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OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 15, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

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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.

11:45 A.M.

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 11:45 a.m.  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. 12-027 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing American Graduate national initiative

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The American Graduate National Initiative.

H-5 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-029 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Coral reef elementary Robotics team

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Coral Reef Elementary School Robotics Team.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2012 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2012 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING WOMEN’S FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND KRISTI HOUSE’S PROJECT GOLD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade and Kristi House’s Project GOLD.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SCARLETT LUIS AND GABRIELLA PICO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Scarlett Luis and Gabriella Pico of Miami Coral Park Senior High School for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JACQUELINE CLARK, KEITH MACALINO AND GERRY RIVADENEIRA OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Jacqueline Clark, Keith Macalino, and Gerry Rivadeneira for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING MS. JENNIFER CERNADA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing School for Advanced Studies student Jennifer Cernada for earning a QuestBridge Scholarship.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 WALKSAFE™ PROGRAM POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2011 WalkSafe™ Program Poster Contest.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2012 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2012 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2012, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2012, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TOOLS FOR CHANGE GRADUATES CRYSTAL CORNER AND LAKENYA SPENCER FOR THEIR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Tools for Change graduates Crystal Corner and Lakenya Spencer for their positive contributions to our community.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SAMUEL C. JACKSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Samuel C. Jackson.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING MR. FRANK RUIZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Frank Ruiz and the ING Run For Something Better Final Mile.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY FOR HOSTING STEM TECH OLYMPIAD 2012 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the United States Alliance for Technological Literacy for hosting the STEM TECH Olympiad 2012.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® AND MARCH 5-9, 2012 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of March 2012 as National Nutrition Month® and March 5-9, 2012, as National School Breakfast Week.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DOROTHY WRIGHT-EDWARDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dorothy Wright Edwards for her commitment to education and community service.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Coral Reef Senior High School Vocal Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• National Career Academy Coalition “Model” Academy Awards
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards       (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• January 26 and 31, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• January 18, 2012 School Board Meeting
• January 25, 2012 Attorney-Client Session
  

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:45 A.M.)

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 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 (11:45 a.m.)
• 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 ITEM

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

• Links to Learning Demonstration
• Quarterly Violence Prevention Update
• Legislative Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN INITIATIVE AND DESIGNATION OF MAY AS TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN MONTH

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

a) endorse the Superintendent’s Transition to Kindergarten Initiative; and

b) designate May as Transition to Kindergarten Month.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO NEGOTIATE LEASE AGREEMENTS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a Management Agreement with South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, on behalf of South Florida Autism Charter School, and to negotiate a Lease Agreement and bring the terms and conditions to the Board for approval at a meeting prior to the scheduled opening of the School.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 3 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

1. Approve the charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for:

a. Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy C;

b. Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy E; and,

c. Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy F.

C-51 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ) IN THE DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF DJJ

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the State Department of Juvenile Justice, effective February 15, 2012 through June 30, 2015. There is no exchange of funds.

C-70 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 Madrid, Spain, and Paris, France, for the students at Barbara Goleman Senior High School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR TWO PROGRAMS FROM A FUNDING SOURCE (revised)

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

1. accept grant awards for three programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Planning, Design and Implementation Grant (2010-2013) – Pinecrest Cove Academy in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of October 13, 2011, through July 31, 2012; and

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Planning, Design and Implementation Grant (2010-2013) – Somerset Academy at Silver Palms (formerly Somerset Prepratory Academy) in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of October 13, 2011, through July 31, 2012.

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

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

4. 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;

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters; and

6. upon cessation of the grant funds, any grant-funded position will be eliminated, and the impacted employee(s) will be placed on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 16, 2011 – JANUARY 19, 2012

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 1032.

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

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 February 16, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2011-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2011-2012 Tentative Agreement re-opener contract with UTD effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 13, 2011 through February 21, 2012.

