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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 16, 2013 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, JANUARY14, 2013.

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

*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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TREVOR NESSE AND HIS SAVING FOR COLLEGE ESSAY CONTEST (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Trevor Nesse and his Saving for College Essay Contest.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2013 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2013 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING READ CONMIGO

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Read Conmigo.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING TEEN MIAMI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Teen Miami.

H-7 request APPROVAL OF resolution no. 13-003 OF the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, RECOGNIZING mCGLADREY, LLP FOR THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH Miami-Dade county Public Schools

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing McGladrey LLP for their community service with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2013 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS 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. 13-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2013 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2013 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE® PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2013 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike To School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe® Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13&011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOHN DOYLE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Doyle for his outstanding service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM, DOLPHIN MALL, COOL DE SAC, CHERRY HILL, AND WAVING HANDS AS SPONSORS OF SIGNING SANTA DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System, Dolphin Mall, Cool De Sac, Cherry Hill, and Waving Hands as sponsors of Signing Santa Day.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE GUY HARVEY OCEAN FOUNDATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CUTHBERT "BROADWAY" HAREWOOD 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. 13-014, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cuthbert "Broadway" Harewood for his commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Booker T. Washington Senior High School football team.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS SA CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A Championship.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED'S CENTENNIAL (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGAll: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Centennial.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • Miami Beach Senior High School Guitar Quartet

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • November 27, 2012 and December 13, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • December 5, 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)

  • Release of 2012 High School Grades
  • Race to the Top District Award
  • Fostering Mental Wellness

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND DENIAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION (revised)

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. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of iMater Academy High School;

b. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of iMater Academy Middle School;

c. International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Virtual Academy; and

d. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle High School.

2. Deny the charter school application for:

a. Advanced Learning Charter School, Inc., on behalf of HIVE Preparatory Middle School.

C-70 PROPOSED RENAMING OF SOUTH DADE ADULT CENTER

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

1. waive the Educational Facilities Naming/Renaming Committee process; and

2. accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to rename South Dade Adult Center to South Dade Educational Center.

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 trips to:

1. Italy for the students at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School.

2. Spain for the students at Coral Way K-8 Center.

3. China for the students at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School.

4. Freeport, Grand Bahamas for the students at MAST Academy.

5. Spain for the students at MAST Academy.

6. Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

7. France for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

C-72 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2013-2014 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2013-2014 Class Size Compliance Plan.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 35 SCHOLARSHIP TRIPS TO SPAIN FROM EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 35 scholarship trips to Spain from EF Educational Tours. The scholarships are valued at $87,500; and

2. approve the out-of-country field trip to Spain for students at Hialeah, Homestead, Miami Coral Park, Miami Edison, Miami Norland and Robert Morgan senior high schools.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2012-2013, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on January 16, 2013.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on January 16, 2013.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 22, 2012 – DECEMBER 6, 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 1043.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013 (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 January 17, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE PRINCIPAL DIFFERENTIATED COMPENSATION MODEL (PDCM)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the Principal Differentiated Compensation Model (PDCM).

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 6, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 6, 2012 through December 10, 2012.

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

5 CALENDAR DAYS
JOHNNIE JEFFERSON, JR. - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
CORENTHEIA SIMMONS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ELIZABETH D. KRISTAL - TEACHER
GULFSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEMOTION
MARY SWEETING - DIRECTOR I
NORTHEAST 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) Mr. Johnnie Jefferson, Jr., Custodian, Miami Heights Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective January 17, 2013.

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) Ms. Corentheia Simmons, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective January 17, 2013.

B) Ms. Elizabeth D. Kristal, Teacher, Gulfstream Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective January 17, 2013.

C) Ms. Mary Sweeting, Director I, Northeast Transportation Center, demotion to Administrative Assistant Inventory Manager, Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, effective January 17, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #012-NN10, CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS

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

1. award its contract for employee benefit consulting services to Aon Hewitt, pursuant to RFP# 012-NN10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Programs, effective February 1, 2013 for a five-year period at the following rate structure:

Lead Consultant - $300/hour

Senior Consultant - $275/hour

Consultant - $225/hour

Fellow Actuary - $275/hour

Associate Actuary - $225/hour

Legal Consultant (Greenberg, Traurig 3-year guarantee)

Shareholders - $500/hour

Associates - $360/hour

Paralegals - $160/hour

2. authorize an extension of the District’s existing contract for employee benefit consulting with Deloitte Consulting, LLP at existing rates for two projects including the upcoming Cigna Claims Audit and State of Florida, Office of Insurance filing, effective February 1, 2013 through April 1, 2013; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contact with Aon Hewitt for services to be performed, pursuant to RFP 012-NN10.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 30 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 30 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS: AMIkids MIAMI-DADE, INC. AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for Two Community Based Organizations: AMIkids Miami-Dade, Inc. and Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-89 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-90 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation (The Foundation), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-91 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION (THE COALITION), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education (The Coalition), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-92 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-93 AUDIT OF SELECTED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Selected Special Education Service Contracts.

