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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

June 18, 2008

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 18, 2008 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M. )

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC
HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008.

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

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

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

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


1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- North Miami Beach Senior High School Debate Student (added)

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

- Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 6, 8, 22, 27, and 29, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 21, 2008

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 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 2)

  • FCAT Results
  • Advanced Level Courses
  • Presentation of the Children's Trust 2008 Report, Putting the Pieces Together for Our Children
  • BOSS (Business Operating Solutions for Schools) Update (formerly referred to as ERP)

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVIEW AND ADOPT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S GOALS, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENT FOR THE 2008-2009 YEAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, review and adopt the Superintendent’s goals, performance objectives, and evaluation instrument for the 2008-2009 year, in accordance with the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL ALLOCATION PLAN, CHANGES TO STAFF NOT GOVERNED BY THE SCHOOL ALLOCATION PLAN, A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECTED POSITIONS AND A REDUCTION IN SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE BUDGETS (revised 2)

1. APPROVE CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL ALLOCATION PLAN

2. APPROVE A REDUCTION IN ANNUAL DAYS OF WORK FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

3. ELIMINATE THE POSITIONS AND 2008-09 BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR THE MARKETING OFFICE

4. APPROVE A REDUCTION IN VOCATIONAL AND COURTESY TRANSPORTATION AND PROVIDE MODIFIED MAGNET TRANSPORTATION ONLY TO DISTRICT-WIDE AND SCHOOL-WIDE MAGNET PROGRAMS AND THE RELATED LAYOFF FOR AFSCME STAFF ASSlGNED TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

5. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS EXCLUDING AFSCME PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

6. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)

7. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES

8. APPROVE FURLOUGH DAYS (DAYS WITHOUT PAY) FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

9. APPROVE REDUCTION IN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICE MANAGERS' BUDGETS BY 10%

10.AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 30, 2008 , or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, do the following:

1. Approve changes to the School Allocation Plan

2. Approve a reduction in annual days of work for exceptional student education placement specialists and school psychologists

3. Eliminate the positions and 2008-09 budget allocations for the Marketing Office

4. Approve a reduction in vocational and courtesy transportation and provide modified magnet transportation only to district-wide and school-wide magnet programs and the related Layoff for AFSCME staff assigned to transportation services

5. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations as described herein excluding AFSCME staff assigned to transportation services

6. Authorize the superintendent to implement a separation plan to all impacted emplovees (which includes outplacement assistance)

7. Authorize the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for acciued sick leave) to all impacted employees

8. Approve furlough days (days without pay) for MEP Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals

9. Approve a reduction in School Board members and office managers' budgets by 10%

10. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to this agency for the continuation of Full Service Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective August 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. direct Financial Affairs to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of $800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the School Board.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,370,981, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements, subject to appropriation, with the following five community agencies, to provide educational and vocational training services, to a maximum of 145 SWD, in an amount not to exceed $1,370,981, effective July 1, 2008 , through June 30, 2009 :

  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (Easter Seals – Culinary Arts), in an amount not to exceed $271,303;
  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (Easter Seals - Janitorial/Environmental Services), in an amount not to exceed $175,809;
  • Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $268,801;
  • Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $319,050;
  • Research and Services Foundation, Inc. (RSF) d/b/a Psychological Services Center (PSC), in an amount not to exceed $240,524; and
  • Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise - Doral), for an amount not to exceed $95,494; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008, contingent upon approval of the 2008-2009 District Budget.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,091,606, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. to enter into contractual agreements, subject to appropriation, with four community agencies and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,091,606, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

  • Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,147,667;
  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $848,898;
  • University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $629,008; and
  • United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $466,033; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008, contingent upon approval of the 2008-2009 District Budget.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 60 COCAINE-EXPOSED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $549,596, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement, subject to appropriation, with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center, the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $549,596, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008, contingent upon approval of the 2008-2009 District Budget.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AGENZIA NAZIONALE PER LO SVILUPPO DELL ’ AUTONOMIA SCOLASTICA, AND THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Agenzia Nazionale per lo Sviluppo dell’ Autonomia Scolastica, and the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, for a period of up to three years, effective June 1, 2008 , through June 30, 2011 .

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with The City of Aventura, Florida , on behalf of Aventura City of Excellence School to increase the enrollment capacity to a maximum of 972 students, commencing with the 2009-2010 and ending June 30, 2018 .

C-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER GARDENS ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Gardens Academy to add a second campus at 17300 NW 87 Avenue, Hialeah , Florida , 33015 , during the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2016 .

C-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes Middle School , to relocate to a permanent facility located at 17300 NW 87 Avenue, Hialeah , Florida , 33015 , during the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2016 .

