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MEETING AGENDA

June 16, 2010

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 16, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING *

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010.

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

*The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

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

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

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

The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].

12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Rules, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 12:00 noon. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited.

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-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ELLEN ABRAMSON FOR BEING NAMED A 2010 DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR BY THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS (NFAA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-066 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Ellen Abramson for being named a 2010 Distinguished Educator by the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts (NFAA).

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL EDUCATION AWARDS FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE (replacement)

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 17-23, 2010, AND ENCOURAGE YEAR-ROUND TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 17-23, 2010, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ADA B. HERNANDEZ, PRINCIPAL OF AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ada B. Hernández, Principal of Amelia Earhart Elementary School, for her dedication to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the “Walk Our Children to School Day” program and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-10 RECOGNITION OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the student winners of the Seventh Annual Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Service Announcement contest.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE RIBA-USA HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGN COMPETITION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the winners of the RIBA-USA High Schools Design Competition.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-072 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE “BE A STREET SMART FAMILY” SAFETY EVENT POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-072 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the winners of the “Be A Street Smart Family” safety event poster contest.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DROWNING PREVENTION INITIATIVE, SUMMER SPLASH SAFETY DAY (replacement)

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. TERRI ORTIZ, TEACHER AT PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER PARTICIPATION IN THE BE A STREET SMART FAMILY SAFETY EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 10-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Terri Ortiz for her participation in the May 22, 2010, “Be A Street Smart Family” safety event.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER PTA BOARD AS THE WINNER OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTA/PTSA STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD (replacement)

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GULFSTREAM PLAYGROUND PARTNERSHIPS (replacement)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Athletic State Championships
- Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 11, 13, 18, 27, and June 3 , 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 12, 2010

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (12 NOON)

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 (12:00 noon)
- 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD RULE.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised 2)

Posse Foundation Scholarship Presentation
Update on the Delays of the Release of State Accountability Data
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Scores
Credit Rating Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $976,569, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies to provide educational and vocational training services to students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $976,569, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2010-2011 District Budget with:

Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (Easter Seals – Culinary Arts), in an amount not to exceed $292,139;
Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $287,427;
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $306,449; and
Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise - Doral), for an amount not to exceed $90,554.

2. Grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, as these agencies have specific expertise in this field.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2010-2011 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2010, contingent upon approval of the 2010-2011 District Budget.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,709, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $171,709, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2010-2011 District budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on UCP’s specific expertise in serving students with severe intellectual disabilities who have complex medical conditions.

C-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATUS REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES BABY CARE (0-3 YEARS) FOR EMPLOYEES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT DESIGNATED SCHOOL SITES AND DISTRICT BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the status report on the feasibility of creating a pilot program that incorporates baby care (0-3 years) for employees of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) at designated school sites and district buildings.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EACH STATE-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) PROVIDER SUBJECT TO SELECTION BY THE PARENT OF AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A PER STUDENT COST EQUAL TO THE ANNUAL COST PER PUPIL FOR SES AS DEFINED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) AND AUTHORIZED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (NCLB), FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011

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

1. negotiate and enter into a separate contractual agreement with each State-approved Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider subject to selection by the parent of an eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the annual cost per pupil for SES as defined by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

2. amend or modify these contractual agreements if necessary during their initial term or any renewal term, in order to meet SES program requirements; and

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

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 60 COCAINE-EXPOSED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $445,504, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center, Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed special education students, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $445,504, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2010-2011 District Budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule.

C-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES: ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEBBIE INSTITUTE, UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,887,750, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies: Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., University of Miami Debbie Institute, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $2,887,750, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2010-2011 District Budget, as follows:

Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., (ARC) in an amount not to exceed $1,077,149;
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (ESSF) in an amount not to exceed $760,229; University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $578,931; and
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., (UCP) in an amount not to exceed $471,441; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FORTHEDEAF, INC. AND NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.041-KK10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/ TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC. AND NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 041-KK10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN- LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, to provide American sign-language interpretation/ transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as follows:

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
4846 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
LISA M. CAMPBELL, SENIOR DIRECTOR

2. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
P.O. BOX 272142
BOCA RATON, FL 33427-2142
JUNE B. BACKER, CSC, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $1,400,000.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EXPERIENTIAL TEAMBUILDING, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 042-KK10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Experiential Teambuilding, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 042-KK10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, to supervise and facilitate all activities on the Challenge Ropes course at Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center, for the Division of Special Education, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as follows:

1. EXPERIENTIAL TEAMBUILDING
3070 CALUSA STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 ESTIMATE $44,550
OWNER: GREGORY AFFLECK

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,550.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ABC SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY, INC., AND EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES), PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 046-KK10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES

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, andABC Speech & Language Therapy, Inc., and EBS (Educational Based Services), pursuant to Request For Proposals No.046KK10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, to provide speech and language pathology services, for the education of disabled students, forwhomsuch services have been identified as necessary toaccesseducation, for the Office of Professional Development andEducational Services, effective July 1, 2010, through June30,2012, pending the resolution of protest, as follows:

1. ABC SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY, INC.
5703 S.W. 87 AVENUE
COOPER CITY, FL 33328
SONDRA PIERCE, PRESIDENT

2. EBS - EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES
9 LACRUE STREET, SUITE 210
CONCORDVILLE, PA 19331-0911
JOHN A. GUMPERT
S PECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 2 CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND 6 AMENDMENTS OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. the charter school contractual agreement with Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy Greater Miami for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

2. the charter school contractual agreement with Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Elementary Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

3. the first amendment with Academir Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Academir Charter School West, to (1) add a temporary facility located at 10680 S.W. 113 Place, Miami, Florida 33176; (2) decrease the student’s enrollment from 724 students to 96 students; and (3) decrease the grade levels configuration from Kindergarten through grade five, to Kindergarten through first grade, for its first year of operations, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year;

4. the first amendment with Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy, to change the school’s location to 13400 N.W. 28 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida 33054, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2018;

5. the first amendment with Miami Community Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter High School, to (1) delete 101 S. Redland Road, Florida City, Florida 33034, and (2) add a temporary facility located at 35202 South Dixie Highway, Florida City, Florida 33034, effective immediately, and ending on June 30, 2012;

6. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter Middle School to add a temporary facility located at 35202 South Dixie Highway, Florida City, Florida 33034, effective immediately, and ending on June 30, 2012;

7. the third amendment with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Elementary Charter School, to (1) change the school’s location to 10651 N.W. 19 Street, Doral, Florida 33172; and (2) increase the students enrollment from 500 students to 910 students, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2019;

8. the second amendment with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter Middle School, to decrease the students enrollment from 1,050 students to 500 students, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RISE SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF RISE ACADEMY – SOUTH DADE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with Rise Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rise Academy – South Dade Charter School.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-27, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-28, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-29, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

4. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-30, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

5. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-31, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

6. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-32, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

7. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-33, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

8. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-34, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

9. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-35, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

10. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the term of the expulsion; and

11. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

C-70 EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve exceptions to opening and closing hours of Pre-K-12 schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2010-2011 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2010-2011 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2010-2011 Revised Workforce Development Education fees.

No local funds are required.

C-72 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 IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY CORAL GABLES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011 (revised 2)

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, 2010, through June 30, 2011; and

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

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) STATE REVENUE FOR FUNDING THE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award in the total approximate amount of $1,052,200 from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) State Revenue for funding the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, for the grant period from July 1, 2010 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; 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PARTS A, C, AND D, PUBLIC LAW 107-110

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,Title I, Parts A, C, and D; for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011; in the approximate total amount of $124,659,018;

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

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

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state, as required by the grant parameters.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in the approximate amount of $22,497,787, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 20, 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;

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state, as required by the grant parameters.

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $9,047,158, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

2. redirect appropriations of up to $38,301, from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund 30 percent of the project director’s salary; the appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2010-2011 Tentative Adopted Budget;

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

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT – ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), in the approximate amount of $2,182,366, for the grant period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

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

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

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE X, PART C, EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title X, Part C, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, in the approximate amount of $125,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, 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;

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state, as required by the grant parameters.

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B, AND IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the amount of $73,293,628, and IDEA Part B Preschool, in the amount of $1,110,140, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

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

3. retain funds from these grants 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-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.071, ANTI-FRAUD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.071, Anti-Fraud, to be effective, June 16, 2010.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL 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, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils, to be effective, June 16, 2010.

