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OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 11, 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., MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-131 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY FOR RECEIVING THE "DISPELLING THE MYTH AWARD" FROM
THE EDUCATION TRUST (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-131 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for receiving the "Dispelling the Myth" Award from The Education Trust.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2014 TEEN DRIVER SAFETY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2014 Teen Driver Safety Contest.

H-7 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing operation SAFEE flight (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-134 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Operation SAFEE Flight.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-132 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SALLY GREER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-132 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sally Greer.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO> 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DOCTOR JORGE BORDENAVE (withdrawn)

H-13 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2014

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the 2014 Miami National College Fair on Sunday, February 9, 2014.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

• 2013 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award
• Suncoast Emmy Award

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Coral Reef Senior High School Quartet

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• November 5, 12, and 19, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• November 19, 2013 Organization Meeting
• November 19, 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 (revised)

• Year End Reflections

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2013-2014 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2013-2014 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) rosters.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plans.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CR & RA INVESTMENTS, INC., D.B.A. INTEGRITY HEALTH SERVICES, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 079-NN10 – IN-SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES (REGISTERED NURSING AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING) REBID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and CR & RA Investments, Inc., d.b.a. Integrity Health Services, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 079-NN10 – IN-SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES (REGISTERED NURSING AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING) REBID, to provide nursing services for the education of students with disabilities, for whom such services have been identified as necessary to access education, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student Support, effective January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. CR & RA INVESTMENTS, INC.
D.B.A. INTEGRITY HEALTH SERVICES
7270 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 800
MIAMI, FL 33126 M/WBE
CARLOS RIVERO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $14,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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-7 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. 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 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION

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

1. approve one charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for Renaissance Charter School, Inc. on behalf of Renaissance Charter High School at Miami-Dade.

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

C-71 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR:

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2014-2015 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 18, 2014

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2014-2015, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 18, 2014

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2014-2015, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 3, 2014

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2014- 2015, with a start date of August 18, 2014;

2 the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2014 2015, with a start date of August 18, 2014; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2014 -2015, with a start date of July 3, 2014.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

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

1. Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary for the students at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School;

2. Italy and Germany for the students at W.R. Thomas Middle School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR THREE 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 three programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Public Radio Stations, in the approximate amount of $313,015, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Community Service Grant (WLRN-TV), in the approximate amount of $307,447, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

c. Florida State University for funding under the Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, in the approximate amount of $334,214, for the grant period of December 6, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

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;

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.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

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 Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, by repealing the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2012-2013, and promulgating the document Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2013-2014 through 2015-2016, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this policy.

C-101 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS (revised)

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 9800, Charter Schools.

C-102 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 8332, BIOMETRIC INFORMATION COLLECTION RESTRICTIONS AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS

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 promulgate new Board Policy 8332, Biometric Information Collection Restrictions and Privacy Protections.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 18, 2013 – NOVEMBER 20, 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 1054.

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 December 12, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF CHIEF OF STAFF TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Viviana A. Jordan as Chief of Staff to Board Member, Ms. Susie V. Castillo, effective December 12, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 22, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofOctober 22, 2013 through November 18, 2013.

D-24 IO SALARY SCHEDULE AND GO SALARY SCHEDULE

1. APPROVE THE AMENDED IO SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS AND ADDITION OF JOB TITLE AND WAGES

2. APPROVE THE AMENDED GO SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS

3. APPROVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014

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

1. approve the amended IO Salary Schedule to comply with new minimum wage for affected positions and addition of job title and wages;

2. approve the amended GO Salary Schedule for part-time community and after-school care employees to comply with new minimum wage for affected positions; and

3. approve Salary Adjustments for affected employees effective January 1, 2014.

D-25 APPROVE THE 2013-14 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL AND CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve a compensation adjustment of 2.3% for eligible Managerial Exempt Personnel employees effective July 1, 2013.
2. Approve a compensation adjustment of 2.3% for eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) employees, pending evaluation, and adjust the salary range accordingly, effective July 1, 2013.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 1120.01, MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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 1120.01, Managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this policy.

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

30 WORKDAYS
ERMA F. MCCLOUD - ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR
SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER

17 WORKDAYS
NIKOLAY OREKHOV - TEACHER
ALONZO AND TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
SHIRLEY D. SCOTT - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATI ON CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
YOHAN PENA - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 WORKDAYS
RASHI M. STOVALL - TEACHER
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

A) Ms. Erma F. McCloud, Elementary Counselor, South Miami K-8 Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective December 12, 2013.
B) Mr. Nikolay Orekhov, Teacher, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, suspension without pay for seventeen (17) workdays, effective December 12, 2013.

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

A) Ms. Shirley D. Scott, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective December 12, 2013.
B) Mr. Yohan Pena, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective December 12, 2013.
C) Ms. Rashi M. Stovall, Teacher, Henry H. Filer Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective December 12, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

1. receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2013, and

2. appoint Mr. Tony Vu to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of three years.

