DISCUSSED Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions, 2012-2013.

APPROVED Bid Opening List of May 8, 2012.

APPROVED Minutes of the May 16, 2012 Regular School Board Meeting.

115,717 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

115,718 c-1 authorized Request to enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $2,537,306, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

115,719 c-2 authorized Request to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed special education students, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $473,768, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

115,720 c-3 authorized Request to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $163,579, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

115,721 c-4 authorized Request to enter into contractual agreements with three community agencies, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, to provide educational and vocational training services to students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $421,699, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

115,722 C-30 approved One new charter school contractual agreement; five renewals to charter school contractual agreements; and nineteen amendments to charter school contractual agreements, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,723 c-70 approved The out-of-state field trip to Seattle, Washington, for the students at George T. Baker Aviation School, July 24 through July 26, 2012.

115,724 c-71 approved The opening and closing hours for the 2012-2013 school year and accept the listed exceptions to the schedule.

115,725 c-72 authorized The acceptance of a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from The Miami HEAT, to continue operating an after-school academic program entitled The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside elementary schools, during the 2012-2013 school year.

115,726 c-73 approved The 2012-2013 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and authorized the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2012-2013 Workforce Development Education fees. No local funds are required.

115,727 c-74 authorized Request to receive funds and donations in an amount not to exceed $4,051,504 from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from August 20, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

115,728 c-75 authorized The acceptance of a donation of an experimental Cozy 3 aircraft with a Lycoming 160 HP engine from a former M-DCPS employee and Baker Aviation graduate, Mr. Francisco Lopez. The aircraft is valued in excess of $50,000 and will be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance and Avionics programs at George T. Baker Aviation School. No local funds are required.

115,729 c-80 authorized The acceptance of a grant award for one program from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP), in the approximate amount of $1,505,850, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

115,730 d-20 approved The instructional and non-instructional appoint-ments, reassignments, leaves and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1036.

115,731 d-22 approved The proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective June 13, 2012.

115,732 d-23 approved Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 24, 2012, through May 21, 2012.

115,733 d-24 approved Nominations of personnel for 2012-2013, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

115,734 d-40 authorized The Superintendent to: (1) receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices” assessment results; and (2) report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2012.

115,735 d-45 authorized The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5120, Assignment Within District.

115,736 d-55 approved The Superintendent’s recommendation (1) for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, for (a) Ms. Lisa D. Griffin, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012; (b) Ms. Kelly J. Rocha, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012; (c) Ms. Ebony J. Peters, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012; (d) Ms. Coretta L. Belton, School Bus Driver, John Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective June 14, 2012; and (2) to rescind the suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings and accept the resignation of Mr. Casey W. Glass, Security Monitor, Coral Reef Senior High School, effective May 15, 2012.

115,737 e-1 received The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending April 2012.

115,738 e-14 authorized The FY2011-12 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY2012-13, effective July 1, 2012, until such time as the FY2012-13 tentative budget becomes official.

115,739 e-15 adopted Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2011-12 Categorical Programs as shown on the form [of the Official Agenda item] in the amount of $4,105,581.

115,740 e-25 approved Resolution 12-092 providing for issuance of up to $300 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2012.

115,741 e-66 awarded Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, to Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc. & Health Special Risk, Inc. (HSR); authorized expenditures for the District subsidy for the fall and spring football season’s insurance premiums and Interscholastic Sports insurance premiums; and awarded the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Co. (A.M. Best A, XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, as detailed in the Official Agenda item.

115,742 e-67 authorized Renewal of the District’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Montpelier US Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XII); and the Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (Chartis) (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., as detailed in the Official Agenda item.

115,743 e-68 directed The Superintendent to terminate the Employee Transportation Benefits and Rideshare Program through Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), effective August 1, 2012, with currently enrolled employees being notified individually as to how they can continue to purchase a Metropass and parking passes directly from MDT.

115,744 e-86 received The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Audit Plan and SAS 114 Communication For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012.

115,745 e-87 received The Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for the Years Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

115,746 e-88 received The Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida - Financial Report September 30, 2011.

115,747 e-89 received The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools, May 2012.

115,748 e-141 authorized The Superintendent as follows: Assign Item 12 – Recycling Pick-up: All Regions, Bid No. 025-KK03 – Recycling and Solid-Waste Collection Services, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of recycling and solid-waste services, effective June 13, 2012.

