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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 12, 2014 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, FEBRUARY 10, 2014.

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*The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m.  The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda.  The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Policy 0169.1, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
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11:00 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-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. TERESITA LEMUS OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Teresita Lemus of John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. SHAWN BEIGHTOL OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Shawn Beightol.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2014 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2014 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROXCY O’NEAL BOLTON AS A CIVIC LEADER, VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS PIONEER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Roxcy O’Neal Bolton as a civic leader, victims’ advocate and women’s rights pioneer.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2014 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2014 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2013 WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest.

H-15 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-014 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing reverend alphonso jackson (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend Alphonso Jackson.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF, MAX PONTON AND HIS MOTHER, BARBARA MENENDEZ FOR THEIR POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND TEAMWORK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Biscayne Elementary School educators and support staff, Max Ponton and his mother, Barbara Menendez for their positive attitude and teamwork.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER KEON HARDEMON (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Commissioner Keon Hardemon.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE URBAN CONSTRUCTION CRAFT ACADEMY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Urban Construction Craft Academy.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • Andover Middle School Student Performance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 17, 2013 and January 21, 2014

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 15, 2014 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:00 A.M.)

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (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

· Quarterly Violence Prevention Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 42 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A TRIP TO COSTA RICA FROM EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of 42 student scholarships for a trip to Costa Rica from EF Educational Tours. The scholarships are valued at $87,500; and

2. approve the out-of-country field trip to Costa Rica for students at American, Miami Killian, Miami High, Miami Northwestern, Miami Springs, and North Miami Beach senior high schools.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Canada for the students at Ponce de Leon Middle School.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 13, 2013 – JANUARY 16, 2014

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 1056.

D-21 CHANGE/UPDATE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF A MANAGERIAL EXEMPT (MEP) POSITION

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2013-2014 AND (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. change/update minimum qualifications for the following MEP position:

a. Chief Procurement Officer, MEP, pay grade 24, Office of Procurement and Management Services

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective February 13, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND CHIEFS OF STAFF TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (revised)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Addys C. Lopez as Administrative Assistant to Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, effective January 27, 2014; Mr. Christopher Miles as Chief of Staff to Board Member, Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo, effective February 13, 2014, and Mr. Jerold Blumstein as Chief of Staff to Board Member, Dr. Martin Karp, effective February 13, 2014, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 3, 2013 through January 17, 2014.

D-24 REQUEST TO ADD POSITIONS TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the following positions in the SMSC of FRS effective March 1, 2014: Assistant Superintendent, Academics; Assistant Superintendent, Charter Schools; Associate Superintendent, Education Transformation Office; Chief Academic Officer; Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief Financial Officer; Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support (Elementary/Secondary); and Assistant Superintendent, School Operations.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2013-2014 reopener contract Tentative Agreement with DCSMEC effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

D-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACHERMATCH, LLC. (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement with TeacherMatch, LLC.

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

7 WORKDAYS
WINSTON G. LEE - TEACHER
MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MAST@HOMESTEAD

10 CALENDAR DAVS
RANDY JOHNSON - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

7 WORKDAYS
DANIEL MONROE - TEACHER
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

S WORKDAYS
LEONARD N. PATRICK - TEACHER
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 CALENDAR DAYS
KIMBERLY S. LLOYD - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAVS
CORENTHEIA N. SIMMONS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATI ON

SUSPENSI ON WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS
DEBRA H. BRYANT - CUSTODIAN
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT AND INITIATION DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS
ELVIA M. HERNANDEZ - TEACHER
THENA C. CROWDER EARLY CHILDHOOD DIAGNOSTIC AND
SPECIAL EDUCATION 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. Winston G. Lee, Teacher, Medical Academy for Science and Technology, Mast @Homestead, suspension without pay for seven (7) workdays, effective February 13, 2014.
B) Mr. Randy Johnson, Head Custodian, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective February 13, 2014.
C) Mr. Daniel Monroe, Teacher, Miami Southridge Senior High School, suspension without pay for seven (7) workdays, effective February 13, 2014.
D) Mr. Leonard N. Patrick, Teacher, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective February 13, 2014.

