11:30 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

At its regular public meeting on June 17, 2009, the School Board voted to approve a two-month pilot project to allow the Board to present its resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations at a specified time before its regular public meeting.

Proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions and endorsements.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Rules of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-90 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARICELA NODAR, AN 11^TH GRADE STUDENT AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, AS A 2009 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-90 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maricela Nodar, an 11^th grade student at Robert Morgan Educational Center, as a 2009 Congressional Art Competition winner.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-91 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JULY 2009 AS SWIMMING POOL SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-91 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing July 2009 as Swimming Pool Safety Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–92 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-92 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Homestead Education Committee for its work on behalf of the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-93 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK PROGRAM (KAPOW) FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOHELP STUDENTS MAKE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCHOOL, THE WORLD OF WORK, AND CAREER CHOICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-93 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) program for their efforts to help students make connections between school, the world of work and career choices.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-95 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT RYSE (REFUGEE YOUTH SUCCEEDING IN EDUCATION) (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-95 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the students of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School for their participation in Project RYSE (Refugee Youth Succeeding in Education).

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-94 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-94 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship recipients.

H-17 (Will be heard during the regular Board meeting)

1:00 P.M.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- GRAMMY Signature School
- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Lesson Plan of the Year Winner

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: June 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 and July 2, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 17, 2009 School Board Meeting                                    

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 (11:30 a.m.)
- 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.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Districtwide Accountability – Past and Future

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE CHILDREN ATTENDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND QUALITY HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING DIRECT CARE SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION TO A MEDICAL HOME, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION THROUGH HEALTH CONNECT IN OUR SCHOOLS (HCiOS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an Inter-local Agreement with the Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Health Department, and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to provide children attending Miami-Dade County Public Schools access to healthcare and quality health information through a comprehensive set of school health services, including direct care services, case management, connection to a medical home, health education, and promotion through Health Connect in Our Schools (HCiOS).

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE AND ADOPT THE DISTRICT’S PLAN OF ACTION TO COMBAT TEENAGE SEXTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse and adopt the District’s plan of action to combat teenage sexting.

C-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE 2008-2009 PAPERWORK REDUCTION REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO FLORIDA’S STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the 2008-2009 Paperwork Reduction Report and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the report to Florida’s State Board of Education by September 1, 2009.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL 60 APPRENTICESHIP; FLORIDA MASONRY APPRENTICE & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION; MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE; PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICE AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE; AND SHEET METAL WORKERS LU 32 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 056-JJ10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Asbestos Workers Local 60 Apprenticeship; Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation; Miami Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee; Plumbers Joint Apprentice and Educational Committee; and Sheet Metal Workers LU 32 Apprenticeship and Training Program, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 056-JJ10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to obtain services of outside agencies interested inproviding apprenticeship training for post-secondary students in Miami-Dade County, in accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), effective August 20, 2009, through August 19, 2010, as follows:

1. ASBESTOS WORKERS LOCAL 60 APPRENTICESHIP
13000 N. W. 47AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
GLENN ERNE, COORDINATOR

2. FLORIDA MASONRY APPRENTICE & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
398 CAMINO GARDENS BLVD., SUITE 108
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
PATRICK J. MCLAUGHLIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. MIAMI JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE
1601 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
WILLIAM RILEY, DIRECTOR

4. PLUMBERS JOINT APPRENTICE & EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE
14105 N.W. 58 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
PHIL TRUCKS, JR., CHAIRPERSON

5. SHEET METAL WORKERS LU 32 APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM
20401 N.E. 15 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
WILLIAM R. WOOTTEN, COORDINATOR

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $1,201,000, utilizing Workforce Development funds.