C-102 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12), and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 16, 2010.

C-103 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.032, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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 6Gx13-1B-1.032, Diversity Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 16, 2010 – MAY 13, 2010

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 1012.

D-25 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2010-2011 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2010-2011, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2010

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

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

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2010.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
RANDALL J. QUALITZA – PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board suspend Mr. Randall J. Qualitza, Physical Education Teacher at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, beginning August 19, 2010.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
SALLY SIDNER - TEACHER
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board suspend Ms. Sally Sidner, Teacher at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay, beginning August 19, 2010.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS
WILLIAM N. WELP, JR. – JROTC INSTRUCTOR
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board suspend Mr. William N. Welp, Jr., JROTC Instructor at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, for 10 workdays without pay, effective June 17, 18, 21, and 22; and August 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2010.

D58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL DEBORAH SWIRSKY-NUNEZ - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (revised good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 16, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Deborah Swirsky-Nunez, Instructional Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. This item rescinds and supersedes any prior item pertaining to this employee.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 2010.

E-3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $38,827.68 owed by individuals.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 UNTIL THE FY2010-11 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the FY2009-10 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY2010-11, effective July 1, 2010 until such time as the FY2010-11 tentative budget becomes official.

E-15 ADOPTION OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S FY2010-11 BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed budget for the Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2010-11.

E-25 APPOINTMENT OF WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS RENEWAL LETTER OF CREDIT PROVIDER FOR CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2008C

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida appoint Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as Renewal Letter of Credit Provider for the COPs Series 2008C, for a term of two years ending August 1, 2012.

E-26 APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-064 AUTHORIZING QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY PROJECT LIST & ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $24,480,000 QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-061 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM FUTURE QUALIFIED TAX CREDIT OBLIGATIONS

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

1. Resolution 10-064 authorizing Qualified Zone Academy Project List, & establishing eligibility through the issuance of up to $24,480,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bonds; and

2. Resolution 10-061 authorizing reimbursement of eligible expenses from future qualified tax credit obligations.

E-27 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 10-065 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $250 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 10-065 providing for issuance of up to $250 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2010.

E-66 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 006-KK10, WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (good cause)

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

1. award Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the Workers' Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims Administration Services contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal (RFP) 006 KK10, effective July 1, 2010, for a three year term with annual pricing for such services to be $5,411,837 for each of the three years representing a total contract price for all three years of $16,235,511; subject to the contractual penalty provision of 1 % annually ($54,118); and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute a contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. for a three year term to provide claims administration services contingent upon a satisfactory performance review as stipulated in the contract's Program Management Review Section following the first six months of the contract's effective date to be brought to the Board including recommendations regarding contract continuation.

E-67 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS COMMERCIAL PACKAGE POLICY & POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

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

1. authorize renewal of the District’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Western Heritage Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, with annual deposit premiums, including Federal TRIEA/TRIPA coverage and state-required fees of $12,660.35;

2. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG)(A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, with an annual premium of $135,163; and

3. authorize staff to negotiate renewal terms and bind coverage for the Commercial Package Policy secured by Miami-Dade College and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the operations of New World School of the Arts, effective August 13, 2010, subject to a maximum premium expenditure of $20,000 for one-half of the annual premium, with confirmation of coverage and actual premium expenditures to be brought back to the Board meeting of September 7, 2010.

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

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

1. renew the Student Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, to United HealthCare Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011, at the following rates per student/school year;

School Time (PK -6) $14.00
School Time (7-12) $16.00
24-Hour $66.00
Interscholastic Sports $45.00

2. renew the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, to National Union Fire Insurance Co. (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011 with a flat annual premium of $80,809;

3. renew the Football Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, to United HealthCare Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011, at the following per student/school year rates;

Fall Premium - $195.00
Spring Premium - $ 45.00

4. authorize expenditures for the Board subsidy for fall and spring football season’s insurance premiums with the Board paying $133.00 and the athlete paying $62.00 equaling a total fall football premium of $195.00 for the 2010-2011 football season; and the Board paying $22.00 and the athlete paying $23.00 equaling a total spring football premium of $45.00 for the 2010-2011 spring football season;

5. authorize expenditures for the Board subsidy for Interscholastic Sports insurance premiums with the Board paying $15.00 and the Student paying $30.00 equaling a total premium of $45.00 for the 2010-11 School Year; and

6. authorize staff to begin work on a comprehensive Request For Proposal to seek competitive proposals for the District’s Student Accident and Football Accident Insurance Coverages, including all interscholastic athletes, as well as Catastrophic Athletic coverage as required by the Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) with an Request For Proposal to be brought back to a future School Board meeting.

