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OFFICIAL AGENDA

AUGUST 3, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, 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, AUGUST 1, 2011.

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*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. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Policy 0169.1, 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. 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 Policies, 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 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE HIGHER ED EXPO, OCTOBER 7 - 8, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the HigherEd EXPO, October 7 – 8, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to help promote the event among Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ high school students.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-093 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GLENDA MOTON, FOUNDER OF SCIENCE WITH A TWIST (SWAT), FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Glenda Moton, founder of Science with a Twist (SWAT), for her contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2011 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2011 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “HIALEAH HEALTHY FAMILIES” INITIATIVE TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF HIALEAH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse The “Hialeah Healthy Families” initiative to combat childhood obesity, sponsored by the City of Hialeah.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE, ITS PRESIDENT ERNESTO PEREZ AND RECIPIENTS OF DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE "FEED THE DREAM" SCHOLARSHIP (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-095 recognizing Dade Medical College, its President Ernesto Perez and recipients of Dade Medical College "Feed the Dream" Scholarship.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-094 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ARTHUR BERGER, FORMER AVENTURA COMMISSIONER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Arthur Berger, former Aventura Commissioner.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ATTEND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-096 recognizing Community Partnership for Homeless for their effort to assist homeless families with children who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VELMA R. LAWRENCE, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EMBRACE GIRLS FOUNDATION FOR HER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Velma R. Lawrence, Founder and Executive Director of The Embrace Girls Foundation for her commitment to community service.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RODNEY BALTIMORE, WHQT HOT 105 MORNING SHOW CO-HOST, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (withdrawn)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Singer (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 28, July 12, and July 19, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 13, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (12:00 NOON)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M.) (revised)

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 POLICY.

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.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

• 2011-2012 Millennial Access Point (MAP) Rollout

B.BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. The contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Oaks Academy for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

2. The second amendment to the contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy to (1) add a permanent facility located at 713 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034; and (2) remain temporarily at the current facility located at 777 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

3. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Senior High Charter School to (1) add a permanent facility located at 713 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034; and (2) remain temporarily at the current facility located at 777 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

4. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School to (1) add a permanent facility located at 713 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034; (2) remain temporarily at the current facility located at 777 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034; (3) reduce the term of the contract from a 10-year term to a 4-year term; and (4) incorporate conditions related to recession of immediate termination in the “good cause” section as well as Appendix U (Corrective Action Plan) and Appendix V (90-Day Notice of Termination), commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2012; and,

5. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Brickell Preparatory Academy High School to (1) add a temporary facility located at 795 N.W. 32 Street, Miami, Florida 33127; and (2) share the temporary facility with Mater Academy of International Studies and Mater Academy Middle School of International Studies, commencing with the 2011-2012 school and ending on June 30, 2013.

C-70 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2011-2012 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Policy 2340 - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to tour Ivy League universities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for the students at the School for Advanced Studies, November 14 -18, 2011.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIFTEEN PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS

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

1. accept grant awards for fifteen programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Booker T. Washington Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Miami Central Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Miami Edison Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Miami Jackson Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Miami Northwestern Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top Grant for Miami Southridge Senior High School in the approximate amount of $372,386, for the grant period of June 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013;

g. Florida Department of Children and Families for funding under the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project, in the approximate amount of $7,650,000, for the grant period of August 12, 2011, through August 12, 2013;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Multiagency Service Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SEDNET), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $93,999, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012;

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Multiagency Service Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SEDNET), Individuals with Disabilities Act IDEA, Part B Trust, in the approximate amount of $39,722, for the grant period effective July 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012;

j. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Multiagency Service Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SEDNET) State, in the total approximate amount of $16,279, for the grant period effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

k. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), IDEA, Part B in the approximate amount of $1,443,996, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012;

l. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), General Revenue in the approximate amount of $51,586, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

m. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), Act IDEA, Part B, Preschool in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012;

n. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Section 131, in the approximate amount of $3,916,204, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012; and

o. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary Section 132, in the approximate amount of $1,211,349, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agency prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements:

Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project in the amount of $7,650,000;

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 PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 0158, ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new Board Policy 0158, Ethics Advisory Committee and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective August 3, 2011.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION 2009-2014 BY ADDING ELEVEN NEW COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-Service Education 2009-2014 by adding eleven (11) new components.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 17, 2011 – JULY 14, 2011

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 1026.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2011-2012 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective August 4, 2011 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE (revised)

10 WORKDAYS
ADAM BRINSON - TEACHER
DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
NORMAN J. HERRERA -TEACHER
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1) Mr. Adam Brinson, Teacher, David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective August 18, 2011.