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. Kimberly S. Lloyd, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective February 13, 2014.
B) Ms. Corentheia N. Simmons, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective February 13, 2014.
C) Ms. Debra H. Bryant, Custodian, Gateway Environmental K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 13, 2014.
D) Ms. Elvia M. Hernandez, Teacher, Thena C. Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic and Special Education Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective February 13, 2014.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,616 items with a depreciated cost of $252,028 and Recoveries containing 8 items with a depreciated cost of $5,362 to update the records for October, November and December 2013.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013‑14 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $2,289,307 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14, Food Service Fund Budget Review, increasing revenues by $8,942,097 appropriations by $11,273,014 and decreasing ending fund balance by $2,330,917.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $20,913,806 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER ARRA STIMULUS GRANTS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds – Other ARRA Stimulus Grants Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $93,022 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds – Race To The Top Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $3,562,664 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations.

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 fiduciary Fund – PENSION TRUST MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2013-14 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing additions, deductions and net position by $1,455,218 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-25 APPR0VAL OF RESOLUTION 14-016 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING ON A FORWARD BASIS OF UP TO $39,000,000 COP SERIES 2014B TO REFUND $37,035,000 COP SERIES 2004A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 14-016 authorizing the refunding on a forward basis of up to $39,000,000 COP Series 2014B to refund $37,035,000 COP Series 2004A.

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the auctions, surplus/obsolete equipment and vehicle results.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining $300 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and associated fees not to exceed $25 million, effective May 1, 2014, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board its meeting of May 14, 2014;

2. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind terrorism coverage in the amount of $50 million property damage/$10 million bodily injury, effective May 1, 2014 with an annual premium not to exceed $125,000, including state fees, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget; and

3. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.0 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2014 to May 1, 2015.

E-67 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEE TO AMI RISK CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ACTUARIAL REVIEW ADDENDUM REQUESTED BY MCGLADREY (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize staff to pay AMI Risk Consultants, Inc., $3,000 for additional actuarial work requested by McGladrey, LLP regarding the District’s self-insured workers’ compensation liability claims for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 31 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS: AMIkids MIAMI-DADE, INC. AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 31 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 and Review of Audited Financial Statements for Two Community Based Organizations: AMIkids Miami-Dade, Inc. and Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF QUESTIONED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

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

E-141 CORRECT AWARD CONTRACT NO. 015-MM03 – FOODSERVICE, LARGE EQUIPMENT (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida CORRECT Contract No. 015-MM03 – FOODSERVICE, LARGE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of large equipment for foodservice, including delivery and installation, and establish a list of preapproved vendors to quote additional items under these categories, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective February 12, 2014, through May 7, 2015, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LACE FOODSERVICE CORPORATION
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ALTERNATE

2. GREAT LAKES HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY
1961 GRAND RIVER AVENUE
DETROIT, MI 48226
OWNER: MARC ISRAEL, PRESIDENT

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 017-PP04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No 017-PP04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, materials, installation and service for telephone equipment, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION, INC.
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.

2. Reject Items 58, 88, 168, 170, 171, 172, 175, 176, 177, 179, 180, 181, 182, 184 through 188, 190, 195 through 230, 235, 239, 266, 270B, 275B, 287A, 295A, 442, 443, 532, 539, 563 through 568, 571, 572, 585, 603, 626, 635, 636, 637, 642, 644, 648, 649, 683, 719, 724, 725, 727, 728 and 730.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 029-PP05 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 029-PP05 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, for the Testing Distribution Center (TDC), during the term of the bid, effective March 2, 2014, through March 1, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. COMET COURIER CORP.
8501 N.W. 17 STREET, UNIT 102
MIAMI, FL 33126
STEVEN SELTZER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. ZAP LOGISTICS, LLC
2865 S.W. 69 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
JANICE BAUGH, MANAGER/MEMBER

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $128,600 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $64,300 for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

 

NOTICE
MEETING OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting

1) Consideration of Resolution 14-02 in connection with refunding all or a portion of the Series 2004A Certificates, authorizing the refunding of such Certificates, approving amendments to the related documents and authorizing the execution thereof.

