 AVENUE EX.
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: SKIP MAAS, PRESIDENT

2. GENERAL GMC TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, INC.
360 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415-2808
OWNER: MADELINE DE SANTI, PRESIDENT

3. Reject: Items 4 and 5.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $522,825.

E-146 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 102-FF04 – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE AND DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 011-GG04 - ERP SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contract negotiations between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and SAP Public Services, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 102-FF04 – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE and Deloitte Consulting LLP, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 011-GG04, ERP SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS, to provide an integrated business solution, effective March 14, 2007, as follows:

1. SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE
NEWTON SQUARE, PA 19073

2. DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP
200 S. BISCAYNE BLVD, SUITE 400
MIAMI, FL 33131

3. Authorize negotiations with BearingPoint, Inc., the second highest ranked proposer, should negotiations fail with Deloitte Consulting, LLP.

4. Once the contracts are finalized with SAP Public Services, Inc., and Deloitte Consulting LLP, both contracts will be brought back to the Board for final approval, including an updated Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), a full financial and Return on lnvestment (ROI) analysis, a Financing Plan, and a report on any additional benefits to be expected.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.06, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (revised)

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OFRESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-029, REDLAND ACRES FAMILY HOMES DEVELOPMENT CORP., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 288 STREET AND SW 169 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-029, Redland Acres Family Homes Development Corp., located at the southwest corner SW 288 Street and SW 169 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $117,100.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-412, COURTNEY GROVE, LLC, LOCATED AT 15901 SW 157 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-412, Courtney Grove, LLC, located at 15901 SW 157 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $120,810.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-001, LUIS PABON, ET AL., LOCATED AT 18020 SW 109 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-001, Luis Pabon, et al; located at 18020 SW 109 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $34,142.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-089, RICHARD ROAD ESTATES, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 296 STREET AND SW 197 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-089, Richard Road Estates LLC, located at the southeast corner of SW 296 Street and SW 197 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $253,538.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-090, RICHARD ROAD ESTATES, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 312 STREET AND SW 197 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-090, Richard Road Estates LLC, et al., located at the southeast corner of SW 312 Street and SW 197 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $141,151.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-295, ARMANDO GUTIERREZ, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 22 STREET AND SW 147 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-295, Armando Gutierrez, located at the northeast corner of SW 22 Street and SW 147 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,072.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-234, RINCON DE SAN LAZARO, INC., LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 30 STREET AND SW 149 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-234, Rincon de San Lazaro, Inc., located at the northeast corner of SW 30 Street and SW 149 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $112,710.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 15 OF THE APRIL 2006 LAND USE CYCLE, Q2 KINGS MOUNTAIN 485, LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 344 STREET AND SW 188 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 15 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Q2 Kings Mountain 485, LLC, located at the southwest corner of 344 Street and SW 188 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $30,674.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-003, EUREKA COVE LLC, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 176 STREET AND SW 114 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-003, Eureka Cove LLC, located at the southwest corner of 176 Street and SW 114 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $38,145.

F-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE AND MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION HASRED INC. & MAVICMAR, LOCATED AT 3840 NW 7 STREET, MIAMI, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE 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 monetary donation in connection with a Land Use and Major Use Special Permit application, Hasred Inc. & Mavicmar, located at 3840 NW 7 Street, Miami, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $46,920.

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM PALERMO LAKES, INC., FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 5311 NW 7 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Palermo Lakes, Inc., for exemption of Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 5311 NW 7 Street, Miami.

F-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH JACK THOMAS, INC., REALTORS, AS AGENTS FOR OMNI PARTNERSHIP, FOR USE OF A 100-SPACE PARKING FACILITY LOCATED AT 235 NE 16 STREET, FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtors, as agents for Omni Partnership, for use of a 100-space parking lot located at 235 NE 16 Street, to extend the term for the period commencing April 26, 2007 and ending April 25, 2010, at an annual rental rate of $39,996 the first year, $43,992 the second year and $47,988 the third year, and to modify the cancellation provision. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-14 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DOLPHIN’S GATE, LLC, FOR TEMPORARY PARKING FOR CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION, LOCATED AT 450 NW 137 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of the lease agreement with Dolphin’s Gate, LLC, for temporary parking for Central West Transportation for the term commencing May 1, 2007, and ending October 31, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-15 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR STATE SCHOOL “A-1” (RELIEF FOR PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY AND DR. E.L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT SW 236 STREET AND SW 112 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for State School “A-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE AND NEGOTIATE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THAT WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO BUILD AND OPERATE A SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND, ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH MIAMI-DADE CULTURAL CENTER LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY S.W. 211 STREET AND S.W. 108 AVENUE, CUTLER RIDGE, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore and negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County that would allow the District to build and operate a school for the performing arts on County-owned land, adjacent to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Center located at approximately S.W. 211 Street and S.W 108 Avenue, Cutler Ridge, Florida.

