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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 3, 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., FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 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.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET 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 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014.

*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.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the public hearing meeting.

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 11:00 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 Superintendent’s Special Orders shall follow the Board Member presentations.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with Policies of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ODYSSEY OF THE MIND CHAMPIONS HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Odyssey of the Mind Champions Howard Drive Elementary School.

H-6 Request approval of resolution no. 14-082 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing RACHEL BUENO, NATIONAL MIGRANT TEACHER OF THE YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rachel Bueno, National Migrant Teacher of the Year.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 19-25, 2014, AND ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, 2014, and encourage improvement year-round of teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN, INC. FOR 25 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PARTNERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE IN IMPLEMENTING VALUABLE PROGRAMS TO SERVE BOTH STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN DISTRICT 1

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-083 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Concerned African Women, Inc. for 25 years of outstanding partnership and performance in implementing valuable programs to serve both students and parents in District 1.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHAPE (STUDENTS HELPING ACHIEVE PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing SHAPE.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. BERNADETTE PARDO (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Bernadette Pardo for her outstanding contributions to the community.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHA’IEL "MOCA" JOHNSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cha'iel "Moca" Johnson.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • South Dade Senior High School Marching Band

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • August 6, 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 (revised)

  • Launch of the 2014-2015 School Year
  • Quarterly Violence Prevention Update
  • Principal Recognition

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2014-2015 Testing Calendar.

C-51 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

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

1. out-of-country field trip to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; French Rivera, France; Pisa, Florence, and Rome, Italy for the students at Alonso and Tracy Mourning Senior High School;

2. out-of-country field trip to Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, China for the students at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School;

3. out-of-country field trip to London, England; Paris, France; Rome, Italy for the students at Howard D. McMillan Middle School;

4. out-of-country field trip to Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Krakow, Poland; and Budapest, Hungary for the students at G.W. Carver Middle School;

5. out-of-country field trip to Milan, Italy; Monaco; Nice, France; and Barcelona, Spain for the students at Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) High School;

6. out-of-country field trip to London, England; Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain for the students at Miami Sunset Senior High School;

7. out-of-country field trip to Madrid, Segovia, Burgos, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, and Barcelona, Spain for the students at Ponce de Leon Middle School;

8. out-of-country field trip to Paris, France for the students at South Dade Senior High School;

9. out-of-country field trip to London, England for the students at Southwest Miami Senior High School; and

10. out-of-country field trip to Athens, Delphi, Patras, Olympia, and Cape Sounion, Greece for the students at Southwest Miami Senior High 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 GRANT

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 Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $392,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015;

b. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, in the approximate amount of $918,150, for the grant period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015; and

c. Target and the Heart of America Organization for in-kind support under the READesign Library Makeover Project for Twin Lakes Elementary School, valued at approximately $250,000, for the grant period of February 20, 2014, through September 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:

a. Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $392,000.

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 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY 5330.02, SUN SAFETY, AND AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 5330, USE OF MEDICATIONS (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 promulgate new Board Policy 5330.02, Sun Safety, and amend policy 5330, Use of Medications.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 18, 2014 – AUGUST 7, 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 1063.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2014-2015 (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 September 4, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DEBRA H. BRYANT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184, FMCS CASE NO. 140227-53775-3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Debra H. Bryant and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Debra H. Bryant and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 140227-53775-3.

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

15 WORKDAYS
TIFFANY N. RICHARDSON - COVERAGE CONTINUATION BENEFIT SPECIALIST
RISK & BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

15 WORKDAYS
FLORENCE Y. PERRYMOND - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
RAMON CANET - LEAD CUSTODIAN
GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
JORGE H. DIAZ - TEACHER
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 CALENDAR DAYS
LORRAINE M. DOBSON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
REYNOLD LUBIN - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
RICKEY N. HAWKINS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
ROBERT L. HARRIS - HEAD CUSTODIAN
CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LUZ M. MORALES - TEACHER
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ANGELA D. OWENS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

A) Ms. Tiffany N. Richardson, Coverage Continuation Benefit Specialist, Risk & Benefits Management, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective September 4, 2014.

B) Ms. Florence Y. Perrymond, Elementary School Assistant, Parkway Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective September 4, 2014.

