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OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 13, 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, FEBRUARY 11, 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.

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. 13-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ROBERTO MARTINEZ, FORMER VICE CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTiON PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Roberto ~v~artineZl former Vice Chair of the State Board of Education.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Homestead's Centennial celebration.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2013 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2013 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STUDENT SERVICES WEEK AS FEBRUARY 4-8, 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-033 Of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Student Services Week as February 4-8, 2013.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2012 WALKSAFE® STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2012 WalkSafe® Statewide Poster Contest.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2013 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2013 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2013, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2013, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CAROLINA F. NAVEIRAS FOR 39 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, recognizing Carolina F. Naveiras for 39 years of exemplary service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13=030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CARl DAD HERNANDEZ OF MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Caridad Hernandez of Miami Sunset Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING NICOLE GENESIS PEREZ OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Nicole Genesis Perez of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PASTOR GEORGE MCRAE 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. 13-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pastor George E. McRae for his commitment to education and community service.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE GARY NADER FINE ART GALLERY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Gary Nader fine art gallery.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARLEINE BASTIEN FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marleine Bastien for her commitment to education and community service.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13~023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI~DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the American Heart Association.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE MAS FAMILY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Mas family for awarding college scholarships.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RODNEY BALTIMORE 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. 13-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rodney Baltimore for his commitment to education and community service.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-035 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELAN RADICK FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-035 The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Elan Radick for service to the community.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. PABLO ORTIZ, FORMER PRINCIPAL OF MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED FLORIDA OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND DR. DENISE BARRETT-JOHNSON, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED FLORIDA OUTSTANDING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Pablo Ortiz, former Principal of Miami Edison Senior High School, for being named Florida Outstanding Principal of the Year and Dr. Denise Barrett-Johnson, Assistant Principal at Lake Stevens Middle School, for being named Florida Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Coral Reef Senior High School String Quartet

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• December 20, 2012; January 10, 15 and 24, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• January 16, 2013 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

• Posse Foundation, Inc.
• M-DCPS Teacher and Administrators Receive Top State Honors (added)
• Governor’s Recommended 2013-2014 Budget

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA ITEM C-30, FEBRUARY, 2013 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (withdrawn)

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. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy West Charter High School; and

b. Success Preparatory Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Success Preparatory Academy.

2. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff, as appropriate, in accordance with School Board policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-11, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2012-2013 school year, the 2013 summer session, and the 2013-2014 school year;

2. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to London, England; Paris, France; and Barcelona, Spain for the students at American Senior High School.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for four programs from:

a. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Radio Community Service Grant in the approximate amount of $723,380, for the grant period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2014;

b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Television Community Service Grant in the approximate amount of $1,111,419, for the grant period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2014;

c. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top -- District program, in the approximate amount of $31,993,016, for the grant period of December 27, 2012, through December 26, 2016; and

d. Target and the Heart of America Organization for in-kind support under the READesign Library Makeover Project for Brentwood Elementary School, valued at approximately $250,000, for the grant period of February 1, 2013, through December 1, 2013.

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

a. Leonard Fontana, in an amount up to but not to exceed $600,000 to support the Race to the Top - District program.

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

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

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 7, 2012 – JANUARY 17, 2013

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 1044.

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 February 14, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UPDATE AND 2012-2013 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (revised)

1. APPROVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE PAY, TEACHERS $14 MILLION, SCHOOL SITE MEP $1 MILLION, NON-SCHOOL SITE MEP $250,000 THROUGH GRANT FUNDING

2. APPROVE THE 2012-2013 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT

3. APPROVE THE 2012-2013 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT

4. APPROVE THE 2012-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION

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

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

1. Approve employee performance pay, teachers $14 million, school site MEP $1 million, non-school site MEP $250,000 through grant funding

2. Approve a compensation adjustment of up to 2.25% for eligible Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) employees not to exceed the maximum of the salary range, effective December 21, 2012.

3. Approve a compensation adjustment of up to 2.25% for eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) employees, pending evaluation, and adjust the salary range accordingly, effective December 21, 2012.

4. Approve the 2012-2015 Tentative Agreement Successor Contract effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, with DCSAA.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 11, 2012 THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 11, 2012 through February 18, 2013.

