THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
1450 Northeast Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of May 8, 2013 School Board Meeting
APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of April 5 and 9, 2013.
APPROVED Minutes of the April 17, 2013 Regular School Board Meeting.
116,309
A-1
HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board
on Selected Topics.
116,310 a-2 endorsed The development of a trademark registration
program as well as the exploration of opportunities for licensing of M-DCPS’
brands.
116,311
C-11
rejected Request For Proposals No. 018-MM10 –
In-School Nursing Services (Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing)
Rebid.
116,312 c-30 approved Five new charter school contracts; three
amended charter school contracts; and two renewed charter school contracts.
116,313 c-71 approved Dismissal times for the last three
days of school (June 4, 5, and 6, 2013); and authorized the Superintendent
to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in
particular schools.
116,314 d-20 approved The instructional and non-instructional
appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations as included in Personnel
Action Listing 1047.
116,315 d-22 accepted The
resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
participants, included in DROP Listing 30, as of the dates indicated.
116,316 d-23 approved Instructional
personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofMarch 19, 2013 through April 8, 2013.
116,317 d-55 approved 1. The
Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed
to by the employee, effective May 9, 2013, in the following manner: Mr.
Jerry G. Terry, Head Custodian, Claude Pepper Elementary School, suspension
without pay for five (5) calendar days; and Mr. David E. Gardner, Teacher, Goulds
Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays.
2. The Superintendent’s recommendation
for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or
grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, effective May 9, 2013, in
the following manner: Ms. Arletha J. Scott, Paraprofessional, Gateway
Environmental K-8 Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays; Ms.
Geraldine Hordge, School Bus Aide, Central East Transportation Center, suspension
without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days; and Ms. Arthurine Brown, Paraprofessional,
North Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings.
116,318 e-1 received The Monthly Financial Report for the Period
Ending March 2013.
116,319 e-2 approved The Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory
Deletions containing 1,648 items with a depreciated cost of $732,687 and
Recoveries containing 46 items with a depreciated cost of $11,353 to update the
records for January, February and March 2013.
116,320 e-3 authorized The Superintendent to remove from the
accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling
$37,731.87 owed by 20 individuals.
116,321 e-14 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 General Fund Spring
Budget Review.
116,322 e-15 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay
Budget Funds Spring Budget Review.
116,323
E-16
approved Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Debt Service Funds
Spring Budget Review.
116,324 e-17 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY2012-13 Other Federal
Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review.
116,325 e-18 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue
Funds – RTTT Funds Spring Budget Review.
116,326 e-19 adopted Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Internal Service
Fund Spring Budget Review.
116,327 e-25 approved Resolution No. 13-062 authorizing issuance of up
to $205,000,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2013; and Resolution No. 13-066
authorizing issuance of up to $103,000,000 forward delivery private placement
General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A with Citibank, NA.
116,328 e-66 confirmed/authorized The property insurance program,
through Arthur J. Gallagher
Risk Management Services, Inc.
116,329 e-67 authorized The Superintendent to issue Request For
Proposal (RFP) # 067-NN10, Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan
Ombudsman; and approved the Ad-Hoc Committee.
116,330 e-141 received The report of purchases
made within guidelines of Board Policy 6320, Purchasing.
116,331 e-143 awarded Bid No. 015-MM03 – Foodservice, Large Equipment,
to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 8,
2013, through May 7, 2015.
116,332 e-144 awarded Bid No. 001-NN05 – Paper
Goods, Custodial, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda
item, effective May 8, 2013, through May 7, 2014.
116,333 e-145 authorized The
Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement
between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and US Foods, pursuant
to Request For Proposals No. 003-NN03
– Mainline Food and Distribution Services, as
delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 8, 2013, through May 7,
2016,
116,334 e-146 authorized The Superintendent
of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements with various firms,
pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 004-NN03
– Manufacturer Direct Commodity Processing, to enter into a cooperative
purchasing agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward
County Public Schools, as delineated in the Official
Agenda item, effective May 8, 2013, through May 7, 2015.
116,335 e-147 awarded Bid No. 033-NN04 – E10
and Diesel No. 2 Fuel, North and South of Flagler Street – Transport Delivery, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 8,
2013, through May7, 2015.
116,336 f-1 received The 2012 Citizens
Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.
116,337 f-2 Authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations
and execute a Parking Agreement between the School Board (as Lessee) and Miami
Parking Authority (as Lessor), for continued use of a parking garage, located
at 40 NW 3 Street, Miami, to provide staff parking for New World School of the
Arts, located at 25 NE 2 Street, Miami, for the period of July 1, 2013, through
June 30, 2016, the additional terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda
item.
116,338 f-21 COMMISSIONED Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., to provide
Program Management Support Services to assist in the delivery of District-wide renovations,
replacements and technology upgrades for the $1.2 Billion General Obligation
Bond (GOB), and authorized the Superintendent or his designee to execute and
administer the Agreement for Program Management Support Services, in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in this agenda item and entire subject
Agreement; and authorized a contract position, “GOB Community Liaison Officer”,
as direct report to the Chief Facilities Officer to assist with GOB program
implementation.
116,339 f-23 authorized An amendment to the Agreements with Corzo
Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., to reflect the company’s change in
ownership to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., as Architect of Record for
various projects/agreements and transfer all contractual obligations to Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc.
116,340 f-34 confirmed Change Orders Nos. 8
on Project No. 00708400; 28 on Project No. 00176800; and 8 on Project No.