C) Mr. Ramon Canet, Lead Custodian, Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective September 4, 2014.

D) Mr. Jorge H. Diaz, Teacher, Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective
September 4, 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: Lorraine M. Dobson, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for fifteen ( 15) calendar days, effective September 4, 2014.

B) Mr. Reynold Lubin, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective September 4, 2014.

C) Mr. Rickey N. Hawkins, School Bus Driver, Central West Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 4, 2014.

D) Mr. Robert L. Harris, Head Custodian, Carol City Middle School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective September 4, 2014.

E) Ms. Luz M. Morales, Teacher, Neva King Cooper Educational Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 4, 2014.

F) Ms. Angela D. Owens, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings, effective September 4, 2014.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2013-14 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2013-14; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,228 items with a depreciated cost of $387,322 and Recoveries containing 37 items with a depreciated cost of $27,963 to update the records for April, May and June 2014.

E-14 ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY 2014-15 (revised)

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

1. adopt the millage rates below:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .687 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.561 mills;

b) state established and Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.527 mills; and

c) Debt Service levy of .199 mills.

2. adopt the millage resolution for FY 2014-15 for a total of 7.974 mills.

E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES (revised)

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

1. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for FY 2014-15 through FY 2018-19.

2. authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

E-16 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2014-15 BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY 2014-15 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 13 in the agenda item and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 3, 2014.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2013-14 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2013-14 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(28,724,861); and

b. adopt Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2013‑14 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY2013-14 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $ 4,744,049 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item; and

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY2013-14 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and decreasing appropriations and year end fund balance by the amount of $ (6,900,309).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2013-14 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2013-14 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $18,952,174 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-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER ARRA STIMULUS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14, Special Revenue – Other ARRA Stimulus Fund Final Budget Review; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 3 of the agenda item).

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(16,870,545) 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-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SER-VICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues by $2,005,787, decreasing appropriations by $6,719,333 and increasing ending fund balance by $4,713,546.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY 2013-14 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues by $1,622, decreasing appropriations by $(11,956) and increasing ending fund balance by $13,578 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2013-14 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues by $(19,323), decreasing appropriations by $(21,739) and increasing ending fund balance by $2,416 as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND – FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY 2013-14 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues by $9,115,598, decreasing expenses by $13,074,451 and net position by $22,190,049 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY 2013-14 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing additions, deductions and net position by $3,137,422 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-27 FINAL RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF FY 2013-14 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Final Resolution to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2013-14 Categorical Programs as shown in the agenda item the amount of $17,999,404.54.

E-28 RESOLUTION NO. 1 ON THE USE OF FY 2014-15 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2014-15 Categorical Program as shown in the agenda item in the amount of $14,036,282.

E-29 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 14-078 AUTHORIZING THE QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY PROJECT LIST AND ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY TO FILE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE FOR UP TO $25,000,000 IN QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS, (QZAB) AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 14-079 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSMENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM FUTURE QUALIFIED TAX CREDIT OBLIGATIONS (revised)

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

1. Resolution 14-078 authorizing the Qualified Zone Academy Project List, and establishing eligibility to file the required application with the Florida Department of Education for the issuance of up to $25,000,000 QZAB upon the next bond allocation availability.

2. Resolution 14-079 authorizing reimbursement of eligible expenses from future qualified tax credits.

E-30 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 14-080 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING ON AN ADVANCE BASIS OF UP TO $316,000,000 COP SERIES 2014D TO REFUND $297,800,000 COP SERIES 2006A & 2006B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 14-080 authorizing the refunding on an advance basis of up to $316,000,000 COP Series 2014D to refund all or a portion of COP Series 2006A & 2006B.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRAMS FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with community agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants in their programs from September 4, 2014 through August 19, 2015.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #065-PP10, THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #065-PP10, Third Party Claims Administration; and

2. approve the composition of Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-67 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #040-PP10, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROGRAM (revised)