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes High School , to relocate to a permanent facility located at 17300 NW 87 Avenue, Hialeah , Florida , 33015 , during the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2016 .

C-10 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 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, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Academy of South Dade, to change the school’s location to a new parcel of land located SW 152 Avenue (Kingman Road), between SW 320 Street (Mowry Drive) and SW 328 Street (Canal Drive), Homestead, Florida, 33030, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and throughout the term of the contract ending on June 30, 2018.

C-11 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the contract with EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School to be permanently located at 3650 North Miami Avenue , Miami , Florida 33127 , continuing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract and ending June 30, 2011 .

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School to be permanently located at 3650 North Miami Avenue , Miami , Florida 33127, continuing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract and ending June 30, 2012 .

C-13 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND ASIAN CULTURE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND ASIAN CULTURE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Integrated Science and Asian Culture Academy, Inc., on behalf of Integrated Science and Asian Culture Academy for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-14 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Middle School of International Studies for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-15 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy High School of International Studies for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-16 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Arts Academy for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-17 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-18 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND ACCEPT $76,000 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING FOR HEARING SCREENING SERVICES, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2008, THROUGH JULY 29, 2009

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 Health, Miami-Dade County Health Department, to receive funds to provide a minimum of 100,000 hearing screening services for students enrolled in grade levels required by state statute and School Board rule, effective August 1, 2008, through July 29, 2009;

2. accept $76,000 from Miami-Dade County Health Department to supplement delivery of services; and

3. the appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008, contingent upon approval of the 2008-2009 District Budget.

C-31 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC., (OYC) TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES FOR SELECTED STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Overtown Youth Center, Inc., to provide mentoring services for selected students, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, culminating June 30, 2011.

C-32 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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

Superintendent to:

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with Miami Dade College (MDC) to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Mentoring Scholarship Program; and

2. accept funds from Miami Dade College not to exceed $42,000.

C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 053-HH10 – PROVIDE STATE-REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR SIXTH- GRADE STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent, or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 053-HH10 - PROVIDE STATE-REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR SIXTH- GRADE STUDENTS, to provide state-required, scoliosis-screening services for sixth-grade students attending Miami-Dade County Public Schools, through the Division of Student/Career Services, Comprehensive Health Services, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

1. EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI , FL 33125
LOUISE K. WELCH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the budgeted amount of $55,000.

C-41 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 055-HH10 - RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING SERVICES, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Reject Request For Proposals No. 055-HH10 - RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING SERVICES, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-42 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SONDRA PIERCE, D.B.A. ABC SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY; BOCA CENTER SPEECH; EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES); HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.; AND INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, INC.,PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.070-HH10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent, or designee, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Sondra Pierce, d.b.a. ABC Speech and Language Therapy; Boca Speech Center; EBS (Educational Based Services); Hearing and Speech Center of Florida, Inc.; and Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 070-HH10– SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, to provide speech and language pathology services to students meeting eligibility requirements, through the Office of Special Education, Alternative Outreach and Psychological Services, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2008, through June30, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES)
9 LACRUE STREET, SUITE 210
CONCORDVILLE , PA 19331-0911
JOHN A. GUMPERT
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

ALTERNATE

2. SONDRA PIERCE
D.B.A. ABC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
5703 SOUTHWEST 87 AVENUE
COOPER CITY , FL 33328
SONDRA PIERCE, MS, CCC-SLP

3. BOCA SPEECH CENTER
160 N.W. 4 STREET
BOCA RATON , FL 33432
AUDREY B. GREENWALD, PRESIDENT

4. HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.
9425 S.W. 72 STREET, SUITE 261
MIAMI , FL 33173
DEBRA KNOX, M.S., CCC-SLP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5. INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, INC.
1780 KENDARBREN DRIVE
JAMISON , PA 18929
JASON RALPH, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the budgeted amount of $1,200,000.

C-43 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.; INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, INC.; AND NATIONAL INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 071-HH10 - PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent, or designee, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Inc.; Innovative Communication Services for the Deaf, Inc.; and National Interpreter Resource, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 071-HH10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN- LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the Division of Special Education, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
19451 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE 340
PEMBROKE PINES , FL 33332
LISA CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE
DEAF, LLC
15476 N.W. 77 COURT, SUITE 190
MIAMI LAKES , FL 33016
LAZARO M. FERNANDEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
1570 ISABEL ROAD OESTE
BOCA RATON , FL 33486
JUNE BACKER, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $1,250,000.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-65 (2007-2008) DOB: 02-19-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-65 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-68 (2007-2008) DOB: 09-08-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-68 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-81 (2007-2008) DOB: 01-19-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-81 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-83 (2007-2008) DOB: 05-24-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-83 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-85 (2007-2008) DOB: 07-23-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-85 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 APPROVE THE PURCHASING OF LETTERMAN JACKETS TO AWARD STUDENTS ON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM OF MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE CLASS 6A FHSAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to approve the purchasing of letterman jackets to reward students on the State and National Championship Football Team of Miami Northwestern Senior High School during the Class 6A FHSAA State Football Championship Season.

