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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (added)

Hispanic Heritage Month Observance
- Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School Women's Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 28, 2007, September 4, 6 and 25, 2007

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 5, 2007

September 19, 2007 Special 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

6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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 ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- 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)

Principal and Assistant Principal State Recognition
Equity and Access Plan
“Elevate Miami”
Importance of Integrating the Arts
Competitive Grant Funds
Special Legislative Session Results

A-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.08, MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR

PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT

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:

1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior;

2. repeal the Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule; and

3. promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, Standards for Student Conduct, and the documents Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary which will be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF2007-2008 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2007-2008 School Improvement Plans.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER (SEEC), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT MUSEUM-BASED LEARNING, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 26, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 18, 2008

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

1. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for SEEC based on specific expertise; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) to provide professional development services that support museum-based learning, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, effective October 26, 2007, through April 18, 2008.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant for Specialized Programs –Schools of Choice.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RENAISSANCE ACADEMY OF SOUTH DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Academy of South Dade for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2018, and concludes in the 2017-2018 school year.

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR HISTORY EDUCATION TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $428,978 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2010.

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

1. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the American Institute for History Education (AIHE) to provide professional development to support the Teaching American History grant awarded to the District by the U.S. Department of Education, in an amount not to exceed $428,978, effective October 18, 2007, through July 30, 2010.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNERS ONLINE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AN ONLINE LEARNING TOOL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,000, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2010.

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

1. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learners Online to provide professional development on the teaching of American history and an online learning tool system to support the Teaching American History grant awarded to the District by the U.S. Department of Education, in an amount not to exceed $119,000, effective October 18, 2007, through July 30, 2010.

C-22 AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTED FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SCIENTIFIC LEARNING TO PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO 40 SCHOOL SITES IMPLEMENTING FAST FORWORD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $290,500

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

1. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F- 1.021, related to Requests for Proposals on the basis of Sole Source; and

2. negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Scientific Learning to provide on-site Fast ForWord training and consulting services to 40 school sites, effective October 18, 2007, through October 17, 2008, at a cost not to exceed $290,500.

C-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE PAPER REDUCTION TASK FORCE 2006-2007 REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and approve the Paper Reduction Task Force 2006-2007 Report.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JUNGLE ISLAND TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2007-2008 EXEMPLARY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS/DADE PARTNERS AWARDS CEREMONY ON APRIL 18, 2008, NOT TO EXCEED $36,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Jungle Island to provide services related to the 2007-2008 Exemplary School Volunteers/Dade Partners Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2008, not to exceed $36,000.

C-33 APPROVAL OF 2007-2008 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2007-2008 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council Membership Rosters.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $82,726.02,FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAWRENCE 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 $82,726.02, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program entitled The HEAT Academy at Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside Elementary schools during the 2007-2008 school year.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; TROY ACADEMY, INC.; AGAPE FAMILY MINISTRIES; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED; LATIN AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC.; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; KIDWORKS USA INC.; AND TRANSITION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,000

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $220,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

d. TROY Academy, Inc., in the total amount of $12,000;

e. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;

f. Kidworks USA, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

g. Latin American Foundation, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

h. Transition, Inc., in the total amount of $20,000;

i. AGAPE Family Ministry, in the amount of $10,000;

j. Family Life Center, in the amount of $10,000;

k. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;

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

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

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL W-1 RELIEF SCHOOL FOR JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER, DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE ELEMENTARY, AND DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School W-1, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary, relief school for Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center, Dr. Bowman Foster Ashe Elementary, and Dante B. Fascell Elementary.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM AND WLRN-TV

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the:

a. Florida Community Service Radio Program in the approximate amount of $111,945, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and

b. Florida Community Service Television Program in the approximate amount of $557,675, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (IDEA), PART B, TO FUND THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS) ASSOCIATE CENTER; AND IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in the approximate amount of $1,788,282, to fund the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Center under:

a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $1,404,731, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008;

b. IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008; and

c. General Revenue, in the approximate amount of $113,083, for the total amount of $1,788,282, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

3. enter into a contractual agreement with The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $178,000, for the grant period effective from July 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008;

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the approximate amount of $3,200,000,for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008:

a. Adult General Education, in the amount of $3,100,000; and

b. Corrections Education, in the amount of $100,000;

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

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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE READING FIRST PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding under the Reading First Program in the approximate amount of $9,282,783, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through August 30, 2008;

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

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

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) ADULT REFUGEE PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families to receive funds in the amount of $6,000,000, for the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project for the contract period of August 13, 2007, through August 12, 2008;

2. retain funds from the contract in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate as allowed and approved by the Florida Department of Education;

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING TWO 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21^ST CCLC) PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI AND CITIZENS FOR A BETTER SOUTH FLORIDA

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding two 21^st Century Community Learning Center (21^st CCLC) Programs in the approximate amount of $1,200,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008:

a. Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $500,000;

b. SECME, in the approximate amount of $700,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $66,369 with:

a. City of Miami, in the amount of $41,369;

b. Citizens for a Better South Florida, in the amount of $25,000; and

3. retain funds from each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as approved by the FLDOE, as allowed;

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

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

6. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13‑ 3F‑1.021, related to Requests for Proposals on the basis that the contracts with the City of Miami and Citizens for a Better South Florida are in the best interest of the District as otherwise determined by the Professional Services Contract Committee.