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

1. award its Medical ASO contract, for a term not to exceed five years, effective January 1, 2015, to Cigna, pursuant to the terms of their best and final negotiations and proposal received in response to RFP# 040-PP10, at a per-employee, per month fee, inclusive of associated credits for having Cigna also providing Stop Loss and Pharmacy benefits for an initial three-year term with first year pricing effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 of $21.46, with pricing for years two and three, effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 of $22.32 per employee/per month with an estimated annual expenditure based upon 34,000 employees over the initial three-year period of $8,989,600;

2. award its Pharmacy contract for a term not to exceed five years, effective January 1, 2015 to be provided by Cigna (Catamaran Rx), pursuant to the terms of their best and final negotiations and proposal received in response to RFP# 040-PP10, with projected pharmacy expenses for calendar year 2015 to be $46.3M, with a reduction in the Cigna ASO fee to be calculated in the Medical ASO contract of $2.52 per employee, per month;

3. award its Stop Loss insurance contract to Cigna based upon the existing per claims attachment point of $880,000 for an initial one-year term, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 at a rate of $7.80 per employee/per month, with staff to continue to evaluate the per claim attachment level to determine if there is an opportunity to recommend a higher per claim attachment point with a premium reduction which will be brought back to the Board at a subsequent Board meeting; and

4. authorize staff to execute both a participation agreement and an inter-local agreement to participate in the Medicare Program offerings received in response to the Request For Proposal (RFP)# 039-PSC-0414 – Group Medicare Medical and Pharmacy Plan, which was issued by the Independent Benefits Council (IBC), through Polk County Public Schools’ Procurement Department on behalf of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, Brevard County Public Schools, Duval County Public Schools, Polk County Public Schools and Escambia County Public Schools, consisting of Medicare Advantage Programs and Medicare Coordination programs offered by Cigna and United Healthcare, for District Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents, with benefits effective January 1, 2015, with benefit levels and premium rates for these programs to be confirmed and brought back to the Board at a subsequent Board meeting.

E-68 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #041-PP10, GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM (revised)

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

1. award group term life insurance and flexible benefits to the following companies, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposals (RFP) #041-PP10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, and subsequent clarifications and negotiations, for benefit eligible employees, (active and eligible part-time) retirees and their eligible dependents for a three-year term effective January 1, 2015, with the ability to extend for two additional one-year periods subject to successful renewal negotiations and Board action for the following monthly premiums effective January 1, 2015:

a. Core Life Insurance and AD&D; Voluntary Life and AD&D; and Blanket Accident Policy for Police Officers: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), at the following monthly premiums per $1,000 coverage:

CORE LIFE INSURANCE

 

Board-Paid Basic Life-Actives

$    .109

 

Core Optional Life-Employee

 

Under 25 years

$    .037

25-29 years

$    .037

30-34 years

$    .051

35-39 years

$    .072

40-44 years

$    .072

45-49 years

$    .142

50-54 years

$    .205

55-59 years

$    .395

60-64 years

$    .457

65-69 years

$    .895

70-74 years

$  1.435

75+ years

$  2.207

 

Core Optional Life-Spouse

 

Under 35 years

$    .063

35-44 years

$    .132

45-54 years

$    .377

55-59 years

$    .741

60-64 years

$  1.143

65-69 years

$  1.805

70-74 years

$  2.797

75+ years

$  5.471

 

Core Optional Life-Child

 

Under 35 years

$    .198

35-44 years

$    .214

45-54 years

$    .091

55-59 years

$    .076

60-64 years

$    .042

65-69 years

$    .030

70-74 years

$    .030

75+ years

$    .030

 

Core Optional Life – Retiree

 

$2,000 Basic Life

$    4.98

$5,000 Basic Life

$  12.46

$10,000 Basic Life

$  24.92

 

Core AD&D

 

AD&D Basic

$    .010

AD&D Optional (Employee)

$    .020

AD&D Dependent (Spouse)

$    .025

VOLUNTARY LIFE and AD&D INSURANCE

 

Optional Group Life

$    .300

Optional Life – Retiree

$    .300

Optional AD&D – Employee

$    .013

Optional AD&D – EE & Family

$    .026

Optional AD&D – Family Only

$    .013

 

Blanket Police Officer Accident Policy

$    .009

b. Delta Dental – Managed Care Dental (DHMO) coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

 
Standard
High
Employee Only
$ 7.91
$13.31
Employee & Family
$20.14
$33.98

c. Delta Dental – Indemnity dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

