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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 5, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

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, December 3, 2012.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of changes to the Agenda click the button below.

*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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
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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 HONORING DR. ROSANN P. SIDENER AS THE LEONARD MILLER PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-169 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION AND 12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THAT WERE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-169 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and 12 public schools from Miami-Dade County that were recognized nationally.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2013 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2013 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Student Safety Campaign.

H-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2013 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2013 Miami National College Fair” on for Sunday, February 24, 2013.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI BROADWAY (withdrawn)

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-170 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBERT TOWNSEND FOR HIS 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. 12-170 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, recognizing Robert Townsend for his commitment to education and community service.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-167 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE AND MIAMI CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-167 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and the Miami Chinese Language School.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12=168 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HISTORYMIAMI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-168 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing HistoryMiami.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Performance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • November 6, 8 and 13, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • November 20, 2012 Organization Meeting
  • November 21, 2012 School Board Meeting

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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.


A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised 2)

  • Release of 2011-12 Federal Graduation Rates
  • Recognition of WLRN Emmy Award Winners

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2012-2013 School Improvement Plans.

C-70 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR: (revised)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2013-2014 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 19, 2013

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2013-2014, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 19, 2013

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2013-2014, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 5, 2013

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2013 - 2014, with a start date of August 19, 2013;

2. the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2013 - 2014, with a start date of August 19, 2013; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2013 - 2014, with a start date of July 5, 2013.

C-71 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 England and France for the students at Westland Hialeah Senior High School.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

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 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline, and the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and made part of this policy.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 12, 2012 – NOVEMBER 22, 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 1042.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective December 6, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 16, 2012 THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of October 16, 2012 through November 5, 2012.

D-24 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Rachel Zamor as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, effective November 14, 2012, and Ms. Brigitte Desroches as Administrative Assistant to Member, Ms. Raquel Regalado, effective November 27, 2012 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2012-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT AND THE 2013 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (revised good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2012-2015 Tentative Agreement Successor Contract effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, and the 2013 Employee Benefit Program MOU with DCSMEC.

D-26 RATIFICATION OF THE 2013 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI·DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION (revised good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2013 Employee Benefit Program MOU with DCSAA.

D-27 RATIFICATION OF THE 2012-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2012-2015 Tentative Agreement successor contract with AFSCME effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, if ratified by AFSCME unit members. If the Tentative Agreement is not ratified by a majority vote of employees voting in the AFSCME bargaining unit, the School Board's ratification will not be effective.

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

5 WORKDAYS
YAMILE L VAZQUEZ-TEACHER
ROBERT RUSSA MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12 WORKDAYS
TYRONE W. O'NEAL-TEACHER
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

12 WORKDAYS
VARIAN D. TERRY - PARAPROFESSIONAL
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
JACQUELIN ETIENNE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
ANTONIO CARRILLO - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
BLYTHE K. SMITH - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATiON CENTER

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. Yamile L. Vazquez, Teacher, Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective December 6, 2012.

B) Mr. Tyrone W. O'Neal, Teacher, Miami Sunset Senior High School, suspension without pay for twelve (12) workdays, effective December 6,2012.

C) Mr. Varian D. Terry, Paraprofessional, Homestead Senior High School, suspension without pay for twelve (12) workdays, effective December 6,2012.

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

A) Mr. Jacquelin Etienne, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective December 6, 2012.

B) Mr. Antonio Carrillo, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective December 6, 2012.

C) Ms. Blythe K. Smith, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective December 6,2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending October 2012.

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 12-162 CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012 ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS AND RESOLUTION 12-163 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1.2 BILLION AND THE COMMENCEMENT OF VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS (revised)

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

1. approve Resolution 12-162 canvassing the results of a bond election held on November 6, 2012 on proposed issuance by the School District of Miami-Dade County, Florida of general obligation school bonds, and

2. approve Resolution 12-163 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.2 billion and the commencement of validation proceedings.

