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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Charles R. Drew Middle School Student Performance (added)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- College Board's AP Report to the Nation (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: January 6, 13, and 20 , 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 14, 2009 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

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 FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA, BUT NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

“Ready Schools” Update
Differentiated Accountability Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, Inc., on behalf of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy to add a permanent location at 7902 Carlyle Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, effective immediately.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-40 (2008-2009) DOB: 03-16-94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-40 (2008-2009), 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 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 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 District/School Operations.

C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-42 (2008-2009) DOB: 10-31-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-42 (2008-2009), 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 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 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 District/School Operations.

C-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-43 (2008-2009) DOB: 09-14-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-43 (2008-2009), 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 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 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 District/School Operations.

C-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-44 (2008-2009) DOB: 10-27-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-44 (2008-2009), 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 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 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 District/School Operations.

C-54 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-45 (2008-2009) DOB: 02-04-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-45 (2008-2009), 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 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 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 District/School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2008-2009 school year.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE FARM YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FUNDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT AT COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

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

1. accept a grant award from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for funding an Environmental Responsibility Project at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy in the approximate amount of $88,000, for the grant period of February 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010;

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 Services 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-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (revised replacement)

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (revised replacement)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 12, 2008 – JANUARY 15, 2009 (revised)

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 996.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2008-2009

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 February 12, 2009, 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 NOVEMBER 25, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 25, 2008 through February 13, 2009.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and Section B, Compensation System, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
ERNESTO HERNANDEZ – TRADES HELPER
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER V (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Ernesto Hernandez, Trades Helper at Regional Maintenance Center V, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
AARON D. ALTHEIM - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Aaron D. Altheim, Teacher at North Miami Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
CLAUDE E. BROWN - TEACHER
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Claude E. Brown, Teacher at Northwestern Senior High School, for 15 workdays without pay.

D-58 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
BRENT RICH – SECURITY MONITOR
DAVID LAWRENCE, JR., K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Brent Rich, Security Monitor at David Lawrence, Jr., K-8 Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JOY I. WASHINGTON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Joy I. Washington, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
THOMAS C. WHITES – HEAD CUSTODIAN
SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 11, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Thomas C. Whites, Head Custodian at Springview Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-62 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-62
DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE LINDA J. GREEN

D-65 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTOTHIRD PARTY ADVERTISING AGREEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR ADVERTISING ON NON-SCHOOL SITE PROPERTIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter intoThird Party Advertising Agreements and agreements for advertising on non-school site properties to provide advertising and advertising displays as a means to generate revenues to schools for interscholastic athletics and activities at secondary schools, special programs and activities at the elementary level, and other Miami-Dade County Public Schools programs, as well as advertising agreements delineated on School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1A.151, Communication with the Public, ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending December 2008.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,278 items with a depreciated cost of $536,929 and Recoveries containing 38 items with a depreciated cost of $22,041 to update the records for October, November and December 2008.

E-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ASSESS A 5% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AGAINST REVENUES GENERATED FROM INTERNAL FUND ACTIVITIES, EFFECTIVE 2009-10, AND TO ALLOW PRINCIPALS TO TRANSFER UP TO 20% OF AVAILABLE INTERNAL FUND ACCOUNTS BALANCES AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 AND 15% AT THE END OF EACH SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 2009-10 TO THE SCHOOL’S GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT

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

1. assess a 5% administrative fee to be remitted to the General Fund on the receipts of Internal Fund accounts, beginning with fiscal year 2009-10, that are not otherwise legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.); and

2. authorize principals to transfer up to 20% of available Internal Fund accounts balances at the end of fiscal year 2008-09 and 15% at the end of each subsequent fiscal year beginning 2009-10, except for balances that are legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.), to the school’s General Miscellaneous account.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2008-09 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (replacement)

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2008-09 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $65,835,088; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-2009 SPECIAL REVENUE – FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1 2008-2009 Food Service Fund Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $(5,790,000).

