MEETING AGENDA
October 13, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 13, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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.

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-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHANNON MELENDI SAFETY DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-092 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING the 2010 region v college tour institute

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-092 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2010 Region V College Tour Institute.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REVEREND JOHN F. WHITE II OF MT. HERMON A.M.E. CHURCH FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY OF MIAMI GARDENS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend John F. White II of Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church for his continued support of Miami-Dade County Public School students and the Community of Miami Gardens.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Joseph L. Partridge for his years of volunteer service at North Dade Center for Modern Languages.

H-7 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-096 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NBC MIAMI HOMEROOM REFORMERS STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY NBC NEWS THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION NATION INITIATIVE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the NBC Miami Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest sponsored by NBC News through their Education Nation initiative, and encourage all eligible middle and senior high school students to participate.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 15-21, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2010, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-10 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE NOVEMBER16,2010 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reschedule the November 16, 2010 Regular Public Meeting and Public Hearing to Wednesday, November17, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.

H-11 ENDORSEMENT OF THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND TOWN HALL MEETING & COLLEGE EXPO "COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE" ON OCTOBER 30, 2010 (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encjorse and promote the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Town Hall Meeting & College Expo taking place on October 30, 2010.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE: (added)

- John G. DuPuis Elementary School Student Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Five Star School Award Winner

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 31, September 9 and 30, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 1, 2010 Attorney-Client Session and September 7, 2010 School Board Meeting

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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

• Update on District’s Security Initiatives
• Energy Rebate Program Results

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO AN INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO MAKE AVAILABLE COURSES FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an IntersInstitutional Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Miami Dade College (MDC) to make available courses for dual enrollment.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ADD AN ADDENDUM TO THE INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS (AAA) AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to approve the addendum to the Inter-institutional Articulation Agreement between Florida International University (FIU) Board of Trustees and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Academy for Advanced Academics at Florida International University, in support of Dual Enrollment Programs at the Modesto Maidique Campus.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO AMEND AND RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF SPAIN AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to amend and renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education of Spain and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of four years, effective October 2010 through October 2014.

There is no additional cost to the District.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement, with Chancellor Supplemental Educational Services, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 073-KK10 - TITLE I SUPPLEMENTALEDUCATIONAL SERVICES STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT OF PROFICIENCY AND LEARNING GAINS, to provide services to identify student areas of deficiencies and assess learning gains in reading, writing, mathematics and science, for students participating in Supplemental Educational Services, effective October 13, 2010, through October 12, 2011, as follows:

CHANCELLOR SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC
3250 MARY STREET, SUITE 202
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
OCTAVIO J. VISIEDO, PRESIDENT AND C.E.O.

Cost per student per test administration @ $42.90.

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-01, 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 2010-2011 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

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

3. 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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; TROY ACADEMY, INC.; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED;THE ROCK FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER; INNER CITY YOUTH; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; TRANSITION, INC.; MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT; ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS (ACE) OF FLORIDA; AND PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES, INC.; IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $285,000 (revised)

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $285,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

b. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

c. TROY Academy, Inc.; in the total amount of $14,000;

d. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;

e. Inner City Youth, in the total amount of $5,000;

f. Transition, Inc. in the total amount of $24,000;

g. Family Life Center, in the amount of $24,000;

h. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;

i. The Rock Family Community Center, in the amount of $15,000;

j. Miami-Dade Transit, in the amount of $20,000;

k. ACE of Florida, in the amount of $81,000;

l. PSAV Presentation Services, Inc. Audio/Visual Services, in the amount of $6,000;

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

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

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Italy, for the students from Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, March 11, 2011, through March 19, 2011.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2010-2011 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 3, 2011, through June 10, 2011:

• · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
• Barry University Broad Auditorium
• Coral Gables Women’s Club
• Florida International University Graham Center
• Florida International University U.S. Century Bank Arena
• Florida International University Wertheim Center
• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
• Hyatt Regency Miami
• Joseph Caleb Community Center
• Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
• University of Miami BankUnited Center
• University of Miami James L. Knight Center-Ashe Auditorium

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $330,050.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2010-2011 Adopted Budget.