C-12 APPROVAL OF POOL OF PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 090-JJ10 – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT REQUIRED EVALUATION OF GRANTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 090-JJ10 – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES, to develop a pool of pre-qualified consultants, to conduct required needs assessments, develop evaluation plans and research design, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare recommendations and reports, on an as-needed basis, for the Office of Program Evaluation, effective July 15, 2009, through July 14, 2010, as follows:

1. CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40 STREET N.W.
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
DONNA CHRISTIAN, PRESIDENT

2. THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR EVALUATION & EDUCATION POLICY
P.O. BOX 1847
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47402-1847
STEVEN A MARTIN
ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH

3. DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS, INC.
2001 ADDISON STREET, SUITE 275
BERKELEY, CA 94523
DALE ROSE, PH.D., PRESIDENT

4. EDUCATIONAL POLICY INSTITUTE
2400 PRINCESS ANNE ROAD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
WATSON SCOTT SWAIL, PH.D., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. LAURA FERRER-WREDER
17235 S.W. 224 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33170
LAURA FERRER-WREDER
ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

6. LEONARD FONTANA
3203 DOW STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062
LEONARD FONTANA

7. HEZEL ASSOCIATES, LLC
731 JAMES STREET, SUITE 300
SYRACUSE, NY 13203
RICHARD T. HEZEL, PH.D., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

8. WILLIAM MARSHAL KURTINES
11 ISLAND AVENUE, #1812
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
WILLIAM MARSHALL KURTINES, DIRECTOR

9. MGT OF AMERICA, INC.
2123 CENTRE POINTE BOULEVARD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
DR. W. KEN BOUTWELL, SENIOR PARTNER

10. MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC.
P.O. BOX 2393
PRINCETON, NJ 08543-2393
DR. BARBARA DEVANEY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

11. RESEARCH WORKS, INC.
292 WASHINGTON AVENUE, EXTENSION, SUITE 103
ALBANY, NY 12203
KATHLEEN TOMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

12. MIAO-FEN TSENG, PH.D.
1223 STONEGATE WAY
CROZET, VA 22932
MIAO-FEN TSENG, PH.D., COORDINATOR

13. THE EDDESIGNS GROUP, INC.
2701 N.E. 28 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33306
PETER GERBER, FOUNDING PARTNER

14. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI EDUCATION EVALUATION TEAM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
5202 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MERRICK BUILDING, SUITE 601
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
DR. ANN G. BESSELL
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

15. WESTAT, INC.
1650 RESEARCH BOULEVARD
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
PETER R. GILL, VICE PRESIDENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET GRACE 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 Grace Academy for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2019.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH OF SOUTH MIAMI DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High of South Miami Dade County to change the school’s location from 11013 S.W. 186 Street, Unit 37, Cutler Bay, Florida 33157 to a facility located at 698 N. Homestead Boulevard, Homestead, Florida 33030, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ROMANS SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ROMANS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Romans Schools, Inc., on behalf of Romans Charter School of Miami to change the school’s location from 10205 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33174 to a facility located at 3490 N.W. 191 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY (SILVER PALMS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) to add an additional campus located at 22800 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33170, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE INDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY CORAL GABLES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Coral Gables Adult Education at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and

2. receive reimbursement of expenditures for the salary and fringe benefits for the educational specialist.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR., AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside elementary schools during the 2009-2010 school year.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL TT-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School TT-1, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, relief school for Campbell Drive Elementary School, Irving & Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School, William C. Chapman Elementary School, and Campbell Drive Middle School.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA, PART B, TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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

1. accept three grant awards, for the total approximate amount of $150,653 from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under:

a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, funds in the total approximate amount of $87, 248 for the grant period effective July 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010;

b. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Trust in the approximate amount of $45,387 for the grant period effective July 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010; and

c. State General Appropriation Revenue Funds in the approximate amount of $18,018, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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 Services 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 TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR FUNDING THE HIGHWAY SAFETY SPEED REDUCTION 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 Transportation (FDOT) for funding the Highway Safety Speed Reduction Program, in the approximate amount of $105,000, for the grant period of May 1, 2009, through October 1, 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 Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) to fund the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program in the approximate amount of $2,808,591, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011;

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2007-2010 CHARTER SCHOOL 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 2007-2010 Public Charter School Grant Program in the approximate amount of $197,000, for the grant period of April 29, 2009, through September 30, 2009;

2. disburse grant funds to Excelsior Academies, Inc. in the approximate amount of $196,386 on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy of Hialeah;

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;

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

5. direct Financial Services 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 A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS 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 Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the approximate amount of $1,755,584, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. extend this grant 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.