 
Standard
High
Employee Only
$17.24
$40.63
Employee & Family
$52.90
$121.48

d. United Healthcare – Managed Care Dental (DHMO) coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

 
Standard
High
Employee Only
$8.33
$10.86
Employee & Family
$21.20
$27.70

e. United Healthcare – Indemnity dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

 
Standard
High
Employee Only
$18.15
$37.92
Employee & Family
$55.68
$113.36

f. Davis Vision – Vision coverage with monthly premiums of $5.06 per employee and $12.21 for employee and family;

g. United Healthcare – Vision coverage with monthly premiums of $5.30 per employee and $13.26 for employee and family;

h. The Hartford – Short Term Disability with monthly premium rates as follows:

Short Term Disability                    Rate
Standard Plan (Board Paid)            $ 9.84
Standard Upgrade                        $15.83
High Plan                                    $12.38
High Upgrade                              $19.18

i. The Hartford – Long Term Disability with monthly premium rates as follows:

Long Term Disability                Rate
Level 1                                  $15.92
Level 2                                  $20.39
Level 3                                  $30.74
Level 4                                  $0.873/$100

j. Cigna HealthCare – Hospital Income Protection (HIP) with monthly premiums as follows:

 
$50/day
$100/day
$150/ day
Employee
$ 2.48
$ 4.96
$ 7.44
EE & Family
$ 6.20
$12.40
$18.60

k. ARAG Group – Group legal plan coverage at monthly premiums of $14.76 per employee and eligible dependent(s);

l. ARAG Group – Senior Advocate Plan at a monthly premium of $7.76 per employee and eligible dependents;

m. MetLife – MetLaw – Hyatt Legal Plan coverage at monthly premiums of $15.95 per employee and eligible dependent(s);

n. MetLife – Senior Advocate Plan at a monthly premium of $6.35 per employee and eligible dependents;

o. U.S. Legal – Identity Theft Protection with monthly premiums as follows:

Employee Only
$ 5.95
Employee & Family
$ 8.95

Because of a pending bid protest on the Identity Theft Protection product, a finalized contract will not be entered into on said product until such time as the bid protest is resolved. If the protest is not resolved the award with the recommended vendor on this Identity Theft Protection product will be stayed until the conclusion of the protest.

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 FOR 19 OF 120 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 19 of 120 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.

E-88 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL AUDIT REPORT: THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – FINANCIAL AND FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General Audit Report: The Miami-Dade County District School Board – Financial And Federal Single Audit Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 021-JJ04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL), is to establish a list of prequalified vendors, to furnish wireless networking technology within Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), for Information Technology Services, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. This supplement is required due to an increase in usage, which was impacted by the bond referendum, and has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $113,580.

Fund Source

Various

1. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
2300 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 3
HIALEAH, FL 33016 M/WBE
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT

2. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

3. JDL TECHNOLOGIES
109001 RED CIRCLE DRIVE
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
OWNER: CURTIS J. SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

4. ATC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT VENTO
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,022,222
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL -0-
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $9,340,741

(2)

Contract No. 062-MM04 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE, is to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and service, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective December 5, 2012 through December 4, 2014. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage of the bid by Transportation, for the repair of District vehicles in the amount of $452,057.

Fund Source

0100 – General

1. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI
4181 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANTAGE GOLF CARS, INC.
13161 N.W. 43 AVE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: WILLIAMS H. MERCIER, PRESIDENT

3. ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2570 OLD OKEECHOBEE ROAD
WEST PALM, FL 33409
OWNER: LEE STYSLINGER, PRESIDENT

4. ARLE COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION
10650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: AGUSTIN F. ARRIETA, PRESIDENT

5. AN IMPORTS ON WESTON ROAD, INC.
D.B.A. TOYOTA WESTON
4050 WESTON ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33331
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

6. AUTONATION USA OF PERRINE
D.B.A. MAROONE NISSAN
17305 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
PERINNE, FL 33315
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

7. BULL MOTORS, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE FORD OF MIAMI
16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

8. FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.
7703 INDUSTRIAL LANE
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER RUSTMAN, PRESIDENT

9. HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH, INC.
D.B.A. HOLLYWOOD CHRYSLER JEEP
4001 NORTH 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: FAISAL AHMED, PRESIDENT

10. KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT
2900 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: H.W. KNAPHEIDE, PRESIDENT

11. NASREP, INC.
D.B.A. BROWARD ELECTRIC CAR & EQUIPMENT
2359 S.W. 34 STREET
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: DARIN L. PERSAN, PRESIDENT

12. PARKWAY AUTO SALES AND SERVICE, LLC
D.B.A. TRUCKMAX ISUZU
29120 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: ROBERT J. DOLLAR, PRESIDENT

13. PEMBROKE MOTORS, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES
13601 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT

14. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS
7227 N.W. 74 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

15. RICHARDS TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS, INC.
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE V. CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

16. SOUTH FLORIDA NEW HOLLAND EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

17. TP INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
D.B.A. KENWORTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA
2909 S. ANDREWS AVE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: ROBERT T. HAYS, PRESIDENT

18. TRUCKMAX, INC.
6000 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT J. DOLLAR, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $500,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL -0-
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $452,057

(3)

Contract No. 003-NN03 – MAINLINE FOOD AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, is to seek qualified distributors, to purchase and deliver food and food-supply products, including, but not limited to main entrée, beverages, grocery/staple items, produce and paper products, for use in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective May 8, 2013 through May 7, 2016. This supplemental award is requested due to a change in the scope of work.

Fund Source

Food Service

US FOODS, INC.
7598 N.W. 6 AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33016
RON WHITE, PRESIDENT SOUTH FLORIDA DIVISION

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $135,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $19,500,000

(4)

Contract No. 052-PP10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, is to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Services include access to instruction in general education classes, and participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings or extracurricular activities, whenever appropriate, and adult students as required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Based on the previous year, funds in the amount of $150,000 have been budgeted to Adult Education for these services for the projected amount of students, to cover the contract period.

Fund Source

0420 – Contracted Programs

100 – General

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
4846 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
LISA M. CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

2. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
P.O. BOX 272142
BOCA RATON, FL 33427-2142
JUNE B. BACKER, CSC, PRESIDENT

3. SIGN TALK, LLC
1663 E. 17 STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
JOSEPH GELIEBTER, MANAGING MEMBER

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,300,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL -0-
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $150,000

E-142 AWARD BALANCE AND REVISE ITEMS ON BID NO. 043-PP03 – FOOD-SERVICE PAPER PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE AND REVISE ITEMS on Bid No. 043-PP03 – FOOD-SERVICE PAPER PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, food-service paper products, and preapprove a list of eligible vendors to quote additional items under these categories, for various District departments, during the term of the bid, effective September 3, 2014 through July 15, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. REVISE Items as follows:

PRIMARY

H.M.A. OF MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. A.G.E. PAPER CORPORATION
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

INTERBORO PACKAGING CORPORATION
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549-2600
OWNER: EDITH JEREMIAS, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ALTERNATE

ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33012
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT M/WBE

DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

DAXWELL, LLC
2825 WILCREST DRIVE, #500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: FRANK ZHANG, PRESIDENT

H.M.A. OF MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. A.G.E. PAPER CORPORATION
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

SOUTHEASTERN PAPER GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC.
3850 PORT JACKSONVILLE PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
OWNER: LEWIS MILLER, C.E.O.

US FOODS, INC.
7598 N.W. 6 AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: JOHN A. LEDERER C.E.O./PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. AWARD BALANCE Bid No. 043-PP03 – FOOD-SERVICE PAPER PRODUCTS, effective September 3, 2014, through July 15, 2015, as follows:

PRIMARY

BIOPLANET CORPORATION
1773 WESTBOROUGH DRIVE
KATY, TX 77449
OWNER: BERNARDO HERRERO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAXWELL, LLC
2825 WILCREST DRIVE, #500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: FRANK ZHANG, PRESIDENT

EDWARD DON COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, #600
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVE DON, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

FORM PLASTICS COMPANY
3825 STERN AVENUE
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
OWNER: JAMES PAPPAS, PRESIDENT

H.M.A. OF MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. A.G.E. PAPER CORPORATION
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

MINMOR INDUSTRIES, LLC
D.B.A. MELLO SMELLO, LLC
6010 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430
OWNER: DOUG HELM, C.F.O.

