THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of January 12, 2011 School Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of December 14, 2010.

APPROVED Minutes of the December 13, 2010 Attorney-Client Session; and the December 15, 2010 School Board meeting.

114,625 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topic: “Solemn Remembrance.”

114,626 C-30 APPROVED The applications of RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy K-5 Miami Campus, and RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy 6-8 Middle, Miami Campus; and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement, which reflects the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board.

114,627 C-70 NAMED State School SSS -1, Medical Academy for Science and Technology at Homestead.

114,628 C-71 NAMED State School LLL -1, International Studies Preparatory Academy at Gables.

114,629 C-72 RENAMED Coral Gables Elementary, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy.

114,630 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from Baptist Health South Florida, Inc., to fund under the SWAP-Schools Working at Prevention, in the approximate amount of $1,339,122, for the grant period of December 17, 2010 through September 30, 2013; and other actions as delineated in the agenda item.

114,631 D-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2011 Zelda Glazer Writing Institute, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

114,632 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1019.

114,633 D-21 APPROVED The recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective January 13, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

114,634 D-23 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out of field for the period of November 20, 2010 through December 9, 2010.

114,635 D-25 APPROVED The M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding to establish and implement the Investing In Innovation Fund (i3) grant, effective January 3, 2011.

114,636 D-26 RATIFIED The 2010-2011 Tentative Agreement (Re-opener Contract) with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees, Local 1184 (AFSCME), effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. If the Tentative Agreement is not ratified by a majority vote of employees voting in the AFSCME bargaining unit, the School Board’s ratification will not be effective.

114,637 D-55 SUSPENDED Ms. Gwendolyn M. Paul, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,638 D-56 SUSPENDED Ms. Martha Sherill, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/ arbitration process, if requested.

114,639 D-57 SUSPENDED Mr. Ricardo Valdes, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 12, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,640 D-58 APPROVED The Superintendent’s recommendation for the disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each listed employee in the following manner: Ms. Chonta C. Wilcox, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, for 12 calendar days without pay, effective January 12, 2011; and Mr. Larry E. Clark, Jr. Security Monitor, YMAACD at MacArthur South Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for 20 workdays, effective January 12, 2011.

******** D-59 WITHDREW Disciplinary Action For Employee.

******** D-60 WITHDREW Disciplinary Action For Employee.

114,641 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 2010.

114,642 E-25 RECEIVED The annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2010, and reappoint Ms. Rachel Baum & Ms. Jacqueline de Sousa to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.

114,643 E-66 AUTHORIZED The award of Request for Proposals #003-LL10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Programs, to Deloitte Consulting LLP; and the execution of an agreement effective February 1, 2011, for a three-year period as delineated in the agenda item.

114,644 E-86 RECEIVED The Review of Audited Financial Statements of 10 Charter Schools Including 9 Schools that Met One or More Conditions of the Financial Emergency Statute, and their Corrective Action Plans for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,645 E-87 RECEIVED The Review of Audited Financial Statements for Two Community Based Organizations: AMIkids Miami-Dade, Inc. and Richmond- Perrine Optimist Club, Inc.; and Financial Status Update for One Community Based Organization: Cuban American National Council, Inc.

114,646 E-88 RECEIVED The Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,647 E-89 RECEIVED The Audited Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation (The Foundation), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,648 E-90 RECEIVED The Audited Financial Statements of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education (The Coalition), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,649 E-91 RECEIVED The Review of Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

114,650 E-92 RECEIVED The Audit of Administrative Offices Network and Information Security Audit Human Resources.

114,651 E-93 RECEIVED The Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2010.

114,652 E-141 AWARDED Bid No. 033-KK11 – Multifunctional Devices, Copying Equipment, Services and Supplies, to various vendors as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,653 E-143 AWARDED Bid No. 009-LL08 – Transportation For Special Needs Students, to American Logistics Company, LLC, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,654 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 010-LL01 – Vehicle Towing, to various vendors as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,655 **** HELD A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., and took the following actions:

114,656 F-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Miami-Dade County (as lessee), for use of vacant Board-owned land, located at 8300 NW 12 Place, as Arcola Lakes Park; and the Chair and Secretary to execute a Covenant Running With the Land in favor of Miami-Dade County in connection with the proposed construction by the Miami-Dade County Parks Department of a picnic shelter on the Board-owned land.

114,657 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget in the amount of $128,694; and changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

114,658 F-21 AUTHORIZED The Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Miami Central Senior High School, located at 1781 NW 95 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. A0101303) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

114,659 F-22 AUTHORIZED The Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a wastewater line at Shenandoah Elementary School, located at 1023 SW 21 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00290900) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

114,660 F-25 TERMINATED The Agreement with Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., for convenience, as the Construction Management At-risk firm for ADA Renovations, Project No. 00358500; and Minor Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs, Project No. 00364900 at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.

114,661 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 #3 – Project No. 00254300 (Building Renovation and Sitework Package) in the amount of $7,171,559, which includes a contingency in the amount of $325,076.

114,662 F-34 APPROVED Various change orders, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,663 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 037-KK11 – Fuel-Storage Tanks and Monitoring Systems: Inspection, Repair and Replacement, as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,664 F-61 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 005-LL06 – Paint, to Color Wheel Paints & Coatings, Inc., effective January 12, 2011 through September 6, 2011.

114,665 F-62 AWARDED Bid No. 008-LL06 – Air Conditioners, Window and Wall, as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2012.

114,666 F-63 AWARDED Bid No. 011-LL01 – Auditorium Seating, to various vendors as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,667 F-64 AWARDED Bid No. 027-LL09 – Backflow Preventer Repair, Overhaul, and Certification Testing Services, to various vendors as delineated in the agenda item, effective January 12, 2011 through January 11, 2013.

114,668 H-1 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ronald DeMeo for his commitment and dedication to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

114,669 H-3 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing World Fit, a walking program for middle school students.

114,670 H-4 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Palmetto Senior High School boys’ swim team for its outstanding achievements.

114,671 H-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-001 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2011 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

114,672 H-6 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Elder Kenneth A. Duke for his commitment to education and improving our community.

114,673 H-7 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend Father Reginald Jean-Mary for his commitment to education and improving his surrounding community.

******** H-9 WITHDREW Request for the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to codify and formalize the establishment of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

114,674 H-10 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Vera Hirsh for her commitment, dedication and contributions to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

******** H-11 WITHDREW Request for authorization to direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a study to determine three locations in District 2, and the feasibility thereof to establish K-8 centers for the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

******** H-12 WITHDREW Request for authorization to direct the Superintendent of Schools to determine the appropriate administrator and best method to record and maintain Board Member appointments to advisory committees.

114,675 H-13 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Rescue Mission for their effort with homeless children who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

114,676 H-14 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to explore the possibility of a pilot program with “La Ley Sports,” which would insure the broadcast of specific sports events throughout the District.

******** H-15 WITHDREW Request for administration to provide the Board members with information regarding the topics to be discussed at the School Board of Miami-Dade County’s retreat on January 26, 2011, by January 21, 2011.

114,677 H-16 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to conduct a study as to the feasibility of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ participation in the Civility USA initiative.

114,678 H-17 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A Championship.

114,679 H-18 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2011 as Career and Technical Education month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County public schools.

Adjourned

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