D-24 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2013 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2013 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DEMOTION
ARLENE NAZUR-PONS – SECRETARY/TREASURER
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 WORKDAYS
LYNNTOY M. TROGDON – PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 WORKDAYS
BETTY W. BRINER – TEACHER
PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 WORKDAYS
ILEAH Y. HOPPNER – TEACHER
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 CALENDAR DAYS
DENNIS J. WILCOX – CUSTODIAN
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 CALENDAR DAYS
DOMINGA E. PEREIRA – CUSTODIAN
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
STACY LATHAN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MAYDA CEPERO – PARAPROFESSIONAL II
DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DIXIE D. CORTEZ – TEACHER
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 CALENDAR DAYS
RONALD DEVEAUX – LEAD CUSTODIAN
KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LAVONDA R. HANKERSON – TEACHER
PHYLLIS RUTH MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LEONARD U. BROWN – HEAD CUSTODIAN
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DELTHIA L. FREDERICK – TEACHER
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MARCO T. RODRIGUEZ – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. A) Ms. Arlene Nazur-Pons, Secretary/Treasurer, Ponce de Leon Middle School, demotion to Citizens Information System Specialist at Southwest Transportation Center, effective February 14, 2013.
2. B) Ms. Lynntoy M. Trogdon, Paraprofessional, Miami Lakes K-8 Center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective February 14, 2013.
3. C) Ms. Betty W. Briner, Teacher, Pine Lake Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective February 14, 2013.
4. D) Ms. Ileah Y. Hoppner, Teacher, South Dade Senior High School, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective February 14, 2013.
5. E) Mr. Dennis J. Wilcox, Custodian, Ludlam Elementary School, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective February 21, 2013.
6. F) Ms. Dominga E. Pereira, Custodian, Ludlam Elementary School, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective February 14, 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:

1. B) Ms. Stacy Lathan, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective February 14, 2013.
2. C) Ms. Mayda Cepero, Paraprofessional II, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.
3. D) Ms. Dixie D. Cortez, Teacher, Biscayne Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.
4. E) Mr. Ronald Deveaux, Lead Custodian, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective February 14, 2013.
5. F) Ms. Lavonda R. Hankerson, Teacher, Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.
6. G) Mr. Leonard U. Brown, Head Custodian, Biscayne Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.
7. H) Ms. Delthia L. Frederick, Teacher, Scott Lake Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.
8. I) Mr. Marco T. Rodriguez, School Security Monitor, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 14, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,567 items with a depreciated cost of $822,918 and Recoveries containing 28 items with a depreciated cost of $29,913 to update the records for October, November and December 2012.

E-25 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.; BARCLAYS CAPITAL, INC.; BLAYLOCK ROBERT VAN, LLC; CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.; EDWARD D. JONES & COMPANY, L.P.; ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY, INC.; J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, LLC; LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; MORGAN STANLEY & COMPANY, LLC; M.R.BEAL & COMPANY; PNC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; RAYMOND JAMES/MORGAN KEEGAN; RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.; SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & COMPANY, LLC; AND WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-NN10 – UNDERWRITING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements with the following firms, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 028-NN10 - UNDERWRITING SERVICES, to obtain services to identify and appoint an Authorized Underwriter’s List, to underwrite either Certificates of Participation under the District’s Master Lease Program or other planned financings, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective February 13, 2013, through February 12, 2015, as follows:

1. BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC. (BAML)
ONE ALHAMBRA PLAZA, PENTHOUSE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
JOSE R. PAGAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR

2. BARCLAYS CAPITAL, INC.
2001 K. STREET N.W., 11 FLOOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
DAVID ARDAYFIO, DIRECTOR

3. BLAYLOCK ROBERT VAN, LLC
600 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 3 FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10022
TIMOTHY O’BRIEN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

4. CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
10 S. LASALLE, SUITE 1050
CHICAGO, IL 60603
WILLIAM NURTHEN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

5. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.
200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 2170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
MICHAEL BALDWIN, DIRECTOR

6. EDWARD D. JONES & COMPANY, L.P.
14552 WHITEMOSS TERRACE
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202
DAVID KAHN, MANAGING DIRECTOR

7. ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY, INC.
2937 S.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 200B
MIAMI, FL 33133
LOURDES REYES ABADIN M/WBE
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

8. J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, LLC
1450 BRICKELL AVENUE, 33 FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131
THOMAS J. WHITEHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

9. LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
777 S. FLAGLER DRIVE, SUITE 800, WEST TOWER
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
KIMBERLY MITCHELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

10. MORGAN STANLEY & COMPANY, LLC
1585 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10036
KAY ROKHSAR, VICE PRESIDENT

11. M.R. BEAL & COMPANY
14 WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10005
BRUCE GOW, MANAGING DIRECTOR

12. PNC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
1600 MARKET STREET, 21 FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
NICHOLAS TRIPICIAN, DIRECTOR

13. RAYMOND JAMES/MORGAN KEEGAN
2800 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 1300
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
PERCY R. AGUILA, JR., MANAGING DIRECTOR

14. RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
100 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 800
ST. PETERSBERG, FL 33701
JULIE SANTAMARIA, DIRECTOR

15. SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.
61 BROADWAY, SUITE 2924
NEW YORK, NY 10803
VINCENT MAZZARO, MANAGING DIRECTOR

16. SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & COMPANY, LLC
535 GRISWOLD STREET, SUITE 2250
DETROIT, MI 48226
SEAN WERDLOW, MANAGING DIRECTOR M/WBE

17. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
2363 GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
J. MICHAEL OLLIFF, VICE PRESIDENT

E-26 APPROVE RESOLUTION 13-019 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $90,000,000 COP SERIES 2013A & 2013B TO REFINANCE PORTIONS OF COP SERIES 2003D, 2006A, 2006B, 2007A, 2007B, 2008A, & 2009A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 13-019 authorizing the issuance of up to $90,000,000 COP Series 2013A & 2013B to refinance a portion of COP Series 2003D, 2006A, 2006B, 2007A, 2007B, 2008B and 2009A.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining $250 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and associated fees not to exceed $25 million, effective May 1, 2013, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board its meeting of May 8, 2013

2. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind terrorism coverage in the amount of $50 million property damage/$10 million bodily injury, effective May 1, 2013 with an annual premium not to exceed $125,000, including state fees, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget; and

3. Authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $2.8 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014.

E-86 MCGLADREY LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133, JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the McGladrey LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Reports in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133, June 30, 2012.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 41 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND THE AUDIT OF DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, MAVERICKS HIGH SCHOOL OF NORTH MIAMI-DADE AND MAVERICKS HIGH SCHOOL OF SOUTH MIAMI-DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 41 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012 and the Audit of Doral Academy Charter High School, Mavericks High School of North Miami-Dade and Mavericks High School of South Miami-Dade.

E-89 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for the Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-90 BOND ISSUE FOR 21^ST CENTURY SCHOOLS AUDIT, REVIEW AND MONITORING PLAN – OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Bond Issue for 21^st Century Schools Audit, Review and Monitoring Plan – Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

E-141 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD POLICY 6320, PURCHASING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Policy 6320, Purchasing.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 063-MM03 – CAFETERIA SMALLWARES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-MM03 – CAFETERIA SMALLWARES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria kitchen small wares and utensils, and preapprove a list of eligible vendors to be quoted for additional items under these categories, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Services, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2013, through February 12, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CLARK FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT
2205 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE
LANCASTER, PA 17602
OWNER: FRED CLARK, PRESIDENT

2. GENERAL HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLY CORP.
13900 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: WALTER L. SIMON, PRESIDENT

3. CENTRAL PRODUCTS, LLC
D.B.A. CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS
7750 GEORGETOWN ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-4135
OWNER: TROY W. HANNA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. GENERAL HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLY CORP.
13900 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: WALTER L. SIMON, PRESIDENT

5. TRIMARKERF
D.B.A. BIG TRAY
1200 7 STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
OWNER: JEFF WEINSTOCK, C.E.O.

6. CLARK FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT
2205 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE
LANCASTER, PA 17602
OWNER: FRED CLARK, PRESIDENT

7. CENTRAL PRODUCTS, LLC
D.B.A. CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS
7750 GEORGETOWN ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-4135
OWNER: TROY W. HANNA, PRESIDENT

8. TRIMARKERF
D.B.A. BIG TRAY
1200 7 STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
OWNER: JEFF WEINSTOCK, C.E.O.