E-94 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2012.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 019-NN05 – MARKER BOARDS, UNFRAMED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 019-NN05 – MARKER BOARDS, UNFRAMED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of unframed marker boards, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2013, through January 15, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA VISUAL DISPLAY PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A. FLORIDA CHALKBOARD CO.
1428 E. SEMORAN BLVD., SUITE 103
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: JOHN A. PARKER, PRESIDENT

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 $180,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $90,000, for each extension. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 021-NN06 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-NN06 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES, to furnish, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive and industrial batteries, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2013, through December 31, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. GENUINE PARTS COMPANY, D.B.A. NAPA AUTO PARTS
9250 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $259,663
OWNER: THOMAS C. GALLAGHER, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. TPH ACQUISITION, LLLP, D.B.A. THE PARTS HOUSE
10321 FORTUNE PARKWAY, BLDG. 400
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 ESTIMATE $351,791
OWNER: DAVID HONIG, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $259,663, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $129,831.50, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 022-NN04 – LIFT-STATION REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 022-NN04 – LIFT-STATION REPAIR, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and transportation necessary, to repair lift stations and related structures, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Regulatory Compliance, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2013, through January 15, 2015, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP, INC.
830 N.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168 ESTIMATE $385,500
OWNER: PETER V. ROSS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. CONDO ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR, CORPORATION
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $444,050
OWNER: HECTOR A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchas up to the total estimated amount of $385,500, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $192,750, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. 008-HH11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES, is to furnish, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, materials, and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair, and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, during the term of the contract, effective March 12, 2012, through March 11, 2013. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage of the bid for additional repairs, which has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $228,533.

Fund Source
Various

PRIMARY

1. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

2. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 9
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. BORJA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DARYL DULANEY, C.E.O.

4. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

5. FLORIDA STATE FIRE AND SECURITY
3921 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 1004
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: KEN ROSENBERG, GENERAL MANAGER

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,089,477
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $802,924

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION

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

1. adopt amended Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 16, 2013.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, AND FOR THE CHAIR AND/OR SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, TO EXECUTE:

A. THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO CONVEY SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL), CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.55 ACRES, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI (CITY), TO IMPLEMENT THE PORTION OF THE CITY’S OVERTOWN GREENWAY PROJECT WHICH ABUTS THE HIGH SCHOOL;

B. ONE OR MORE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES BY THE CITY ON BOARD-OWNED LAND; AND

C. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY;

AND

2) CONTINGENT ON APPROVAL OF ITEM 1 ABOVE, THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.13-001, DESIGNATING THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY TO BE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF TO THE CITY TO BE DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC; AND

B. IN THE EVENT THE CITY DETERMINES THAT IT WILL NOT PROCEED WITH THE PORTION OF THE OVERTOWN GREENWAY PROJECT WHICH ABUTS THE HIGH SCHOOL, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 13-001, DESIGNATING THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PARCEL AS BEING UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and/or Superintendent, as may be required, to execute:

a. The necessary documents to convey School Board-owned property located at Booker T. Washington Senior High School (High School), consisting of approximately 0.55 acres, to the City of Miami (Miami), to implement the portion of the City’s Overtown Greenway Project which abuts the High School

b. One or more Temporary Construction Access Agreements with the City to facilitate construction related activities by the City on Board-owned land; and

c. Any other documents or agreements necessary to effectuate the conveyance of the subject School Board-owned property to the City; and

2) Contingent on approval of item 1 above, that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

a. Adopt Resolution No.13-001, designating the subject School Board-owned property to be unnecessary for educational purpose, and conveyance thereof to the City to be deemed in the best interest of the public; and

b. In the event the City determines that it will not proceed with the portion of the Overtown Greenway Project which abuts the High School, rescind Resolution No. 13-001, designating the subject School Board-owned property to be unnecessary for educational purposes.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (I) ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A SCHOOL SITE IN THE CITY OF DORAL (“CITY”) IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, (II) GROUND LEASE SUCH SCHOOL SITE TO THE DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (“CHARTER SCHOOL”), WHICH AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF SUCH LEASE WILL BE AN ENTITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE “CODE”) AND EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE, FOR A TERM OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY (20) YEARS, (III) CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATELY 800 STUDENT STATION CHARTER SCHOOL (“CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY”) FROM PROCEEDS OF REVENUE BONDS (“BONDS”),TO BE ISSUED BY THE FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION OR OTHER CONDUIT ISSUER (“ISSUER”), WHICH PROCEEDS WILL BE LOANED TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL UPON TERMS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE CAPITAL COSTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY AND (IV) MANAGE THE OPERATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY; AND FURTHER, THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, AND THE CHAIR AND/OR THE SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE FOREGOING:

A. A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, THE CITY AND CM DORAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS (“DEVELOPER”), AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED ON OCTOBER 3, 2006 (OR. BK. 24968, PGS. 2689-2725), BETWEEN THE CITY AND DEVELOPER TO PROVIDE FOR DONATION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF AN APPROXIMATE 3-ACRE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N.W. 84 AVENUE AND N.W. 53 STREET (“SCHOOL SITE”) IN LIEU OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES BASED ON A DISTRICT-COMMISSIONED APPRAISAL, FOR CONSTRUCTION BY THE BOARD OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY TO SERVE THAT CERTAIN MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN DORAL DISTRICT; AND

B. A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND BY DEVELOPER, IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, CONVEYING THE SCHOOL SITE IN LIEU OF IMPACT FEES; AND

C. A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, THE DEVELOPER AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL:

1. AGREE TO GROUND LEASE THE SCHOOL SITE TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL;

2. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL WILL INCUR DEBT PURSUANT TO A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE ISSUER FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS, IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY ALL CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ON THE SCHOOL SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PREPAYMENT OF ALL GROUND RENT OWED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE FULL TERM OF THE GROUND LEASE, PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY, PAYMENT OF CAPITALIZED INTEREST ON THE BONDS WITHIN IRS GUIDELINES, FUNDING A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE, IF REQUIRED, AND PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ISSUANCE;

3. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL MAY INCUR BRIDGE FINANCING PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS;

4. AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROCURE AND MANAGE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REQUIRED TO BUILD THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY;

5. AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL;

6. REQUIRE THAT THE BOND FINANCING DOCUMENTS CONTAIN REMEDIAL PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE BOARD THE OPTION TO REPLACE THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENTITY UPON DEFAULT UNDER ITS LOAN AGREEMENT;

7. REQUIRE THAT AT THE END OF THE TERM OF THE GROUND LEASE WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL, THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS WILL REVERT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AT NO COST, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL PROVIDE THE CHARTER SCHOOL THE OPTION TO LEASE THE SCHOOL SITE AND CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY FOR UP TO THREE (3) ADDITIONAL TERMS OF TEN (10) YEARS EACH, BASED ON MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS;

8. AGREE TO ENTER INTO A SUBORDINATION AND STANDSTILL AGREEMENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL CONSENT TO THE GRANT OF A LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY SITE BY THE CHARTER SCHOOL TO THE BOND TRUSTEE, AS SECURITY FOR ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT; AND

D. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOREGOING AGREEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: (i) accept the donation of a school site in the City of Doral (“City”) in lieu of payment of Educational Facilities Impact Fees, (ii) ground lease such school site to the Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation (“Charter School”), which at the time of execution of such lease will be an entity described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code, for a term of not less than twenty (20) years, (iii) construct an approximately 800 student station Charter School (“Charter School Facility”) from proceeds of Revenue Bonds (“Bonds”),to be issued by the Florida Development Finance Corporation or other conduit issuer (“Issuer”), which proceeds will be loaned to the Charter School upon terms sufficient to pay the capital costs of the Charter School Facility and (iv) manage the operation of the Charter School Facility; and further, that the Superintendent be authorized to finalize negotiations, and the Chair and/or the Superintendent, as may be required, be authorized to execute and deliver the following agreements in order to implement the foregoing:

A. a tri-party agreement by and among the School Board, the City and CM Doral Development Company LLC, its successors or assigns (“Developer”), amending that certain Master Development Agreement recorded on October 3, 2006 (OR. BK. 24968, Pgs. 2689-2725), between the City and Developer to provide for donation to the School Board of an approximate 3-acre school site located at the southeast corner of N.W. 84 Avenue and N.W. 53 Street (“School Site”) in lieu of Educational Facilities Impact Fees based on a District-commissioned appraisal, for construction by the Board of the Charter School Facility to serve that certain mixed-use planned unit development in the Downtown Doral district; and

B. a Covenant Running with the Land by Developer, in favor of the School Board, conveying the School Site in lieu of impact fees; and

C. a Tri-party Agreement by and among the School Board, the Developer and the Charter School pursuant to which the School Board will:

1. agree to ground lease the School Site to the Charter School;