C-71 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-71
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RELOCATE THE PROGRAM ENTITLED YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT (YMAACD) AT MACARTHUR SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to relocate the program entitled Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at MacArthur South to the Board-owned facility located at 13990 S.W. 264 Street, Miami , Florida .

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $8,199,089, for the grant period July 1, 2008 , through June 30, 2009;

2. redirect appropriations in the approximate amount of $42,602, from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund thirty percent (30%) of the project director’s salary. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Adopted Budget;

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

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA INCREASING REFUGEE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 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 Florida Increasing Refugee Student Achievement Program, in the approximate amount of $661,740, for the grant period of February 29, 2008 , through August 14, 2008;

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

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE TITLE IV, PART A - SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the To Reach Ultimate Success Together (TRUST) Program under the Title IV, Part A - Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program in the approximate amount of $1,927,660, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH STATE-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) PROVIDERS SUBJECT TO THEIR SELECTION BY PARENTS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN

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

1. negotiate and enter into separate contractual agreements with each State-approved SES provider subject to their selection by the parent of an eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the annual cost per pupil for Supplemental Educational Services as defined by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 ( NCLB ), for a contract period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and report to the Board those providers that the District contracted with; and

2. renew these contractual agreements annually, for up to two additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the requirements of NCLB.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE X, PART A, EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH 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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title X, Part A, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, in the approximate amount of $120,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006, THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS, SECTIONS 131 AND 132 GRANTS, AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND; AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS IV VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 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 for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Secondary and Postsecondary Programs, Sections 131 and 132, Grants, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the approximate total amount of $6,115,999, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. accept one grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Career Pathways Consortium under the Carl D. Perkins IV Vocational and Technical Education Act in the amount of $284,767;

3. enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College to accept funds as the fiscal agent of the Career Pathways Consortium in the approximate amount of $61,146;

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

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

6. 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 2007-2008 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT FUND THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2007-2008 Title I School Improvement Fund, in the estimated amount of $1,237,120, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110, for the grant period of February 18, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PARTS A, C AND D, PUBLIC LAW 107-110

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Parts A, C and D, in the approximate amount of $129,216,220, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ( EETT )

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology ( EETT ) in the approximate amount of $1,277,435, for the grant period of July 1, 2008 , through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, AND IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL

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 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, and IDEA, Part B, Preschool in the approximate amount of $72,035,127, for the grant periods effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in the approximate amount of $23,223,792 for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

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

C-92 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION FOR FUNDING THE HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to fund the Healthy Schools Program in the approximate amount of $196,000, for the grant period of August 20, 2007 , through August 19, 2008;

2. extend this program for three additional years 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-93 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Communications Equipment/Technology Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $89,910, for the grant period of May 29, 2008 , through August 20, 2008 ;

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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2008 (revised)

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

1. receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices” assessment results; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2008.

D-10 REQUEST THE ABOLISHMENT OF 21 POSITIONS FROM THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS ( SMSC ) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM ( FRS ) AND THE INCLUSION OF FOUR (4) POSITIONS INTO THE SMSC OF THE FRS

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

1. the abolishment of the following 21 positions from the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective July 1, 2008:

a) Assistant Superintendent, Special Projects; b) Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction; c) Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development; d) Associate Superintendent, School Operations; e) Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instructional Support; f) Associate Superintendent, School Improvement Zone; g) Senior Assistant Board Attorney II; h) Senior Assistant Board Attorney III; i) Deputy Board Attorney; j) Administrative Director, Facilities; k) Associate Superintendent, Instructional Operations; l) Director, Media Relations; m) Assistant Superintendent, Office of Performance Improvement; n) Chief Officer, Legislative and Labor Relations; o) Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations; p) Inspector General; q) Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services; r) Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support, Elementary/Secondary; s)Special Counsel to the Superintendent; t) Assistant Superintendent, Applied Technology, Adult and Community Education; u) Chief of Staff.