WALLACE PACKAGING, LLC
820 E 47 STREET, SUITE B6
TUCSON, AZ 85713
OWNER: PAUL TOMEH, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33012
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT M/WBE

BIOPLANET CORPORATION
1773 WESTBOROUGH DRIVE
KATY, TX 77449
OWNER: BERNARDO HERRERO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAXWELL, LLC
2825 WILCREST DRIVE, #500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: FRANK ZHANG, PRESIDENT

EDWARD DON COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, #600
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVE DON, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

FAYCROFT INTERIOR AND PURCHASING, INC.
15037 S.W. 141 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: NORMA F. BANCROFT, PRESIDENT M/WBE

FORM PLASTICS COMPANY
3825 STERN AVENUE
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
OWNER: JAMES PAPPAS, PRESIDENT

H.M.A. OF MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. A.G.E. PAPER CORPORATION
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

US FOODS, INC.
7598 N.W. 6 AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: JOHN A. LEDERER C.E.O./PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

SECTION II:

Preapproved vendors, for future competitive solicitations of additional items, exceeding the $1,000 quotation threshold:

BIOPLANET CORPORATION
1773 WESTBOROUGH DRIVE
KATY, TX 77449
OWNER: BERNARDO HERRERO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAXWELL, LLC
2825 WILCREST DRIVE, #500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: FRANK ZHANG, PRESIDENT

FORM PLASTICS COMPANY
3825 STERN AVENUE
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
OWNER: JAMES PAPPAS, PRESIDENT

MINMOR INDUSTRIES, LLC
D.B.A. MELLO SMELLO, LLC
6010 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430
OWNER: DOUG HELM, C.F.O.

TRELLIS EARTH PRODUCTS, INC.
9125 S.W. RIDDER ROAD, SUITE D
WILSONVILLE, OR 97070
OWNER: WILLIAM COLLINS, CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT

WALLACE PACKAGING, LLC
820 E 47 STREET, SUITE B6
TUCSON, AZ 85713
OWNER: PAUL TOMEH, PRESIDENT

3. Reject alternate Item 15.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,900,000, for the initial contract term inclusive of this balance agenda item and partial Item E-143 awarded at the July 16, 2014, Board meeting, and an amount not to exceed $3,900,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 043-NN10 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DISBURSEMENT REVIEW SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida REJECT Request For Proposals No. 043-NN10 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DISBURSEMENT REVIEW SERVICES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-144 REJECT BID NO. 027-PP06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 027-PP06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 6840, AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policy 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 3, 2014.

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, September 3, 2014 immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

  1. A. Call to Order
  2. B. Close Agenda
  3. C. Purpose of Meeting
    1. 1.) Consideration to elect officer to replace vacancy by retirement:
      Judith M. Marte as Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, to replace Dr. Richard H. Hinds.
    1. 2.) Consideration of Resolution 14-04 with respect to the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2014D in a principal amount not to exceed $316,000,000,  authorizing execution of Amended and Restated Schedules 2006A-1, 2006A-2, 2006B-1 and 2006B-2 to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement and related documents in connection with the advance refunding of all or a portion of Series 2006A and 2006B Certificates of Participation
  1. D. Other Business and Adjournment

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION:

1) TO DONATE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AT NO COST, THREE BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS THAT ARE VACANT AND NO LONGER REQUIRED BY THE DISTRICT, BEARING FISH NUMBERS 63-L032, 63-L230 AND 34-H007, FOR USE BY THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT’S SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM; AND

2) FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE DONATION OF THE PORTABLES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INCLUDING A BILL OF SALE

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

1) the donation to Miami-Dade County, at no cost, of three Board-owned portable classrooms that are vacant and no longer required by the District, bearing FISH numbers 63-L032, 63-L230 and 34-H007, for use by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s Search and Rescue training program, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) the Chair and Secretary, as may be necessary, to execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate the donation of the portables to Miami-Dade County, including a Bill of Sale.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County (“County”), to allow the District to install portable classrooms within the Zoo Miami facility (“Zoo”), for the operation of a Middle/High School Science/Zoo Magnet Program under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2) finalize negotiations and execute a Site Access Permit with the County, to allow the District to conduct activities required to determine the viability of the site for the Board’s intended use under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

3) finalize negotiations and execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the Middle/High School Science/Zoo Magnet Program at the Zoo; and

4) grant or deny all approvals required under the Joint Use Agreement and Site Access Permit, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Joint Use Agreement and/or Site Access Permit.