E-26 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN’S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT TO PROVIDE PARAMETERS FOR THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THE PLAN ASSETS BY PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Supplemental Early Retirement Plan’s Investment Policy Statement to provide parameters for the investment management of the plan assets by PFM Asset Management, LLC.

E-27 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-130 AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE $57,440,000 COP SERIES 2008C FLOATING RATE NOTE WITH PNC BANK TO REDUCE THE INTEREST RATE PRICING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-130 authorizing the amendment and restatement of the $57,440,000 COP series 2008C Floating Rate Note with PNC Bank to reduce the interest rate pricing.

E-76 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between the Town of Cutler Bay and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION OF AUDITS RESULTS AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND AN OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES RAPID ASSESSMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor's Communication of Audit Results and Management Letter for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 and An Office of School Facilities Rapid Assessment.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF QUESTIONED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Questioned Financial Transactions Doral Academy Charter School.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised)

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

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS MANAGEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Internal Controls Over Derivative Instruments Management.

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2013.

E-91 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 18 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 18 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.

E-92 AUDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2013.

E-93 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Approve the supplemental award by $686,767 and amend the total contract award to $1,437,297, on Contract No. 049-NN08 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective June 19, 2013, through June 18, 2014. This supplemental award is necessary to purchase window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock. The supplemental amount requested is based on the next eight (8) months usage.

Fund Source
0100 – General

PRIMARY

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD.
10001 REUNION PLACE, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. CENTURY/AAA, LTD., D.B.A. AAA SUPPLY
590 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PEDRO DEDESMA, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $750,530
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $686,767

E-142 REJECT BID NO. 026-NN08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 026-NN08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Office of the School Board Attorney, to enter into contractual services agreements with the following agencies, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 003-PP10 – COURT-REPORTING SERVICES, to provide court-reporting services, on an as-needed basis, up to the maximum rates quoted in the fee structure of the Request For Proposals, effective December 11, 2013, through December 10, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ABSOLUTE VIDEO, INC. (CORPORATION)
168 S.E. 4 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33131
LUIS GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

2. ATKINSON-BAKER, INC.
500 NORTH BRAND BOULEVARD, THIRD FLOOR
GLENDALE, CA 91203
KAREN RICHCREEK, C.O.O.

3. CHERYL CORLAZZOLI
13300 S.W. 83 COURT
PINECREST, FL 33156
CHERYL CORLAZZOLI, OWNER

4. DIGITAL DEPO SERVICES, INC.
900 S.E. 3 AVENUE, SUITE 202
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
DANA WELCH, VICE PRESIDENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 004-PP10 – LEGAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“FDOT”), TO ALLOW FDOT TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SIGNAL MAST ARM ON BOARD-OWNED LAND, LOCATED AT NW 27 AVENUE AND NW 87 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations, and for the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) to allow FDOT to install and maintain a signal mast arm on Board-owned land, located at NW 27 Avenue and NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida, under terms and conditions as substantially described in the agenda item.

F-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MIKE LOWELL FOUNDATION, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND/OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT IN-KIND SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BASEBALL DUGOUT/CLUBHOUSE AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with Mike Lowell Foundation, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and/or any other documents that may be required to accept in-kind services for construction of a new baseball dugout/clubhouse at Coral Gables Senior High School, substantially as described in the agenda item.

1) A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND SOUTH BEACH HEIGHTS I, LLC, 500 ALTON ROAD VENTURES, LLC AND 1220 SIXTH, LLC (COLLECTIVELY, THE “DEVELOPER”) IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF 444 NEW MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 500-702 ALTON ROAD AND 501-651 WEST AVENUE (A/K/A 600 ALTON ROAD), PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

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

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

1) a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among the School Board, City of Miami Beach and South Beach Heights I, LLC, 500 Alton Road Ventures, LLC, and 1220 Sixth, LLC (collectively, the “developer”), in connection with the construction of 444 new multi-family residential units located at 500-702 Alton Road and 501-651 West Avenue, City of Miami Beach (a/k/a 600 Alton Road), providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

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

F-21 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGE-MENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the updated “Procedures for the Selection of Architects and Engineers” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Manage-ment, Program Management and Inspection Services.

F-22 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & ENVI-RONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LAND-SCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the updated “Procedures for the Selection of Geotechnical, Construc-tion Materials Testing & Environmental Assessment Services” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services

F-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED FOR THE REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE:

1. SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT-ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES; AND

2. SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT-CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to reject all responses received for the Requests for Qualifications for the selection of one (1) or more firms to provide:

1. Special Project Consultant Services - Architectural Services; and

2. Special Project Consultant Services - Civil Engineering Services.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order No. 35 on Project No. 00176800, Additions, Remodeling, Renovations and Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $67,675.

