APPROVED

Bid Opening Lists of May 11, 13, 18, 27, and June 3, 2010.

APPROVED

Minutes of the May 12, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting.

A-1

HEARD

Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

C-1

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with four community agencies, 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, as described in the Official Agenda item.

c-2

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-3

received

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.

c-4

authorized

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 (FLDOE) and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-5

authorized

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, 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-6

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools to enter into contrac­tual agreements with four community agencies and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, 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 delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-11

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools 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 – American Sign-Language Interpretation/Transliteration, Caption and/or Computer-Assisted Transcription Services, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-12

authorized

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, for the Division of Special Education, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as described in the Official Agenda item.

c-13

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools 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, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2012, pending the resolution of protest, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-31

approved

Two charter school contractual agreements and six amendments of charter school contractual agree­ments, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-32

approved

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

authorized

The expulsion and assignment of students specified in the supplemental materials SM-27 through SM-35 (2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year).

c-70

approved

Exceptions to opening and closing hours of Pre-K – 12 schools for the 2010-2011 School Year.

c-71

approved

The 2010-2011 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and authorized the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2010-2011 Revised Workforce Development Education fees.

c-72

authorized

The Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-80

authorized

The acceptance of 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-81

authorized

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

C-82

authorized

The acceptance of 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-83

authorized

The acceptance of 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

C-84

authorized

The acceptance of 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 of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-85

authorized

The acceptance of 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

c-86

authorized

The acceptance of 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

C-100

adopted

New School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.071, Anti-Fraud, to be effective, June 16, 2010.

c-101

adopted

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

adopted

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

c-103

authorized

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-20

approved

The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1012.

d-25

approved

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

received

The “Safety and Security Best Practices” assessment results; and authorized 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

suspended

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

suspended

Ms. Sally Sidner, Teacher at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay, beginning August 19, 2010.

d-57

suspended

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.

d-58

suspended

Ms. Deborah Swirsky-Nuñez, Instructional Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education, effective June 16, 2010, at the close of the workday, without pay, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

e-1

received

The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 2010.

e-3

authorized

The Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $38,827.68 owed by individuals.

e-14

authorized

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

approved

The proposed budget for the Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2010-11.

e-25

appointed

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

approved

Resolution 10-064 authorizing Qualified Zone Academy Project List and establishing eligibility through the issuance of up to $24,480,000 Qualified Zone Academy Bonds; and Resolution 10-061 authorizing reimbursement of eligible expenses from future qualified tax credit obligations.

e-27

approved

Resolution 10-065 providing for issuance of up to $250 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2010.

e-66

awarded

Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., the Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims Administration Services contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal No. 006-KK10, effective July 1, 2010, for a three-year term, as described in the Official Agenda item; and authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with same, as further described in the item.

e-67

authorized

Renewal of existing insurance coverages including District’s Facilities Use, Law Enforcement and Professional Liability and the Commercial Package Policy for New World School of the Arts, as deline­ated in the Official Agenda item.

e-68

authorized

Renewal of Request For Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

e-86

received

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

received

The Follow-up Review of Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery.

e-88

received

The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

e-141

received

The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

e-142

authorized

The Office of School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with various law firms, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2013.

e-200

adopted

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 authorized the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 16, 2010.

f-1

authorized

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, to commence on November 18, 2010, and end on November 17, 2015, at no rental cost.

f-2

authorized

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 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

authorized

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; (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.

f-21

authorized

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 Official Agenda item.

f-22

confirmed

Project delivery method and timeline for Partial Campus Replacement at North Dade Middle and North Dade Center for Modern Languages, Project No. 00700800; and approved the termination of agreements for Structural Repairs and Renovations at North Dade Middle School, Project No. 00362703, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

F-23

commissioned

Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Partial Replacement (Phase I) at Southwest Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00363500.

f-24

commissioned

Rizo Carreno & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for an Addition at Bob Graham Education Center (K-8), Project No. 00731700.

f-25

commissioned

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.

F-30

withdrew

Award of Project No. A0101303, Phase IV- New Facility, Renovation, Remodeling and Site Improvement, Miami Central Senior High School.

f-32

approved

The GMP for Veitia Padron Inc., 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

approved

The GMP for Veitia Padron Inc., 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

confirmed

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

awarded

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., and 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.

f-51

authorized

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

awarded

Bid No. 018-KK06 – Demolition of Portable Classrooms and Site Restoration, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective June 16, 2010, through June 15, 2012.

f-61

withdrew*

Award of Bid No. 038-KK10 - Sale of School Board-Owned Property, located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, Florida.

*Item withdrawn during meeting.

f-80

approved

The prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 2, of the Official Agenda item.

g-2

authorized

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, as described in the Official Agenda item.

g-3

approved

The Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Stacy Sanders, DOAH Case No. 09-5254.

g-4

approved

Board Rules Revision workshops to take place in September and November 2010.

h-1

approved

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

approved

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.

h-6

endorsed

The National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 17-23, 2010, and encouraged year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

h-7

endorsed

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

approved

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

approved

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

recognized

The student winners of the Seventh Annual Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Service Announcement contest.

h-11

approved

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

approved

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

approved

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.

h-14

approved

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

approved

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 District Standard of Excellence Award.

h-16

approved

Resolution No. 10-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Gulfstream Playground Partnerships.

Adjourned

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