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a joint use agreement with Miami-Dade County (“County”), to allow the District to install portable classrooms within the Zoo Miami facility (“Zoo”), for the operation of a Middle/High School Science/Zoo Magnet Program under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2. finalize negotiations and execute a Site Access Permit with the County, to allow the District to conduct activities required to determine the viability of the site for the Board’s intended use under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

3. finalize negotiations and execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the Middle/High School Science/Zoo Magnet Program at the Zoo; and

4. grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement and Site Access Permit, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Lease Agreement and/or Site Access Permit.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $227,687 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2) make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 0305805, Pull Out For Building. 1 Interior Remodeling, Young Men's Preparatory Academy for a credit of $59,692.48.

B-2. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for a credit of $167,994.66.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve one (1) increase of single bid limit for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. KEN A. LEVY, DOAH Case No. 14-1642TTS

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. Ken A. Levy, DOAH Case No. 14-1642TTS, suspending Respondent, without back-pay, for the period of his suspension, which he has already served, and reinstating him to his position as a teacher with the School Board, as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

G-2 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ELVIA HERNANDEZ - DOAH CASE NO. 14-0687TTS

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. Elvia Hernandez, DOAH Case No. 14-0687, suspending Respondent, without pay, for the period of her suspension, which she already served, and reinstating her to her position as a teacher with the School Board, as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

G-3 RESIGNATION: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. EMMANUEL FLEURANTIN - DOAH CASE NO. 13-4129TTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Emmanuel Fleurantin effective as of August 25, 2014.

G-4 RESIGNATION: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. FREDERICK J. HYPPOLITE, DOAH CASE NO. 14-2148

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Frederick J. Hyppolite effective as of August 20, 2014.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”

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

1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 8, 2014 in conjunction with the International “Walk to School Day.”

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ODYSSEY OF THE MIND CHAMPIONS HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Odyssey of the Mind Champions Howard Drive Elementary School.

H-6 Request approval of resolution no. 14-082 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing RACHEL BUENO, NATIONAL MIGRANT TEACHER OF THE YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rachel Bueno, National Migrant Teacher of the Year.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 19-25, 2014, AND ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, 2014, and encourage improvement year-round of teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN, INC. FOR 25 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PARTNERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE IN IMPLEMENTING VALUABLE PROGRAMS TO SERVE BOTH STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN DISTRICT 1

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-083 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Concerned African Women, Inc. for 25 years of outstanding partnership and performance in implementing valuable programs to serve both students and parents in District 1.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHAPE (STUDENTS HELPING ACHIEVE PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing SHAPE.

H-11 HOUR OF CODE 2014 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, partner with local tech groups and startups to promote the participation by our teachers and students in the Hour of Code from December 8-14, 2014.

H-13 INTERNSHIP AND PLACEMENT SERVICES (revised 2)

PROPOSED ACTION DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

a) explore opportunities to encourage existing and future district vendors or enterprises doing business with the District, as well as, local businesses, colleges, and community organizations to expand internship opportunities for M-DCPS secondary students;

b) explore the establishment/expansion of an Internship Placement Service Program that links students with internship and placement opportunities;

c) evaluate the functionality and effectiveness of the existing clearinghouse website for student internships and placement services;

d) review school site's needs for preparing, providing, and monitoring our students' internships and placement services
programs; and

e) provide a report of your findings and next steps to the Board prior to December 19, 2014.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. BERNADETTE PARDO (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Bernadette Pardo for her outstanding contributions to the community.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHA’IEL "MOCA" JOHNSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cha'iel "Moca" Johnson.

H-17 LAUREN'S KIDS RECYCLING PROGRAM (revised 2 good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, explore and if feasible implement a partnership with Lauren's Kids and affiliated entities to allow M-DCPS to participate in a district wide recycling program that will help disadvantaged communities while raising money for our schools.

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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