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS) ASSOCIATE CENTERS UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND STATE GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. accept three grant awards in the total approximate amount of $1,766,050, from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS-South) under:

a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $1,428,546, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010;

b. IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010; and

c. State General Appropriation Revenue Funds, in the approximate amount of $67,036, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

3. enter into a contractual agreement to provide services to The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, for the grant period effective from July 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010;

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

5. direct Financial Services 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 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009 EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES 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 in the approximate amount of $106,973, for funding under – the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Equipment Assistance for School Food Authorities Program for the grant period of June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009;

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective July 15, 2009.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 22, 2009 – JUNE 18, 2009

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 1,001.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2009-2010 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 16, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Establish and classify the following MEP positions:

Provost, MEP, pay grade 24, School/District Operations, and

Dean, MEP, pay grade 21, School/District Operations

2. approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 16, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S TRANSFORMATION INCLUDING A REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES AND A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECT POSITIONS (revised 2)

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES
2. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION/TITLE/PAY GRADE CHANGES OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS
3. APPOINT AND ASSIGN MEP AND DCSAA PERSONNEL
4. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDES FOR A PHASED REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF BASED UPON COMPLETION OF CAPITAL FUNDED PROJECTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2009 THOUGH OCTOBER 2010
5. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A RE-ABSORPTION PLAN AND SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)
6. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES
7. RECEIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
8. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 16, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of select District Offices

2. Approve Reclassification/Title/Pay Grade changes of the following MEP and DCSAA Positions, and:

3. Appoint and assign MEP and DCSAA personnel:

4. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations that provides for a phased reduction-in-force/layoff based upon completion of capital funded projects beginning November 2009 through October 2010

5. Authorize the Superintendent to implement a re-absorption plan and separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance)

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

7. Receive the Organizational Charts

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

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and the document, Classification and Compensation Plan for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 15, 2009.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
ALMETA A. COLEMAN - TEACHER
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Ms. Almeta A. Coleman, Teacher at Miami Edison Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
WALKYRIA C. DOLZ - TEACHER
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Ms. Walkyria C. Dolz, Teacher at Riverside Elementary School, for 10 workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHARI P. NEAL – ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
EDUCATION FACILITIES CODE COMPLIANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shari P. Neal, Accounting Specialist at Education Facilities Code Compliance, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
KELLY R. BRADY-RUMBLE - TEACHER
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Ms. Kelly R. Brady-Rumble, Teacher at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, for 20 workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 2009.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2009-10 (revised)

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

1. advertise a proposed operating Millage Levy of 6.151 mills, a proposed capital outlay Millage Levy of 1.700 mills, and a proposed Debt Service Levy of .297 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy.

2. advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A of the agenda item);

3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2009-10 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B of the agenda item); and advertise the amendment to the original listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2008-09 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment C of the agenda item); and

4. advertise State Required Local Effort Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education with appropriation revisions as required to balance.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - GRAPHICS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Graphics and Materials Production Department.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Environmental Services Contract.

E-89 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF THE AUDIT REPORT - MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME PAYROLL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review of the Audit Report - Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Overtime Payroll.

E-90 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF THE AUDIT REPORT OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review of the Audit Report - Opportunities To Improve The Exceptional Student Education Program.