2) Mr. Norman J. Herrera, Teacher, Citrus Grove Elementary School, suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective August 18, 2011.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL DONTRELL K. PRAY – CUSTODIAN
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 3, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Dontrell K. Pray, Custodian, at Madison Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
HILDA DIAZ - MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective at the close of the workday, August 3, 2011, the School Board suspend Ms. Hilda Diaz, Media Relations Specialist at the Office of Public Information, for 20 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL SADIE M. LEE -TREASURER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 3, 2011, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Sadie M. Lee, Treasurer, at Miami Norland Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-4 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICES IN TRAVEL PURCHASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review of Best Practices in Travel Purchases.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRAMS FROM AUGUST 22, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with various agencies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants in their programs from August 22, 2011 through August 23, 2012.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR ONE HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY AND PROPERTY POLICIES INSURING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize reimbursement of $14,739.07, representing one half of the renewal premium for the commercial package and excess insurance policies for the New World School of Arts, secured by Miami-Dade College covering both Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Philadelphia Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+, IX), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective August 13, 2011 to August 13, 2012.

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING: (revised)

1. TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2012

2. CHANGE THE TIME OF THE OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2011 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS FROM 12:00 NOON TO 11 :45 A.M.

3. RESCHEDULE THE OCTOBER 11, 2011 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO OCTOBER 19,2011

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

1. tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2012: January 18, February 15, March 7, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 18, July 26 (First Budget Public Hearing), August 1, September 5 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 10, November 20 (Organization Meeting), November 21 and December 5. The final listing of meeting dates for 2012 will be established by the Board at the 2011 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2011;

2. change the time of the October, November, and December Regular School Board Meetings from 12:00 noon to 11 :45 a.m.; and

3. reschedule the Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing to Wednesday, October 19, 2011.

E-141 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 038-LL03 – MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA SUPPLIES (withdrawal)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 038-LL03 – MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of miscellaneous cafeteria supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 3, 2011, through August 2, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AGE PAPER COMPANY
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

3. BERK ENTREPRISES
P.O. BOX 2187
WARREN, OH 44484
OWNER: ROBERT BERK, PRESIDENT

4. DADE PAPER & BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

5. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES DIV.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 16
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

6. FORM PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
3825 STERN AVENUE
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
OWNER: JAMES PAPPAS, PRESIDENT

7. LACE FOODSERVICE CORP.
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,555,000.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 053-LL08 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-LL08 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES, to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of school-bus routes, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective August 3, 2011, through August 2, 2013, as follows:

1. ADT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
4310 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055 ESTIMATE $117,900
OWNER: ANA D. TRUJILLO, PRESIDENT

2. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $520,200
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE

3. A PLUS SCHOOL BUS USA CORP.
D.B.A. A PLUS SCHOOL BUS
8000 N.W. 56 STREET
DORAL, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $185,400
OWNER: MIGUEL IZQUIERDO, PRESIDENT

4. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015 ESTIMATE $30,240
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

5. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $200,520
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE

6. DEL AGUILA BUS SERVICE, INC.
7520 S. W. 57 AVENUE, SUITE D
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-5330 ESTIMATE $187,920
OWNER: JOSE DEL AGUILA

7. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 ESTIMATE $139,500
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON

8. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197 ESTIMATE $428,400
OWNER: PETER BERMONT

9. J & A HERNANDEZ CORPORATION
9400 S.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174 ESTIMATE $180,900
OWNER: JORGE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

10. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 ESTIMATE $207,000
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

11. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORPORATION
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144 ESTIMATE $103,680
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT

12. MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC.
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $272,160
OWNER: PILAR MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

13. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P. O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017 ESTIMATE $100,080
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA, PRESIDENT

14. MUÑOZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
2838 VILLAGE GREEN DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33175 ESTIMATE $54,000
OWNER: RADAMES MUÑOZ , PRESIDENT

15. Reject Items 22, 24 and 25.

16. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase to the total estimated amount of $5,459,400.

E-143 TERMINATE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 099-JJ02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

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

1. TERMINATE award of Contract No. 099-JJ02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, effective August 3, 2011, as follows:

ALL AMERICAN POLY
40 TURNER PLACE
PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
OWNER: JACK KLEIN, PRESIDENT

CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

PENINSULAR PAPER COMPANY CENTER FLORIDA, INC.
4500 METRIC DRIVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
OWNER: R. S. CLARKE, SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.