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

1. accept grant awards for six programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology in the approximate amount of $212,581, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

b. Center for Civic Education (CCE) to fund the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program in the approximate amount of $71,650, for the grant period of September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter Schools Mentoring Dissemination Grant – Pinecrest Academy South Campus in the approximate amount of $94,505, for the grant period of February 10, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education in the approximate amount of $3,635,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

e. Local Initiatives Support Corporation for funding under the National Football League Youth Football Fund Program in the approximate amount of $82,000, for the grant period of August 2, 2010, through February 2, 2012; and

f. University of Miami to fund Promoting Science Among English Language Learners in the approximate amount of $58,333, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10(14) - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements;

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

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

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION -- GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2010-2011, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 13, 2010.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 7, 2010 – SEPTEMBER 8, 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 1016.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED TURNAROUND/TRANSFORMATION SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Turnaround/Transformation Intervention Model Schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 22, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 22, 2010 through October 18, 2010.

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Liana Lima Tommasi, as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Marta Pérez, effective October 4, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
SHYMANE JOHNSON – BUS AIDE
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shymane Johnson, Bus Aide at John H. Schee Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CARMEN SABATER – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Carmen Sabater, Food Service Manager II at Air Base Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES (revised 3)

20 WORKDAYS
DAYANA FERNANDEZ - TEACHER
CORALGABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
JORGE M. GARCiA - TEACHER
EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER

15 WORKDAYS
CARROLL R. HARROD – TEACHER
YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT (YMAACD)
AT MACARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
ANA C. TEJADA - TEACHER
WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
LINDA M. THIGPEN - TEACHER
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each listed employee in the following manner:

2. Ms. Dayana Fernandez, Teacher, CoralGables Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective at the close of the workday, October13, 2010;

3. Mr. Jorge M. Garcia, Teacher, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective at the close of the workday, October13, 2010;

4. Mr. Carrol Harrod, Teacher, YMAACD at MacArthur South Senior High School - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective at the close of the workday, October 13, 2010.

5. Ms. Ana C. Tejada, Teacher, Westland Hialeah Senior High School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective at the close of the workday, October13, 2010.

6. Ms. Linda M. Thigpen, Teacher, Robert Renick Educational center suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, Added effective at the close of the workday, October 13, 2010.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MICHAEL J. LENARD – LEAD CUSTODIAN
G. W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael J. Lenard, Lead Custodian at G. W. Carver Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-59

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Joy R. Thompson, School Security Monitor, at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2010.

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-093 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $24,480,000 QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION SERIES 2010-QZAB, AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-094 AMENDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SERIES 2009B AND 2010A LEASE SCHEDULES 2009B-1 AND 2010A-1, RESPECTIVELY

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

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH BY AND THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND REGIS HOUSE, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 14, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual agreements with the following entities:

1. The City of Hialeah, by and through Education and Community Services Department, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from October 14, 2010, through August 23, 2011; and

2. Regis House, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from October 14, 2010, through August 23, 2011.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGES

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

1. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), the contract for Short Term coverage, effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 at the following monthly rates:

2. Harford Life and Accident Insurance Company (A. M. Best A+XV), the contract for Long Term Disability coverage, effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 at the following rates:

Level 1 $ 21.73
Level 2 $ 27.85
Level 3 $ 41.97
Level 4 $ 0.95 per $100/mo. Pay

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #003-LL10, CONSULTING SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) #003-LL10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Programs; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-68 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES, PHARMACEUTICAL ADMINISTRATION FEES AND INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR DISTRICT SELF-INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for the self-funded medical program administered by CIGNA Healthcare effective January 1 - December 31, 2011;

2. authorize the purchase of both individual stop loss and aggregate stop loss coverages effective January 1 – December 31, 2011, with the following coverage limits and rates;

Individual Stop Loss ($700,000) $4.29/ee/month
Aggregate Stop Loss (120%) $2.04/ee/month and;

3. approve the budgeted administration fee of $0.90 per prescription (claim) for retail and mail order prescriptions funded by the District’s self-funded healthcare program administered by CIGNA, effective January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012.

E-69 MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011

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

1. approve the following monthly rates for over age 65 and Medicare eligible retirees for the Humana Medicare Risk plans effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, and

The above monthly rates are per retiree and per eligible dependent over 65 and/or Medicare Eligible.

2. authorize staff to begin working on a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Medicare eligible retiree healthcare benefits to become effective January 1, 2012.

E-70 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional named insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums for such coverage, including all premiums and state required fees of $53,809.16, with additional students added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2010 to October 16, 2011.

E-86 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2010-2011 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN AND BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the 2010 Annual Report and 2010-2011 Annual Audit Plan and Budget.

E-87 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-88 AUDIT OF MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (MPA) AND M-DCPS PARKING LEASE REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Miami Parking Authority (MPA) and M-DCPS Parking Lease Revenue Sharing Agreement.