2. the inclusion of the following four (4) positions into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective July 1, 2008:

a) Deputy Superintendent, School Operations; b) Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Evaluation and Technology; c) Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment; d) Associate Superintendent, Professional Development and Educational Services.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 18, 2008 – MAY 22, 2008

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 988.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2007-2008 AND/OR 2008-2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective June 19, 2008 , or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 29, 2008 , THROUGH MAY 27, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 29, 2008 , through May 27, 2008 .

D-25 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2008-2009, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-45 PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 1A-1.151, ADVERTISING IN SCHOOLS OR ON SCHOOL PROPERTY (revised replacement)

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
DAVID L. MOORE – CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 18, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. David L. Moore, Custodian at Miami Springs Middle School , for seven calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ALVIN M. ROLLE - BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 18, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Alvin M. Rolle, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center , pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROBERT E. MITCHELL– CUSTODIAN
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 18, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Robert E. Mitchell, Custodian at Richmond Heights Middle School , for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2008

E-13 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, UNTIL THE 2008-09 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the 2007-08 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for 2008-09, effective July 1, 2008 , and that the moratorium continue in effect until such time as the 2008-09 tentative budget becomes official.

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2007‑08 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. approve Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Budget Spring Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described on page 5 of the agenda item and summarized on page 6.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program, which result from Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2007-08 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Debt Service Funds Spring Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-25 ADOPT RESOLUTION 08-63 AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION AND REMARKETING OR REFUNDING OF $57,440,000 SERIES 2003A MULTI-MODAL CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution 08-63 authorizing amendments to provide for the conversion and remarketing or refunding of $57,440,000 Series 2003A Multi-modal Certificates of Participation.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE PRICE OF A FULL-PRICE STUDENT LUNCH, BY $0.50 PER MEAL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase to the price of a full-price student lunch by $0.50 per meal, effective August 18, 2008 .

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 087-HH10, MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) # 087-HH10, Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan Ombudsman; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-67 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE, EXCESS LIABILITY, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, WLRN PACKAGE LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE

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

1. authorize renewal of the district’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Western Heritage Insurance Company (A. M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with annual deposit premiums, including Federal TRIEA coverage and state-required Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund fees, of $13,291.25;

2. authorize renewal of the district’s Excess General/Automobile/Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group (A.M. Best A VIII), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with an annual premium of $297,739;

3. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG)(A++XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with an annual premium of $144,430;

4. authorize renewal of the district’s Liability Insurance coverage for WLRN Radio/TV with Vigilant Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) for the primary coverage, and Federal Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) for the umbrella coverage, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with premiums of $5,718.72 and $2,288.25, respectively;

5. authorize the third-year renewal of the district’s Specific Excess Workers’ Compensation coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, at a rate of .1009/$100 payroll, including coverage for TRIPRA, with a deposit premium for 2008-2009, subject to audit of actual incurred payrolls for that period of $2,082,438. Staff is also recommending an extension of the program effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010 including a rate decrease of 15% and a flat renewal for July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, subject to continued favorable claims experience; and

6. authorize renewal of its Boiler and Machinery coverage for a three-year program with Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective September 13, 2008. The recommended program is inclusive of coverage enhancements to serve interruption, including the associated waiting period, perishable goods, and expediting expenses. Recommended policy limits for this program are being increased from $50 million per loss to $100 million per loss at a rate of .002250 per $100 total insured values, with a base of $7.6 billion for 2008-2009 renewal. An annual premium for 2008-2009 will be $174,925.94, and the rate will remain constant for the three-year period as long as the loss ratio remains at 30% or less.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #047-HH10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. award the Student Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accidents Insurance Coverages, to United HealthCare Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a two-year period, effective August 1, 2008, to July 31, 2010, at the following rates per student/school year:

School Time (PK - 6) $11.00

School Time (7-12) $13.00

24-Hour $33.00

2. award the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accidents Insurance Coverages, to National Union Fire Insurance Co. (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for a two-year period, effective August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2010, with each year’s flat annual premium of $80,809:

3. award the Football Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accidents Insurance Coverages, to United HealthCare Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a two-year period, effective August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2010, at the following per student/school year rates:

Fall Premium - $140.00

Spring Premium - $35.00; and

4. authorize expenditures for the Board subsidy for fall and spring football season’s insurance premiums with the Board paying $95.00 and the athlete paying $45.00 equaling a total fall football premium of $140.00 for the 2008-2010 football seasons; and the Board paying $17.00 and the athlete paying $18.00 equaling a total spring football premium of $35.00 for the 2008-2010 spring football seasons. Funding for the Board’s contribution will be taken from the Football Insurance Budget (Fund 0100, Object 5321, Location 9112, Program 9883, Function 7730).