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE DIGITAL DIVIDE “BRIDGING THE TECHNOLOGY GAP” PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in the approximate amount of $300,000, under the Digital Divide “Bridging the Technology Gap” pilot program through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Program for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007;

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

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

C-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT – ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act – English Literacy/Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $982,374, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY LITERACY (NCFL), FOR FUNDING THE TOYOTA FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM (TFLP) AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM, ZORA NEALE HURSTON, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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

1. accept a grant award from the National Center for Family Literacy (NFCL) for funding under the Toyota Family Literacy Program at Ethel Koger Beckham, Zora Neal Hurston, and Riverside Elementary schools, in the approximate amount of $249,600, for the grant period of August 1, 2007, through June 30, 2010;

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

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Voluntary Public School Choice Program in the approximate amount of $12,536,815, for the grant period of August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2012;

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

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

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

C-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND THE FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK PROJECT (FIN), UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), to fund the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) Project in the approximate amount of $212,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008;

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

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

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

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR FUNDING THE SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award through a Memorandum of Understanding with Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency for funding the Service Partnership Program in the amount of $178,385, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

C-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FIVE (5) GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY – LITERACY EDUCATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS PROGRAM FOR HIALEAH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (2 AWARDS), MIAMI BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, AND MIAMI SUNSET ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER

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

1. accept five (5) grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy – Literacy Education for Households program for Hialeah Adult and Community Education Center, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center, and Miami Sunset Adult and Community Education Center, in the approximate amount of $750,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

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

C-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Early Learning Coalition Miami-Dade/Monroe to receive funds to support literacy development in Early Childhood Programs, in the approximate amount of $71,241, for the grant period of October 18, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

C-94 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ) FOR FUNDING THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GREAT) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) for funding the Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) Program, in the approximate amount of $149,445, for the grant period of June 1, 2007, through November 30, 2008;

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

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures forProviding Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 17, 2007; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Florida Department of Education Addendum to Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, 2007-2008, to the Florida Department of Education.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.042, ARTICULATION

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:

1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.042, Articulation;

2. repeal the document, Articulation Guide, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule; and

3. promulgate new document, Articulation, Transition and Orientation Guide which will be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

C-102 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.091, STUDENT SERVICES PK-ADULT

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:

1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.091, Student Services PK-Adult;

2. repeal the document, Comprehensive Student Services Program PK-Adult, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule; and

3. promulgate new document, Comprehensive Student Service Program PK-Adult which will be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

C-103 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.15, AGENDA – REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

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- 8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR EVALUATION SERVICES AND ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008

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

1. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 based on specific expertise;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Counseling and Educational Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $153,889, for preparation of evaluation methodology, design of an evaluation instrument, program evaluation, data collection, analyses and reporting. In addition, Counseling and Educational Consulting, Inc. will provide stipends and incentives to students who successfully meet all academic requirements and on-the-job-training benchmarks in accordance with the grant application, for the period of September 6, 2007, through August 31, 2008; and

3. extend and amend the amount of the contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agencies in order to complete the goals of the program.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 3, 2007 – SEPTEMBER 6, 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 980.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2007-2008 (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-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of August 27, 2007 through September 24, 2007.

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective, October 17, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

1. Director, Technology Solutions, MEP pay grade 21, Systems and Programming Services; and

2. Water Treatment Specialist, DCSAA pay grade 40, Facilities Operations and Maintenance.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SARAH J. MORRISON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sarah J. Morrison, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ILIA D. SINHA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ilia D. Sinha, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
KEMBA S. FINNIE – BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kemba S. Finnie, Bus Aide at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
KENDRA L. STRACHAN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kendra L. Strachan, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LISA R. BROOKS– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lisa R. Brooks, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ANTONETTA N. DAVIS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Antonetta N. Davis, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
DORIS A. DAVIS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Doris A. Davis, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROGER DERIS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Roger Deris, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LINDA A. JOHNSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Linda A. Johnson, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
RICHARD A. BORRAS – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Richard A. Borras, Microsystems Technician at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HOSEA D. SMITH, SR. - BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Hosea D. Smith, Sr., Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-66 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CONSTANCE S. EDWARDS - BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Constance S. Edwards, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
DANIEL FORMAN - SERGEANT
NORTH OPERATIONS STATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 17, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Daniel Forman, Sergeant at North Operations Station, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2007

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

E-13 CERTIFICATION FOR 2007-2008 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the required certification for the 2007-2008 appropriation for Classrooms for Kids Program and the project allocation list detailing the capital projects to be funded from this program.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE REVISED SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and implement the revised School Wellness Policy per the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES FROM OCTOBER 19, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual agreement with Concerned African Women, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ facilities from October 18, 2007, to August 20, 2008.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional-named insured to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Department where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums for such coverage, including all premiums and state required fees not to exceed $40,000 for the 2007-2008 school year, with such premiums to be paid from the Board’s liability premium budget.

