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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

December 15, 2010

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of December 15, 2010 School Board Meeting

APPROVED

Bid Opening Lists of November 16, 18, and 23, 2010, and December 2, 2010.

APPROVED

Minutes of the November 24, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting.

114,567

A-1

HEARD

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

114,568

A-2

approved

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Miami Edison Edu-Plex plan in the 2010 calendar year.

114,569

C-11

authorized

Request to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc., and McDonald’s Playworld, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No.023-LL10 - Teenage Parent Program (TAP) Child-Care Services for Children Who Meet Legislative Eligibility Requirements for the 2010-2011 School Year, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

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c-30

withdrew

Request for School Board approval of two charter school applications and authorization to negotiate contractual agreements.

114,570

c-50

authorized

The expulsion and assignment of students specified in supplemental materials SM-08 and SM-09 (2010-2011 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year).

114,571

c-70

approved

The out-of-country field trip to Madrid, Spain for the students at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, March 11 through March 17, 2011.

114,572

c-71

approved

The out-of-country field trip to London, England; Paris, France; and Madrid, Spain, for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, June 13 through June 27, 2011.

114,573

c-72

approved

The school calendars for the 2011-2012 school year.

114,574

c-73

authorized

Request to accept a donation of a Boeing 737-201 aircraft from Freeman Leasing valued at $938,630, to be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance and Avionics programs at George T. Baker Aviation School.

114,575

c-80

authorized

Request to accept grant awards from multiple funding sources for the following five programs: Gang Abatement Project; Television Community Service Grant; Radio Community Service Grant; Title1, Part A, Basic 2010-2011 School Improvement Initiative 1003(a); and the Cultural Passport program, as described in the Official Agenda item, and to enter into contractual service agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants.

114,576

c-81

authorized

Request to accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Public Law 111-5, CFDA 84.395A for the Race to the Top – Local Education Agency (LEA) Application Program, in the amount of $72,964,103, for the grant period of September 1, 2010, through June 30, 2014, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

114,577

c-100

authorized

Request to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to: (1) promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.082, Sexting; and approved new document, Empowering Students to Engage in Positive Communication: A Guide to Combat Student Sexting Procedures Manual.

114,578

D-20

approved

The instructional and non-instructional appoint-ments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1018.

114,579

d-22

approved

The Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and United Teachers of Dade to establish and implement the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) program, effective January 3, 2011.

114,580

D-23

approved

Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of October 19, 2010, through November 19, 2010.

114,581

D-24

accepted

The resignation of Charlton C. Ambrose and approved the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Charlton C. Ambrose and AFSCME to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 100701-58012-3.

114,582

D-55

suspendED

Ms. Edma Saintilmar, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, without pay, effective December 15, 2010, at the close of the workday, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,583

d-56

suspended

Ms. Linda K. Douglas, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, without pay, effective December 15, 2010, at the close of the workday, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,584

d-57

suspended

The following employees, as agreed upon, without pay, effective December 16, 2010: Ms. Andrea Bernal, Paraprofessional, Howard D. McMillan Middle School, for 10 workdays; Mr. Juan D. Cerda, Teacher, Mays Middle School, for 20 workdays; Ms. Samantha M. Dugue, Teacher, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, for 30 workdays; Mr. George W. Bethea, Teacher, Gloria Floyd Elementary School, for 5 workdays; Ms. Sharlee B. Peabody, Teacher, Holmes Elementary School, for 25 workdays; Ms. Sheila J. Wilson, Paraprofessional II - Therapeutic, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School, for 30 workdays; and Ms. Antoinette S. McKay, Teacher, Jose de Diego Middle School, for 25 workdays.

114,585

e-1

received

The Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending October 2010.

114,586

e-41

received

The report of the October 2010 auctions, surplus/obsolete equipment results.

114,587

e-66

awarded

The School Board’s Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Services contract to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., and authorized the execution of an agreement pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) #004-LL10, Request For Qualifications for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Services, effective January 1, 2011, as described in the Official Agenda item.

114,588

e-86

received

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,589

e-87

received

The Audited Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2010 and 2009.

114,590

e-88

received

The Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,591

e-141

awarded

Bid No. 042-JJ03 – Ice and Water Products, Machines and Parts, to Nestle Waters of North America, Inc., Food Concepts Ice, LLC, and Heritage Food Service Equipment, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2011.

114,592

e-142

awarded

Partial Bid No. 028-KK05 – Medical and Dental Supplies and Equipment, to Patterson Dental Co., School Health Corporation, and Suncoast Surgical and Medical Supply, LLC, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effec­tive December15, 2010, through December 14, 2012.

114,593

e-143

awarded

Bid No. 034-KK11 – Disposal of Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste, and Photo Waste and Chemicals, to Perma-Fix of Fort Lauderdale, Inc. and EQ Florida, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011.

114,594

e-144

awarded

Bid No. 059-KK07 – Diesel Fuel #2 for Schools – South of Flagler Street (Tank Wagon Delivery), to Osher Oil, d/b/a Costa Oil and BV Oil Company, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective January 1, 2011, through December31, 2012.

114,595

e-145

awarded

Bid No. 060-KK01 – Custodial Chemical-Cleaning Supplies, to Allied Paper Company, ECO Concepts, Inc., Ideal Supply, Inc., and Wexford Labs, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2012.