Other Business and Adjournment


F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 020-PP06 – DOORS, WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 020-PP06 – DOORS, WOOD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wood doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2014, through February 11, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AMPCO PRODUCTS, LLC
11400 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: PETER BERMONT

ALTERNATE

2. JJAS DOOR INSTALLATIONS, INC.
7302 N.W. 70 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: SORAYA MARLES, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $50,000 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. 025-PP06 – CUSTODIAL FLOOR-CARE PRODUCTS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 025-PP06 – CUSTODIAL FLOOR-CARE PRODUCTS (REBID), to purchase custodial floor-care products, including training, for use in various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 12, 2014, through February 11, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. NATIONAL CHEMICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
401 N. 10 STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
OWNER: HARRY POLLACK, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

3. 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-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 twenty-one (21) new, and the increase to three (3) certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PAMELA PRUDENT, DOAH Case No. 12-3972

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. Pamela Prudent, DOAH Case No. 12-3972 suspending Respondent without pay and dismissing Respondent from further employment with the School Board.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SHAVONNE ANDERSON, DOAH Case No. 13-2414

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Amended Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Shavonne Anderson, DOAH Case No. 13-2414, suspending Respondent without pay for 180 school days.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ELIZABETH KRISTAL - DOAH CASE NO. 13-0447

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. Elizabeth Kristal, DOAH Case No. 13-0447, terminating Respondent’s employment for incompetency due to inefficiency.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ARTICLE IX AUTHORITY LEGAL CHALLENGE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to explore all possible legal challenges against the encroachment of school board constitutional authority and to the standard charter contract mandate and related statutory prov1s1ons, including but not limited to, joining with other plaintiffs, school boards and/or any other statewide organizations such as the Florida School Boards Associations or Florida Association of District School Superintendents, and provide a report to the Board.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. TERESITA LEMUS OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Teresita Lemus of John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. SHAWN BEIGHTOL OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Shawn Beightol.

H-6 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2014 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2014 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROXCY O’NEAL BOLTON AS A CIVIC LEADER, VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS PIONEER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Roxcy O’Neal Bolton as a civic leader, victims’ advocate and women’s rights pioneer.

H-9 WEBCAMS (withdrawn)

H-10 COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS (withdrawn)

H-11 SEARCH AND SEIZURE POLICY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent and School Board Attorney:
1. review M-DCPS's policy regarding:
(a) the search and seizure of technological devices owned by M-DCPS or brought unto school grounds; and,
(b) the expectation of privacy associated with said devices.
2. report findings regarding necessary policy changes, if any, to the Board.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING APRIL22, 2014, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse April 22, 2014, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2014 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2014 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2013 WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest.

H-15 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-014 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing reverend alphonso jackson (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend Alphonso Jackson.

H-16 placement services (withdrawn)

PROPOSED ACTION DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County request the Superintendent:
a) explore career internship and placement opportunities for high school students in career and technical skills educational programs through the development of districtwide partnerships with businesses; and
b) explore the establishment of a placement service program that links these students with employers that will coach, mentor, assist, and ultimately employ our students upon successful graduation; and
c) provide a report to the Board addressing the implementation viability and timeline of placement programs and partnerships.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF, MAX PONTON AND HIS MOTHER, BARBARA MENENDEZ FOR THEIR POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND TEAMWORK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Biscayne Elementary School educators and support staff, Max Ponton and his mother, Barbara Menendez for their positive attitude and teamwork.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER KEON HARDEMON (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Commissioner Keon Hardemon.

H-20 LOBBYING (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to explore ways to further delineate the difference
between lobbyist and citizen actions concerning communication.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE URBAN CONSTRUCTION CRAFT ACADEMY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Urban Construction Craft Academy.

H-22 EXPLORING WAYS OF IMPROVING EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH DISTRICT’S HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM (withdrawn)

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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