E-26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2012.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #059-MM10, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS SERVICES: TRANSLATION, TRANSPORTATION, SURVEILLANCE, INVESTIGATION, AND MEDICARE SET-ASIDES

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

Authorize the Superintendent to enter into contracts with the following firms at the set pricing pursuant to the terms of Request For Information (RFI) #059-MM10, Self Insured Claims Administration Program Services: Translation, Transportation, Medicare Set-Aside and Surveillance & Investigation, for a three-year period, with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to mutual agreement between the parties, effective January 1, 2013. The cost of these services will be paid as allocated claims expenses.

Translation Services
L.T.D. America Total Care, Inc.
ProCare Transportation and Language Services
Tri-County Medical Transportation

Spanish & Creole (non-rare languages)

Professional:

Legal:


$60/hr – 1 hour minimum

$70/hr – 1 hour minimum

Travel Time:

Mileage:

$25/hr

$0.45/mile & capped at 40 miles

Translation of Documents

Per page=$55 for Spanish & Creole

Per page=$75 for rare languages

No per word charges

Additional Misc. Fees

  • Rush Fee: $15
    *less than 3 hrs lead time
  • No Show/Late
    Cancellation: equal to minimum prof/legal fee
    *less than 24 hrs notice
  • All telephonic communication:$1.89/min
  • Sign language: $75/hr
  • Rare language: $75/hr
  • Mileage rates may increase annually if gas prices increase significantly
  • No extra charges for after hours, holidays or weekends

Transportation Services
L.T.D. America Total Care, Inc.
ProCare Transportation and Language Services
Tri-County Medical Transportation
Transmed Xpress, Inc.

Ambulatory

$2.00/mile, $25 minimum

Wheelchair

Per load: $60, $3.00/mile, $40 minimum

Stretcher

Per load: $105, $5.00/mile, $80 minimum

Additional Misc. Fees

  • No show: $25
  • Mileage rates may increase bi- annually if gas prices increase significantly
  • No extra wait time charges unless pre-approval is provided
  • Wheelchair fee: $25 (ambulatory only)
  • No extra charges for after hours, holidays, weekends
  • Rush fee: $15 – Less than 3 hours notice

Medicare Set-Aside Services
MedInsights/Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Specialty Allocations, Inc.
Tower MSA Partners, LLC.

Analysis of MSA/ MSA Allocation

$2,500 per claimant

*For analysis, preparation, submission to CMS and all updates within a 6-month period following initial analysis (includes initial conditional payment identification)

$500 annually for updates for each subsequent 12 month period (e..g., from 6 months to 18 months following initial analysis, from 18 months to 30 months following initial analysis, etc.)

Preparation of MSA Allocation, Submission to CMS, SS & Medicare Determination

Included

Medicare Conditional Payments

(for review / disputes / negotiations / appeal)

Hourly $110, Maximum $1,500 unless exception noted

Additional Misc. Fees

  • Attorney: prevailing rates

    Paralegal: prevailing rates

  • Attorneys must bill all MSA services separate
  • Life Care planning: $125/hr

Surveillance and Investigative Services
Carswell Investigations
ICDA Investigations, Inc.
S.K.I. Investigations, Inc.
Woodall & Broome Investigative Services

Surveillance

$69/hr and no more than $550/day (includes limited data base background check – vehicle ownership, drivers license and residence information)

Included in hourly fee:

- Video surveillance
- Surveillance reports

Activity Checks

$350 (includes limited data base background check – vehicle ownership, drivers license and residence information; family/household information, discreet neighborhood check when appropriate, approximately 4 hours of surveillance & report)

Alive & Well Check

$69/hour

(includes brief review of injured workers overall health status via visiting the injured workers home)

Travel time

No travel time

Expert Testimony

$69/hour

Mileage rate

No charge in tri-county area
Mileage charges with prior approval only for work outside tri-county area

Recorded Statements

$69/hr (portal to portal) + $9/page transcription fee

(Maximum one hour is permissible for report writing. Hourly fee includes all appropriate photographs)

Basic Background Check

$50 (includes data base checks of vehicle ownership, drivers license, social history/residence information, liens, judgments, bankruptcy and professional licenses. Criminal Background checks not included.)