2. Require that All American Poly, of Piscataway, New Jersey, Calico Industries, Inc., of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and Peninsular Paper Company Central Florida, Inc., of Winter Park, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to School Board Policy 6320- Purchasing, effective August 3, 2011.

E-144 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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.

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Contract No. 106-JJ10 – SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS), is to purchase a web-based software system, to assist administrators and instructional personnel with the reporting requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), effective October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2014. This supplement is required due to a request from the Division of Special Education, to increase the scope of services to include development of one additional functional area. The area to be added is a Private School Service Plan required to address the needs of eligible students with disabilities served in private schools in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

These additional services would provide the ability to enhance SPED EMS to better track and report on the additional required area that was not part of the original project’s scope of work. Funds in the amount of $75,000 have been budgeted for these additional services.

Fund Source
0432 – (IDEA/ARRA)

PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
660 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE 102
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
T. MCLEAN BROWN, PRINCIPAL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,340,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $75,000

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 9125, NOTICE OF DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 9125, Notice of District Advisory Committee Meetings.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (AS LESSOR) AND THE MIAMI-DADE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, INC. (AS LESSEE) AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS, FOR USE AS THE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CHARTER SCHOOL: (revised)

1. 1080 LABARON DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS,
2. 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, AND
3. 6521 SW 62 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute lease agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (as Lessor), and the Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc. (as Lessee), at the following locations under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, for use as the Academy of International Education Charter School:

1. 1080 LaBaron Drive, Miami Springs,
2. 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, and
3. 6521 SW 62 Avenue, South Miami

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 $2,005,818 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AND AMEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.; RONALD E. FRAZIER & ASSOCIATES, P.A.; AND CAP GOVERNMENT, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT SERVICES (withdrawal)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend and amend the Agreements with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A.; and CAP Government, Inc., to provide Building Code Consultant services, as follows:

1) For an additional two (2) year period ending July 31, 2013;

2) with selected fee reductions and eliminations as outlined in the body of the item; and

3) all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remain unchanged, as amended August 4, 2010.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01018, S/S “LLL”, Miami Carol City Senior High School Replacement, Miami Carol City Senior High School for a credit of $800,000.

B-2 Change Order No. 10 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $169,753.

B-3 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01015, S/S “BBB1” North Miami Senior High School Replacement, North Miami Senior High School for a credit of $500,000.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 0054700, New Senior High School, TERRA Environmental Research Institute – S/S “YYY1”, for a credit of $735,818.

F-60 TERMINATE AWARD TO CS BENSCH, INC. ON CONTRACT NO. 052-JJ06 – HVAC AND CONTROLS: REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL

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

1. TERMINATE award to CS Bensch, Inc. on Contract No. 052-JJ06 – HVAC AND CONTROLS: REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, effective August 3, 2011, as follows:

CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

2. Require that CS Bensch, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to School Board Policy 6320- Purchasing, effective August 3, 2011.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 069-LL06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 069-LL06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of special mix fertilizer, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 3, 2011, through August 2, 2012, as follows:

1. BANNERMAN LANDSCAPING , INC.

6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147OWNER: PAUL BANNERMAN, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

2. Reject Item 2.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $72,345.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES INDIVIDUALLY NAMED AS DEFENDANTS IN THE MATTER OF: Mary Orizondo v. Lourdes Cela Diaz, et. al., Circuit Court Case No. 11-17136 CA 30

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide legal representation for School Board employees individually named as Defendants in the matter Mary Orizondo v. Lourdes Cela Diaz, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 11-17136 CA 30.

G-3 APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CONTRACTS OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTING THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: The School Board Attorney requests that the School Board authorize the Board Attorney to enter into one year contracts with Tew Cardenas, LLP and Wasserman & Thomas, P.A. Tew Cardenas, LLP will be compensated at the rate of $295.00 per hour for partners/shareholders, $225.00 per hour for associates, and $100 per hour for paralegals. Wasserman & Thomas, P.A. will be compensated at the rate of $140 per hour for partners, $120 per hour for associates, and $75 per hour for paralegals.

G-4 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEE IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: ENRIQUE CARRILLO, et al. v. FRANCOIS EMMANUEL CARVIL, individually, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, et al. , CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 11-12773 CA 23

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide legal representation of School Board employee, Francois Emmanuel Carvil, the individually named defendant in the case Enrique Carrillo, et al v. Francois Emmanuel Carvil, individually, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 11-12773 CA 23.