E-77 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOL FOR BOARD-PAID LOBBYIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the performance evaluation tool for contracted lobbyists.

E-86 THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, 2007 ANNUAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2007 Annual Report.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF SCHOOLS WITH A CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL

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

E-88 AUDIT OF DISTRICT’S CUSTODIAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of District’s Custodial Services.

E-89 AUDIT OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PURCHASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Maintenance Materials, Equipment and Supplies Purchases.

E-90 REVIEW OF M/WBE PROGRAM ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of M/WBE Program Annual Expenditure Report for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006.

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. 168-CC08 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT – CATALOG DISCOUNT, is to purchase, at a firm educational discount, fitness equipment, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective May 19, 2007, through May 18, 2008. Thissupplemental award is requested due to increased usage,renovations, and pending requisitions, totaling $82,000. Additionally, at the August 1, 2007 Board Meeting, the Board accepted a federal grant on behalf of the Division of Student Services from the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $350,000, for the purchase of physical education/fitness equipment during this contract period.The previous contract usage averaged $10,085 per month, while thisyear’s usage has averaged $16,641.27 per month.

This bid provides for solicitation of quotations from awarded vendors on all projects exceeding $6,000, to insure that the District receives the best possible price, at current market conditions. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, plus the US Department of Education grant, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

0100 - General

1. FIT EQUIPMENT COMMERCIAL
2025 EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE, NO. 214
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
OWNER: JIM LARSON, PRESIDENT

2. GYM SOURCE MIAMI, INC.
8452 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: RICHARD MILLER, PRESIDENT

3. LIFE FITNESS
10601 WEST BELMONT AVENUE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
OWNER: PHYLLIS DANNIN, VICE PRESIDENT

4. M-F ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
11 AMFLEX DRIVE
CRANSTON, RI 02921
OWNER: BILL FALK, PRESIDENT

5. PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING, LTD.
5325 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

6. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025
OWNER: GEOFFREY JURICK, PRESIDENT

7. WORLD SPORTING GOODS, INC.
33923 HIGHWAY 59
LOXLEY, AL 36551
OWNER: CHARLES P. FORREST, SR., PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $133,130. 80
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $527,033.80

(2)

Contract No. 058-DD01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as mayberequired, of security guard services, for Miami-DadeCountyPublic Schools, during the term of the contract, effectiveNovember 30, 2006, through November 29, 2007. This supplemental award is requested due to increased monthly usage of services by Transportation Administration, Capital Improvement and various facilities throughout the District. The primary need for additional security services was due to Capital Improvement Department’s completion of 20,000 new student stations at the opening of the 2007-2008 school year. Last contract usage averaged $340,920 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $420,858.84 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

Various

1. BAYUS SECURITY SERVICES
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: OLALEKAN SHOKUNBI

2. VANGUARD SECURITY
10145 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: REBECCA SHOPAY

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $4,658,885.79
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $391,420.31

(3)

Contract No. 068-DD05 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CATALOG DISCOUNT, is to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, miscellaneous equipment and supplies, for various schools and locations, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007.

This supplemental award is being requested due to unanticipated increased usage. Capital Construction is including interactive boards and projectors, available on this bid, in all new classroomconstruction. In addition, a television production studio atWilliam H. Turner Technical Senior High School, amounting to approximately $384,000 is planned.

This bid provides for solicitation of quotations from awarded vendors on all projects exceeding $6,000, to insure that the District receives the best possible price at current market conditions. The supplemental amount is based on the average monthly expenditure of $509,526.60, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus additional pending projects.

Fund Source

Various

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC.
1523 N.W. 89 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O.

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12036 S.W. 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

3. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

4. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6313 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 110
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: MARTIN SCHAFFEL, PRESIDENT

5. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
928 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BARRY CLAYTON JACKSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

6. BES INDUSTRIES, INC.
541 LAKE ROAD
PONTE VEDRA, FL 32082
OWNER: DAN SHORE, PRESIDENT

7. BUSINESS MACHINE SECURITY
501 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE, UNIT D
BREA, CA 92821
OWNER: TONYA UMBERG, C.E.O.