E-116 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM NEGOTIATED LEASE OF EXCESS CAPACITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD’S EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SYSTEMS (EBS) FREQUENCIES TO CLEARWIRE SPECTRUM HOLDINGS II, INC. (revised replacement)

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

1. Approve the long-term negotiated lease of excess capacity of the School Board's Educational Broadband Service (EBS) to Clearwire Spectrum Holdings II, Inc. and termination agreement with South Florida Instructional Television, Inc.(SFITV) and Friends of WLRN, Inc.; and

2. provide payment of legal fees to Mr. Matthew L. Leibowitz, the District's outside counsel for broadcast matters, in the amount of $350,000 for services with respect to the EBS frequencies.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 064-HH12 - AUCTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 064-HH12 – AUCTION SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm buyer’s premium, to provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to conduct auctions for the sale of all supplies and/or equipment, determined to be surplus or obsolete, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009, as follows:

1. NATIONAL AUCTION COMPANY, INC.
1325 S. CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 202-F
BOYNTON BEACH , FL 33426
OWNER: GEORGE L. RICHARDS, PRESIDENT

2. HARROW ’S AUCTIONS, INC.
105 US HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH, SUITE 110
TAMPA , FL 33619
OWNER: ANDREW M. HARROW, VICE PRESIDENT

E-142 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 042-HH06 - PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of paint, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June18,2008, through June 17, 2009, as follows:

1. MEDALLION PAINT
5020 S. STATE ROAD 7
HOLLYWOOD , FL 33314
OWNER: WILLIAM LAWSON, PRESIDENT

2. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 W. FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI , FL 33130
OWNER: LANCE TURNER, PRESIDENT

3. THE PAINT SPOT
9831 N.W. 58 STREET, #140
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS ENRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $159,139.22.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 052-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 052-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 18, 2008 , through June 17, 2009 , as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI , FL 33155 ESTIMATE $125,396.80
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION,
MD 20701 ESTIMATE $3,764.64
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

3. IDEAL SUPPLY
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK , FL 33334 ESTIMATE $88,346.88
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54TH STREET
TAMPA , FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $35,537.80
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION

2270 N.W. 23 STREET

MIAMI , FL 33142 ESTIMATE $26,546.90

OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

6. SAM TELL AND SON, INC.
58-51 MASPETH AVENUE
MASPETH , NY 11378 ESTIMATE $3,432
OWNER: MARC TELL, PRESIDENT

7. TROY INDUSTRIES, INC.
1038 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI , FL 33127 ESTIMATE $29,375
OWNER: STEVEN SHAPIRO, C.E.O.

8. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI , FL 33183 ESTIMATE $279.36
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, PRESIDENT, C.O.O.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $312,679.38.

AGENDA FOR MEETING OF

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 , immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. CLOSE AGENDA

C. PURPOSE OF MEETING

Consideration of Resolution 08-06 with respect to the previously issued Series 2003A Certificates, authorizing approval and execution of amendments to the related documents in connection with the remarketing of refunding of the Series 2003A Certificates

D. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION, VILLAS AT KEYS POINT, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 187 AVENUE AND SW 328 STREET, HOMESTEAD, 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 a site plan review application, Villas at Keys Point, located on the northeast corner of SW 187 Avenue and SW 328 Street, Homestead, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $624,676.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NOS. 2008-10 AND 2008-11, ZENAIDA GUERRERO, LOCATED AT 991 NE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, 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 Nos. 2008-10 and 2008-11, Zenaida Guerrero, located at 991 NE 18 Avenue, Homestead, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $18,706.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION ASPR NO. 06-039, GARDEN HOMES, LOCATED AT 28107 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY , 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 ASPR No. 06-039, Garden Homes, located at 28107 South Dixie Highway , for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $479,572.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION ASPR NO. 08-002, OA ARCHITECTURE, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 218 STREET AND SW 117 COURT, 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 ASPR No. 08-002, OA Architecture, located on the northwest corner of SW 218 Street and SW 117 Court, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $17,172.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-006, MUSTANG ESTATES, LLC, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 208 STREET AND SW 133 COURT, 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. 07-006, Mustang Estates, LLC, located on the northeast corner of SW 208 Street and SW 133 Court, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $27,252.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION ASPR NO. 07-033, JOSUE RODRIGUEZ, LOCATED AT 11500 SW 213 STREET, 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 ASPR No. 07-033, Josue Rodriguez, located at 11500 SW 213 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $8,484.

F-7 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND SELIG PARKING, INC., D/B/A AAA PARKING (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITY AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3351 MATILDA STREET, COCONUT GROVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor), and Selig Parking, Inc . , d/b/a AAA Parking (as Lessee), for use of the parking facility at Coconut Grove Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $34,714 . The term of the renewal option period will commence August 31, 2008 , and will end August 30, 2009 . All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged .

F-9 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REQUEST THAT MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT (MDT) EXPLORE ONE OR MORE OPTIONS THAT ALIGN THE ELEVATED GUIDEWAY TRACKS OF THE PROPOSED NORTH CORRIDOR METRORAIL EXTENSION TO AREA(S) OUTSIDE OF ANY BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD ONCE THE VIABILITY OF THE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS HAVE BEEN EXPLORED BY MDT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to request that MDT explore one or more options that align the elevated guideway tracks of the proposed north corridor Metrorail extension to area(s) outside of any Board-owned property, and report back to the Board, once the viability of the additional options have been explored by MDT.

F-10 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) PROJECT ADVISORY GROUP, THE VENUE BY WHICH FDOT WILL SELECT A DESIGN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE I-395 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, WITH THE GOAL TO ELIMINATE IMPACTS TO THE BOARD-OWNED SITE LOCATED AT 50 NW 14 STREET;

2. REQUEST FDOT TO FINALIZE AND ADOPT A MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN (MOT) AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS, TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT ALL POTENTIALLY AFFECTED SCHOOLS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS; AND

3. UPDATE THE BOARD UPON FDOT’S FINAL SELECTION OF A PREFERRED OPTION FOR THE I-395 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

1. continue to participate as a member of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Project Advisory Group, the venue by which FDOT will select a design alternative for the I-395 reconstruction project, with the goal to eliminate impacts to the Board-owned site located at 50 NW 14 Street;

2. request FDOT to finalize and adopt a Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) and other assessments, as listed in the agenda, to ensure the safety of students and faculty at all potentially affected schools during the construction process; and

3. update the Board upon FDOT’s final selection of a preferred option for the I-395 reconstruction project.

F-20 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-20
AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT KINLOCH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 4275 NW 1 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA , IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , PROJECT NO . A01004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Kinloch Park Elementary School site, Project No . A01004, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 8601 SW 212 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA , IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ,PROJECT NO . A01131

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Centennial Middle School site, Project No . A01131, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 7955 SW 152 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA , IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , PROJECT NO . 00289600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Coral Reef Elementary School site, Project No . 00289600, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A PARTIAL WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT STATE SCHOOL YYY-1 (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS ) SCHOOL SITE AT 11035 SW 84 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA , IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , PROJECT NO . 00254700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the State School YYY-1 (Relief for Miami Palmetto, Miami Killian and Miami Sunset senior high schools) site, Project No . 00254700, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATE / QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second-year option with Enhealth Environmental, Inc., to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Service s as an Alternate/Quality Control Consultant under the same terms and conditions.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ADVIRON ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES IN REGIONS 2, 4 & 6

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second-year option with Adviron Environmental Systems, Inc., to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Service s for Facilities in Regions 2, 4 and 6, under the same terms and conditions.

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EE&G/EMSL JOINT VENTURE TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES IN REGIONS 1, 3 & 5

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second-year option with EE&G/EMSL Joint Venture to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Service s for Facilities in Regions 1, 3 and 5, under the same terms and conditions.

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, PA, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR SELECT ADA RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, PROJECT NO. 00358500, AND RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, PROJECT NO. 00364900 AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission KVH Architects, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Select ADA Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs, Project No. 00358500, and Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs, Project No. 00364900 at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.

1. a lump sum fee of $79,800 for A/E Basic Service s; and

2. the Projects’ Scopes and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR ADA RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. 00358500; AND MINOR RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, PROJECT NO. 00364900, AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for ADA Renovations, Project No. 00358500; and Minor Renovations, Maintenance & Repairs,Project No. 00364900, at Booker T. Washington Senior High School as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $13,300 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-30
COMMISSIONING OF GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RELOCATION OF MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH, PROJECT NO . 00316900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Remodeling and Renovations at Naranja Elementary School for relocation of Miami Douglas MacArthur South, Project No. 00316900, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $442,400 for A/E Basic Service s; and

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

F-31 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-31
COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RELOCATION OF MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH, PROJECT NO. 00316900

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 Remodeling and Renovations at Naranja Elementary School for relocation of Miami Douglas MacArthur South, Project No. 00316900, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $50,500 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-42 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00395800
MODULAR ADDITION
CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
1950 SW 13 AVENUE, MIAMI , FLORIDA (replacement)

F-43 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-43
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00177800
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5120 SW 72 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA

F-44 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) (replacement)
AVENTURA ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CORP.
PROJECT NO. A01099
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
GREYNOLDS PARK PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
1536 NE 179 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH , FLORIDA

F-45 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) (revised)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01133
NEW MEDIA CENTER
SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1122 BLUEBIRD AVENUE , MIAMI SPRINGS , FLORIDA

F-50 FINAL CHANGE ORDER (revised)
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01154
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1075 NE 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01154, Modular Classroom Buildings , John F. Kennedy Middle School , for a credit of $770,408.