F-17 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT AND/OR USE OPPORTUNITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONVERSION BY THE BOARD OF RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT1155 93 STREET, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, TO A K-8 SCHOOL, AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE TOWN OF ADJACENT TOWN-OWNED LAND FOR OFF-STREET PARKING; AND

2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN FOR THE LONG-TERM USE OF PARKING FACILITIES (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, in connection with the conversion by the Board of Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary School, located at1155 93 Street, Bay Harbor Islands, to a K-8 school, and development by the Town of adjacent Town-owned land for off-street parking; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Lease Agreement with the Town for the long-term use of 130 parking spaces in the adjacent Town-owned parking garage, with first year rental costs not to exceed $93,600, and under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-19 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY A PROPOSED IMPACT FEE WAIVER SCHEDULE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND CONTINGENT UPON COUNTY ADOPTION OF ALL THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE, AS PRESENTED TO AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING BY THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT ITS FEBRUARY 20, 2007 MEETING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit to Miami-Dade County a proposed impact fee waiver schedule in connection with the provision of affordable housing, and contingent upon the County’s full adoption of all the proposed revisions to the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, as presented to and approved on first reading by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners at its February 20, 2007 meeting.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $14,051,759; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL A-1(RELIEF FOR CHAPMAN, NARANJA AND REDLAND ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01125

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $57,241.22 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A01125.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL D(RELIEF FOR VIRGINIA A. BOONE HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY, MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0798

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $49,609.39 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges. These charges are not included in the construction contract, Project No. A0798.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL U-1(RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD, CHARLES D. WYCHE AND PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0820

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $118,774.23 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A0820.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL UU-1(RELIEF FOR PAUL BELL, W.R. THOMAS AND HOWARD DOOLIN MIDDLE) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01020

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $123,263.44 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A01020.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 6801 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00177900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Coral Terrace Elementary School site, Project No. 00177900, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00152000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Earlington Heights Elementary School site, Project No. 00152000, at an approximate cost not to exceed $118,305.

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A01154

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the John F. Kennedy Middle School site, Project No. A01154, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach.

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTIONCHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A01013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $55,067.78 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. 00177800.

F-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00178200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Miami Palmetto Senior High School site, Project No. 00178200 in favor of Miami–Dade County.

F-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-30, COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ & QUIROGA, ARCHITECTS CHARTERED, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), PROJECT NO. 00254700

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (TO RELIEVE MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, PROJECT NO. 00254700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Senior High School State School “YYY-1” (to relieve Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian senior high schools), Project No. 00254700, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $260,957 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-32 COMMISSIONING OF R. J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00253900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Additions, Remodeling and Renovations (Phase I) at Southside Elementary School, Project No. 00253900, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $775,000 for A/E basic services; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL AND HVAC UP-GRADES AT THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUILDING, PROJECT NO. 00400000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners as Architect/Engineer for Emergency Electrical and HVAC Up-grades at the Information Technology Services Building, Project No. 00400000, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $222,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-34 COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL AND HVAC UP-GRADES AT THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUILDING, PROJECT NO. 00400000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of BDI Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Emergency Electrical and HVAC Up-grades at the Information Technology Services Building, Project No. 00400000, as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $32,000 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-35 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR PHASE II HVAC EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AT:

CENTENNIAL MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376200
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376300
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376400
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00339600
W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. 00376100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Bros. Construction Co., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Phase II HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement Projects under the following considerations:

Centennial Middle, Project No. 00376200
Citrus Grove Middle, Project No. 00376300
Highland Oaks Middle, Project No. 00376400
Miami Lakes Middle, Project No. 00339600
W.R. Thomas Middle, Project No. 00376100

1. a total lump sum fee of $55,000 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-37 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., PEREZ & PEREZ ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC., LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., EDWARDS & KELCEY, INC., BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS, KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A., AND A.C.A.I. ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (A/EPC) FOR PROJECTS OF UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with The Architectural Partnership, Inc., Perez & Perez Architects Planners, Inc., Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., Edwards & Kelcey, Inc., Brown & Brown Architects, KVH Architects, P.A., and A.C.A.I. Associates, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) for projects of up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-38 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH F. R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., WEIDENER SURVEYING & MAPPING, P.A., J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND E. R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM LAND SURVEYING CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year agreements with F. R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E. R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., to perform land surveying consultant services under the same terms and conditions with a 4.94% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated General Land and Engineering Surveying Services Fees.

F-39 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOSCIENCES, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC. (FORMERLY LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.), NUTTING ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & INSPECTION COMPANY, INC., TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third one-year extension of the agreements with Evans Environmental & Geosciences, MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Nutting Engineering of Florida, Inc., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical/construction materials testing and environmental assessment services under the same terms and conditions.

F-40 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO SERVE HOMESTEAD’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT) A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. A01106

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Educational Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106, as follows:

1. without cause;

2. with no further compensation due to the A/E; and

3. with written notification of this action to the A/E.

F-41 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK AGREEMENT AND GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AMENDMENT WITH JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO SERVE HOMESTEAD’S EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT) A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE, PROJECT NO. A01106

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement and Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with James B. Pirtle Construction, Co., Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Manager at-Risk firm for New State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Education Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106:

1. for convenience;

2. with written notification of this action to the CM; and

3. with payment to the CM at-Risk firm in accordance with provisions of the general conditions of the contract for construction applicable thereto.