8. C.C.S. PRESENTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
8785 PERIMETER PARK BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
OWNER: BONNIE HANSEN, DIRECTOR

9. CAMCOR, INC.
2273 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: RAYMOND E. BAILEY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

10. HIGHSMITH, INC.
W5527 STATE ROAD 106
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0800
OWNER: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH, CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

11. LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
11509 S.W. HERMAN ROAD
TULATIN, OR 97062
OWNER: JERRY RAMEY, PRESIDENT

12. MDM COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE
2320 SOUTH 3 STREET, SUITE 15
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
OWNER: STEVE AUSTIN, PRESIDENT

13. OFFICE EXPRESS SUPPLIES
8005 WEST 20 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: LIBIA FUENTES, DIRECTOR

14. OKEE – COMP CORPORATION
5412 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RENE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

15. PRO VIDEO SALES
6600 WEST ROGERS CIRCLE, #12
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: JON EVANS, PRESIDENT

16. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO & VIDEO SYSTEMS CORPORATION
4836 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ANTONIO SEICENTOS, PRESIDENT

17. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
11921 S.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: JIM ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT

18. QUATRO, INC.
5800 S.W. 195 TERRACE
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FL 33332
OWNER: LAURA M. ROSA, PRESIDENT

19. SILMAR ELECTRONICS
11001 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: SILVIA SMITH, SECRETARY

20. SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2501 DAVIE ROAD, SUITE 260
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: SCOTT LLOYD, PRESIDENT

21. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (TRC)
749 SOUTH 8 STREET, ROUTE 31
WEST DUNDEE, IL 60118
OWNER: JEFF WEBER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

22. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, UNIT 101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DE MIGUEL, PRESIDENT

23. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (UDT PROTIA)
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. FLECHES, PRESIDENT

24. VALIANT IMC
55 RUTA COURT
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ 07606
OWNER: MARTIN SIEGEL, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $4,769,874.59
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,728,444.60

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 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 076-GG01 – STUDENT DESKS AND CHAIRS: SPECIAL PROJECTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 076-GG01 – STUDENT DESKS AND CHAIRS: SPECIAL PROJECTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of classroom furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 17, 2007, through September 4, 2009, as follows:

1. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
1275 BELCHER ROAD, UNIT 36
DUNEDIN, FL 34698 Estimate $665,460
Owner: DENISE POSUSTA, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $665,460.

E-144 RESCIND AWARD TO YOHAY VENDING OFITEMS 13 THROUGH 16, AND 18, AND CORRECT ALTERNATE AWARDEE ON ITEM 8 ON CONTRACT NO. 038-GG03 – HEALTHY-SNACK VENDING PROGRAM

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

1. RESCIND the award of Items 13 through 16, and 18 on Bid No. 038-GG03 – HEALTHY-SNACK VENDING PROGRAM, effective October 17, 2007, as follows:

YOHAY VENDING CORPORATION
14895 S.W. 36 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33185
OWNER: JOSEPH YOHAY, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Yohay Vending Corporation 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.

3. CORRECT the award of Item 8 on Bid No. 038-GG03 – HEALTHY-SNACK VENDING PROGRAM, effective October 17, 2007, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

Highest Monetary Contribution Meeting Specifications

ALTERNATE

LORD’S MINE, INC.
19710 N.W. 2 PLACE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: FEMI BAJIMI, GENERAL MANAGER

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 039-GG03 – PROCESSING OF USDA DONATED COMMODITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 039-GG03 – PROCESSING OF USDA DONATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract to provide processing of USDA donated commodities with specific finished products, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective October 17, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows:

1. PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED
31149 OLD OCEAN CITY ROAD
SALISBURY, MD 21804
OWNER: JAMES A. PERDUE, C.O.B.

2. PIERRE FOODS, INC.
9990 PRINCETON ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45246
OWNER: ROBERT C. NAYLOR, REPRESENTATIVE

3. LAND O’ LAKES, INC.
P.O. BOX 64101
ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0101
OWNER: CHRIS POLICINSKI, PRESIDENT

4. K/D ACQUISITIONS, LLC
D.B.A. KINGS DELIGHT
P.O. BOX 5935
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
OWNER: BRIAN D’SOUZA, MANAGER

5. CULINARY STANDARDS CORPORATION
1101 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
OWNER: JOSEPH STEFANUTTI, PRESIDENT

6. MCCAIN FOODS USA
2275 CABOT DRIVE
LISLE, IL 60532
OWNER: DALE MORRISON, PRESIDENT

7. PILGRIMS PRIDE CORPORATION
1965 EVERGREEN BOULEVARD, SUITE 100
DULUTH, GA 30096
OWNER: O. B. GOOLSBY, PRESIDENT

8. ADVANCE FOOD COMPANY
910 WEST PARK
ENID, OK 73701
OWNER: FRANK MERRITT, C.F.O.

9. TYSON FOODS
8508 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: BRYANT BERRY, MANAGER

10. JTM PROVISIONS COMPANY, INC.
200 SALES DRIVE
HARRISON, OH 45030
OWNER: ANTHONY MAAS, PRESIDENT

11. SCHWAN’S FOOD SERVICE, INC.
115 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE
MARSHALL, MN 56258
OWNER: LENNY PIPPIN, C.E.O.

12. MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
301 CARLSON PARKWAY, SUITE 400
MINNETONKA, MN 55305
OWNER: GREGG A. OSHRANDER, C.E.O.

13. SUNNY FRESH FOODS, INC.
206 WEST FOURTH STREET
MONTICELLO, MN 55362
OWNER: MIKE LUKER, PRESIDENT

14. JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE
2505 WILLMAR AVENUE
WILLMAR, MN 56201
OWNER: MIKE TOLBERT, PRESIDENT

15. W.A. KRETCH COMPANY, LLC
D.B.A. CAFE FAVORITES
511 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD
ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531
OWNER: LEN KRETCHMAN, PRESIDENT

16. Reject Item 13.

17. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,895,334.50.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 048-GG07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 048-GG07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE, to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) replacement parts and service, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective October 17, 2007, through September 30, 2008, as follows:

1. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI
D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI
4181 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33134-2656
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

2. AN IMPORTS ON WESTON ROAD, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE TOYOTA
4050 WESTON ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

3. ATLANTIC FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
2565 WEST STATE ROAD 84
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: PHILIP S. MAAS, PRESIDENT

4. AUTO NATION USA OF PERRINE, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE NISSAN OF KENDALL
17305SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
KENDALL, FL 33157
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

5. BULL MOTORS, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE FORD OF MIAMI
16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

6. FLORIDA DETRIOT DIESEL-ALLISON
2277 N.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: OSVALDO J. MARCHANTE, C.E.O.

7. FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
7703 INDUSTRIAL LANE
TAMPA, FL 33637-6775
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER A. RUSTMAN, PRESIDENT

8. MAROONE CHEVROLET, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE AUTO PLAZA
8600 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

9. MAROONE DODGE, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE OF MIAMI
21151 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

10. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, PRESIDENT

11. Pitts Engine and Transmission, Inc.
7390 N.W. 43 STREET
Miami, FL 33166
OWNER: CARL M. PITTS, PRESIDENT

12. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, DEALER PRINCIPAL

13. TAMIAMI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
8250 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144-4212
OWNER: CARLOS PLANAS, DEALER PRINCIPAL

14. Reject Items 1, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25.

E-147 CORRECT AWARD BID NO. 067-GG07 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Bid No. 067-GG07 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter-bus services, in and out of county, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 17, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows.

AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI, INC.
3595 N.W. 110 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: COACH AMERICA, INC.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 098-GG04 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 098-GG04 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS, to establish acontract, with pre-approved vendors, to purchase various information technology consulting services, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective October 18, 2007, through October 17, 2009, as follows:

1. ACADEMY DESIGN AND TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
1303 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: THOMAS J. SHOLAR, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANCED SYSTEMS DESIGN, INC.
2450 TIM GAMBLE PLACE, SUITE 200
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
OWNER: JOHN DUBARD, PRESIDENT

3. ADVANCED TOTAL SYSTEMS, INC.
8100 S.W. 81st DRIVE, SUITE 279
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: OSIRIS VILLACAMPA, PRESIDENT

4. BEARING POINT, INC.
3800 ESPLANADE WAY, SUITE 310
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
OWNER: PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY

5. BERRY, DUNN, MCNEIL & PARKER
100 MIDDLE STREET
PORTLAND, MAINE 04104
OWNER: KENNETH S. JONES, MANAGER

6. BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS.COM, INC.
8529 SOUTH PARK CIRCLE, SUITE 260
ORLANDO, FL 32819
OWNER: SHERRY LUCKI, PRESIDENT

7. CANDOTECH CONSULTING, INC.
1034 HIGH MEADOW DRIVE
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
OWNER: KAKALI SARKAR, C.E.O.

8. CELT CORPORATION
199 FOREST STREET
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
OWNER: JOHN R. PHILLIPO, C.E.O.