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2008-09 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS Mid-Year BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $2,523,586, and documenting changes in object codes, as described and summarized on page 4 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-25 SCHOOL BOARD DESIGNATED BANK DEPOSITORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of Banco Popular, Colonial Bank, and TD Bank as Board-approved depositories in accordance with and as provided by law.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Company to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining the existing $250 million coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $25 million, effective May 1, 2009, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 20, 2009 and;

2. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.5 million for coverages effective for the 12 month period of May 1, 2009 to May 1, 2010.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWENTY-EIGHT CHARTER SCHOOLS AND ONE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for Twenty-eight Charter Schools listed in the agenda item and One Community-Based Organization, Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-90 AUDIT OF HOSPITALITY SERVICES

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

E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS, CONTINGENCIES AND ALLOWANCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Construction Claims, Contingencies and Allowances.

E-92 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT (revised)

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

Contract No. 012-GG04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA), is to furnish materials and labor to install wiring for voice and data systems and to provide underground conduit and raceway in schools and other buildings, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009. This supplemental award is requested due to a major unanticipated increase in wiring materials (mainly copper and fiber), E‑rate approvals and additional requirements for new schools and facilities. The previous contract usage averaged $234,670 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $299,318.46 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the next six months’ usage.

Fund Source
0100 – General

2. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53 STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT

3. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

5. MIAMI BUSINESS TELEPHONE CORPORATION
4933 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NESTOR COLLANTES, PRESIDENT

6. MASTEC NORTH AMERICA, INC.
7221 E. DRIVE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD.
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: JORGE MAS, CHAIRMAN

8. TROPICAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
6937 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM F. DEVIERNO, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $6,805,430
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,209,750.49

E-142 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6GX13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

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

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 026-JJ02 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 026-JJ02 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of germicidal detergent, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 26, 2009, through February 25, 2010, as follows:

1. WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 ESTIMATE $296,643.60
OWNER: MARY ANNE AUER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $296,643.60.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 034-JJ01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 034-JJ01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of armed and unarmed security-guard services, for various schools and departments throughout the District, during theterm of the bid, effective February 11, 2009, through February10,2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BAYUS SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
6600 N.W. 27^TH AVENUE, #207
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: OLALEKAN SHOKUNBI, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

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

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. KENT SECURITY SERVICES
14600 BISCAYNE BLVD.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33181
OWNER: ORLY ALEXANDER, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,313,731.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM AMBER GARDEN, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1301 NW 23 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Amber Garden, LLC, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 1301 NW 23 Street, Miami.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT SW 80 STREET AND THEORETICAL SW 110 AVENUE

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

F-3 REQUEST APPROVAL TO SUBMIT RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR INCLUSION IN THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI) FILED BY PARKLAND 2014, AND LOCATED OUTSIDE THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 162 AVENUE AND SW 152 STREET, WHICH CONDITIONS WOULD PROVIDE FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, AND A LAND SET-ASIDE, AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submittal of the recommended conditions enumerated above to Miami-Dade County and the South Florida Regional Planning Council, for inclusion in the Final Development Order (D.O.) of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) filed by Parkland 2014, and located outside the Urban Development Boundary at the Northwest corner of SW 162 Avenue and SW 152 Street, which conditions would provide for a monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees, and for a land set-aside as allowed for under the Interlocal Agreement.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGETRECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to:1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $811,428 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 121 NE 207 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01026

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Andover Middle School site. Project No. A01026, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ZELDA GLAZER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01020

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Zelda Glazer Middle School site. Project No. A01020, in favor of the Miami-Dade County.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO:

1) EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH MC HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AND BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS LESS THAN $1.0 MILLION EACH, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND

2) REFLECT BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS’ NAME CHANGE TO CSA CENTRAL, INC.

