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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 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, MARCH 10, 2014.

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 button below.

*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 N0. 14-026 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miracle league of miami-dade (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miracle League of Miami-Dade.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2014 scholarship recipients.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAMELA AND FLAVIAN ALIC FOR THEIR PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION AT NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pamela and Flavian Alic for their parent involvement and dedication at North Dade Center for Modern Languages.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2013-2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR WINNER AND THE 2013-2014 OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2013-2014 Paraprofessional/ School Support Personnel of the Year Winner and the 2013-2014 Office Employee of the Year Winner.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4, 2014 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 28, 2014, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be April 27 through May 4^th, 2014 including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 28, 2014, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARIANA BARBARA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mariana Barbara.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAOLA PIERRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HAITIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FLORIDA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Paola Pierre, Executive Director of The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REGINA DAVIS OF “IT’S ON US” PARENT COUNCIL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Regina Davis of the "It's On Us" parent council.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SANCHIT BHATTARCHARJEE 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. 14-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Sanchit Bhattarcharjee of John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MOYER FOUNDATION AND CATHOLIC HOSPICE FOR ESTABLISHING CAMP ERIN (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Moyer Foundation and Catholic Hospice for establishing Camp Erin.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER 55 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN JOURNALISM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her 55 years of outstanding service in journalism and commitment to our community.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VENEZUELAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Venezuelan Student Movement.

H-19 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing mr. AND MRS. artie AND SUSAN leichner'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.14-031, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Artie and Susan Leichner's commitment to education and technology access.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 968 (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in opposition of Senate Bill 968.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• George Washington Carver Elementary School Pianist

CHAIR’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• United States Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 6, 11 and 13, 2014

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 12, 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

• Launching of New Program for Young Adults with Disabilities
• M-DCPS Leads the Nation in National Magnet Schools of Merit Awards - again!

A-2 EXPLORE THE EXPANSION OF CPR TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY

Recommended: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the exploration of expanding training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the community.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AND FOUR AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS

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

1. Approve one new charter school contract with Miami Boarding School, Inc., on behalf of The SEED School of Miami, for a term of eight years, commencing with the 2014-2015 school year and ending on June 30, 2021, as a deferral to open was granted the 2013-2014 school year;

2. Approve four amended charter school contracts with:

a. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., on behalf of Academy of International Education Charter School, to eliminate from the contract the campus located at 6521 S.W. 62^nd Avenue, South Miami, Florida 33143, effective immediately;

b. The Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, to modify the term of the renewal contract from a 5-year term to a 15-year term, under the Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2027;

c. Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Charter Academy, may add a ninth grade, commencing with the 2014-2015 school year, provided the school receives a state accountability grade of “C”, pursuant to DOAH Case No. 13-004353, Excelsior Academies, Inc., v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL; and

d. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy, to decrease grade levels from Kindergarten through eighth grade to grades six through eight, effective immediately.

3. 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-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-18 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-19 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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FOUR PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS (revised)

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

1. accept grant awards for four programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Initiative 1003(a), in the approximate amount of $1,108,665, for the grant period of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014;

b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Radio Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $572,459, for the grant period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015;

c. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Television Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $1,109,312, for the grant period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015; and

d. Florida Department of Education for funding under the District Bandwidth Support Grant, in the approximate amount of $1,501,156, for the grant period of July 1, 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 Requirements;

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;

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; and

8. negotiate and execute charter contract addenda if applicable to implement recent legislation changing the process for federal funds distribution to charter schools.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2013-2014, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective March 12, 2014.

C-101 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Policy 9800, Charter Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 12, 2014.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

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 1057.

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 March 13, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2014 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2014 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-24 RATIFICATION OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (revised)

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

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

15 CALENDAR DAYS
JORGE GARCIA - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MANAGER
FOOD & NUTRITION DEPARTMENT

10 WORKDAYS
BRETT L. SPENCE - TEACHER
COCONUT K-8 ACADEMY

30 WORKDAYS
DAVIE l. TOWBIN - FINANCIAL AID OFFICER
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

5 WORKDAYS
ELVIA NUNEZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL
DAVID LAWRENCE, JR., K-8 CENTER

2 WORKDAYS
NANCY O. PEREZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL
CUTLER BAY ACADEMY OF ADVANCED STUDIES

5 CALENDAR DAYS
TYSHAWNNA D. GRANT - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
JEAN B. LEANDRE - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
DENNIS M. WILLIAMS - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
LEONEL MARRERO - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DEMOTION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
60 WORKDAYS
ALBERTO G. PEREZ ­ LIEUTENANT
CENTRAL OPERATIONS STATION 3
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 CALENDAR DAYS
EDWARD L. BRICE - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
SAMUEL WATERMAN - CUSTODIAN
CUTLER BAY ACADEMY OF ADVANCED STUDIES