9. CIBER, INC.
1801 HERMITAGE BOULEVARD, SUITE 450
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
OWNER: BOBBY G. STEVENSON

10. COMPUTER AID, INC.
2255 GLADES ROAD, SUITE 239W
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
OWNER: ANTHONY SALVAGGIO

11. COOLSOFT, LLC
1902 CAMPUS PL., SUITE 12
LOUISVILLE, KY 40299
OWNER: BALA CHITTEM

12. DATA INDUSTRIES, LTD.
9995 S.W. 72 STREET, #E-221
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: CHARLES DUVAL

13. ETL SOFT, INC.
2235 GLADES ROAD, SUITE 324A
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
OWNER: KHAJA SHAIK, PRESIDENT

14. FINCH-HATTON GROUP, LLC
1412 MANOR HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 100
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312
OWNER: JENNIFER CAMPBELL, MANAGING MEMBER

15. G4 ENTERPRISES
3700 MARKET STREET BUILDING B
CLARKSTON, GA 30021
OWNER: DAVID GALLEMORE, C.E.O.

16. GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA
2639 NORTH MONROE STREET, #103B
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303
OWNER: EVA ERAUSQUIN, DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT

17. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
21 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 10^TH FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: SAMUEL J. PALMISANO, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

18. INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
9550 REGENCY SQUARE BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
OWNER: J. THOMAS SOLANO

19. KLC CONSULTING, INC.
2239 WOODBINE DRIVE
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32309
OWNER: ITH CRICKS, PRESIDENT

20. KEY TECHNICAL RESOURCES, INC.
5733 NORTH ANDREWS WAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: THY S. GALLAGHER

21. L3 COMMUNICATIONS TITAN CORPORATION
1501 MERCHANTS WAY
NICEVILLE, FL 32578-9728
OWNER: L3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC.

22. MERIDIAN PARTNERS, LLC
1111 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 400
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER: JOSE B. ALEMAN, MANAGING PARTNER

23. MICAJAH IT SERVICES, INC.
1075 ZONOLITE ROAD, SUITE 1B
ATLANTA, GA 30306
OWNER: MICAJAH VICKERS

24. MPS GROUP, INC. SUBSIDIARIES IDEA INTEGRATION AND MODIS
1 INDEPENDENT DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
OWNER: DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS

25. P2P PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
5491 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 204
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
OWNER: HARRIS KATZ, C.E.O.

26. PEOPLE POINT SOLUTIONS, LLC
7757 WEST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: MICHAEL SCHECK, MAJORITY OWNER

27. PROTECH PERSONNEL, INC.
6363 N.W. 6 WAY, SUITE 290
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: DEBORAH VAZQUEZ

28. REVOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
3361 ROUSE ROAD, SUITE 220
ORLANDO, FL 32817
OWNER: TED PARKER, PRESIDENT

29. ROI CONSULTING, INC.
405 NORTH REO STREET, #162
TAMPA, FL 33609
OWNER: ERIC B. BROWN

30. SCICOM INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC.
2250 NORTH DRUID HILLS ROAD, SUITE 238
ATLANTA, GA 30329
OWNER: SAMIT ROY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

31. SIGNATURE CONSULTANTS, LLC
2101 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 3000
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: JAY COHEN, PRESIDENT

32. SKILLSTORM, INC.
1000 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 280
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
OWNER: HANY GIRGIS, PRESIDENT

33. SMX SERVICES & CONSULTING, INC.
7220 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 435
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD J. QUEVEDO, PRESIDENT

34. SOFTWARE INTEGRATION SERVICES, INC.
12130 CEDAR TRACE DRIVE S
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246
OWNER: RAVINDRA PILLI, DIRECTOR

35. SOFTWARE PEOPLE, INC.
17 COVENTRY LANE
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-3885
OWNER: NILIMA JAIN, PRESIDENT

36. SOFTWARE RESOURCES, INC.
2180 W. STATE ROAD 434, SUITE 6136
LONGWOOD, FL 32779
OWNER: TAMARA L. GIAIMO. C.E.O.

37. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, DIRECTOR

38. STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC.
1815 GRIFFIN ROAD, SUITE 102
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
OWNER: CYNTHIA PASKY, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

39. SUPREME SOFT, INC.
1608 SPRING HILL ROAD, SUITE 210
VIENNA, VA 21282
OWNER: SIVA R. RAVI

40. TECHNICAL AID CORPORATION
D.B.A. TAC WORLDWIDE
888 WASHINGTON STREET
DEDHAM, MA 02026
OWNER: ROBERT BADAVAS, PRESIDENT

41. TEKSYSTEMS, INC.
8300 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: ALLEGIS GROUP, INC.

42. THE EXPERTS, INC.
2400 E. COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, #614
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
OWNER: TOM HOSHKO, C.E.O.

43. VERACITY MANAGEMENT GROUP
2655 LE JEUNE ROAD, SUITE 311
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: MICHAEL RIDEMAN, C.E.O.

44. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount $12,291,000 for a two-year period.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (RELIEF FOR HIALEAH GARDENS, ERNEST R GRAHAM AND BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 11990 NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS (revised)

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 the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, as described above.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “UU-1” (RELIEF FOR PAUL W. BELL MIDDLE, W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE, AND LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI (revised)

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 the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of State School “UU-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “MM-1” (RELIEF FOR JOSE MARTI AND HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 11690 NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS

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 the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of State School “MM-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “PP-1” (RELIEF FOR NORLAND MIDDLE AND JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 121 NE 207 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS (revised)

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 the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of State School “PP-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR USE OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AND SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT AT HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5300 CARILLO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a joint use agreement with the University of Miami, for use of the basketball court and sand volleyball court at Henry S. West Laboratory Elementary School, located at 5300 Carillo Street, Coral Gables, for recreational purposes, at an annual rental rate of $1, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-6 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-6
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY FOR USE OF A PAVED PARCEL LOCATED UNDERNEATH STATE ROAD 878 AT SW 80 STREET AND 71 AVENUE, FOR THE STAGING OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BUSES LOADING AND UNLOADING STUDENTS RIDING THE METRORAIL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, for use of a paved parcel located underneath State Road 878 at SW 80 Street and SW 71 Avenue, for the staging of District school buses loading and unloading students riding the Metrorail, at an annual rental rate of $1, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH INNER CITY YOUTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1895 NW 75 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Inner City Youth of South Florida, for use of the playfield area at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term will commence December 1, 2007, and will end November 30, 2012, with three additional one-year option periods. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-8 RENEWAL OF JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR USE OF A.D. BARNES PARK LEISURE ACCESS CENTER, LOCATED AT 3401 SW 72 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County, for use of A.D. Barnes Park Leisure Access Center, for the period of December 1, 2007, through November 30, 2012. The annual rental rate for the period of December 1, 2007, through November 30, 2008, shall be in an amount not to exceed $5,200, which is intended solely to reimburse the County for the actual expenses generated by the school’s use of the facility. All other terms and conditions of the Joint Use Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS PROFFERED BY 46 ACRES, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SET ASIDE OF APPROXIMATELY SIX acreS OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 600 NE 215 Street, AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITES IMPACT FEES.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by 46 Acres, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set aside of approximately six acres of vacant land located at 600 NE 215 Street, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, subject to the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

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 $1,754,865; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00313300

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 Lillie C. Evans Elementary School site, Project No. 00313300, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE HIBISCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. 00177500

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 Hibiscus Elementary School site, Project No. 00177500, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. 00177400

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 Scott Lake Elementary School site, Project No. 00177400, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-24 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE OLYMPIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECTNO.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 Olympia Heights Elementary School site, Project No. 00215800, at an approximate cost of $389,225.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. 00362703

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Structural Repairs and Renovations at North Dade Middle School, Project No. 00362703, as follows:

1. a total combined lump sum fee of $48,500 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 6, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0101302
PHASE III OF THE NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Skanska USA Building, Inc., Project No. A0101302, Phase III of the New Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Central Senior High School, in the total amount of $14,770,212 which includes a contingency in the amount of $588,484.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0825W6761
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0825W6761, Modular Classroom Addition and Miscellaneous Improvements, Redland Middle School, for an additional cost of $25,648.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0825W2901
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER
14950 SW 288 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0825W2901, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Leisure City K-8 Center, for an additional cost of $136,324.

F-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0820
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - S/S "U1"
7940 NW 194 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0820, New Elementary School Prototype, Spanish Lake Elementary School - S/S "U1," for a time extension of 78 days.

F-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01002
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1025 WEST 56 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01002, Remodeling and Renovations, Palm Springs Middle School, for a time extension of 14 days.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0100101
DEMOLITION, NEW BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17615 NW 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0100101, Demolition, New Basketball and Volleyball Courts, Palm Springs North Elementary School, for an additional cost of $15,188 and approve a time extension of 58 days.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 002-HH01 – PARTITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-HH01 – PARTITIONS, to establish a contract with an approved pool of vendors, to furnish supervision, labor, products, and materials necessary to perform repairs, assembly, installationand removal of existing partitions, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective October 17, 2007, through October 16, 2009, as follows:

1. AVATAR, INC.
9456 S.W. 5 LANE
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: LEONARDO FULGUEIRA, PRESIDENT

2. HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP
150 BUSINESS PARKWAY, #6
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
OWNER: MICHAEL BORDEN

3. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
8435 N.W. 169 TERRACE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: AMAT S. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. OFFICE ELITE SERVICES, INC.
2129 OPA-LOCKA BOULEVARD
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: EVERTADO MCKENZIE

5. FOLDING WALLS OF MIAMI, INC.
4041 WOODRIDGE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33133-6677
OWNER: BYRNE L. CORBIN, PRESIDENT

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase and prequalification limit of Magnum Construction Management Corp. d/b/a MCM Corp.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JORGE CISNEROS, DOAH CASE NO. 07-3266

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. Jorge Cisneros, DOAH Case No. 07-3266, terminating the employment of Jorge Cisneros, and denying any and all claims for backpay.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RE: COSTS AND FEES SHARON SIMMONS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 02-6759 CA 15

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement for court costs and fees in the case of Sharon Simmons v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No.: 02-6759 CA 15, and approve the payment of $60,000.00, as full payment and final settlement of the reasonable court costs and fees due to Plaintiff in this matter.