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

1. exercise the second-year option of the four-year Agreements with M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, The Architectural Partnership, Inc., Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., and Brown & Brown Architects to provide Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) Services for Miscellaneous Projects less than $1.0 Million each, under the same terms and conditions; and

2. reflect Brown & Brown Architects name change to CSA Central, Inc.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH PB AMERICAS, INC., SOARES DA COSTA CONTRACTOR, LLC, AND URS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third, and final, additional one-year option of the Agreements with PB Americas Inc., Soares Da Costa Contractor, LLC, and URS Corporation to provide Program Management Support Services, as follows:

1. the final renewal year begins on February 16, 2009, and ends on February 15, 2010;

2. the Adjusted Standard Multiplier is 2.35 and the Provisional Multiplier is 2.10 for all three firms; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain the same.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW ADDITIONS & LIMITED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00176800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Coastal Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Additions and Limited Renovations at Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00176800, as follows:

1. a total lump sum fee of $192,000 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01099
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #24,
GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
GREYNOLDS PARK PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
1536 NE 179 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for BDI Construction Company, Project No. A01099, Deferred Maintenance Package #24, General Repairs and Rehabilitation, Greynolds Park Elementary School and Greynolds Park Primary Learning Center, in the total amount of $1,416,136 which includes a contingency in the amount of $67,435.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0101801
STATE SCHOOL LLL - PROTOTYPE ADDITION
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 STREET, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0101801, Prototype Addition, Miami Carol City Senior High School for a credit of $1,854,355 and approve a time extension of 17 days.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0747
CLASSROOM BUILDING ADDITION
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6856 SW 53 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirmapprove Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0747, Classroom Building Addition, South Miami Senior High School for a credit of $258,621 and a time extension of 22 days.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0742
PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
11700 NW HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0742, Prototype Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School for an additional cost of $150,495.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0811
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
4000 WEST 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0811, New Senior High School, Westland Hialeah Senior High School for additional cost of $111,428.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00254800
NEW S/S - TO RELIEVE DR. MICHAEL M. KROP, NORTH MIAMI BEACH
AND NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
S/S "QQQ1"
2555 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No . 00254800, New S/S - To Relieve Dr. Michael M. Krop, North Miami Beach and North Miami Senior High Schools, S/S "QQQ1" for an additional cost of $496,654.

F-50 AWARD BID NO. 094-HH09 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 094-HH09 – FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2009, through February10, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. U.S. WHOLESALE PIPE AND TUBE, INC.
3351 GRAND BOULEVARD
HOLIDAY, FL 34690-2246 ESTIMATE $80,987.93
OWNER: ED RACHEL, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. RONNIE’S HARDWARE, INC.
D.B.A. RONNIE’S ACE HARDWARE
13550 S.W. 120 STREET, NO. 410
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $110,511.26
OWNER: RON H. BERMAN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $110,511.26.

F-51 AWARD BID NO. 043-JJ11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 043-JJ11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2009, through February 10, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY, INC.
13605 S.W. 149 AVENUE, #10
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: MIRTA MORALES, PRESIDENT

3. ATLANTIC FIRE AND SAFETY
2081 LONGWOOD ROAD
LONGWOOD, NC 28452
OWNER: SONJA MILLIKEN

4. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: VALERIE DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

5. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: VALERIE DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

6. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

7. ATLANTIC FIRE AND SAFETY
2081 LONGWOOD ROAD
LONGWOOD, NC 28452
OWNER: SONJA MILLIKEN

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $80,000.

F-52 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 046-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL- CLEANING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 046-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL-CLEANING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial-cleaning equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2009, through March13, 2010, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $11,880
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $96,181.50
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $108,061.50.

F-53 AWARD BID NO. 048-JJ07 – MULTI-PURPOSE, GOOSENECK-TILT TRAILERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 048-JJ07 – MULTI-PURPOSE, GOOSENECK-TILT TRAILERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of multi-purpose, gooseneck-tilt trailers, for the Office of Facilities, Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 11, 2009, through February 1, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ECONOLINE TRAILERS, INC.
231 COUNTY ROAD 33
DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL 35553
OWNER: RAYMOND BANKS, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. ALL PRO OF YULEE, INC.
D.B.A. ALL PRO TRAILERS
10839 N.. MAIN STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
OWNER: DOROTHY FLEISCHER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $76,450.

F-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 7A-1.12, UTILITY EASEMENTS (revised)

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE AND 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee and 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS—NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings - Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication.