00363500.
116,341 f-60 awardeD Bid No. 032-NN03 – Fire-Alarm Services Contract,
to award pre-qualified vendors, to provide all necessary labor, transportation,
materials and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair, and maintain
fire-alarm systems, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective July
1, 2013, through June 30, 2015.
116,342 g-1 adopted Board Policy 9145, 21st Century Schools Bond Advisory Committee, and authorized the Superintendent
to file the amended policy in the official records of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2013.
116,343
G-2
approved/executed The Settlement Agreement with Betancourt
Castellon & Associates,
Inc.
116,344 g-3 approved The employment
contracts for Ms. Cristina Rivera-Agudo, Esq., to the position of Assistant
School Board Attorney General Litigation I/8105 and for Mr. John-Philip
Lafelice, Esq., to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney General
Litigation I/8105.
116,345 g-4 authorized The office of the
School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal
defense of the current School Board employee who is individually named as a
defendant in the case of Yseult Charles v. School Board Miami Dade County,
Florida and Martha Montaner, Case No. 12-24161-CIV- O’Sullivan.
116,346
H-3
approved Resolution No. 13-083 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating students from Norwood Elementary
School’s chess team for their outstanding performance at the national chess
competition in Nashville, Tennessee.
116,347 h-4 approved Resolution No. 13-077 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Theodora Wieland for her contributions in mathematics to Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. (revised)
116,348 h-5 approved Request to approve Resolution No. 13-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Joseph M. Valle of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School for earning Gates Millennium Scholarship. (revised)
*Proposal to be brought
back to next month’s School Board meeting of June 19, 2013.
116,349 h-6 approved Resolution No. 13-068 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jennifer Porres and Daniela Zapata, of
Miami Springs Senior High School, for directing and producing ‘Take a Stand,
Lend a Hand’ – the winning entry in the Bully Free-0-Five Art & Film
Festival.
116,350 h-7 authorized* The Superintendent to explore developing a curriculum that would provide enjoyable ways to teach and learn keyboarding skills for elementary school students; and determine whether appropriate levels of time spent viewing monitors and screens requires specific guidelines. (revised)
*As amended, to include
Ms. Susan V. Castillo as Co-Sponsor of this proposal.
116,351 h-8 requested The Superintendent to consider how
the proposed immigration bill will impact the school system’s ability to
continue providing services to the community and the district’s ability to
comply with the funding requirements set forth by the same.
116,352 h-9 approved Resolution No. 13-070 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing students of South Miami Middle
Community School whose science manuscripts were published in the Journal of
Emerging Investigators.
116,353 h-10 approved Resolution No. 13-079 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the eMerge Americas Conference.
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H-11
withdrew The request to approve Resolution No. 13-XXX
of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Richard Blanco.
116,354 h-12 requested* The Superintendent to explore the concept and feasibility of accessible governance such as, but not limited to via off-site School Board meetings, as well as other opportunities and bring forth recommendations by the August 7, 2013 School Board meeting. (revised)
*As amended, to include Ms. Susie V. Castillo as Co-Sponsor of this proposal; and see stricken [deleted] and underlined [added] language. (revised)
116,355 h-13 APPROVED The request to approve Resolution No. 13-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Susan Taghioff of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Gates Millennium Scholarship.
116,356 h-14 approved Resolution No. 13-072 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Our Community Salutes of Miami-Dade
County.
******** h-15 WITHDREW The request to approve Resolution No. 13-XXX
of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade
State Attorney’s Office Second Annual Human Trafficking Forum.
116,357 h-16 approved Resolution No. 13-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, recognizing the Village of Pinecrest’s Kindness Tour and
designation as a Community of Respect.
116,358 h-17 endorsed The U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click
It or Ticket” Safety Campaign, May 20 – June 2, 2013, and encourage a
year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle
up when in a vehicle.
******** h-18 withdrew The request to direct the Superintendent to
initiate rulemaking procedures to amend School Board policies that require
individuals who wish to address the School Board at its regular meeting and/or
public hearings to pay a “registration” fee.
116,359
H-19
APPROVed The request to approve Resolution No. 13-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mayor Andre D. Pierre, Esq., of the City of North Miami. (revised)
116,360 h-20 approved Resolution No. 13-085 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jean – Robert Lafortune, Human and
Civil Rights Advocate.
116,361 h-21 approved Resolution No. 13-086 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Representative Phillip J. Brutus.
116,362 h-22 approved Resolution No. 13-078 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing
the contributions of The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Female Site
Directors in observance of Teacher Appreciation Week.
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WITHDREW Contract Addendums.
116,363 h-24 withdrew Request to direct the Superintendent to amend School Board Policies to ensure that the Office of Economic Opportunity is represented as a voting member on all competitive selection committees. (revised)
116,364 h-25 APPROVED Resolution
No. 13-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the
North Miami Beach Senior High School JROTC Program.
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WITHDREW The request to approve Resolution No. 13-082
of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cassie Pough and
Alex Knight from the Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School tennis team.
116,365
H-27
APPROVED Resolution
No. 13-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Youth
Crime Watch of Miami-Dade for their commitment to promoting non-violence and
recognizing the winners of the Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade’s Annual Poster
& Essay Contest.
116,366 h-28 APPROVED Resolution No. 13-076 of The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Juan Manuel Salvat for his contribution to
culture in our community.
Adjourned
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