F-51 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0100301
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND STRUCTUAL REPAIRS
SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PHASE
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801 AUGUSTO STREET , CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0100301, Historic Preservation and Structual Repairs, Selective Demolition Phase, Ponce De Leon Middle School, for a credit of $11,384 and approve a time extension of 37 days.

F-52 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0830
RENOVATIONS - FIRE SPRINKLER/LIFE SAFETY
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0830, Renovations - Fire Sprinkler/Life Safety, Miami Carol City Senior High School , for an additional cost of $5,485 and approve a time extension of 431 days.

F-53 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 00170100
NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER @ MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ECC 2
11920 NW 2 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No . 3 on Project No . 00170100, New Early Childhood Center @ Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School - ECC 2 for an additional cost of $31,567 .

F-54 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. AK0043
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER
39 ZAMORA AVENUE , CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. AK0043, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Merrick Educational Center for an additional cost of $57,516 and approve a time extension of 112 days.

F-55 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0798
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER (S/S D)
21050 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY , MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No . 1 on Project No . A0798, New K-8 Center Prototype, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center (S/S D), for an additional cost of $549,602 .

F-56 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT NO. JOC08-C1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/08-CENTRAL 1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract/Project No. JOC08-C1, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.9599 to the successful bidder: Tran Construction, Inc.

F-57 AWARD TO FHP TECTONICS CORP., D/B/A F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN & ASSOC
CONTRACT NO. JOC08-C2
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/08-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract/Project No. JOC08-C2, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8799 to the successful bidder: FHP Tectonics Corp., d/b/a F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Assoc.

F-58 AWARD TO BMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC08-C3
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/08-CENTRAL 3
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract/Project No. JOC08-C3, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0093 to the successful bidder: BMA Construction, Inc.

F-59 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO UTILIZE SCHOOLS AS SPECIAL NEEDS, PET FRIENDLY AND FIRST RESPONDER EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County to utilize schools as Special Needs, Pet Friendly and First Responder Emergency Evacuation Centers .

F-60 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARDOFMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 051-HH10 – INSPECTION/ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Tower Elevator Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 051-HH10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, to provide inspection services, including periodic monitoring or quality control inspections of repairs or corrections performed by the elevator maintenance contractor, through Maintenance Operations, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

1. TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
3631 N.W. 48 TERRACE
MIAMI , FL 33142
OWNER: JAMES J. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $105,996.

F-80 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 on Attachment A, pages 1 through 20, in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase of the prequalification limit of BazanJ Construction Corporation and NAC Construction, Inc., as indicated on Attachment A, pages 20 through 21, of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: (revised)

Ralph Irwin v. Miami-Dade County School Board, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. 06-23029-Civ-Cooke/Brown

Emad Fahmy v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Tany Bequer, Anthony Symons, Michelle Marano, Angie Gonzalez, Nicole Gonzalez, John Morrissey, Josephine Gonzalez, Circuit Court Case No. 08-28450 CA 22

Emad Fahmy v., Miami-Dade Countv Public Schools, Miami-Dade County School Police, Suzet Hernandez, Tany Bequer, Anthony Symons, Jeanethe Thompson, Geneva Woodard, Circuit Court Case No. 08-31775 CA 01

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of current and former School Board employees that are the individually named defendants in the following matters:

Ralph Irwin v. Miami-Dade County School Board, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. 06-23029-Civ-Cooke/Brown; and

Emad Fahmy v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Tany Bequer, Anthony Symons, Michelle Marano, Angie Gonzalez, Nicole Gonzalez, John Morrissey, Josephine Gonzalez, Circuit Court Case No. 08-28450 CA 22.

Emad Fahmy v., Miami-Dade Countv Public Schools, Miami-Dade County School Police, Suzet Hernandez, Tany Bequer, Anthony Symons, Jeanethe Thompson, Geneva Woodard, Circuit Court Case No. 08-31775 CA 01

G-2 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-2
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 04-05145 CA

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DOUGLAS COOK, JR., DOAH Case No. 08-0318

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. Douglas Cook, DOAH Case No. 08-0318, suspending Respondent for thirty workdays without pay and reimbursing Respondent for ten days that were mistakenly counted as part of the thirty workday suspension.