115,749 e-142 authorized The Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and El Toro Exterminator of Florida, Inc., d/b/a Toro Pest Management, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 019-MM10 – Pest-Control Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective June 13, 2012, through June 12, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period.

115,750 e-143 awarded Bid No. 042-MM03 – Healthy Vending Program, to Bettoli Trading Corporation, d/b/a Bettoli Vending; Gilly Vending, Inc.; and All Stop Vending, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period; and required that T E Vending lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 – Purchasing, effective July 1, 2012.

115,751 e-200 adopted Amended Board Policy 6220.01, Fund Balance Reserve, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on June 13, 2012.

115,752 e-201 authorized The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Policy 7540.03, Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety, and Board Policy 7540.04, Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

115,753 f-1 authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board (as lessor), and Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. (as lessee), for use of a portion of the Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center campus, located at 610 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, as described in the Official Agenda item.

115,754 f-2 authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute separate Joint Use Agreements with the City of Homestead (City) for (1) use by the City of the vacant Board-owned parcel, located at 650 NW 2 Avenue, Homestead, for recreational purposes; and (2) use by the District of the City-owned James Archer Smith Park, located at 300 NW 12 Street, Homestead, for use by MAST @ Homestead students, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item.

115,755 f-3 authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Superintendent to execute: (1) the necessary documents to dedicate approximately 23,689 square feet of Board-owned land along theoretical NE 16 Avenue, adjacent to Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, located at 1410 NE 215 Street, to Miami-Dade County, for right-of-way purposes; (2) a Temporary Construction Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to facilitate related construction activities, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item; and (3) any other documentation or agreements that may be necessary to fully effectuate the above-noted transactions.

115,756 f-5 authorized The Superintendent to execute an Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) Application for a variance from Chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code allowing an above ground storage tank (AST) in connection with an emergency generator, as well as use of a spray paint booth and related appurtenances and infrastructure at John A. Ferguson Senior High School; and the Chair and/or the Superintendent to execute any and all related documentation which may be required by the EQCB in connection with this application.

115,757 f-7 authorized* The Superintendent to implement the following initiatives and report to the Board by July 20, 2012: (A.) finalize negotiations and execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Village of Key Biscayne (Village), setting forth a funding partnership to facilitate facility improvements at the Key Biscayne K-8 Center as well as construction of a permanent 6-12 educational facility and recreational fields at the MAST Academy campus (MAST), with implementation of Phase I for school year 2012-13 via installation of portable units on the MAST campus to provide temporary relief for the Key Biscayne K-8 Center and temporary accommodation for the first incoming class of ninth graders; and (B.) finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) between the Board and the Village for use of the proposed recreational fields at MAST, and other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the ILA and JUA; and (C.) expand by 25% enrollment into MAST through a community-wide lottery based on current eligibility criteria, thereby increasing minority participation through targeted grade level recruitment prior to 9^th grade into MAST-STEM programs and expanding elective course availability by leveraging a larger pool of students; and (D.) upgrade and improve MAST facilities and technology; and (E.) create recreational/athletic green space at MAST; and (F.) relieve overcrowded conditions at Key Biscayne K-8 Center and provide a high school solution for Key Biscayne; and (G.) bring final recommendation to School Board for confirmation, subsequent to approval by the Village of Key Biscayne.

* As amended; see stricken [deleted] and underlined [added] language.

115,758 f-20 authorized The Superintendent to: (1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $449,960; 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.

115,759 f-21 authorized The Chair and Secretary to execute any and all documents necessary to convey water lines at North Dade Middle School and at North Dade Center for Modern Languages, located at 1840 NW 157 Street, in favor of and to the City of North Miami Beach, as well as Grant of Easement Agreements for same, as may be required.

115,760 f-22 commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Classroom Addition, located at 201 182nd Drive, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, Project No. 01138400, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,761 f-34 confirmed Change orders to various construction projects, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,762 f-50 awarded Contract/Project No. JOC12-C1, Job Order Contract/12-Central 1, for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, to Mexal Corp., 7424 SW 48 Street, Miami, FL 33155.

115,763 f-51 awarded Contract/Project No. JOC12-C2, Job Order Contract/12-Central 2, for Facilities Operation, Maintenance, to M.A.C. Construction, Inc., 9500 NW 12 Street, Bay 2, Doral, FL 33172.

115,764 f-52 awarded Contract/Project No. JOC12-C3, Job Order Contract/12-Central 3, for Facilities Operation, Maintenance, to Allied Contractors, Inc., 2302 West 79 Street, Hialeah, FL 33016.