D-24 RATIFICATION OF THE 2011-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2011-2012 Tentative Agreement re-opener contract with AFSCME effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2011-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2011-2012 Tentative Agreement re-opener contract with DCSMEC effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION– SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised)

7 WORKDAYS
NELLY RAMOS-SALGUEIRO – TEACHER
WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS
BEN NARVAEZ-SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
VERBON MARTIN -TEACHER
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
LISSA A. NAPPIER -TEACHER
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
PAMELA O. BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

30 CALENDAR DAYS
CHARLES A. FREDERIC – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

25 WORKDAYS
JANNETT A. PUSEY – TEACHER
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ROBIN M. LOCKERY – SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
JAMES H. BRIGHT/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND iNITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
CLAUDIA HYE - TEACHER
VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 1) That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to by the employee in the following manner:

A) Ms. Nelly Ramos-Salgueiro, Teacher, West Homestead Elementary School, suspension without pay for seven (7) workdays, effective, February 16, 2012.

B) Mr. Ben Narvaez, School Security Monitor, Southwest Miami Senior, suspension without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective, February 16, 2012.

C) Mr. Verbon Martin, Teacher, Homestead Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective, February Added 16, 2012.

D) Ms. Lissa A Nappier, Teacher, South Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective, February 16, 2012.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary actions, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, in the following manner:

A) Ms. Pamela O. Brown, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective, February 16, 2012.

B) Mr. Charles A. Frederic, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective, February 16, 2012.

C) Ms. Jannett A. Pusey, Teacher, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective, February 16, 2012.

D) Ms. Robin M. Lockery, Speech Language Pathologist, James H. Bright/J.W. Johnson Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective, February 16, 2012.

E) Ms. Claudia Hye, Teacher, Van E. Blanton Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, Added effective, February 16, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending December 2011.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,283 items with a depreciated cost of $188,305 and Recoveries containing 10 items with a depreciated cost of $4,246 to update the records for October, November and December 2011.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($36,468,780); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011‑12 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $18,663,781 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 4.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $52,359,044 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5 of the agenda item).

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-2012 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-2012, Food Service Fund Budget Review, increasing revenues by $2,572,448, appropriations by $3,140,568 and decreasing ending fund balance by $568,120.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 SPECIAL REVENUE – EDUCATION JOBS FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 Special Revenue – Education Jobs Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $1,076,776; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12 Internal Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues, expenses and ending net assets by $27,938,430; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 3 of the agenda item)

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, for FY 2011-12 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $94,837 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 3 of the agenda item.

E-25 ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR MARKET QUOTATION AND REPLACEMENT BID AND EXECUTION OF $57,440,000 INTEREST RATE SWAP FOR EXISTING SWAP ASSOCIATED WITH THE COP SERIES 2008C UPDATE & APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-034

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 12-034, amending Resolution 11-139 authorizing the termination and replacement of the current swap associated with the COP Series 2008C.

E-26 APPROVE RESOLUTION 12-026 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE TO MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SUNTRUST EQUIPMENT FINANCE & LEASING CORP. OF UP TO $24,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 250 SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 12-026 authorizing the execution and delivery of an additional schedule to the Master Lease Agreement with SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. of up to $24,000,000 for the purchase of 250 school buses.

E-27 APPOINT MR. EDWARD MARQUEZ TO THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida appoint Mr. Edward Marquez to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining $200 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $22.3 million, effective May 1, 2012, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 16, 2012;

2. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services to secure and bind $50 million in terrorism coverage effective May 1, 2012, with an annual premium not to exceed $116,495, including state fees; and

3. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $2.8 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #032-MM10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposals (RFP) # 032-MM10 Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance coverages; and

2. approve members for the ad-hoc committee.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #039-LL10, SCHOOL BOARD BASED CLINIC SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award its contract for clinic services, subject to successful negotiations and execution of a finalized contract, to the University of Miami pursuant to the terms of Request For Proposal (RFP)# 039-LL10, School Board Based Clinic Services, effective February 16, 2012, for an initial three-year period, with the ability to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods.

E-86 MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133, JUNE 30, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the McGladrey & Pullen, LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Reports in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133, June 30, 2011.