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 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., in the amount of$2,200,000, for services performed pursuant to Contract No.097-HH10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES, as follows:

MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7227 LEE DEFOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, MD 21046
OWNER: BRANDI PHILBRICK, ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

E-143 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 004-KK08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 004-KK08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of music furniture and equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 13, 2010, through February 9, 2012, as follows:

1. HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430 ESTIMATE $382,980
OWNER: SAUL WAGNER, PRESIDENT

2. JIM MELHART PIANO & ORGAN CO.
D.B.A. MELHART MUSIC CENTER
3325 N. 10 STREET
MCALLEN, TX 78501 ESTIMATE $951,260
OWNER: JIM MELHART, PRESIDENT

3. SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $69,156
OWNER: DAVID VANDER ZANDEN, C.E.O.

4. STAGERIGHT CORPORATION
495 PIONEER PARKWAY
CLARE, MI 48617 ESTIMATE $52,925
OWNER: O. DAVID ROGERS, C.E.O.

5. WENGER CORPORATION
555 PARK DRIVE
OWATONNA, MN 55060 ESTIMATE $3,194,340
OWNER: WILLIAM BEER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,650,661.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contract negotiations with Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No.043-KK10 – APPLICANT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BLOOD COLLECTION DRIVE PROGRAM, to designate a blood center to collect blood donations fromstudents and staff atMiami-Dade County Public Schools locations, effective October 13, 2010, through September30, 2013, as follows:

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1700 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
LAUDERHILL, FL 33313
OWNER: DR. CHARLES ROUAULT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Reject proposal received should negotiations fail with Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc., and rebid.

Only Proposal Received.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 071-KK03 – DELIVERED BAKERY PRODUCTS.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 002-LL04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND INTERNET SERVICES

Groups 1 and 3: Computer Equipment & Optional Upgrades

1. AN ANGELS HELPING HAND FOUNDATION, INC.
1003 SWEETWATER BLVD. SOUTH
LONGWOOD, FL 32779
OWNER: DANIEL A. BOLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. ONTENDER ELECTRIC, INC.
8405 S.W. 141 STREET
PALMETTO BAY, FL 33158
OWNER: RAIMUNDO SANTAMARIA, JR., PRESIDENT

3. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL

4. PER SCHOLAS, INC.
3050 BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE 202
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: PLINIO AYALA, C.E.O.

5. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE, ROOM 7
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. FLECHES, PRESIDENT

6. ATLANTIC BROADBAND GROUP, LLC
1681 KENNEDY CAUSEWAY
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL 33141
OWNER: JAMES WALDO, SR. VICE PRESIDENT

7. AT&T CORPORATION
ONE AT&T WAY, ROOM 4A248
BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921-0752
OWNER: TOD A. CLARNO

8. CLOUDED SYSTEMS, INC.
227 SANDY SRINGS PLACE, SUITE 170
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
OWNER: VINCENT A. EVANGELISTA, PRESIDENT

9. CONTENDER ELECTRIC, INC.
8405 S.W. 141 STREET
PALMETTO BAY, FL 33158
OWNER: RAIMUNDO SANTAMARIA, JR., PRESIDENT

10. GLOBAL WIRELESS SOLUTION AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
616 17 STREET EAST, SUITE E
PALMETTO, FL 34221
OWNER: JOHN ELLIOT, PRESIDENT

11. VERIZON WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.
D.B.A. VERIZON WIRELESS
12082 TEMPLE OAKS BLVD
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637
OWNER: ROGER C. TANG

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,000,000.

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

Contract No. 041-KK10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, is to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. This supplement is required due to a request from the Division of Adult/Vocational Education, to provide similar services to the adult/vocational students. Funds in the amount of $125,624 have been budgeted to Adult Education for these services.

Fund Source
0100 – General

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,400,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $125,624

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, Treasury Policies: Debt Management; Fund Balance Reserve; Warrants and Electronic Transfers, and the document, Debt Management Policies, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 13, 2010.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS PROFFERED BY 46 ACRES, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SET-ASIDE OF APPROXIMATELY SIX acreS OF VACANT LAND, AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by 46 Acres, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set-aside of approximately six acres of vacant land, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND R.K. ASSOCIATES, FOR CLASSROOM SPACE LOCATED AT 850 IVES DAIRY ROAD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board and R.K. Associates, to extend the term of the lease agreement from November 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-3 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FDG FLAGLER STATION II, LLC, FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with FDG Flagler Station II, LLC, at an annual rental rate of $13,476, for 25 faculty parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2010 and end December 17, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $15,906,404; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

