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OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:00 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., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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.

11:00 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. 13-121 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING Dr. SuSAN trauschke-mceachin for her contributions and years of service to 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. 13-121 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Susan Trauschke-McEachin for her contributions and years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALISTS (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 13-122 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Odyssey of the Mind world finalists.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-123 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION AWARD WINNERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-123 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Award winners.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-125 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-125 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Overtown Youth Center.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-124 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING T. WILLARD FAIR FOR HIS POWERFUL VOICE IN THE EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-124, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing T. Willard Fair for his powerful voice in the effort to improve the community.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS FLORIDA PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November as Florida Parental Involvement Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 request approval of RESOLUTION NO. 13-126 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HENRY GETS MOVING, LLC AND COMMON THREADS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN LITERACY & Wellness EVENT AT JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-126 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Henry Gets Moving, LLC and Common Threads for their participation in literacy and wellness event at James H. Bright Elementary on September 26, 2013.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-128 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-128 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-129 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HONORING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-129 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Human Rights Day.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-127 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID NEW (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13- 127 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing David New.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE (added)

• Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 10, 22, and 24, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 16, 2013 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:00 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

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 (11:00 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

A-2 INITIATE the development of THE Know 2 Grow sustainable ORGANIC community gardening program

Recommended: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the development of the Know 2 Grow Sustainable Organic Community Gardening Program utilizing appropriate District-owned properties.

A-3 ENDORSE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILLION DOLLAR COMMUNITY LITERACY CHALLENGE

Recommended: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the establishment of the Million Dollar Community Literacy Challenge.

A-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE ONE-ACRE PARCEL OF BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT NE 14 STREET AND 2 AVENUE, AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT A LATER DATE WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore partnership opportunities with Miami-Dade County for the possible development and use of the one-acre parcel of Board-owned land located at NE 14 Street and 2 Avenue, and report back to the Board at a later date with additional details.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

1. Approve six charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board for:

a. Avant Garde Academy of Florida, Inc., on behalf of Avant Garde Academy;

b. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School;

c. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy West;

d. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Middle West;

e. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sports Leadership And Management High School – North Campus; and

f. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sports Leadership And Management Middle School – North Campus.

2. Deny three charter school applications for:

a. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School East (K-5);

b. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School of Kendall; and

c. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School South.

3. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent described in this item as Total Initial Loss (Table 2), in accordance with School Board policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-4 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 2013-2014 school year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-6 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 2013-2014 school year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 school year;

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

4. 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 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trips to:

1. Costa Rica for the students at TERRA Environmental Research Institute;

2. England and Ireland for the students at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School;

3. Italy for the students at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School;

4. France and Italy for the students at Felix Varela Senior High School;

5. Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary for the students at MAST Academy;

6. France for the students at Palmetto Middle School;

7. France for the students at New World School of the Arts;

8. England and Ireland for the students at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School;

9. Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR TEN 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 ten programs from:

a. United States Department of Homeland Security for funding under the Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services, in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015;

b. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program, in the approximate amount of $10,704,210, for the grant period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016;

c. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program, in the approximate amount of $2,144,879, for the grant period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016;

d. United States Department of Justice for funding under the Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Hiring Program, in the approximate amount of $967,698, for the grant period of September 1, 2013, through August 31, 2016;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program – Avocado Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $201,600, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program – Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, in the approximate amount of $168,362, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program – Holmes Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $217,495, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program – Miami Gardens Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $219,456, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program – Touissant L’Ouverture Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $303,763, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014; and

j. Miami Children’s Hospital for in-kind support under the HealthTeacher program, valued at approximately $1,219,216, for the grant period of November 1, 2013, through October 30, 2017.

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 Requirement:

a. Catholic Legal Services, in the approximate amount of $58,000, to support the Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services grant;

b. Adela Beckerman, in the approximate amount of $120,000, to support the Magnet Schools Assistance Program;

c. Buck Institute for Education, in the approximate amount of $150,000, to support the Magnet Schools Assistance Program;

d. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, in the approximate amount of $200,000, to support the Magnet Schools Assistance Program;

e. Zoological Society of South Florida, in the approximate amount of $250,000, to support the Magnet Schools Assistance Program;

f. Adela Beckerman, in the approximate amounts listed below, to support the 21^st CCLC programs in the following schools:

• Avocado Elementary: $9,072;
• Hialeah Gardens Senior High School: $7,206;
• Holmes Elementary: $8,700;
• Miami Gardens Elementary: $9,590; and
• Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School: $13,001;

g. Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), in the approximate amount of $78,105, to support the 21^st CCLC Program at Holmes Elementary School.

h. Arts for Learning, in the approximate amount of $12,500, to support of the 21^st CCLC Program at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School; and

i. City of Miami, in the approximate amount of $60,135, to support the 21^st CCLC Program at Holmes Elementary School.