F-42 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00361500
NEW PARENT DROP-OFF AT
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5950 NW 114 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. 00361500, New Parent Drop-off at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School, in the amount of $ 176,646 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 6,800.

F-44 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00262600
GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AT
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the General Repairs and Rehabilitation Project at Miami Killian Senior High School, Project No. 00262600, in the amount of $14,697,166, which includes a contingency in the amount of $1,336,106.

F-45 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0101501
DEMOLITION AND SITE MITIGATION PACKAGE FOR
STATE SCHOOL “BBB1”
(REPLACEMENT SCHOOL FOR NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH)
800 NE 137 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., for the Demolition and Site Mitigation Package, Project No. A0101501, at State School “BBB1” (Replacement School for North Miami Senior High) in the amount of $2,199,018, which includes a contingency in the amount of $170,000.

F-48 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138400
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13137 SW 26 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138400, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School, for a credit of $171,514.

F-49 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00139500
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
21799 SW 117 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00139500, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Pine Villa Elementary School, for a credit of $162,899 and approve a time extension of 86 days.

F-50 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-50
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00139400
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (14-PK)
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8000 SW 142 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

F-51 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00138700
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10151 SW 64 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00138700, Modular Classroom Addition (10-PK), Snapper Creek Elementary School, for a credit of $30,346.

F-52 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0855
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0855, Design-Build for a New Addition, Miami Killian Senior High School, for a credit of $22,692.

F-53 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00138500
12 PACK - CLASSROOM MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10693 SW 93 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00138500, 12 Pack - Classroom Modular Construction, Kendale Elementary School, for a credit of $22,449.

F-54 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0825W4391
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
29035 SW 144 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0825W4391, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Irving & Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School, for a credit of $14,104.

F-55 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01000
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK
CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1225 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01000, Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Coral Park Elementary School, for a credit of $11,169.

F-56 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0854
DESIGN-BUILD FOR A NEW ADDITION
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50TH TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0854, Design-Build for a New Addition, Southwest Miami Senior High School, for an additional cost of $51,774.

F-57 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0833
AUDITORIUM/CLASSROOM RENOVATIONS
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL
531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0833, Auditorium/Classroom Renovations, Henry H. Filer Middle School, for an additional cost of $138,240.

F-58 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01029
DESIGN BUILD - NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
S/S "SS1" (RELIEF FOR HOMESTEAD AND REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLS)
SW 292 ST AND 194 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01029, Design Build - New Middle School, S/S "SS1" (Relief for Homestead and Redland Middle Schools) for a credit of $45,465 and approve a time extension of 38 days.

F-59 FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
UNITECH BUILDERS CORP.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C15
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/05-CENTRAL 15
FACILITIES OPERATIONS,MAINTENANCE
ALL REGIONS OF M-DCPS FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05-C15)
FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05C15A
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05C15B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Unitech Builders Corp, Contract No. JOC 05-C15B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on May 18, 2007, whichever occurs first.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JAVIER PERAZA, DOAH Case No. 06-1756

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Javier Peraza, DOAH Case No. 06-1756, reinstating Javier Peraza as a teacher with back pay and benefits.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
KEVIN SMITH V. FRIENDS OF WLRN/M-DCPS/WLRN
CASE NO.: 04-21718-CIV-HIGHSMITH/TURNOFF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of Kevin Smith v. Friends of WLRN/M-DCPS/WLRN Case No.: 04-21718-CIV-Highsmith/Turnoff.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CARLOS LEGOAS, DOAH CASE NO. 06-2919

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Carlos Legoas, DOAH Case No. 06-2919, dismissing all charges against Carlos Legoas, rescinding his suspension and awarding him back pay and benefits.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ABNER REYES, DOAH Case No. 06-1208

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Abner Reyes, DOAH Case No. 06-1208, reinstating Abner Reyes with back pay and dismissing the charges against him.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

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

1. select one of the candidates as Inspector General for The Miami-Dade County School Board;

2. authorize the Chair to negotiate the contract on behalf of the School Board; and

3. approve the proposed Inspector General’s contract at the April 18, 2007 School Board meeting; or amend the proposed contract and submit for the approval of the School Board at the May 16, 2007 Board meeting.

H-4 WIRELESS INITIATIVE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the administration to work with the Office of the Mayor of Miami-Dade County on the Wireless Miami-Dade Initiative, in particular to provide alternatives of how to best utilize the spectrum of the Educational Broadcast System and at the April 18, 2007 School Board meeting bring forward a joint report with alternatives and recommendations.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT (withdrawn)

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WORK PERFORMED THROUGH THE “SCHOOLS ADOPTING SCHOOLS” PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the “Schools Adopting Schools” Program.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL RECOGNIZING APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2007 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recognition of April 15 through April 22, 2007 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JUSTIN KOREN AND MAGNETIC THEATRICALS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THEATRE IN OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Justin Koren and Magnetic Theatricals for their contribution to the theatre in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

H-11 WORKSHOP - INSPECTOR GENERAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a workshop on the Office of Inspector General and make specific recommendationsto School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ISSUES

CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION (PRE-TAPED ITEMS)

ADJOURNMENT

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