E-86 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: Financial Statements on Annual Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County as of September 30, 2009.

E-87 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RECOVERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review of Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery.

E-88 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-141 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-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 049-KK10 – LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the selected law firms, up to the maximum rates quoted in the Request For Proposals, for the respective practice areas for a term of up to three years, with two additional one-year contract extensions, subject to further Board approval, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2013, as follows:

1. AKERMAN SENTERFITT
ONE S.E. THIRD AVENUE, 25^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131

2. ANGONES, MCCLURE & GARCIA, P.A.
44 WEST FLAGLER STREET, EIGHTH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33130

3. BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.
121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 10^TH FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

4. CHARLIE MARTINEZ, P.A.
8005 N.W. 155^TH STREET, SUITE A
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

5. CLYNE & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
814 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 210
CORAL CABLES, FL 33134

6. EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.A.
2200 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 605
MIAMI, FL 33133

7. GORDON MURRAY, P.A.
550 N.E. 124^TH STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161

8. GRAY ROBINSON, P.A.
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 1600
MIAMI, FL 33131

9. ISABEL S. MARTINEZ, P.A.
2655 LEJEUNE ROAD, SUITE 809
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

10. KELLEY, KRONENBERG, GILMARTIN, FICHTEL, WANDER, BAMDAS, ESKALYO & DUNBRACK, P.A.
15600 N.W. 67 ^TH AVENUE, SUITE 204
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

11. LIEBERMAN DANZ & KRONENGOLD, P.L.
1301 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 140
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33323

12. LITCHFIELD CAVO, LLP
600 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 600
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334

13. LYDECKER DIAZ, LLC
1201 BRICKELL AVENUE, FIFTH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131

14. MICHAEL J. RING, LLC
4500 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, BUILDING I, SUITE 306
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33319

15. PETERSON & ESPINO, P.A.
8900 S.W. 117 ^TH AVENUE, SUITE C-104
MIAMI, FL 33186

16. PYSZKA, BLACKMON, LEVY, MOWERS & KELLEY
14750 N.W. 77 ^TH COURT, SUITE 300
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

17. RIVERO MESTRE & CASTRO
2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 1000
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

18. RUDEN MCCLOSKY, P.A.
200 EAST BROWARD BOULEVARD, SUITE 1500
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

19. SANCHEZ-MEDINA, GONZALEZ, QUESADA, LAGE, CRESPO, GOMEZ & MACHADO, LLP
2333 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 302
MIAMI, FL 33134

20. SMITH, CURRIE & HANCOCK, LLP
ONE EAST BROWARD BOULEVARD, SUITE 620
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

21. VERNIS & BOWLING OF MIAMI, P.A.
1680 N.E. 135 ^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33181

22. VEZINA, LAWRENCE & PISCITELLI, P.A.
121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, SUITE 1604
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

23. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE & BONISKE, P.L.
2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 700
MIAMI, FL 33134

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13- 3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

6Gx13-3F-1.02, CONSULTANT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES; INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO AND MEDIA LEASE AGREEMENTS, ROYALTY FEES, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING CONTRACTS

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13- 3C-1.11, BIDDING PROCESS

6Gx13-3C-1.111, BIDDING PROCESS - COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

6Gx13-3C-1.15, PURCHASE AND PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES IN SPECIFIED AREAS —GENERAL AUTHORIZATION PURCHASES