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: SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 – OCTOBER 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 1053.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2013-2014 (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 November 20, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 21, 2013.

D-24 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 31

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 30, as of the dates indicated in the agenda item.

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

15 CALENDAR DAYS
LOUIS A. HARRELL - LEAD CUSTODIAN
MEDIA PROGRAMS/WLRN TV STATION

12 WORKDAYS
VERNARD M. WHITLEY - SECURITY MONITOR
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
ALBERT L. BELL - TEACHER
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
BRENDA J. MUCHNICK - TEACHER
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
JEFFREY L. MCKAY - TEACHER
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
GILBERT LOZANO - TEACHER
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
ANDY IZQUIERDO - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT
30 CALENDAR DAYS
COLETTE T. MILLER - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY

30 CALENDAR DAYS
LAVONDA D. WASHINGTION - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
GREITY R. ABREU - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

A) Mr. Louis A Harrell, Lead Custodian, Media Programs/WLRN TV Station, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective November 20, 2013.

B) Mr. Vernard M. Whitley, Security Monitor, John F. Kennedy Middle School, suspension without pay for twelve (12) workdays, effective November 20, 2013.

C) Mr. Albert L. Bell, Teacher, John F. Kennedy Middle School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective November 20, 2013.

D) Ms. Brenda J. Muchnick, Teacher, Miami Norland Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) Workdays, effective November 20, 2013.

E) Mr. Jeffrey L. McKay, Teacher, Miami Carol City Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective November 20, 2013.

F) Mr. Gilbert Lozano, Teacher, Miami Jackson Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective November 20, 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:

B) Mr. Andy Izquierdo, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 20, 2013.

C) Ms. Colette T. Miller, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 20, 2013.

D) Ms. Lavonda D. Washingtion, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 20, 2013.

E) Ms. Greity R. Abreu, Bus Aide, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 20, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 2013.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,323 items with a depreciated cost of $862,033 and Recoveries containing 16 items with a depreciated cost of $4,521 to update the records for July, August and September 2013.

E-76 STRATEGIC ALLIANCE MEMORANDUM WITH THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP JOINT TRAINING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR THE MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

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

1. execute and implement a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (Memorandum) with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) for an initial term of two years from the date of execution by both parties; and

2. renew, terminate, and/or modify the Memorandum as needed in writing with the other party.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No 094-NN04 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts and prices, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, photographic and miscellaneous equipment, supplies and installation, for use by Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 19, 2013, through November 18, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
14241 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065
OWNER: JEFF ANDERSON, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

2. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: JOHN ZETTEL, C.E.O.

3. BOARDS AND MORE, LLC
3301 N.W. 168 STREET, #B
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
OWNER: LUIS SILVI, MANAGER

4. CAMCOR, INC.
1830 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 333
PLANTATION, FL 33322
OWNER: RAYMOND E. BAILEY, PRESIDENT

5. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
14025 S.W. 143 COURT, SUITE 27
MIAMI, FL 33186 M/WBE
OWNER: JEREMY SHORT, C.E.O.

7. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT/ C.E.O.

8. MULTICOM, INC.
1076 FLORIDA CENTRAL PARKWAY
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: SHERMAN MILLER

9. PLASCO ID
1501 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE MENDELSON, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

10. RICOH USA, INC.
703 WATERFORD WAY, SUITE 190
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MARTIN BRODIGAN, C.E.O.

11. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

12. SMILEY'S AUDIO-VISUAL, INC.
2046 EMERALD RIDGE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
OWNER: CATHY A. SMILEY, PRESIDENT

13. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, UNIT 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: NORMA DE MIGUEL, VICE PRESIDENT

14. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, #378
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33351
OWNER: TROXELL HOLDING CORPORATION

15. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.

16. VISIONWORX, LLC
D.B.A. CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS
5530 SOUTH FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: JOHN DOSTER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

17. XEROX AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS
15712 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 11
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: JOHN SCHWEIZER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

18. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: JOHN ZETTEL, C.E.O.

19. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

20. COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
14025 S.W. 143 COURT, SUITE 27
MIAMI, FL 33186 M/WBE
OWNER: JEREMY SHORT, C.E.O.

21. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT/ C.E.O.

22. MULTICOM, INC.
1076 FLORIDA CENTRAL PARKWAY
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: SHERMAN MILLER

23. RGB SYSTEMS INC.
D.B.A. EXTRON ELECTRONICS
1025 EAST BALL ROAD
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
OWNER: ANDREW EDWARDS, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

24. SCHOOL SPECIALITY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: MICHAEL P. LAVELLE, PRESIDENT

25. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 NW 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

26. SMILEY'S AUDIO-VISUAL, INC.
2046 EMERALD RIDGE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
OWNER: CATHY A. SMILEY, PRESIDENT

27. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, UNIT 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: NORMA DE MIGUEL, VICE PRESIDENT

28. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, #378
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33351
OWNER: TROXELL HOLDING CORPORATION

29. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.

30. VISIONWORX, LLC
D.B.A. CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS
5530 SOUTH FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: JOHN DOSTER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

31. XEROX AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS
15712 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 11
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: JOHN SCHWEIZER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ACCEPT the Primary and Alternate vendors to perform additional services.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
14241 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065
OWNER: JEFF ANDERSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: JOHN ZETTEL, C.E.O.

BOARDS AND MORE, LLC
3301 N.W. 168 STREET, #B
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
OWNER: LUIS SILVI, MANAGER

CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
14025 S.W. 143 COURT, SUITE 27
MIAMI, FL 33186 M/WBE
OWNER: JEREMY SHORT, C.E.O.

EDCO - EDUCATION CONSULTANTS, INC
224 BROWN INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, SUITE 101
CANTON, GA 30114
OWNER: DAVID GORDON ALLEN, C.E.O.

MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

PLASCO ID
1501 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE MENDELSON, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

RICOH USA, INC.
703 WATERFORD WAY, SUITE 190
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MARTIN BRODIGAN, C.E.O.

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: MICHAEL P. LAVELLE, PRESIDENT

SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 NW 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, UNIT 101
MIAMI, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: NORMA DE MIGUEL, VICE PRESIDENT

TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, #378
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33351
OWNER: TROXELL HOLDING CORPORATION

UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 NW 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.

VISIONWORX, LLC
D.B.A. CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS
5530 SOUTH FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: JOHN DOSTER, PRESIDENT/ C.E.O.

XEROX AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS
15712 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 11
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: JOHN SCHWEIZER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

32. Reject Items 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 6A, 6B, 14A, 14B, 18A, 18B, 27A, 27B, 28A, 28B, 39A, 39B, 47A, 47B, 48A, 48B, 51A, 51B, 52A, 52B, 54A, 54B, 55A, 55B, 56A, 56B, 59A, 59B, 64A, 65B, 66A, 67A, 67B, 69A, 69B, 73A, 73B, 77A, 77B, 78A, 78B, 85A, 85B, 86A, 86B, 89A, 89B, 90A, 90B, 106A, 106B, 107A,107B, 111A, 111B, 114A, 114B, 117A, 117B, 119B, 121A, 121B, 124A, 124B, 125A, 125B, 126A, 126B, 127A, 127B, 128A, 128B, 133A, 133B, 137A, 137B, 145A, 145B, 146A, 146B, 147A, 147B, 151A, 151B, 152A, 152B, 159B, 160A, 160B, 161A, 161B, 168A, 168B, 170A, 170B, 176A, 176B, 177A, 177B, 179A, 179B, 181A, 181B, 184A, 184B, 186A and 186B.

33. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $50,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 093-NN10 – MOBILE CUSTOM-CATERING FOOD TRUCK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Bid No. 093-NN10 – MOBILE CUSTOM-CATERING FOOD TRUCK, for the purchase and delivery of a new mobile custom-catering food truck, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 19, 2013, through November 18, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. FOODCART USA, CORP
10470 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
CRYSTAL D. RAMIREZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $370,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $370,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

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

1) PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, IMPACTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND DEVELOPERS IN CONNECTION WITH TWO PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

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

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

1) public school concurrency proportionate share mitigation development agreements by and among the School Board, impacted local governments and developers in connection with two proposed residential developments, as provided under the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