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2010: January 13, February 10, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 14, July 28 (First Budget Public Hearing), August 4, September 7 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 13, November 16 (Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting), and December 15. The final listing of meeting dates for 2010 will be established by the Board at the 2009 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

E-141 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 069-JJ01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOK DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 069-JJ01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOK DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tables, book displayers and lecterns, for Stores and Mail Distribution and Furniture, Fixture and Equipment, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2009, through June 16, 2010, as follows:

1. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE, GA 31776 ESTIMATE $23,175
OWNER: ROBERT D. WYNN, PRESIDENT

2. ALLIED PLASTICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 3125
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 ESTIMATE $22,425
OWNER: DAVID KNOERR, PRESIDENT

3. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $79,372.75
OWNER: SCOTT KURTZMAN, PRESIDENT

4. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCT, INC.
13517 PRESTIGO PLACE, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33635 ESTIMATE $21,125.50
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

5. REJECT Items 10 and 10A.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $146,098.25.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 074-JJ07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-JJ07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS - CARS, LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS, to purchase, at firm labor rates, including percentage markup/discounts for parts, quantities, as may be required, of collision-damage repairs for cars, light and medium trucks, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2011, as follows:

1. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

2. GUS PAINT AND BODY SHOP, INC.
7150 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33147
OWNER: GUSTAVO PEDRAYES, JR.
VICE PRESIDENT

3. MULHOLLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
D.B.A. TRUCK CITY BODY CO.
10660 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, PRESIDENT

4. NAVARRO PAINT & BODY, INC.
2390 W. 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO
PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY

5. 3 POINTS PAINT & BODY WORKS, INC.
3566 N.W. 32 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS ARNEDO, PRESIDENT

6. U.S. BODY SHOP, INC.
195 N.W. 71 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: LUCKNER BRUNO, PRESIDENT

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

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 075-JJ07 – TRANSMISSIONS – FACTORY- REBUILT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 075-JJ07 – TRANSMISSIONS – FACTORY-REBUILT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of factory-rebuilt transmissions, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2009, through July 31, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

GROUP I: Items through 6.

1. FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL-ALLISION
2277 N.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: SERGIO JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT

2. RELIABLE TRANSMISSION SERVICE
P.O. BOX 377
BRANDON, FL 33509
OWNER: GARY PHILLIPS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. RELIABLE TRANSMISSION SERVICE
P.O. BOX 377
BRANDON, FL 33509
OWNER: GARY PHILLIPS, PRESIDENT

4. FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL-ALLISON
2277 N.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: SERGIO JIMENEZ, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 076-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-JJ02 – 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 July 15, 2009, through July 14, 2010, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $57,804.78
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $4,558.38
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS, MD 20701-2005 ESTIMATE $2,589.84
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

4. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 16
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $5,766.84
OWNER: PERNELL WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

5. GENESIS II, INC.
1051 ALBRIGHT ROAD, SUITE 219
ROCK HILL, SC 29731 ESTIMATE $1,550.78
OWNER: WILLIAM COX, VICE PRESIDENT

6. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $24,789.60
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

7. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $62,355.30
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, C.E.O.

8. QUALITY CHEMICAL COMPANY
1835 N.E. 144 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 ESTIMATE $898.92
OWNER: IRA SAUNDERS, PRESIDENT

9. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES
2000 BANKS ROAD, #201G
MARGATE, FL 33063 ESTIMATE $246.84
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $160,561.28.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 087-JJ01 – CAFETERIA BOOTHS AND TABLES, SEATS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 087-JJ01 – CAFETERIA BOOTHS AND TABLES, SEATS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria booths and tables, seats and miscellaneous items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2009, through July 14, 2010, as follows:

1. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $250,000
OWNER: SCOTT KURTZMAN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $250,000.