6Gx13- 3C-1.16, EMERGENCY PURCHASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rules 6Gx13- 3C-1.10, Purchase Approval; and 6Gx13- 3F-1.02, Consultant and Technical Services; Instructional Television, Radio and Media Lease Agreements, Royalty Fees, Production and Programming Contracts; and repealed School Board Rules 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, Bidding Process; 6Gx13- 3C-1.111, Bidding Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements; 6Gx13- 3C-1.15, Purchase and Payment of Certain Commodities and Services In Specified Areas – General Authorization Purchases; and 6Gx13- 3C-1.16, Emergency Purchases, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 16, 2010.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THE USE OF CALUSA CLUB ESTATES PARK, LOCATED AT 13464 SW 96 STREET, BY CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 9580 WEST CALUSA CLUB DRIVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County, for the use of Calusa Club Estates Park, located at 13464 SW 96 Street, by Calusa Elementary School, located at 9580 West Calusa Club Drive. The renewal period will commence November 18, 2010, and end November 17, 2015, at no rental cost. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FOR STAFF PARKING AT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4100 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH; AND

2) RENEW THE USE AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 23, 2011, AND ENDING JULY 22, 2016, AS AMENDED

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

1. the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the use agreement between the School Board and the City of Miami Beach, for staff parking at North Beach Elementary School, located at 4100 Prairie Avenue, to reduce the number of parking spaces from 48 to 30 effective July 23, 2010, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item; and

2. the renewal of the use agreement, for the period commencing July 23, 2011, and ending July 22, 2016, as amended, at an annual rental rate of $3,150.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND/OR SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AS MAY BE REQUIRED:

1) AN APPLICATION FOR A TIME EXTENSION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD (EQCB) ON THE CONNECTION TO THE SANITARY SEWER OF THE FORMER GOULDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 21300 SW 122 AVENUE;

2) A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES, AT NO COST TO THE BOARD, AT THE FORMER GOULDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT 21300 SW 122 AVENUE;

3) A UNITY OF TITLE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE SITE;

4) AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS LESSEE) FOR USE OF THE SITE BY THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY; AND

5) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES BY THE COUNTY AT THE SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and/or Secretary to execute, as may be required:

1) an application for a time extension to the EQCB on the connection to the sanitary sewer of the former Goulds Elementary School, located at 21300 SW 122 Avenue; and

2) a Construction Agreement with Miami-Dade County, for the construction of wastewater facilities, at no cost to the Board, at the former Goulds Elementary School site, located at 21300 SW 122 Avenue; and

3) a Unity of Title Agreement with Miami-Dade County, to facilitate the construction of wastewater facilities at the site; and

4) an amendment to the lease agreement between the Board (as lessor) and Miami-Dade County (as lessee) for use of the site by the County to provide Head Start services to the community; and

5) any other documentation necessary to effectuate the construction of wastewater facilities by the County at the site.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 15901 NW 79 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0825S0091CM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Bob Graham Education Center, located at 15901 NW 79 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. A0825S0091CM) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 1. CONFIRM PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND TIMELINE FOR PARTIAL CAMPUS REPLACEMENT AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE AND NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES, PROJECT NO. 00700800; AND

2. APPROVE TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00362703, AS FOLLOWS:

A) LIVS ASSOCIATES AS ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER OF RECORD (TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE); AND

B) HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE)

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

1. confirm project delivery method and timeline for Partial Campus Replacement at North Dade Middle and North Dade Center for Modern Languages, Project No. 00700800; and

2. approve the termination of agreements for Structural Repairs and Renovations at North Dade Middle School, Project No. 00362703, as follows:

A) LIVS Associates as Architect/Engineer of Record (termination without cause); and

B) Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk Firm (termination for convenience).

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT (PHASE I) AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00363500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Partial Replacement (Phase I) at Southwest Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00363500, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $437,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-24 COMMISSIONING OF RIZO CARRENO & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR AN ADDITION AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER (K-8) - PROJECT NO. 00731700.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rizo Carreno & Partners, inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for an Addition at Bob Graham Education Center (K-8), Project No. 00731700 as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $489,500 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FOR STATE SCHOOL “LLL-1”, A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (TO RELIEVE CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) PROJECT NO. 00254300.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Remodeling and Renovations at 1570 Madruga Avenue, Coral Gables, for State School “LLL-1” a new senior high school for international studies, Project No. 00254300 as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $554,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-30
AWARD TO BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0101303
PHASE IV- NEW FACILITY, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND
SITE IMPROVEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0101303, Phase IV- New Facility, Renovation, Remodeling and Site Improvement, Miami Central Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $ 20,270,000 to the low, responsive bidder:

Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc.
7051 SW 12 Street
Miami, FL 33144

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED
PROJECT NO. 00446100
HVAC REPLACEMENT AT
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
900 NE 23 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Veitia Padron Incorporated, Project No. 00446100, HVAC Replacement at Campbell Drive Middle School, in the amount of $1,563,340, which includes a contingency in the amount of $88,491.