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

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 $91,902 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 TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE NEW GRADE 6-12 FACILITY & MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS, LOCATED AT 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FL 33149; NEW CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 01216100 (SECTOR 1); MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. 01292500 (SECTOR 2) AND PLAYFIELD, PROJECT NO. 01292000 (SECTOR 3)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Agreement with Silva Architects, LLC, Architect/Engineer of Record for the New Grades 6-12 Facility & MAST Academy Renovations, located at 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149; New Construction, Project No. 01216100 (Sector 1); MAST Academy Renovations, Project No. 01292500 (Sector 2) and Playfield, Project No. 01292000 (Sector 3), as follows:

1) A net increase of $179,727 to A/E fees for Sector 2 to include the additional scope of services and work contained in the body of the agenda item;

2) Additional Supporting Services Fees not to exceed $22,500; and

3) All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain unchanged.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE PHASED SCHOOL REPLACEMENT OF MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH LOCATED AT 1050 N.W. 195 STREET, FLORIDA 33169, PROJECT NO. 00223200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for the Phased School Replacement at Miami Norland Senior High located at 1050 N.W. 195 Street Miami, Florida, 33169, Project No. 00223200, for the following considerations:

1) a total fee of $130,000 for pre-construction services; and

2) the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 9, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order No. 34 on Project No. 00176800, Additions, Remodeling, Renovations and Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $327,462 and a time extension of 11 days.

F-50 AWARD TO JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 1
FOR ALL REGIONS OF M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT # JOC13S-C3

AWARD TO JRT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 2
FOR ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT # JOC13S-C4

AWARD TO UNIQUE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13 MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 1
FOR ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT # JOC13M-C5

AWARD TO CAMI-AXLE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13 MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 2
FOR ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT # JOC13M-C6

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award for Facilities Operations, Maintenance on the basis of the weighted factor to the low bidders as follows:

Contract/Project No. JOC13S-C3 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8149 to the low bidder:

JCI International, Inc.
12315 SW 132 Court
Miami, Florida 33186

Contract/Project No. JOC13S-C4 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8455 to the low bidder:

JRT Construction Company
8857 NW 117 Street
Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018

Contract/Project No. JOC13M-C5 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8520 to the low bidder:

Unique Construction, Inc.
8171 NW 8^th Street #1
Miami, Florida 33126

Contract/Project No. JOC13M-C6 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8016 to the low bidder:

Cami-Axle Construction Corporation
1618 NW 38 Street #4
Miami, Florida 33142

F-60 REJECT BID NO. 056-NN09 – MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING AND GENERAL REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT BID NO. 056-NN09 – MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING AND GENERAL REPAIRS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications and expansion of the list of pre-certified plumbers.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 6480, EXPENDITURES (revised 2)

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

(1) adopt amended Policy 6480, Expenditures, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 19, 2013; and

(2) approve the administrative guidelines implementing this amendment.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ARLETHA SCOTT, DOAH Case No. 13-1889

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Arletha Scott, DOAH Case No. 13-1889 suspending Respondent without pay for thirty (30) work days.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ARTHURINE BROWN, DOAH Case No. 13-1890

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. Arthurine Brown, DOAH Case No. 13-1890 suspending Respondent without pay and dismissing Respondent from further employment with the School Board.

G-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: FINAL READING: BOARD POLICY 5517, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/ HARASSMENT (STUDENTS) AND 5517.02, DISCRIMINATION/ HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the amended Board Policies 5517, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment (Students) and 5517.02, Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedure for Students. and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 19, 2013.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-121 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING Dr. SuSAN trauschke-mceachin for her contributions and years of service to 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. 13-121 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Susan Trauschke-McEachin for her contributions and years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALISTS (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 13-122 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Odyssey of the Mind world finalists.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-123 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION AWARD WINNERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-123 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Award winners.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-125 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-125 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Overtown Youth Center.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-124 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING T. WILLARD FAIR FOR HIS POWERFUL VOICE IN THE EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-124, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing T. Willard Fair for his powerful voice in the effort to improve the community.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS FLORIDA PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November as Florida Parental Involvement Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 request approval of RESOLUTION NO. 13-126 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HENRY GETS MOVING, LLC AND COMMON THREADS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN LITERACY & Wellness EVENT AT JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-126 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Henry Gets Moving, LLC and Common Threads for their participation in literacy and wellness event at James H. Bright Elementary on September 26, 2013.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-128 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-128 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-129 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HONORING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-129 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Human Rights Day.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-127 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID NEW (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13- 127 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing David New.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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