E-146 RESCIND AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING

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

1. RESCIND Primary Items 1, 2 and 5, and Alternate Items 3 and 4 on Bid No. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING, effective July 15, 2009, as follows:

S.R.I. VENDING COMPANY
7300 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: SRIDAT R. PERSAUD, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Primary Items 1, 2 and 5, and Alternate Items 1 through 5 on Bid No. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING, effective July 15, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1894
PALM CITY, FL 34991
OWNER: ROBERT A. DODD, JR.
SECRETARY/TREASURER

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

ALTERNATE

BETTOLI TRADING CORP., D.B.A. J & H VENDOR
6095 N.W. 167 AVENUE, SUITE D-4
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO BETTOLI, PRESIDENT

SUPREME VENDING COMPANY
12246 WEST 80 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JAIME ROGELIO, PRESIDENT

VENDWAY INC., D.B.A. PELICAN VENDING
12063 ROYAL PALM BLVD.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: STEVEN SHAPIRO, DIRECTOR

VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1894
PALM CITY, FL 34991
OWNER: ROBERT A. DODD, JR.
SECRETARY/TREASURER

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 036-JJ03 – MILK-VENDING PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 036-JJ03 – MILK-VENDING PROGRAM, to provide a milk- vending machine program, to generate additional revenue to the District, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2009, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

HIGHEST AMOUNT OF MONTHLY REVENUE

PRIMARY

1. BETTOLI TRADING CORPORATION
6095 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE D-4
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO L. BETTOLI, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. DOUBLE R VENDING CORPORATION
504 EAST 9STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: REINALDO ALVAREZ

E-148 CORRECT AWARD CONTRACT NO. 037-JJ03 – FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Contract No. 037-JJ03 – FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of food-service supplies, for the Department of Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2009, through January 1, 2010, as follows:

1. CORRECT AWARD of Item 9 – Disposable Cover on Contract No. 037-JJ03 – FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, effective July 15, 2009, through January 1, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

AGE PAPER COMPANY
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

E-149 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 092-JJ03 – BEVERAGE VENDING OF DISTRICT ATHLETIC AREAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 092-JJ03 – BEVERAGE VENDING OF DISTRICT ATHLETIC AREAS, to provide a beverage vending program, togenerate additional revenue to the District, for the Greater MiamiAthletic Conference, during the term of the bid, effective July15, 2009, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

HIGHEST AMOUNT OF MONTHLY REVENUE

PRIMARY

1. DOUBLE R VENDING CORPORATION
504 EAST 9STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: REINALDO ALVAREZ

E-200 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13- 3C-1.131,VENDOR PREFERENCE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.131, Vendor Preference for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor) and Hosanna Community Baptist Church, Inc. (as Lessee), at an annual rental of $1, for use of the parking facilities at Olinda Elementary School. The renewal period will commence August 2, 2009 and end August 1, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

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 “LLL” (A REPLACEMENT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED ON THE MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS), AT 3301 MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with the construction of State School “LLL”, a replacement senior high school located on the Miami Carol City Senior High School campus, as described in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WLRN TRANSMISSION TOWER, LOCATED AT 3300 NW 52 AVENUE, PEMBROKE PARK, BROWARD COUNTY

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 electrical service requirements associated with the WLRN Transmission Tower, as described in the agenda item.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00305800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Young Men’s Preparatory Academy School site. Project No. 00305800, in favor of the Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A01112

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the wastewater facilities at the Sunny Isles Beach Community School site. Project No. A01112, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE GULFSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 427000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Gulfstream Elementary School site. Project No. 427000, in favor of the Miami-Made County.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00303701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Riviera Middle School site. Project No. 00303701, in favor of the Miami-Dade County

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (d/b/a PBS&J, INC.) AND CMS – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a PBS&J) and CMS-Construction Management Services, Inc. to provide Construction Cost Estimating Consulting services for a four-year term, as follows:

1. negotiated fees based on estimate cost per square foot not-to exceed lump sum and hourly rates as detailed in the agenda item; and

2. other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agendaitem and the Agreement.

F-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

• POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (D/B/A PBS&J, INC.)
• CMS - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
• A.D.A ENGINEERING, INC.
• PACO GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to extend the current Construction Scheduling Consulting Services Agreements for four (4) months, under the same terms and conditions, with the following firms: PBS&J, Inc.; CMS - Construction Management Services, Inc.; A.D.A Engineering, Inc.; and PACO Group, Inc.