9. CENTRAL PRODUCTS, LLC
D.B.A. CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS
7750 GEORGETOWN ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-4135
OWNER: TROY W. HANNA, PRESIDENT

10. CLARK FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT
2205 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE
LANCASTER, PA 17602
OWNER: FRED CLARK, PRESIDENT

11. FAYCROFT INTERIOR & PURCHASING, INC.
15037 S.W. 141 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: NORMA BANCROFT, PRESIDENT M/WBE

12. GENERAL HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLY CORP.
13900 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: WALTER L. SIMON, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $400,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 023-NN05 – MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 023-NN05 – MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS, to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, for the purchase of marching band uniforms, for various Miami-Dade County public schools, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2013, through February 13, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ICTUS LIMITED, INC.
15595 WEST HIGHWAY 40
OCALA, FL 34481
OWNER: STEVEN D. TYREE, PRESIDENT

2. DEMOULIN BROTHERS & COMPANY
1025 SOUTH 4 STREET
GREENVILLE, IL 62246
OWNER: WILLIAM S. MARSDEN, PRESIDENT

3. STANBURY UNIFORMS, INC.
108 STANBURY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
BROOKFIELD, MO 64628
OWNER: STEVE ROBERTS, GENERAL MANAGER

4. FRUHAUF UNIFORMS, INC.
800 E. GILBERT
WICHITA, KS 67211OWNER: KENNETH B. FRUHAUF, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $300,000, for each additional two (2) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320, PURCHASING

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 6320, Purchasing.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TOM J. HARRIS FIELD FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AND SOCCER GAMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the City of Homestead for the use of Tom J. Harris Field for high school football and soccer games, to extend the term from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2018, with five additional one-year renewal option periods, with the use fees to remain unchanged, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

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

1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (“BLACK ARCHIVES”), FOR USE OF THE BOARD-OWNED CHAPMAN HOUSE, TO PROVIDE FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE FACILITY; AND

2) A TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), TO ALLOW THE CRA TO UTILIZE THE CHAPMAN HOUSE, AS A CO-OCCUPANT WITH THE BLACK ARCHIVES; AND

3) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENTS

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

1) an amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement with the Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. (“Black Archives”), for use of the Board-owned Chapman House, to provide for non-exclusive use and occupancy of the facility, and under, substantially, the additional terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) a Temporary Use Agreement with the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), to allow the CRA to utilize the Chapman House, as a co-occupant with the Black Archives, and under, substantially, the additional terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FREESTANDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN ON CITY-OWNED LAND FOR ALONZO AND TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH BISCAYNE BAY, LOCATED AT 2601 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with The City of North Miami to allow for the installation, operation and maintenance of a freestanding identification sign on City-owned land for Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay, located at 2601 NE 151 Street, North Miami, as described in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI TO ALLOW THE CITY TO INSTALL DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE ON BOARD-OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 700 NE 137 STREET, NORTH MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with The City of North Miami to allow the City to install directional signage on Board-owned land adjacent to North Miami Middle School, located at 700 NE 137 Street, North Miami, as described in the agenda item

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (revised)

A. AUTHORIZE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFITS DISTRICT (HEFBD); AND

B. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE DISSOLUTION OF THE HEFBD, INCLUDING ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD OF ANY UNALLOCATED FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 CENTER

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

A. authorize the dissolution of the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefits District (HEFBD); and

B. authorize the Superintendent to finalize and execute any documents that may be required to effectuate the dissolution of the HEFBD, including acceptance by the Board of any unallocated funds for capital improvements at Gateway Environmental K-8 Center.

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 $3,297,931; 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY A WATER LINE AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1781 NW 95 STREET, IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS WELL AS A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAME, PROJECT NO. A0101302

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the documents necessary to convey a water line at Miami Central Senior High School, located at 1781 NW 95 Street, in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as well as a Grant of Easement Agreement for same, as described in the agenda item (Project No. A0101302).

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01095, Corrective Work, Amelia Earhart Elementary School for a credit of $514,296.

B-2 Change Order No. 6 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $47,213 and a time extension of 8 days.