115,765 f-60 awarded Bid No. 036-MM06 – Emergency Debris & Hazardous Tree Removal, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective June 13, 2012, through December 31, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period.

115,766 f-61 awarded Balance Bid No. 008-MM06 – Plastic Can Liners, to TOTALPACK, Inc., effective June 13, 2012, through January 13, 2013, and for each subsequent extension period.

115,767 g-1 approved The proposed pre-litigation Settlement Agreement between DiPompeo Construction Corp. and the Board, as specifically identified; authorized the Superintendent to make payment in the manner amount of $120,542.42 and as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement; and approved the Settlement Agreement and Release for the Partial Replacement Phase I, Southwest Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00363500.

115,768 g-2 approved The Settlement Agreement in the case of School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Hilda Diaz, DOAH Case No. 11-4309, and thereby authorized payment to Respondent of twenty (20) days’ pay calculated at the daily rate earned by Respondent during the time period when Respondent served a twenty (20) workday suspension, and a rescission of said suspension.

115,769 g-4 entered A Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jeanette T. Yassin, DOAH Case No. 10-4934, as its Final Order, terminating Respondent’s employment with the School Board and denying any claims for back pay.

115,770 g-5 entered A Final Order assigning M.G. to an alternative education program through December 14, 2012, based on disciplinary action taken by an out-of-state school district.

115,771 g-6 approved The Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Dixie Cortez, DOAH Case No. 12-0492, suspending Respondent without pay equal to time already served and reinstating her to a comparable position without back pay.

115,772 h-3 approved Resolution No. 12-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing WeCare of South Dade, Inc.

115,773 h-4 approved Resolution No. 12-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the work of Inspired2.

115,774 h-6 directed The Superintendent to review the District’s athletic programs and report to the Board on possible recommendations that enhance and maximize athletic scholarship opportunities for our students.

115,775 h-7 approved Resolution No. 12-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring St. Thomas University on its 50^th anniversary.

********* h-8 withdrew Resolutions.

115,776 h-10 approved Resolution No. 12-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory
Board’s (CIAB) Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest winners.

115,777 h-11 approved Resolution No. 12-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

115,778 h-12 approved Resolution No. 12-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the student winners of the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game.

115,779 h-13 approved Resolution No. 12-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the International “Walk to School Day” program and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

115,780 h-14 requested That the Superintendent revise and update student travel policies to increase efficiency, transparency, and provide greater access to all families.

115,781 h-15 approved Resolution No. 12-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Delores Ingram for her outstanding service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community.

115,782 h-16 approved Resolution No. 12-106, recognizing Vivian O. Walters, Jr. for his commitment to education and community service.

115,783 h-17 approved Resolution No. 12-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kionne L. McGhee, Esq. for his commitment to education and community service.

115,784 h-18 approved Resolution No. 12-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing D. Kevin McNeir for his commitment to education and public service.

115,785 h-19 approved Resolution No. 12-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center for its dedication to environmental education.

115,786 h-20 approved Resolution No. 12-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Tropical Flowering Tree Society for Awarding College Scholarships during The Royal Poinciana Festival.

115,787 h-21 recognized The student winners of the Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County Poster and Essay Contest.

115,788 h-22 approved Resolution No. 12-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kelley Kessell, Alejandro Krauskopf and Jessica Suhr.

115,789 h-23 approved Resolution No. 12-105, recognizing UM-NSU CARD for creating the Mobile Autism Family Clinic and hosting the “If I Only Had the Money” Competition.

********* h-24 withdrew Request for approval of Resolution No. 12-XXX of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing UM-NSU CARD for hosting the “If I Only Had The Money” Competition.

********* h-25 withdrew Establish a five-year plan with UM-NSU CARD.

115,790 h-26 approved Resolution No. 12-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing José Marti MAST 6-12 Academy as the 2011-2012 Education, Merit, and Inspiration (EMI) Awards School of the Year.

115,791 h-27 authorized The Superintendent to explore the feasibility of a fuel rebate program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees, students and their families and report back to the Board by the August 2012 School Board Meeting.

115,792 h-28 authorized The Superintendent to explore the feasibility of using already existing educational facilities or other cost-effective alternatives to establish a residential Professional Learning Community for teachers and report back to the Board by its September 2012 meeting.

Adjourned

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