F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.; MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC.; NODARSE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; NUTTING ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC.; AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc; MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; Nodarse & Associates, Inc.; Nutting Engineering of Florida, Inc.; and Professional Service Industries, Inc. to provide Geotechnical / Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment Services under the same terms and conditions, said authority to be exercised only upon the Superintendent’s successful resolution of issues raised in the Internal Audit Report referenced in the agenda item.

F-31 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third-year option of the four-year Agreement with Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) to provide Mechanical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, under the same terms and conditions.

F-38 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

F-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01031
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY (S/S “CC1”)
24400 SW 124 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01031, New K-8 Center Prototype, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy for an additional cost of $16,912.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0101302
PHASE III
ADDITIONS, REMODELING, AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0101302, Phase III-Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Central Senior High School for an additional cost of $126,816 and approve a time extension of 1 day.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00361500
NEW PARENT DROP-OFF
EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY K-8 CENTER
5950 NW 114 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00361500, New Parent Drop-off, Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary K-8 Center for a credit of $3,748 and approve a time extension of 56 days.

F-50 AWARD TO GEC ASSOCIATES
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC09-C1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/09-CENTRAL 1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract / Project No. JOC09-C1, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8475 to the successful bidder:

GEC Associates
9487 NW 12^th Street
Doral, Fl 33172

F-51 AWARD TO FHP TECTONICS CORP.
D/B/A F.H. PASCHEN, S. N. NIELSEN & ASSOCIATES
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC09-C2
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/09-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract / Project No. JOC09-C2, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighted factor of .8799 to the successful bidder:

FHP Tectonics Corp.
D/B/A F.H. Paschen, S. N. Nielsen & Associates
290 NW 165th Street, Suite P200
Miami, FL 33169

F-60 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 43 ON CONTRACT NO. 046-HH12 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM-STORAGE TANKS, REMOVAL, CLEANUP, REPORTING AND MONITORING SERVICES

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

1. TERMINATE AWARD of Items 1 through 43, on Contract No.046-HH12 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM-STORAGE TANKS, REMOVAL, CLEANUP, REPORTING AND MONITORING SERVICES, effective July 15, 2009, as follows:

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, INC.
5833 S.W. 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MOHAMMED N. ALMASI
PRESIDENT/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

2. Require that Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective July 15, 2009.

F-61 AWARD BID NO 094-JJ10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF THE PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 094-JJ10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED- PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, for the leasing of the paved-parking facilities at Coconut Grove Elementary School, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option, commencing upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval, as follows:

1. AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC.
501 N.E. FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33132
RICARDO A. METRAL, PRESIDENT

2. Request authorization for the Superintendent to award contract to the vendor with the next highest annual rate offered, in the event the District is unable to consummate a lease with the awardee and authorization to grant or deny all approvals under the lease.

3. Direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed as follows: 60% to Coconut Grove Elementary School, and 40% to the District.

F-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3F.1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES (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- 3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment Procedures.

F-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors For Educational Facilities Construction.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE; 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND 6Gx13- 2C-1.03, LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION CHARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rules 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee, 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6Gx13- 2C-1.03, Line of Responsibility and Organization Charts, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July15, 2009.

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED CO-DEFENDANT IN THE MATTER OF: CESAR HERRERA v. VARIETY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION d/b/a MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND GIOVANNA M. BLANCO, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-30010-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 Assistant Principal, Giovanna M. Blanco, in the case of Cesar Herrera v. Variety Children’s Hospital Foundation d/b/a Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami-Dade County School Board and Giovanna M. Blanco, Circuit Court Case No. 09-30010-CA-01.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MONIQUE S. WOODS – DOAH CASE NO. 08-001579

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Monique Woods, DOAH Case No. 08-00 1579:

(1) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, stating with particularity its reasons and citing to the record to justify the change in the penalty; or

(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, stating with particularity its reasons and citing to the record to justify rejecting certain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended penalty.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RAIMUNDO MODIA - DOAH CASE NO. 08-5402

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. Raimundo Modia, DOAH Case No. 08-5402, suspending Respondent for thirty (30) workdays without pay.