Additional Misc. Fees

Hospital OR MRI OR Prescription Drug searches: $150

(includes check of 10 locations with proximity to stated address)

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #051-MM10, SELECTED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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

1. award RFP #051-MM10, Selected Third Party Administration for Employee Benefits to FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. for administrative services (A-F) at a rate of $4.15 per employee per month effective January 1, 2013, for a one-year period, with subsequent one-year renewals for calendar years 2014 and 2015 to be approved by the Board to maximize the District’s ability to modify and re-engineer its benefits administration systems; and

2. award RFP #051-MM10, Selected Third Party Administration for Employee Benefits to FBMC Benefits Management, Inc., for insurance brokerage services (G) at the following commission rates, effective January 1, 2013 for a one-year period, with commission rates for 2014 and 2015 to be brought back to the Board for approval to provide for benefits administration re-engineering and future re-marketing of the current spring enrollment products:

Benefit/Service Insurer Commissions 1st Year//Renewal
Universal Life ING/Trustmark 90%/100%//5%
Critical Illness ING/Trustmark 70%/80%//11%
Cancer Trustmark 65%//12%
Long Term Care UNUM/US Care N/A//10%/0%

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION OF AUDITS RESULTS AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND AUDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2012 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: 1) That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor's Communication of Audit Results and Management Letter for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

2) That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2012.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 049-MM05 – FOLDERS, FILE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 049 - MM05 – FOLDERS, FILE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of file folders, for Stores and Mail Distribution Center, during the term of the bid, effective December 5, 2012, through December 4, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ALTERNATE

2. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each renewal. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 062-MM04 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-MM04 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE, to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts, quantities, as may be required, of Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) replacement parts and service, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective December 5, 2012, through December 4, 2014, as follows:

1. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI
4181 S.W. 8 STREET
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. ADVANTAGE GOLF CARS, INC.
13161 N.W. 43 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: WILLIAM H. MERCIER, PRESIDENT

3. ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2570 OLD OKEECHOBEE ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: LEE STYSLINGER III, PRESIDENT

4. ARLE COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION
10650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: AGUSTIN F. ARRIETA, PRESIDENT

5. AN IMPORTS ON WESTON ROAD, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE TOYOTA
4050 WESTON ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

6. AUTONATION USA OF PERRINE, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE NISSAN
17305 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
PERRINE, FL 33315
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

7. BULL MOTORS, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE FORD MIAMI
16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

8. FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
7703 INDUSTRIAL LANE
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER RUSTMAN, PRESIDENT

9. HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH, INC.
D.B.A. HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER JEEP
4001 NORTH 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: FAISAL AHMED, PRESIDENT

10. KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY SOUTHEAST
2900 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
ONWER: H.W. KNAPHEIDE III, PRESIDENT

11. NASREP, INC.
D.B.A. BROWARD ELECTRIC CAR & EQUIPMENT
4100 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, SUITE A
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: DARIN L. PERSAN, PRESIDENT

12. PARKWAY AUTO SALES AND SERVICE, LLC
D.B.A. TRUCKMAX ISUZU
29120 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: ROBERT J. DOLLAR
PRESIDENT/MANAGING MEMBER

13. PEMBROKE MOTORS, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES
13601 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

14. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

15. RICHARDS TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS, INC.
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE V. CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

16. SOUTH FLORIDA NEW HOLLAND EQUIPMENT CORP.
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE V. CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

17. TP INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
D.B.A. KENWORTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA
2909 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: ROBERT T. HAYS, MANAGING MEMBER

18. TRUCKMAX, INC.
6000 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT J. DOLLAR, PRESIDENT

19. Reject Items 7, 8, 9, 14, 19, 24, 25, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40 and 41.

20. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each extension. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 011-NN04 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 011-NN04 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, to furnish, at firm unit prices, materials, installation and service for telephone service, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015, as follows:

1. AT&T CORPORATION
9850 N.W. 41 STREET, 4 FLOOR
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON, CHAIRMAN

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for each renewal. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 045-MM04 – SPECIALIZED REPAIRS REBUILDING/TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 045-MM04 – SPECIALIZED REPAIRS REBUILDING/ TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICE, to purchase, at firm labor rates, quantities, of parts discounts and/or markups, quantities, as may be required, of automotive repair services and specialized repairs, for School Board vehicles, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective December 5, 2012, through December 4, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY (SOUTH OF FLAGLER)