F-60 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 097-NN06 – TWO-WAY RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 097-NN06 – TWO-WAY RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list, quantities, as may be required, of two-way radios and accessories, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2013, through December 10, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
234 BLOUNTSTOWN STREET
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
OWNER: CHARLES C. LIVINGSTON, JR., PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
3650 HACIENDA BOULEVARD, SUITE C
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: SIGILFREDO RODRIGUEZ, JR., PRESIDENT

3. Reject Item 2.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $750,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 015-PP06 – PEST-CONTROL EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 015-PP06 – PEST-CONTROL EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform pest-control extermination and removal services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective December 11, 2013, through December 10, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL EXTERMINATING, INC.
5490 DEXTER WAY
MANGONIA PARK, FL 33407
OWNER: DAVID SPRAGUE, C.E.O.

2. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, #40
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEON T. CARANGI, JR., PRESIDENT

3. EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
D.B.A. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, #1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ALEJANDRO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

4. HULETT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
8218 N.W. 14 STREET
DORAL, FL 33126
OWNER: TIMOTHY M. HULETT, PRESIDENT

5. J.C. EHRLICH COMPANY, INC.
500 SPRING RIDGE DRIVE
READING, PA 19612
OWNER: JOHN MYERS, PRESIDENT

6. MIRANDA & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
D.B.A. MIRANDA EXTERMINATING
5711 GEORGIA AVENUE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
OWNER: ISABEL MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

7. MVP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
7740 WEST 2 COURT, BAY 2
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: MARIA E. CALZADILLA, PRESIDENT

8. TOWER PEST CONTROL, INC.
7760 WEST 20 AVENUE, BAY 14
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: FRANCISCO TORRE, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $200,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 018-PP10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PARKING FACILITIES AT N.E. 14 STREET AND N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 018-PP10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PARKING FACILITIES AT N.E. 14 STREET AND N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, for the commercial leasing of the parking lot, at the corner of N.E. 14 Street and N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida, effective for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year extension options. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required for the use of the parking lot by the local government or other governmental agencies, as follows:

1. LPS OF AMERICA, INC.
233 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E.
HARRIS TOWER, SUITE 2600
ATLANTA, GA 30303
GEORGE HENDRIX
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Annual Rate Offered @ $ 96,000 per year.

2. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with LPS of America, Inc., including renewing, cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement; and

3. Direct that 100% of the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed to the District.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for five (5) new certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE LEGAL ACTION (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL:
( 1) authorize the School Board Attorney to take any and all legal action necessary to declare the City of North
Miami in default of the ILA and to enforce its terms,
and
(2) find that significant legal rights of the School Board would be compromised if a court proceeding does not
take place before the provisions of the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act take effect.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. AARON ALTHEIM - DOAH CASE NO. 13-1034

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Aaron Altheim, DOAH Case No. 13-1034, rescinding Respondent’s suspension without pay, issuing Respondent back pay for the period of his suspension, and reinstating Respondent to his employment with the District.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-131 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY FOR RECEIVING THE "DISPELLING THE MYTH AWARD" FROM
THE EDUCATION TRUST (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-131 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School for receiving the "Dispelling the Myth" Award from The Education Trust.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2014 TEEN DRIVER SAFETY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2014 Teen Driver Safety Contest.

H-7 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing operation SAFEE flight (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-134 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Operation SAFEE Flight.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-132 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SALLY GREER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-132 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sally Greer.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO> 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DOCTOR JORGE BORDENAVE (withdrawn)

H-10 ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES (revised replacement 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney and the Superintendent to:
1. revise our current policy and code of student conduct to add nicotine dispensing devices wherever the term
tobacco products, cigarettes, cigars and/or pipes are mentioned; and,
2. ban the use and/or possession of e-cigarettes on all School Board properties and/or sites where educational instruction is offered; and,
3. disseminate educational materials and other forms of outreach for parents, administrators, teachers and students on the lack of regulation and potential misuse of e-cigarettes.

H-11 emergency notification system (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a study reviewing each M-DCPS school site's current emergency notification
systems and security features in place and bring forth findings and recommendations to the Board by no later than the February 2014 School Board meeting. The study should include, but not be limited to an assessment of:

a) current M-OCPS notification systems and their respective offerings, utilization, and limitations with respect to student safety and community notifications;
b) current campus security features and suggestions for enhancement and improvement;
c) available security upgrades, including, but not limited to, button-activated wireless monitored camera systems and relevant technological advances in the area of campus and student safety;
d) current trends and best practices in the field of campus security and efficient, effective, and timely notification systems.

H-12 TEACHERS WELLNESS POLICY (withdrawn)

H-13 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2014

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the 2014 Miami National College Fair on Sunday, February 9, 2014.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT

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AGENDA SECTIONS

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