G-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JEFFREY ESKRIDGE– DOAH CASE NO. 10-9326 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jeffrey Eskridge, DOAH Case No. 10-9326, requiring Respondent to serve a suspension from employment (equal to time served) and reinstating him to his position as security monitor without back-pay.

G-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE LITIGATION (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney or his designee to initiate any and all necessary legal action(s) to appeal and/or vacate the arbitrator’s Opinion and Award and to take any other appropriate action that may be deemed necessary to protect the Board’s interest.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE HIGHER ED EXPO, OCTOBER 7 - 8, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the HigherEd EXPO, October 7 – 8, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to help promote the event among Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ high school students.

H-4 AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policies 6835 (Office of Management and Compliance Audits) and 6840 (Audit and Budget Advisory Committee), to reflect that the Chief Auditor reports directly to the School Board.

H-5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP (withdrawn)

H-6 SUSTAINABILITY (withdrawn)

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-093 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GLENDA MOTON, FOUNDER OF SCIENCE WITH A TWIST (SWAT), FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Glenda Moton, founder of Science with a Twist (SWAT), for her contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 TERMINAL PAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review our policy on provisions for terminal pay and make recommendations to the School Board for improvements that promote greater efficiencies.

H-9 HEAD START (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the feasibility of managing the Head Start program as grantee starting in 2012 -2013, and providing a report of the findings to the School Board on or before the October 2011 School Board meeting.

H-10 SCHOOL CLOSURES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the process for school closures and initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to specify the roie and powers of the School Board as it relates to the same, in the absence thereof.

H-11 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the transportation guidelines and reports of contracted companies, and the transportation safety technology employed by M-DCPS and provide a report thereof on or before the October 2011 School Board meeting.

H-12 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2011 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2011 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-13 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “HIALEAH HEALTHY FAMILIES” INITIATIVE TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF HIALEAH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse The “Hialeah Healthy Families” initiative to combat childhood obesity, sponsored by the City of Hialeah.

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE, ITS PRESIDENT ERNESTO PEREZ AND RECIPIENTS OF DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE "FEED THE DREAM" SCHOLARSHIP (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the Schoo! Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-095 recognizing Dade Medical College, its President Ernesto Perez and recipients of Dade Medical College "Feed the Dream" Scholarship.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-094 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ARTHUR BERGER, FORMER AVENTURA COMMISSIONER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Arthur Berger, former Aventura Commissioner.

H-16 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE EXPANSION OF THE PAPERLESS SYSTEM IN USE FOR COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent to:

1. review different paperless options and explore the expansion of a paperless system in preparing for and conducting committee and board meeting business; and,

2. improve current efforts towards recycling of committee and board meeting materials.

H-17 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ATTEND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-096 recognizing Community Partnership for Homeless for their effort to assist homeless families with children who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VELMA R. LAWRENCE, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EMBRACE GIRLS FOUNDATION FOR HER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Velma R. Lawrence, Founder and Executive Director of The Embrace Girls Foundation for her commitment to community service.

H-19 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RODNEY BALTIMORE, WHQT HOT 105 MORNING SHOW CO-HOST, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (withdrawn)

H-20 DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INFORM THE BOARD AS TO CURRENT RECIPROCAL ACCESS IN THE DISTRICT AND PRESENT PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCHOOL SITES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, directs the Superintendent to inform the Board as to current reciprocal access in the District and present public access to school sites.

H-21 REQUEST THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MODIFY THE SCHOOL BOARD POLICY FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT TO INCLUDE LIMITATIONS PERTAINING TO RESIDENCY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DIVERSITY (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to modify the School Board Policy for the Advisory Committee Membership and Appointment to include limitations pertaining to residency, conflict of interest and diversity.

H-22 SUBSIDIZED SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM (SR) FUNDING FOR AFTER=SCHOOL CARE (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to establish a working-group of child advocacy leaders in Miami-Dade with the goal of identifying funding options for the SR after-school care program.

H-23 INTERVENE SCHOOLS (revised 3 good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to do the following, as it relates to each intervene school:

1. Format the SIG three-year plan into a 'user-friendly' design and inform stakeholders of said plan.
2. Expand the awareness of the task force meetings to increase more community and parent participation.
3. Provide monthly reports on the progress of improvement plans at School Board meetings.

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.

ADJOURNMENT

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