1. ALONSO TRANSMISSION, INC.
7007 S.W. 13 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: CARLOS ALONSO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE (SOUTH OF FLAGLER)

2. GRAND PRIZE CHEVROLET
11701 S.W. 152 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: RALPH SIFFORD, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY (NORTH OF FLAGLER)

3. TRANSMISSION EXPRESS, INC.
145 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: DANIEL FAJARDO, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $120,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $60,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-145 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 contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

(1)

Contract No. 046-KK10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, is to provide speech and language pathology services, for the education of disabled students, for whom such services have been identified as necessary to access education, for the Office of Professional Development and Educational Services, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The contract is currently providing for 26.2 FTE speech language pathologists covering approximately 52 schools. These services are required to comply with state and federal law. This supplement is required to continue these necessary services for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year.

Fund Source
0420 - Contracted Programs

1. ABC SPEECH, INC.
5700 S.W. 87 AVENUE
COOPER CITY, FL 33328
SONDRA PIERCE, PRESIDENT

1. EBS - EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES
200 SKILES BOULEVARD
WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
ROBERT DOERR, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,000,000

(2)

Contract No. 033-MM03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE, is to establish a list of preapproved vendors, and to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of farm-to-school, fresh, high-quality, seasonal and local produce, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective July 18, 2012, through July 17, 2013. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage, which was impacted by the new Federal Regulation, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $332,200.

Fund Source
0410 – Food Service

PRIMARY

1. THE PRODUCE CONNECTION, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BRUCE FISHBEIN, PRESIDENT

2. FREEDOM FRESH, LLC
8901 N.W. 33 STREET, SUITE 100
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. THE PRODUCE CONNECTION, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BRUCE FISHBEIN, PRESIDENT

4. FREEDOM FRESH, LLC
8901 N.W. 33 STREET, SUITE 100
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,000,000

(3)

Contract No. 043-JJ11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 2, 2011, through February10, 2013. This supplemental award is requested for additional fire-extinguisher equipment that may need to be purchased, due to an increase in usage of the bid, which has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $3,457.

Fund Source
Various

PRIMARY

1. TRIANGLE FIRE
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY, INC.
13605 S.W. 149 AVENUE, #10
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: MIRTA MORALES, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $24,198
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $17,284

(4)

Contract No. 105-JJ10 – TITLE I SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, is to provide supplementary instructional and support services in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, to Title I eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities in support of these students, their teachers, and families, for Title I Administration, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. This supplemental award is requested based on passage of Florida State Statute, regarding Supplemental Educational Services (SES) and the private schools required equitable share, as well as an increase in the number of private schools that will be participating in the Title I program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Fund Source
Title I

1. CATAPULT LEARNING, INC.
470 NORTH 2 STREET, SECOND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA , PA 92123
STEPHEN K. FREEMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. COOL KIDS LEARN, INC.
7975 N.W. 154 STREET, SUITE 350
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
ANDREA KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT M/WBE

3. FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC.
D.B.A. FELC TUTORS
14160 PALMETTO FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 11
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
MARIA FERRER, PRESIDENT

4. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, C-103
MIAMI, FL 33186
MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $841,168

(5)

Contract No. 009-LL08 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transportation for special-needs students, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage, which was impacted by the addition of a new student being transported for the 2012-2013 school year.

Fund Source
0100-General

1. AMERICAN LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC
212 DISSTON AVENUE
TAVARES, FL 32778
OWNER: MITCH ROUSE, PRINCIPAL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $300,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENT $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $30,510

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION (revised 2)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification; and

2. approve the list of representative organizations to the Small/Micro Business Enterprise Advisory Committee and make Added adjustments as may be necessary.

NOTICE
MEETING OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

  1. A. Call to Order
  2. B. Close Agenda
  1. C. Purpose of Meeting

        1. Election of Officers
        2. Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statements.

  2. D. Other Business and Adjournment

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, for use of parking decals BY staff working at the SBAB Complex, as may be needed

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Parking Permit Agreement between the Board and the Miami Parking Authority, for use of parking decals by staff working at the SBAB Complex as may be needed, at a rental rate of $32.50 per decal per month, for the period commencing January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1) A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE AND CLPF-NBV, L.P., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ZF DEVELOPMENT, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 285-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 8000 WEST DRIVE, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

2) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT

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

1) a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among the School Board, City of North Bay Village and CLPF-NBV, L.P., successor in interest to ZF Development, LLC, in connection with construction of a new 285-unit residential development, located at 8000 West Drive, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

2) any other documentation that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the Agreement.