B-3 Change Order No. 25 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $36,463

F-60 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 050-MM09 – SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, CCTV, CAMERAS, DVRs AND PERIPHERALS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 050-MM09 - SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, CCTV, CAMERAS, DVRs AND PERIPHERALS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of surveillance systems, closed-circuit televisions, cameras, digital video recorders and peripherals, for Maintenance Materials Management stock and Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2013, through November 20, 2013, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ATCi COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $97,045, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $97,045, 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 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

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.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JANNETT PUSEY, DOAH Case No. 12-0808

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jannett Pusey, DOAH Case No. 12-0808 adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order and suspending Respondent without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CLAUDIA HYE, DOAH Case No. 12-1568TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and incorporate the findings of fact and conclusions of law in a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Claudia Hye, DOAH Case No. 12-1568TTS, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. ALEXANDRO MADRUGA, DOAH Case No. 12-1184

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Alexandro Madruga, DOAH Case No. 12-1184 rescinding the suspension of Respondent.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to provide an avenue by which School Board Members may co-sponsor agenda items.

H-2 ETHICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a report outlining the progress of the Internal Integrity Program.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ROBERTO MARTINEZ, FORMER VICE CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTiON PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Roberto ~v~artineZl former Vice Chair of the State Board of Education.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Homestead's Centennial celebration.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2013 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2013 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STUDENT SERVICES WEEK AS FEBRUARY 4-8, 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-033 Of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Student Services Week as February 4-8, 2013.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the Chair’s appointments and elect: (i) Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo to represent the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; (ii) Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall as the alternate representative of the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; and (iii) Mr. Hani M. Jardack as the School Board’s citizen member on the Value Adjustment Board.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2012 WALKSAFE® STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2012 WalkSafe® Statewide Poster Contest.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2013 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2013 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2013, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2013, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CAROLINA F. NAVEIRAS FOR 39 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, recognizing Carolina F. Naveiras for 39 years of exemplary service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A PROCESS REVIEW OF DISTRICT POLICIES RELATING TO SCHOOL~SITE CONTRACTS WITH VENDORS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a review of district policies related to the sales of student sold products, such as school pictures, student class rings, graduation announcements, and yearbooks, and bring forth recommendations to the School Board for the April 2013 School Board Meeting. These recommendations should address, but not be necessarily limited to:

1. Increasing accessibility to student sold products through providing more flexible payment options;

2. Exploring the feasibility of allowing school picture vendor payment collection, receipting, distributing and reporting while maintaining strict accountability standards and protocols; and

3. Exploring revenue sharing opportunities for all other student-sold products that can benefit school sites.

H-14 Direct the superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to determine THE BEST COURSE for Implementation of A quality BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. lAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study to determine reasonable courses and options for implementation of a quality Birth to 3 program. The study should consider and include existing local efforts, as well as documented best practices, and be brought back to the Board by the June 2013 School Board Meeting.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13=030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CARl DAD HERNANDEZ OF MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Caridad Hernandez of Miami Sunset Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING NICOLE GENESIS PEREZ OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Nicole Genesis Perez of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PASTOR GEORGE MCRAE 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. 13-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pastor George E. McRae for his commitment to education and community service.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE GARY NADER FINE ART GALLERY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Gary Nader fine art gallery.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARLEINE BASTIEN FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marleine Bastien for her commitment to education and community service.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13~023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI~DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the American Heart Association.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE MAS FAMILY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Mas family for awarding college scholarships.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RODNEY BALTIMORE 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. 13-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rodney Baltimore for his commitment to education and community service.

H-24 IMMIGRATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to prepare a report for federal policymakers detailing the challenges our district faces in connection with the current immigration system.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-035 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELAN RADICK FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-035 The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Elan Radick for service to the community.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. PABLO ORTIZ, FORMER PRINCIPAL OF MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED FLORIDA OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND DR. DENISE BARRETT-JOHNSON, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED FLORIDA OUTSTANDING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Pablo Ortiz, former Principal of Miami Edison Senior High School, for being named Florida Outstanding Principal of the Year and Dr. Denise Barrett-Johnson, Assistant Principal at Lake Stevens Middle School, for being named Florida Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

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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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