G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA v. CASSANDRA ROLLE, DOAH Case No. 07-5763

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cassandra Rolle, DOAH Case No. 07-5763.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 REPORT ON COST-SAVING INITIATIVES SUBMITTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES (revised)

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

1. receive the 2008 report “Employee Cost Saving Initiatives,” and

2. direct the Superintendent to consider these cost-saving initiatives for implementation.

H-2 REQUEST TO INCREASE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 07-08, AND APPROVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 (good cause)

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

1. Approve increase budgetary allocation for the Office of the lnspector General, for a total budget amount of $225,000 for fiscal year 2007- 08; and

2. Approve the proposed budget for the Office of the lnspector General for fiscal year 2008-09, attached hereto.

H-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE 4-DAY WORK WEEK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement the 4-Day Work Week for the summer months for the Regions, District and all sites that will not offer summer school starting with the 2008 Summer Session as a pilot program. Furthermore, direct the Superintendent to:

1. provide The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, a cost benefit analysis of the cost savings at the end of the 2008 Summer Session of said pilot program;

2. survey the community and parents as to the effectiveness of the program in meeting the needs of parents and students; and

3. present to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with recommendations during the Fall of 2008 to continue with the pilot program or extend the 4-Day Work Week.

H-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 08-64 PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROGRAM; IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-64 promoting student pedestrian safety and endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the “Walk Our Children to School Day” program. In conjunction with this program, it is further recommended that the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum be implemented during the week of the event.

H-6 GUIDELINES FOR THE TIMELY DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO SCHOOL BOARD ACTION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY SCHOOL BOARD VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County , Florida :

1. direct the Superintendent to provide finalized agenda items and all relevant agenda related material and backup documentation prior to the regularly scheduled dates and times for the School Board Committee meetings or on the Monday preceding the regularly scheduled School Board meeting, whichever is earliest; and

2. direct the School Board Attorney to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, 6Gx13-4A-1.15, Assignment, Transfer and Appointment – Administrative Positions, and review any other School Board rules, including those dealing with the School Board agenda, in accordance with all policy requirements outlined in this agenda item, by the July 15, 2008 School Board Meeting.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-65 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. STEVE GALLON III, WHO HAS DEDICATED OVER 17 YEARS SERVING THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY:Tthat The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-65of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Steve Gallon III, who has dedicated over 17 years serving the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-66 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. KAREN RIVO AS OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-66of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Karen Rivo as Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.

H-9 YEAR-END REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County , Florida :

1. receive the 2007-2008 Report of the Miami-Dade Student Government Association; and

2. request the Superintendent to hold an annual workshop each fall with Miami-Dade County Student Government Association.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-67 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. LOURDES C. ROVIRA FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-67 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing Dr. Lourdes C. Rovira for her many years of dedicated service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-68 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , RECOGNIZING THE ACHieVEMENT OF 17 STUDENTS FROM HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-68 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the achievement of 17 students from Hialeah Senior High School .

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-69 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS TEAM ON THEIR CO-CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE 2008 NATIONAL BURT LERNER ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-69of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Edison Park Elementary School chess team on their Co-Championship at the 2008 National Burt Lerner Elementary (K-6) Championship.

H-13 SCHOOL SAFETY FUNDING (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, directs the superintendent to disburse funds for the purposes of funding the Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for the full amount of services rendered to Miami-Dade County Public Schools during the 2007-2008 school year.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-70 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , RECOGNIZING MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE COLLEGE BOARD’S 2008 INSPIRATION AWARD HONORABLE MENTION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-70, recognizing Miami Edison Senior High School as the recipient of The College Board’s 2008 Inspiration Award Honorable Mention.

H-15 RE-ORDERING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

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

1. B-1 for Board Member discussions of importance; and

2. individual Board Member agenda items be moved forward to “B.”

H-16 SALARY REDUCTIONS

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

1. set an example in this time of financial crisis and agree to reduce the salaries of the Board Members by 10 percent;

2. request that the Superintendent and School Board Attorney agree to mutually amend their respective employment contracts to provide that neither the Superintendent nor the Board Attorney receive a salary increase or merit pay incentive and that their current salary be reduced by 10 percent; and

3. direct the Superintendent to reduce the salaries of non-school site MEP employees for the contract year commencing July 1, 2008 , as follows:

Salaries of $75,000 to $99,999

………...…………...1.0%

Salaries of $100,000 to $124,999

……………………..2.5%

Salaries of $125,000 to $149,999

..………………….…..5%

Salaries of $150,000 and higher

..….………………....10%

H-17 FEEDBACK SPECIFIC TO SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY SCHOOL BOARD VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the School Board Attorney receive the information on the School Board Attorney’s inadequate performance as set forth in the agenda item.

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.

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