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 Perrine Elementary School, located at 8851 SW 168 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00178300) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR STATE SCHOOL “LLL-1” - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY (RELIEF FOR CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL), PROJECT NO. 00254300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Pirtle Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for State School “LLL-1” - International Studies Preparatory Academy, Project No. 00254300, for the following considerations:

1. a total fee of $37,000 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC. (d/b/a THE GORDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.), TO PROVIDE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SYSTEM CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS AND A FIFTH YEAR AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to amend and extend the Agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc. (d/b/a The Gordian Associates, Inc.), to provide Job Order Contracting System Consultant Services for four additional years and a fifth year at the option of the Board, under the same terms and conditions of the Agreement as those authorized by the Board on September 9, 2009.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

B-1 Confirm Change Order No.2 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, and Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School, for an additional cost of $122,694 and increase the aggregate change order amount requiring prior Board approval by one-percent; and

B-2 Confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00170000, Spanish Lake Elementary School (ECC 1) for an additional cost of $6,575.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to accept the donation of the new door hardware and installation from ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions of Florida. The value of this donation is $26,425.

F-61 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 072-KK06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 072-KK06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 13, 2010, through October 12, 2011, as follows:

1. DEGENS LAWN & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH ST ATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR, FL 33023 ESTIMATE $9,975
OWNER: WESLEY ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

2. GREEN THUMB LAWN AND GARDEN, LLC
4250 N.W. 124 AVENUE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 ESTIMATE $70,380
OWNER: JOHN BIESTERFELD, C.E.O.

3. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $100,475
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

4. PRINCE LAWNMOWER SALES AND SERVICE
8195 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015 ESTIMATE $4,975
OWNER: VELIUS PRINCE

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $190,000.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JORGE CISNEROS, DOAH Case No. 07-3266

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny Respondent’s request for additional back-pay associated with the period of the May 23, 2006 through June 1, 2007 and deny any supplemental back pay for the 2007-2008 academic year in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jorge Cisneros, DOAH Case No. 07-3266.

G-2 YEARLY REPORT TO THE BOARD AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT AND APPROVE NO-COST CHANGES IN JOB TITLES (withdrawn)

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

1. accept the 2010-11 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney; and

2. approve the no-cost job title name changes of the Assistant School Board Attorneys to Deputy Assistant School Board Attorney and all staff positions will be classified as Paralegal I, II, and School Board Attorney’s Office Manager as set forth in the agenda item.

G-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO APPEAL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATOR'S REVERSAL OF SCHOOL BOARD'S TERMINATION OF RISE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to appeal the State Board of Education's reversal of the School Board's termination of its contract with Rise Charter School.

G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOSEPH WATSON (DOAH Case in Abeyance) (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the matter of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joseph Watson, reinstating the employee without back pay after serving a suspension as specified in the settlement agreement.

G-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT LUIS ZUBIETA v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EEOC Charge No. 510-2010-01687

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the matter of Luis Zubieta v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EEOC Charge No. 510-2010-01687, and payment of $50,000 as described in he agenda item and in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement and General Release.

G-8 SETTLEMENT AND THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS IN THE CASE OF HERBERT COUSINS v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DR. RUDOLPH F. CREW, JOSEPH GARCIA, POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS FLORIDA, INC. d/b/a/ WPLG-CHANNEL 10, AND JILDA UNRUH, Case No.: 07-6404-CA 30 (withdrawn)

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHANNON MELENDI SAFETY DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approveResolution No. 10-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-092 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING the 2010 region v college tour institute

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-092 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2010 Region V College Tour Institute.

H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REVEREND JOHN F. WHITE II OF MT. HERMON A.M.E. CHURCH FOR HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY OF MIAMI GARDENS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend John F. White II of Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church for his continued support of Miami-Dade County Public School students and the Community of Miami Gardens.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Joseph L. Partridge for his years of volunteer service at North Dade Center for Modern Languages.

H-7 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-096 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NBC MIAMI HOMEROOM REFORMERS STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY NBC NEWS THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION NATION INITIATIVE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the NBC Miami Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest sponsored by NBC News through their Education Nation initiative, and encourage all eligible middle and senior high school students to participate.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 15-21, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2010, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-10 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE NOVEMBER16,2010 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reschedule the November 16, 2010 Regular Public Meeting and Public Hearing to Wednesday, November17, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.

H-11 ENDORSEMENT OF THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND TOWN HALL MEETING & COLLEGE EXPO "COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE" ON OCTOBER 30, 2010 (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encjorse and promote the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Town Hall Meeting & College Expo taking place on October 30, 2010.

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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