G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KATHLEEN SANDS, DOAH CASE NO. 09-1008 (withdrawn)

G-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. AARON ALTHEIM, DOAH CASE NO. 09-001066

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. Aaron Altheim, DOAH Case No. 09-001066, suspending Respondent without pay, reinstatement, and a waiver of back pay as more specifically outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

G-7 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF JULIEANN RICO v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS and MARTA PÉREZ, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09·51104 CA31 (good cause)

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

:1) the retention of Mr. Robert T. Kofman, Esquire, a shareholder with the firm of Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. to represent the School Board as its legal counsel in this litigation. Shareholders will be compensated at the discounted rate of $350.00 per hour; associates will be compensated at $250.00 per hour, and paralegals from his firm, will be paid an hourly fee of $125 per hour; and

2) the retention of Mr. Thomas R. Julin, Esquire, a partner with the law firm of Hunton & Williams, LLP, to represent Dr. Marta Perez, Board member, initially on a pro bono basis, with any agreed upon hourly fee arrangement to be presented to the Board for approval or ratification at a future date.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:30 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and special counsel, Mr. Murray Greenberg, to negotiate a contract with Mr. Walter Harvey for the position of School Board Attorney and to bring the negotiated contract to the Board for its approval.

H-3 REQUEST REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE 2007

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report to the School Board, at the August 5, 2009 meeting, on the status of the Ad Hoc Multilingual Task Force 2007 recommendations.

H-4 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-90 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARICELA NODAR, AN 11^TH GRADE STUDENT AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, AS A 2009 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-90 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maricela Nodar, an 11^th grade student at Robert Morgan Educational Center, as a 2009 Congressional Art Competition winner.

H-5 PROCESS FOR NAMING AND RENAMING OF SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to convene a task force to review the process for naming schools and for the task force to make recommendations to the Board that will ultimately lead to rulemaking procedures to amend School Board Rule 6Gx-13 7E-1.02, Educational Facilities – Naming.

H-6 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-91 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JULY 2009 AS SWIMMING POOL SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-91 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing July 2009 as Swimming Pool Safety Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–92 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-92 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Homestead Education Committee for its work on behalf of the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-93 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK PROGRAM (KAPOW) FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCHOOL, THE WORLD OF WORK, AND CAREER CHOICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-93 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) program for their efforts to help students make connections between school, the world of work and career choices.

H-9 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-95 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT RYSE (REFUGEE YOUTH SUCCEEDING IN EDUCATION) (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-95 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the students of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School for their participation in Project RYSE (Refugee Youth Succeeding in Education).

H-10 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-94 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-94 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship recipients.

H-12 RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE HIRING OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR (revised)

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

1.Select the Chief Auditor;

2.Authorize the School Board Chair to negotiate a contract with the Chief Auditor subject to Board approval; and

3.Authorize Murray Greenberg, Esq., under his current contract as Special Counsel to the Board, to draft the proposed contract.

H-13 CREATE A GREEN COUNCIL FOR TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the creation of a Green Council for Terra Environmental Research Institute to sunset after two years.

H-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECTS THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE WAYS TO HONOR DECORATED AND FALLEN AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO ATTENDED OR ARE ALUMNI OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida directs the Superintendent to explore ways to honor decorated and fallen American soldiers who attended or are alumni of M-DCPS and veterans who are M-DCPS employees.

H-15 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” (revised)

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

1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 7, 2009 in conjunction with the International “Walk Our Children to School Day.”

H-16 FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on creating a presence for the School District on Facebook and/or other social networks. The report should be presented to the Board by the October Board meeting.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-96 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' TITLE I MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF DISTRICT-PROVIDED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE EVERGLADES, REDLAND AND SOUTH DADE LABOR CENTERS (replacement)

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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