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. Jorge Garcia, Food Service Equipment Manager, Food & Nutrition Department, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
B) Mr. Brett L. Spence, Teacher, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
C) Ms. Davie L. Towbin, Financial Aid Officer, Robert Morgan Educational Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
D) Ms. Elvia Nunez, Paraprofessional, David Lawrence, Jr., K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
E) Ms. Nancy 0. Perez, Paraprofessional, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, suspension without pay for two (2) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
F) Ms. Tyshawnna D. Grant, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective April 9, 2014.
G) Mr. Jean B. Leandre, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
H) Mr. Dennis M. Williams, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective April 4, 2014.
I) Mr. Leonel Marrero, Teacher, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
J) Mr. Alberto G. Perez, Lieutenant, Central Operations Station 3, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, demotion and suspension without pay for sixty (60) workdays, effective March 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) Mr. Edward L. Brice, Custodian, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
B) Mr. Samuel Waterman, Custodian, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, suspension without pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings, effective March 13, 2014.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2014.

E-141 REJECT BID NO. 066-NN04 – VEHICLE TOWING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 066-NN04 – VEHICLE TOWING, to permit rebidding, using Miami-Dade County’s contract.

1. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT

2. ZONES, INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W., SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ LALJI, CHAIRMAN

3. TIGER DIRECT, INC.
7795 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: RICHARD LEEDS, C.E.O.

4. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
9725 N.W. 117 AVENUE, SUITE 420
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT

5. INTERMARK INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: BERNARD KREMEN, PRESIDENT

6. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS, PRESIDENT

7. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

8. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

9. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
9725 N.W. 117 AVENUE, SUITE 420
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT

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

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

12. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

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

14. INTERMARK INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: BERNARD KREMEN, PRESIDENT

15. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

17. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

18. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

19. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

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

21. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS, PRESIDENT

22. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT

23. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

24. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

25. ZONES, INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W., SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ LALJI, CHAIRMAN

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

27. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

28. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

29. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

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

31. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

32. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

33. ZONES, INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W., SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ LALJI, CHAIRMAN

34. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT

35. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

36. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

37. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

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

39. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

40. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT

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

42. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

43. ZONES, INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W., SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ LALJI, CHAIRMAN

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

45. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

46. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

47. TROPICAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
6937 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM F. DEVIERNO, PRESIDENT

48. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

49. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

50. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

51. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

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

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

54. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

55. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

56. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

57. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

58. INTERMARK INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: BERNARD KREMEN, PRESIDENT

59. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT

60. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS, PRESIDENT

61. TIGER DIRECT, INC.
7795 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: RICHARD LEEDS, C.E.O.

62. WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT

63. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $30,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, 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-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM WEST BRICKELL VIEW LTD, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 144 SW 8 STREET AND 152 SW 8 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from West Brickell View, LTD, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 144 SW 8 Street and 152 SW 8 Street, Miami.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., LOCATED AT 310 EAST 5 STREET, FOR THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 265 EAST 5 STREET, HIALEAH; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary School, to extend the term for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2017 at an annual rental rate of $3,708, and under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the Agreement, including renewing, cancelling or terminating the Agreement.

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF CARTY ARCHITECTURE, LLC; GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP; MARTIN A.D. YABOR & ASSOCIATES, INC.; FERGUSON GLASGOW SCHUSTER SOTO, INC.; MAX WOLFE STURMAN ARCHITECT, INC.; DESIGN2FORM, LLC; CIMA ENGINEERING CORP.; NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC.; JSA GROUP, INC.; UNITED ARCHITECTS, INC. AND EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP COMPANY, AS SHELTERED MARKET ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH, CATEGORY A. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Carty Architecture, LLC; Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP; Martin A.D. Yabor & Associates, Inc.; Ferguson Glasgow Schuster Soto, Inc.; Max Wolfe Sturman Architect, Inc.; Design2Form, LLC; CIMA Engineering Corp.; Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc.; JSA Group, Inc.; United Architects, Inc.; and Eastern Engineering Group Company, as Sheltered Market Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) for miscellaneous projects up to $1.0 Million each, Category a. Small Business Enterprises, for a four-year term, based on negotiated fees in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of MAC Construction, Inc.; JCI International, Inc.; Unitech Builders Corp.; Carivon Construction Company; Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp.; Pioneer Construction Management Services, Inc.; Lee Construction Group, Inc.; Stonehenge Construction, Inc. and Lego Construction Co. as Sheltered Market Construction Management at-Risk firms for Miscellaneous projects up to $1 Million each, Category a. Small Business Enterprises, for a four year term, as follows:

1) negotiated Compensation and Payment Schedules for miscellaneous projects up to $1 Million per project (construction budget) in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item; and

2) the Terms and Conditions, items A through J, as set forth in the body of the Agenda item and the Agreement.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 061-NN06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-NN06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2014, through March 11, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CENTRAL POLY CORP.
2400 BEDLE PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

2. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER

3. TOTAL PACK, INC.
1867 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: NORA KUELLER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE (FIRST)

4. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 331724
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER

5. TOTAL PACK, INC.
1867 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: NORA KUELLER, PRESIDENT

6. CALICO INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
1609 CHERRYWOOD LANE
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: CYNTHIA L. WIERSMA, MANAGING MEMBER

ALTERNATE (SECOND)

7. CALICO INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
1609 CHERRYWOOD LANE
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: CYNTHIA L. WIERSMA, MANAGING MEMBER

8. CENTRAL POLY CORP.
2400 BEDLE PLACE
LINDERN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

9. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 331724
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT MANAGER

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for each subsequent 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 five (5) new 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. MICHAEL BISHOP - DOAH CASE NO. 13-2404TTS

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. Michael Bishop, DOAH Case No. 13-2404TTS, dismissing the Administrative Complaint against Respondent, 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.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. JELEAN L. WEARY, DOAH Case No. 13-3417

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jelean L. Weary, DOAH Case No. 13-3417, suspending Respondent, without back-pay, for the period of her suspension, which she has already served, and reinstating her to her position as an Infant and Toddler Center Assistant with the School Board, as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. FRANCIS MADASSERY, DOAH Case No. 13-1627TTS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Francis Madassery, DOAH Case No. 13-1627TTS:

(1) Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or

(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 Request approval of resolution N0. 14-026 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miracle league of miami-dade (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miracle League of Miami-Dade.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2014 scholarship recipients.

H-5 STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARD FOR PRIMARY GRADES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. explore the implementation of a Standards- Based Report Card (SBRC) for primary grades in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. provide a response on the review of a SBRC implementation on or before the August 2014 Miami-Dade County School Board meeting.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAMELA AND FLAVIAN ALIC FOR THEIR PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION AT NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pamela and Flavian Alic for their parent involvement and dedication at North Dade Center for Modern Languages.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 16-22, 2014

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 16-22, 2014.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2013-2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR WINNER AND THE 2013-2014 OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2013-2014 Paraprofessional/ School Support Personnel of the Year Winner and the 2013-2014 Office Employee of the Year Winner.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4, 2014 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 28, 2014, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be April 27 through May 4^th, 2014 including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 28, 2014, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARIANA BARBARA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mariana Barbara.

H-12 REQUEST FOR A WORKSHOP REGARDING CHARTER SCHOOL – DISTRICT RELATIONS (withdrawn)

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAOLA PIERRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HAITIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FLORIDA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Paola Pierre, Executive Director of The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REGINA DAVIS OF “IT’S ON US” PARENT COUNCIL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Regina Davis of the "It's On Us" parent council.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SANCHIT BHATTARCHARJEE 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. 14-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Sanchit Bhattarcharjee of John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MOYER FOUNDATION AND CATHOLIC HOSPICE FOR ESTABLISHING CAMP ERIN (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Moyer Foundation and Catholic Hospice for establishing Camp Erin.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER 55 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN JOURNALISM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her 55 years of outstanding service in journalism and commitment to our community.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VENEZUELAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Venezuelan Student Movement.

H-19 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing mr. AND MRS. artie AND SUSAN leichner'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.14-031, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Artie and Susan Leichner's commitment to education and technology access.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 968 (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in opposition of Senate Bill 968.

H-21 REVIEW OF DISTRICT'S REFUGEE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL INFLUX OF VENEZUELAN STUDENTS AS A RESULT OF POLITICAL TURMOIL IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. review and update the District's Refugee Emergency Contingency Plan to address a potential influx of Venezuelan students to Miami-Dade and monitor new student enrollment in schools at or above capacity in relation to the same; and
2. report back to the Board by its April 9, 2014 School Board Meeting.

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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