G-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DIANE DIALS, DOAH Case No. 08-1762

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. Diane Dials, DOAH Case No. 08-1762.

G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARK CORDOBA, DOAH Case No. 08-1630

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. Mark Cordoba, DOAH Case No. 08-1630.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 REQUEST FOR COMMENCEMENT OF SEARCH FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. adopt the established advertising, screening and selection timeline for the selection of a new School Board Attorney.

2. advertise only in no cost venues; or

3. advertise in appropriate venues for a cost not to exceed $1,050; or

4. advertise in appropriate venues for a cost not to exceed $3,000.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HIALEAH, THE FLORIDA MARLINS, AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED “MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL URBAN YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY” IN THE CITY OF HIALEAH

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Hialeah, the Florida Marlins and Major League Baseball and supporting the proposed “Major League Baseball Urban Youth Baseball Academy” in the City of Hialeah.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA MARLINS FOR THEIR CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-17, recognizing the Florida Marlins for their continuing commitment to educational initiatives and contributions to the community

H-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES’ DONATION TOTALING $63,600 TO SIX SCHOOLS AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 09-15 RECOGNIZING THE TOWN’S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND OUR STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept, on behalf of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a donation in the amount of $63,600 from the Town of Miami Lakes for various school programs and equipment; and

2. approve Resolution No. 09-15, recognizing the Town of Miami Lakes for its support and commitment to the children of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC AND JAZZ BANDS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Hialeah Middle School Symphonic and Jazz Bands for their participation in the Presidential Inaugural Heritage Music Festival.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2009 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH,” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2009 as “Arts in Our Schools Month,” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 15 – 21, 2009

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 15 – 21, 2009.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF TEN ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse ten additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-10 FOOD GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM PARTIES/EVENTS AT SCHOOL SITES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to ask the Wellness Advisory Committee to:

1. develop lists and/or classroom party menus with appropriate food choices to be provided to our students, parents, and teachers; and

2. make recommendations to amend the board rule in order to include language regarding appropriate party/event food items.

H-11 AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE - HOMEWORK (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.23 to recommend that teachers consider:

1. Requiring materials for homework assignments and projects which are readily available to students and do not create a financial burden to parents;

2. Being considerate when requiring assignments due the day after a religious holiday and avoid assigning projects during Spring and Winter breaks; and

3. Evaluating group projects based on individual student participation, as well as providing ample time in class for group project completion.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING "A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PROGRAM"

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing "A Day in a Life Nurse Program."

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-14 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY AS "CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH"

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves Resolution No. 09-14 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing "Career and Technical Education” month.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2009 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 09-16, designating March 2009 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-22 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2009 AS DISCOVER LANGUAGES MONTH TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 09-22, endorsing February 2009 as Discover Languages Month to be observed in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-18 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING MICHAEL MARQUEZ FROM HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING HONORED AS THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER AND OMAR SMITH FROM EDISON PARK FOR BEING HONORED WITH AN HONORABLE MENTION IN THE 26TH ANNUAL UTD-MCDONALD’S STUDENT POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-18 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending Michael Marquez from Homestead Senior High School and Omar Smith from Edison Park Elementary for being honored as the Grand Prize and Honorable Mention winners, respectively, in the 26^th Annual UTD-McDonald’s Poster Contest.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-04 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 2-6, 2009, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 09-04 proclaiming March 2-6, 2009, as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March 2009 as National Nutrition Month.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-21 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER AND HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR RECENT NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND – BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS AWARD (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-21 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Calusa Elementary School, Leewood K-8 Center and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School for their recent nomination for the 2009 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

H-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-20 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON THE SANCTIONS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT UNTIL THE ACT IS REFORMED AND REAUTHORIZED TO GIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FLEXIBILITY OF THE 20% SET-ASIDE (revised 4)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-20 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to the United States Congress to impose a moratorium on the sanctions of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act until the Act is reformed and reauthorized to give school districts flexibility of the 20% set-aside.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT
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