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 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THIRTY CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of Thirty Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Pre-Construction Services.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 107-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY AND FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, is to purchase and deliver, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria supplies, for use by various departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012.

The contract’s usage has averaged $46,248.33 per month and an expenditure listing is included. This supplemental award is requested to cover the estimated requirements during the remainder of the contract period.

Fund Source
0410 – Food Service

AGE PAPER CORPORATION
226 WEST 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

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

CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $143,528
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $546,738

(2)

Contract No. 023-JJ07 – E10 AND DIESEL #2 FUEL FOR NORTH AND SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET – TRANSPORT DELIVERY is to purchase, at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation of fuel prices based on the OPIS average rack price for fuel, quantities as may be required of E10 and Diesel #2 fuels, north and southofFlagler Street, transport delivery for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012. This supplemental award is requested due to the increase in overall fuel cost in excess of one dollar per gallon. It is estimated that the District will consume approximately 500,000 additional gallons of fuel for the duration of the contract period. The supplemental amount requested is based on the next one (1) month’s usage.

Fund Source
0100 – General

PRIMARY
Total Low Service Charge
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINESVILLE, INC.
1025 AIRPORT PARKWAY, S.W.
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-683
OWNER: MICHAEL F. MANSFIELD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $5,500,000.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $3,650,013.33
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,331,819.00

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised)

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,652,288; 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 COMMISSIONING OF BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.; C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC.; AND ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; C.A.P. Government, Inc.; and Architects International, Inc., to provide Building Code Consultant services for four years with extensions at the option of the Board, as follows:

1. Compensation as negotiated and set out in Exhibit “A”, Fee Schedule, Exhibit “B”, Payment Intervals, and miscellaneous flat fees and hourly rates as shown in the body of the agenda item;

2. Terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item, and in the Agreement; and

3. The firms agree to commence services upon commissioning by the Board.

F-22 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the updated “Procedures For Selection of Architects and Engineers” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0798, New K-8 Center, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center for a credit of $286,790.

B-2 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement, Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $4,645.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00444900, Various Elementary Upgrades. Frederick Douglass Elementary School for a credit of $38,695.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 009-MM06 – BRAKE DRUMS AND BRAKE-LINING KITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-MM06 – BRAKE DRUMS AND BRAKE-LINING KITS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of brake drums and brake-lining kits, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 15, 2012, through February 14, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. TOTAL TRUCK PARTS, INC.
7270 N.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARC KARON, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. UNITED BRAKE AND CLUTCH SERVICE, LLC
10099 N.W. 89 AVENUE, BAY #2
MEDLEY, FL 33178 M/WBE ELIGIBLE
OWNER: ROOSEVELT BRADLEY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. TPH ACQUISITION, LLP, D.B.A. THE PARTS HOUSE
10321 FORTUNE PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
OWNER: DAVID HONIG, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $288,802. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MOLINA MCINTYRE- DOAH CASE NO. 11-4922

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of Administrative Law Judge Edward Bauer and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Molina McIntyre, DOAH Case No. 11-4922 terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ERICKA PATTERSON, DOAH CASE NO. 11-4940

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ericka Patterson, DOAH Case No. 11-4940 suspending Respondent without pay equal to time already served and reinstating her to a comparable position without back pay.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: INITIAL READING: POLICY ­­­­9140, CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES, POLICY 6840, AUDIT & BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE, POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY EQUITY & EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 9140, Citizen Advisory Committees, Policy 6840, Audit & Budget Advisory Committee, and Policy 9142, Diversity, Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee, to allow the Miami-Dade County PTA/PTSA to appoint a member and alternate to School Board Advisory Committees and to prohibit lobbyists from serving on any advisory committee that may impact their clients’ interests.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. STEPHAN GUY - DOAH CASE NO. 11-2084 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Stephan Guy - DOAH Case No. 11-2084