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED
PROJECT NO. 00444900
ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AT
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
314 NW 12 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Veitia Padron Incorporated, Project No. 00444900, Electrical Upgrades at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, in the amount of $482,134, which includes a contingency in the amount of $22,959.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm: Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01031, New K-8 Center Prototype, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy for a credit of $4,104.

F-50 AWARD TO ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC10-C1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/10-CENTRAL 1
FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE - DISTRICT-WIDE

AWARD TO UNITECH BUILDERS CORP.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC10-C2
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/10-CENTRAL 2
FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE – DISTRICT-WIDE

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

1. Contract/Project No. JOC10-C1, Job Order Contract for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8455 to the successful bidder, Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., 9755 SW 40 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33165; and

2. Contract/Project No. JOC10-C2, Job Order Contract for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8542 to the successful bidder, Unitech Builders Corp., 18901 SW 106 Avenue, Suite A210, Miami, Florida 33157.

F-51 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR:

1. THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD (EQCB) APPLICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE AUXILIARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) AND ALL RELATED APPURTENANCES AND INFRASTRUCTURES AT W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. THE CHAIR AND THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS A NECESSARY CONDITION IMPOSED BY THE EQCB IN ORDER TO GRANT A VARIANCE AT W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AN OWNER’S AFFIDAVIT AND ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THIS PROJECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent and/or Chair to execute:

1. an Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) application for the installation of the auxiliary emergency generator above ground storage tank (AST) and all related appurtenances and infrastructures at W.R. Thomas Middle School; and

2. a Covenant Running with the Land in favor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as a necessary condition imposed by the EQCB in order to grant a variance at W.R. Thomas Middle School, an Owner’s Affidavit and any and all documentation which may be required in order to effectuate this Project.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 018-KK06 – DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AND SITE RESTORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 018-KK06 – DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AND SITE RESTORATION, to establish a pool of preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materialsnecessary, to demolish portable classrooms at Miami-Dade County Public Schools campuses and restore the site to green space, forthe Office of School Facilities, during the term of the bid, effective June 16, 2010, through June 15, 2012, as follows:

1. ACME ORGANIZATION, INC.
1730 BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE 201G
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: FRANK ADETU, PRESIDENT

2. AJIL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
5503 S.W. 138 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: PEDRO L. MORALES, PRESIDENT

3. BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
7270 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: TEOBALDO ROSELL, JR., PRESIDENT

4. CRISSCROSS CONCRETE CUTTING & DRILLING, INC.
270 N.W. 193 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: CRISPOND BASDEN

5. D2 CONSTRUCTION, INC.
15530 S.W. 112 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: HOWARD DISTON, PRESIDENT

6. DARCON GROUP CORPORATION
14008 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: IRIS ACOSTA, PRESIDENT

7. EDGEWATER CONSTRUCTION GROUP
1510 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: ULYSSES VAZQUEZ, II, PRESIDENT

8. FASTRACK MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, INC.
2540 METROCENTRE BLVD., SUITE 4
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
OWNER: BLANCA DIAMOND, PRESIDENT

9. FIGARO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
6800 S.W. 40 STREET, SUITE 318
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FERNANDO FIGAROLA, PRESIDENT

10. G-FOUR GROUP, INC.
660 N.W. 133 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: GILBERTO TORRES, PRESIDENT

11. GEC ASSOCIATES, INC.
9487 N.W. 12 STREET
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS N. ENRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

12. J.B. BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, INC.
D.B.A. BALLARENA CONSTRUCTION
3727 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: JORGE BALLARENA, PRESIDENT

13. JHC CONTRACTORS, INC.
6187 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE H-24
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: HOMERO CRUZ, PRESIDENT

14. MAG CONSTRUCTION, INC.
7812 S.W. 34 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ARGELIO MALAGON, PRESIDENT

15. MATRIX CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
175 FONTAINEBLEAU BLVD., SUITE 2J-2
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICARDO ARDAVIN, PRESIDENT

16. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: AMAT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

17. RICMON GROUP, LLC
17306 N.W. 63 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: RICARDO MONTIJO, GENERAL MANAGER

18. THE BG GROUP, LLC
1140 HOLLAND DRIVE, SUITE 19
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: IVY FRADIN, MANAGING MEMBER

19. TOP CRAFTS, INC.
14619 S.W. 99 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS O. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

20. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,200,000.