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1) A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ALLOW FOR INTERIM PARKING AT THE CITY-OWNED MIAMI MARINE STADIUM, FOR MARITIME & SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (MAST) ACADEMY FACULTY, STUDENTS AND STAFF DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS AND A PERMANENT 6-12 EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON THE MAST ACADEMY CAMPUS; AND

.2) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT

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

1) a License Agreement with the City of Miami to allow for interim parking at the City-owned Miami Marine Stadium, for Maritime & Science Technology (MAST) Academy faculty, students and staff during the construction of recreational fields and a permanent 6-12 educational facility on the MAST Academy campus, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the License Agreement.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRIOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19340 NW 8TH COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with the prior remodeling and renovations at Norland Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

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 6,688,353; 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 RIZO CARREÑO & PARTNERS, INC., AND RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rizo Carreño & Partners, Inc., and Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for miscellaneous projects up to $2.0 Million each for a four-year term, based on negotiated fees in accordance with Attachment “A”; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $64,603 and a time extension of 9 days.

B-2 Change Order, Change Order No. 6 on Project No.00373300, New Medical Technologies SHS (Homestead), Medical Technologies SHS – “SSS1” for a credit of $14,599.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0795CM02, Main Package, Miami Beach Senior High School or an additional cost of $125,437.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0815, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Lakes Educational Center for a credit of $132,950.

B-5 Change Order No. 23 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $117,534.

B-6 Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $139,936.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 002-NN06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-NN06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish and install sod, incidental materials and services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 5, 2012, through December 4, 2013, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SUNSET SOD, INC.
P.O. BOX 160744
MIAMI, FL 33116
OWNER: KATHLEEN HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE

2. MULLINGS ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
6289 W. SUNRISE BLVD., SUITE #122
SUNRISE, FL 33313
OWNER: SHELDON MULLINGS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. ODUMS SOD, INC.
13961 OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD
LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
OWNER: P.W. ODUMS, PRESIDENT

4. MULLINGS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
6289 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, SUITE #122
SUNRISE, FL 33313
OWNER: SHELDON MULLINGS, PRESIDENT

5. FLORIDA TURF & LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, INC.
400 N.W. 129 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: NANETH PERDOMO, VICE PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $574,865, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $574,865 for each extension. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate for three new contractors, the increase to two certificates, and the decrease of one certificate, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DEBORAH SWIRSKY-NUNEZ, DOAH Case No. 10-4143

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. Deborah Swirsky-Nunez, DOAH Case No. 10-4143:

(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 Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MICHELE KHATMOR, DOAH Case No. Case No. 12-3200TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Michelle Khatmor, DOAH Case No. 12-3200TTS, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of her suspension already served and reinstating her to her position as a teacher under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION HONORING DR. ROSANN P. SIDENER AS THE LEONARD MILLER PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-169 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION AND 12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THAT WERE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-169 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and 12 public schools from Miami-Dade County that were recognized nationally.

H-5 WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a workshop to address the questions and concerns of the Miami-Dade County Ethics Commission.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2013 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2013 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Student Safety Campaign.

H-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2013 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2013 Miami National College Fair” on for Sunday, February 24, 2013.

H-8 UNSOLICITED BIDS (withdrawn)

H-9 BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to create two additional positions on the Bond Advisory Committee and fill them with two members of the Miami Dade Delegation, one Senator and one Representative, serving as ex officio members.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI BROADWAY (withdrawn)

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-170 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBERT TOWNSEND FOR HIS 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. 12-170 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, recognizing Robert Townsend for his commitment to education and community service.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-167 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE AND MIAMI CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-167 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and the Miami Chinese Language School.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12=168 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HISTORYMIAMI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-168 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing HistoryMiami.

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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AGENDA SECTIONS

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