(1) Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or

(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-6 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE BOARD IN REAL ESTATE AND EMINENT DOMAIN MATTERS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the June 16, 2010 School Board meeting and in accordance with the RFP No. 049-KK10-Legal Services, further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firms of Shutts & Bowen, P.A., and Thomas Goldstein, P.A., up to the accepted rates quoted in the RFP for the respective practice areas, to represent the School Board's interests for the remainder of the original contract, with two additional one-year contract extensions subject to further Board approval in the areas of eminent domain and real estate, including the representation of the Board in any pending cases, at the discretion of the Board Attorney.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:45 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESTORE THE CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT POSITION OF SECRETARY TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER UTILIZING THE RESOURCES ALREADY ALLOCATED TO EACH OFFICE (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to restore the Confidential Exempt position of Secretary to School Board Member with a flexible pay grade from 1 to 5 to be decided by each individual Board Member, and to take the necessary action by the March 7, 2012 School Board meeting.

H-3 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-027 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing American Graduate national initiative

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The American Graduate National Initiative.

H-5 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-029 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Coral reef elementary Robotics team

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Coral Reef Elementary School Robotics Team.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2012 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2012 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING WOMEN’S FUND OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND KRISTI HOUSE’S PROJECT GOLD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade and Kristi House’s Project GOLD.

H-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE DEVELOPING A TEACHER PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore for future years the possibility of Miami-Dade County Public Schools opening an education preparatory academy.

H-9 CYBERBULLYING

(withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to research national initiatives to prevent cyberbullying and to consider District participation in these efforts.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SCARLETT LUIS AND GABRIELLA PICO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Scarlett Luis and Gabriella Pico of Miami Coral Park Senior High School for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JACQUELINE CLARK, KEITH MACALINO AND GERRY RIVADENEIRA OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Jacqueline Clark, Keith Macalino, and Gerry Rivadeneira for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-12 CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant an exemption to School Board Policy No. 9140, Citizens’ Advisory Committees, allowing Ms. Susan Kairalla to continue serving on the Wellness Committee, the Citizens Oversight Committee, the Budget and Audit Advisory Committee, and the Diversity, Equity, and Excellence Advisory Committee.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING MS. JENNIFER CERNADA

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing School for Advanced Studies student Jennifer Cernada for earning a QuestBridge Scholarship.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 WALKSAFE™ PROGRAM POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2011 WalkSafe™ Program Poster Contest.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2012 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2012 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2012, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2012, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TOOLS FOR CHANGE GRADUATES CRYSTAL CORNER AND LAKENYA SPENCER FOR THEIR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Tools for Change graduates Crystal Corner and Lakenya Spencer for their positive contributions to our community.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SAMUEL C. JACKSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Samuel C. Jackson.

H-21 REQUEST THE SUPERINTENDENT RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES REGARDING THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, AND REVIEW CURRENT BOARD POLICY TO DETERMINE IF REVISIONS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ADDRESS EMERGING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, direct the Superintendent to:

a. research current practices in M-DCPS, which may include a survey of current social media use by employees and students.

b. research emerging best practices regarding the use of social media in educational environment.

c. provide recommendations to the Board regarding current use at M-DCPS and possible revisions to Board Policy, as may be appropriate to address the use of social media in the educational environment.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING MR. FRANK RUIZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Frank Ruiz and the ING Run For Something Better Final Mile.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY FOR HOSTING STEM TECH OLYMPIAD 2012 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the United States Alliance for Technological Literacy for hosting the STEM TECH Olympiad 2012.

H-24 OPPOSE HB 903 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® AND MARCH 5-9, 2012 AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming the month of March 2012 as National Nutrition Month® and March 5-9, 2012, as National School Breakfast Week.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DOROTHY WRIGHT-EDWARDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dorothy Wright Edwards for her commitment to education and community service.

H-27 THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT PARTICiPATION IN THE BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST WITHIN THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (good cause)

ACTION PROSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to encourage all schools and teachers to plan academically enriching instructional activities on the contributions of African Americans to the United States throughout the school year, including during Black History Month and participate annually in the District's Black History Essay Contest.

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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