G-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARK DAVIS - DOAH CASE NO. 06-4143, MARK DAVIS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA – U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 06-22673-CIV-UNGAR0- BENAGES/SULLIVAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the cases known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Mark Davis, DOAH Case No. 06-4143 and Mark Davis v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida – U.S. District Court Case No. 06-22673-CIV-UNGAR0-BENAGES/SULLIVAN.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. NESTOR VARONA - DOAH CASE NO. 06-1072

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Nestor Varona - DOAH Case No. 06-1072:

1. Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or

2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on behalf of the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That the Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools provide The School Board of Miami-Dade County a detailed report of the County Health Department findings at Miami-Dade County Public Schools with a corrective action plan that includes monthly updates. The detailed report, policy and procedures will be presented at the November 20, 2007 School Board Meeting.

H-2 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. approve the terms and conditions of the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the provision of Inspector General services by the County’s Office of the Inspector General, including setting a proposed initial budget amount for the costs of the Agreement;

2. authorize the Board Chair to further negotiate on behalf of the School Board any necessary terms with the appropriate representatives of Miami-Dade County for the purpose of finalizing the terms of the proposed Interlocal Agreement, if necessary, including the authority to terminate negotiations and notify the Board that the Agreement cannot be finalized; and

3. authorize the submission of said finalized Agreement to the Board of County Commissioners for its approval.

H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO REVIEW FORMER SENATE BILL 1604 AND ALL RELEVANT FLORIDA STATUTES AND INCORPORATE PERTINENT CHANGES IN APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the Board Attorney to review former Senate Bill 1604 and all relevant Florida Statutes and incorporate pertinent changes in appropriate documents and policies, as well as inclusion in the Code of Student Conduct, and report at the December 11, 2007 School Board Meeting of the changes recommended or implemented.

H-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13-5C-1.031

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings at its November 20, 2007 School Board Meeting, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-54 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE SPORTS SOCIETY OF MIAMI FOR ITS SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-54 recognizing Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School as the recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and the Sports Society of Miami for its support and contributions to our schools.

H-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 07-57 ACKNOWLEDGING THE USPS COMMEMORATIVE STAMP CELEBRATING THE 60^TH ANNIVERSARY OF MENDEZ ET AL. v. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY ET AL., IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (revised)

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-53 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. ROBERT BERNARD INGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-53 honoring the life and legacy of School Board Member Dr. Robert Bernard Ingram.

H-10 INCORPORATION OF REGIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT ANALYSIS OF YEARLY FCAT RESULTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to incorporate regional and individual school district analysis into the yearly analysis of FCAT results.

H-12 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE principles IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of implementing Restorative Justice principles in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY OF SAME FAMILY DISCLOSURE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.18, Assignment – Members of the Same Family to require that the Superintendent, his cabinet, and School Board Members disclose the names of any and all relatives (as defined by the rule):

1. employed by M-DCPS; and

2. employed in any capacity by any company that does business with M-DCPS.

H-15 ACCURACY OF PERSONNEL FILES AND ELECTRONIC RECORDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to take appropriate measures to insure that information displayed in personnel screens of the various personnel applications reflect accurate data.

H-16 STUDENT TESTING (revised)

H-17 MULTIPLE VENDOR CONTRACTS THAT EXCEED $100,000

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. establish a procedure whereby the Board is made aware of contracts to vendors or consultants that are awarded by region centers and schools that in the aggregate exceed $100,000;

2. provide to the Board a list of all vendors or consultants who have received contracts that in the aggregate exceed $100,000 over the past four years and to give the dates and amounts of those contracts; and

3. notify the Board whenever the aggregate total of contracts with vendors or consultants reaches $100,000 to any one vendor.

H-18 REVIEW CASE - MS. HELEN B. WILLIAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review Ms. Helen B. Williams’ case and determine if proper procedure was followed as per School Board rules and state statutes and report to the Board no later than the December School Board meeting.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-58 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON THEIR ESPN RANKING AS THE NO. 1 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE NATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-58, congratulating the Miami Northwestern Senior High School football team on their ESPN ranking as the No. 1 high school football team in the nation.

H-20 REQUEST TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE WORKFORCE HOUSING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive information on the Blue Ribbon Committee on Workforce Housing.

H-21 REQUEST TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE AUTISM TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive information on the Autism Task Force.

H-22 PROPOSED 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2008 Legislative Program and the draft legislative program for Special Session of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards or modify it as deemed appropriate.

H-23 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECTS THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN APPROPRIATE K-5 READING SERIES THAT ADDRESSES THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF GIFTED STUDENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to ensure the implementation of an appropriate K-5 reading series that addresses the special needs of gifted students.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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