2. acknowledge that the Charter School will incur debt pursuant to a loan agreement with the issuer from the proceeds of the Bonds, in an amount sufficient to pay all capital costs associated with the design and construction of the Charter School Facility on the School Site, including but not limited to, prepayment of all ground rent owed to the School Board for the full term of the ground lease, payment of the costs of designing, constructing, furnishing and equipping the Charter School Facility, payment of capitalized interest on the Bonds within IRS guidelines, funding a debt service reserve, if required, and payment of costs of issuance;

3. acknowledge that the Charter School may incur bridge financing prior to the issuance of the bonds;

4. authorize the School District to procure and manage the design and construction services required to build the Charter School Facility;

5. authorize the School District to enter into a Management Agreement with the Charter School;

6. require that the bond financing documents contain remedial provisions allowing the Board the option to replace the Charter School entity upon default under its loan agreement;

7. require that at the end of the term of the ground lease with the Charter School, the Charter School Facility improvements will revert to the School Board at no cost, provided, however, that the School Board shall provide the Charter School the option to lease the School Site and Charter School Facility for up to three (3) additional terms of ten (10) years each, based on mutually acceptable terms and conditions;

8. agree to enter into a subordination and standstill agreement, as may be required, pursuant to which the School Board will consent to the grant of a leasehold mortgage of the Charter School Facility site by the Charter School to the Bond Trustee, as security for its obligations under the loan agreement; and

D. any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the foregoing agreements.

F-21 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH RIZO CARREÑO & PARTNERS, INC., AND RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (A/EPC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Agreements with Rizo Carreño & Partners, Inc., and Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant, as provided in the agenda item.

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. 00731700, Classroom Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for an additional cost of $11,389

B-2 Change Order No. 24 on Project No. 0076800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $154,041 and increase the aggregate change order amount required prior to Board approval by 1%.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 005-NN10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 005-NN10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RE-LOCATABLE BUILDINGS, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 16, 2013, through January 15, 2014, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
841 SOUTH BISCAYNE RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $900,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $900,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ALMARINE L. ELLIS, DOAH Case No. 12-3152TTS

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. Almarine Ellis, DOAH Case No. 12-3152TTS, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of her suspension, which she has already served, and reinstating her to her position as a teacher with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

G-3 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (withdrawn)

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AGAINST LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES (ASSOCIATED WITH HENRY FILER MIDDLE PROJECT NO. 00339900)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and execute the Settlement Agreement with Laura M. Perez & Associates.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TREVOR NESSE AND HIS SAVING FOR COLLEGE ESSAY CONTEST (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Trevor Nesse and his Saving for College Essay Contest.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2013 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2013 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING READ CONMIGO

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Read Conmigo.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING TEEN MIAMI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Teen Miami.

H-7 request APPROVAL OF resolution no. 13-003 OF the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, RECOGNIZING mCGLADREY, LLP FOR THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH Miami-Dade county Public Schools

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing McGladrey LLP for their community service with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2013 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS 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. 13-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2013 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2013 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE® PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2013 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike To School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe® Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-10 UNSOLICITED BIDS (withdrawn)

H-11 LAWN MAINTENANCE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of contracting private businesses to perform lawn maintenance services.

H-12 BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (revised 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 to be selected by the Chair of the Miami-Dade legislative delegation, one Senator and one Representative, serving as ex officio non-voting members.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13&011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOHN DOYLE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Doyle for his outstanding service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM, DOLPHIN MALL, COOL DE SAC, CHERRY HILL, AND WAVING HANDS AS SPONSORS OF SIGNING SANTA DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System, Dolphin Mall, Cool De Sac, Cherry Hill, and Waving Hands as sponsors of Signing Santa Day.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE GUY HARVEY OCEAN FOUNDATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CUTHBERT "BROADWAY" HAREWOOD 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. 13-014, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cuthbert "Broadway" Harewood for his commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Booker T. Washington Senior High School football team.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS SA CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A Championship.

H-19 REMOVAL OF ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend the structure of the General Obligation Bond Advisory Committee to prohibit elected officials from serving as voting members on said committee, including the removal of any which have been previously appointed with voting privileges.

H-20 CODIFYING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 21ST CENTURY SCHOOL BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to codify the establishment of the 21 st Century Bond Advisory Committee, as outlined in his October 10, 2012 memo to the Board, no later than the School Board's February 13, 2013 meeting.

H-21 SCHOOL-SITE SAFETY DRILLS (withdrawn)

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CHAIRWOMAN REBECA SOSA OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HER LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (replacement good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa of the Miami-Dade County Commission for her leadership and commitment to Miami-Dade County.

H-23 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATE JANUARY AS NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement good cause)

ACTION PROPOSES BY LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida designate January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED'S CENTENNIAL (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGAll: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Centennial.

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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