114,596

e-147

awarded

Bid No. 017-LL03 – Reimbursable Meal Vending Machines, to VE South, L.C., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2011.

114,597

f-1

authorized

The Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to the Florida Department of Transportation for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Miami Jackson Senior High School, located at 1751 NW 36 Street, Miami, Florida.

114,598

f-2

authorized

The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute, as may be required: (1) a Covenant with Miami-Dade County for District maintenance of landscaping within public right-of-way, located adjacent to Leewood K-8 Center, at 10345 S.W. 124 Street, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item; (2) and any other documents that may be required to effectuate said action.

114,599

f-3

authorized

The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Bay Village, Florida, for use of a portion of the Treasure Island Elementary School campus to site certain City Police Department operations under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the Interlocal Agreement will remain unchanged.

114,600

f-20

Authorized

The Superintendent to adjust the capital budget in the amount of $2,800,000; and make changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program resulting from these budget adjustments.

114,601

f-21

commissioned

Munilla Construction Management, LLC (d/b/a MCM), as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for Miami Central Senior (Sector IV), Project No. A01013(03), as described in the Official Agenda item.

114,602

f-23

authorized

The change of principal responsible to the Board for Miller Legg & Associates, Inc., as Land Surveying Consultant.

114,603

f-26

authorized

The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option and amend the Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America Inc., to provide Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

114,604

f-30

approved

The GMP contract for Pirtle Construction Company at State School “LLL-1” – International Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA) @ Gables (relief for Coral Gables Senior High School) Bid Package #2 – Project No. 00254302 (Structural Modifications and Long Lead Items) in the amount of $2,235,828 which includes a contingency in the amount of $106,468.

114,605

f-34

confirmed/

approved

Change orders to various construction projects (Project Nos. 00252700, A01011, 00176800, and 001254700), as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

114,606

f-61

awarded

Balance Bid No. 072-KK06 – Lawn Equipment, Power, to Joe Blair Garden Supply, Inc., effective December 15, 2010, through October 12, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

114,607

f-62

awarded

Partial Bid No. 005-LL06 – Paint, to Sherwin Williams, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective December 15, 2010, through September 6, 2011.

114,608

f-63

awarded

Bid No. 014-LL09 - Maintenance Inspection Deficiency Repairs and Renovations (Re-bid), to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2012.

114,609

f-80

approved

New prequalification, renewal and increase certifications of pre-qualified contractors for Educational Facilities, as indicated on Attachment A of the Official Agenda item.

114,610

g-1

authorized

The School Board Attorney to enter into con­tracts, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, with (1) Miller, Kagan, Rodriguez, & Silver, P.L., to represent the School Board in worker’s com­pensation cases and (2) Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. to represent the School Board in tort liabil­ity and construction related cases.

114,611

g-2

authorized

The filing of a lawsuit against (1) Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Welewski for design errors of the HVAC system at Broadmoor Elementary School and (2) Laura M. Perez and Associates for the deficiency in the design of the HVAC system at Henry Filer Middle.

114,612

g-3

approved

The proposed settlement agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Sklar Arkitekts, Inc. – Case No. 01-6081 CA 09 (Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary (State School “A1”), Project A0288, as described in the Official Agenda item.

114,613

g-4

accepted

The 2010 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney.

114,614

G-5

authorized

The School Board Attorney to make an offer of judgment in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in the case of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Silva Architects, LLC, and Rolando Silva, Circuit Court Case No. 09-43426 CA 24.

114,615

g-6

authorized

The School Board Attorney to make a demand for judgment in an amount not to exceed $250,000 in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. HADP Architecture, Inc. f/k/a Harper Partners, Inc., Case No. 06-16583 CA 22.

114,616

h-1

agreed

To join in promoting the College Fair and directed the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in the “2011 Miami National College Fair” on February 20, 2011.

114,617

h-3

approved

The acceptance of six complimentary field trips from the Florida Jewish Museum and encouraged schools to plan appropriate activities to commemorate Florida Jewish History Month, January 2011.

114,618

h-4

approved

Resolution No. 10-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Take Stock in Children.

114,619

h-5

approved

Resolution No. 10-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maria Teresa Rojas for her years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

114,620

h-6

directed*

The Superintendent to provide the School Board with a review of current marketing information efforts and policies and bring forth recommendations related to the creation of an marketing information and public relations awareness campaign and policy, based on the objectives delineated in the Official Agenda item, before the first budget workshop, but no later than the March 2011 School Board Meeting.

* As amended.

114,621

h-7

directed

The Superintendent to conduct a study of current school crossing guard programs and provide a report at the School Board Meeting of February 9, 2011.

114,622

h-8

DENIED

Request for the Superintendent to provide a written legal opinion from the School Board Attorney regarding the penalties that may be assessed against this School District for non-compliance with the Class Size Requirement, alternatives to full compliance, options regarding declaratory and injunctive relief from the levying of non-compliance fines, as well as the District’s standing to challenge inadequate past and future funding.

114,623

h-9

AGREED*

To conduct a workshop to discuss directing the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceed-ings to amend School Board rules 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings, and 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, to reflect the changes proposed in the Official Agenda item.

* As amended.

114,624

h-10

AGREED*

To conduct a workshop to discuss directing the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceed-ings to amend School Board rules 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings, and 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, to reflect the changes proposed in the Official Agenda item.

* As amended.

 

Adjourned

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