F-61 WITHDRAWN DURING MEETING 1. AWARD BID NO. 038-KK10 – SALE OF SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 29 N.W. 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY;

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY;

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY;

4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.10-056, DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 29 N.W. 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A REAL-ESTATE CLOSING FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL; AND

5. IN THE EVENT THAT A REAL-ESTATE CLOSING FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT CONSUMMATED, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 10-056, DESIGNATING THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PARCEL AS BEING UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1. award Bid No. 038-KK10 - SALE OF SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, Florida, to Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency, 49 N.W. 5^th Street, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33128, in the amount of $3,100,101;

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency, for the sale of the subject School Board-owned property;

3. authorize the Superintendent to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the subject School Board-owned property;

4. adopt Resolution No.10-056, designating the School Board-owned property, located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, Florida, to be unnecessary for educational purposes, subject to the successful completion of a real-estate closing for the sale of the subject parcel; and

5. in the event that a real-estate closing for the sale of the subject School Board-owned property is not consummated, rescind Resolution No. 10-056, designating the subject School Board-owned parcel as being unnecessary for educational purposes.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 2 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 APPROVAL TO RETAIN ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE BOARD IN ITS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MATTERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the retention of the firms of The Higgs Law Group and The Law Offices of Evan D. Carb, LLC to represent the School Board in telecommunications matters not to exceed $50,000 for each firm. Shareholders from the firm of The Law Offices of Evan D. Carb, LLC will be compensated a rate of $250.00 per hour; and Partners from the firm of The Higgs Law Group will be compensated a rate of $275.00 per hour; associates will be compensated at $225.00 per hour.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.STACY SANDERS - DOAH CASE NO. 09-5254

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. Stacy Sanders, DOAH Case No. 09-5254 suspending Respondent without pay for thirty days, awarding him four (4) months of back pay, which is equivalent to approximately 89 working days, and reassigning him to a new school within the School District.

G-4 RULES REVISION PROJECT WORKSHOPS

RECOMMENDED: We are requesting that the Board approve Board Rules Revision workshops to take place in September and November 2010 to review the first four sections of recommended revisions (Bylaws/Governance, Finance, Facilities, Operations). Board members were polled for these dates and will be polled for subsequent workshop dates.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 (12 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ELLEN ABRAMSON FOR BEING NAMED A 2010 DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR BY THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS (NFAA)

H-5 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL EDUCATION AWARDS FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE (replacement)

H-6 (12 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 17-23, 2010, AND ENCOURAGE YEAR-ROUND TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF GRANT PROPOSAL TO ENCOURAGE AND EVALUATE BICYCLE HELMET USE AT THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LEONARD M. MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse a grant proposal to encourage and evaluate bicycle helmet use at the senior high school level, to be submitted by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

H-8 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ADA B. HERNANDEZ, PRINCIPAL OF AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

H-9 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

H-10 (12 noon) RECOGNITION OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CONTEST WINNERS

H-11 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE RIBA-USA HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGN COMPETITION

H-12 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-072 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS OF THE “BE A STREET SMART FAMILY” SAFETY EVENT POSTER CONTEST

H-13 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DROWNING PREVENTION INITIATIVE, SUMMER SPLASH SAFETY DAY (replacement)

H-14 (12 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. TERRI ORTIZ, TEACHER AT PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER PARTICIPATION IN THE BE A STREET SMART FAMILY SAFETY EVENT

H-15 (12 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER PTA BOARD AS THE WINNER OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTA/PTSA STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARD (replacement)

H-16 (12 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GULFSTREAM PLAYGROUND PARTNERSHIPS (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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